Usedom has it all: out front the fourteen-kilometre sports beach at Karlshagen, behind it the Achterwasser, one of the largest standing-depth waters in Germany. Baltic waves with a northeasterly, shallows in almost any direction, plus the sunshine island with the most hours of sun. A spot for every day.
| Spot | Island of Usedom (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) |
| Wind | Baltic with east, northeast, southeast, Achterwasser in almost any direction |
| Water | 14 km sports beach plus the vast Achterwasser shallows |
| Level | Beginner (Achterwasser) to wave |
| Sports | Kitesurfing, windsurfing, wing foiling, SUP |
| Camping & parking | Campsites in Karlshagen, Ückeritz and the surrounding area |
| Tip | Long wave downwinders possible in a strong northeasterly |
Beach and Achterwasser
The long sports beach at Karlshagen runs onshore with east, northeast and southeast winds and turns into one of the best wave spots on the Baltic in a strong northeasterly, with long downwinders. If you prefer it flat, head to the Achterwasser, near Ückeritz for instance, which takes almost any wind direction and offers a huge standing-depth area for learning.
Our take: Usedom is a spot for people who want variety. On a windy weekend you can ride waves and practise in the Achterwasser the next day. Add the many hours of sun and it’s addictive.
Getting there and staying over
In Karlshagen, Ückeritz and the imperial resorts there are campsites and accommodation in every price range. Usedom easily carries a whole week of holiday.
Find more spots in our spot overview.