Real Estate Market Usedom
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Hans-Werner-Richter House
The old Bansin fire station was converted in 2000 into a small literary center with a library and exhibition spaces.
With this building, the community honors its most famous son, the writer Hans Werner Richter. He was born on November 12, 1908, in Neu-Sallenthin—now a district of Bansin—and grew up on the Richter family’s farmstead at Seestraße 68 in Bansin. Many of his novels (“Spuren im Sand,” “Bansiner Geschichten,” “Die Stunde der falschen Triumphe”) depict the lives of ordinary people on the island of Usedom during the first half of the last century.Toni Richter, Hans Werner Richter’s widow, bequeathed significant portions of his private estate to the municipality of Bansin after his death in 1993. As a result, Hans Werner Richter’s study and library in the house are open to the public for viewing and use. Special exhibits commemorate him as the founder and leader of “Group 47,” one of the most important literary associations in the history of the young Federal Republic of Germany. Visitors can also use the small public library and access the internet. During the season, readings are held regularly on Friday evenings in the “Günter Grass Room,” where a series of remarkable original prints by Günter Grass are on display.Since the death in 2006 of the Ahlbeck-born writer and journalist Carola Stern, a small exhibition at the Hans-Werner-Richter-Haus commemorates this important witness to the events of the past century.
Hans-Werner-Richter House in Seebad Bansin – Literature Meets Baltic Sea History
The Hans-Werner-Richter-Haus in Seebad Bansin is a small, charming literary center on the island of Usedom, dedicated to the town’s most famous son. The former Bansin fire station was lovingly converted in 2000 into a literary center featuring a library and exhibition spaces. Hans Werner Richter was born on November 12, 1908, in Neu-Sallenthin—now a district of Bansin—and grew up in the community. Many of his novels—including “Bansiner Geschichten” and “Spuren im Sand”—depict the lives of ordinary people on Usedom in the first half of the 20th century.
Group 47, Günter Grass, and Carola Stern—an overview of notable exhibitions
Visitors can view and use Hans Werner Richter’s originally furnished study and personal library in the house—made possible by the estate that his widow, Toni Richter, bequeathed to the municipality after his death in 1993. The “Günter Grass Room,” featuring a series of original prints by the Nobel Prize laureate, deserves special attention. It commemorates Richter’s role as the founder and leader of “Group 47,” one of the most influential literary associations in the early days of the Federal Republic of Germany. Another exhibition honors the Ahlbeck-born writer and journalist Carola Stern, who passed away in 2006.
Readings, library, and internet access at the Literaturhaus Bansin
During the season, readings are held regularly on Friday evenings in the Günter Grass Room. Visitors can also use the center’s public library and the available internet access. The Hans-Werner-Richter-Haus is thus not only a place of remembrance but also a vibrant meeting place for literature enthusiasts on the Baltic Sea coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Other attractions in Seebad Bansin
House of the guest
● Seebad Bansin
The Haus des Gastes in Bansin is not only the first port of call for many tourists if they have any questions, but also home to regularly changing exhibitions by regional artists and events such as readings, lectures, concerts and the games house. Not far from the pier in Bansin, the Haus des Gastes is located directly on the promenade. In addition to the tourist information office, it also offers an exhibition space for constantly changing exhibitions by regional artists and pupils from our elementary school. In addition to the exhibition space, the building also has an event room. There are lectures on the secrets of our places, relaxed concerts as well as readings and exciting games in the games house, where you can try out the latest board games to your heart's content.
Rolf-Werner Memorial Studio
● Seebad Bansin
The Rolf Werner Memorial Studio is located in Bansin. This memorial to the Bansin-based painter and graphic artist Rolf Werner (1916–1989) is housed in the artist’s former home and studio. He favored island scenes, portraits, fairgrounds, and circus scenes.
Studio on Lake Gothen
● Seebad Bansin
The studio is located in the seaside resort of Bansin on the picturesque Gothensee. In the gallery, guests can view and purchase a wide variety of colorful paintings, most of which have a maritime theme. The studio also offers intuitive painting classes and painting trips, both in groups and as one-on-one coaching sessions. At the studio, situated on the picturesque Lake Gothen in the seaside resort of Bansin, visitors can (by prior telephone arrangement and, of course, during the KunstOffen event over the Pentecost holidays) view and purchase an extensive selection of paintings in a wide variety of formats and motifs (surreal, atmospheric, maritime, nature-inspired, figurative...) by artist Heike Dittrich. Advice on framing the paintings is also available. If you have a very personal request for a painting—for example, your favorite spot on Usedom, your favorite beach, or one of the beautiful piers, etc.—you can also schedule a private appointment. Those who would like to engage in a creative—and relaxing—activity on their own can participate in one of the intuitive painting classes or painting trips. During the warmer months, the intuitive, healing painting sessions take place outdoors, usually right on the beach (e.g., on the cliffs of Bansin, at the Hohe Ufer in Ahrenshoop, on Rügen near the Königsstuhl...). You can also book in-depth one-on-one painting coaching here. This is ideal if you’re in the midst of a process of change and transformation, moving toward your true calling and, ultimately, your true self.
Accommodations auf Usedom
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
A-ROSA Strandidyll Heringsdorf
● Seebad Heringsdorf
In the middle of a beautiful park, the 4-star superior A-ROSA Strandidyll in Heringsdorf welcomes you with Mediterranean flair and warm hospitality. Separated only by the promenade from the 42 km long sandy beach on the island of Usedom, the hotel is just a few meters from the Heringsdorf pier.
Ackerbürgerei Lassan
● Lassan
The Ackerbürgerei is located in Lassan's old town, close to the harbor. Surrounded by an enclosed garden, there are 6 friendly rooms and 7 vacation apartments for singles, small and large families in two houses, a sauna and a tiny restaurant with tasty regional and vegetarian dishes. We are also happy to serve you breakfast there (buffet).
Old school Rieth
● Rieth
The Alte Schule Rieth is a guest and group house with style and charm. The rooms of the historic building have been transformed over many years into very pretty guest rooms of various sizes. There is a campsite and hayloft sleeping accommodation available. Breakfast is possible.