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Above left Marktplaz and Rathaus in
8 Usedom tech nology was hijacked by the Greifswald Above right Strandkörbe on a
Mecklenburg-Lower Pomerania; 17424 Nazis to develop the V­1 and V­2 beach in Usedom
The island, named after the village Vergeltungswaffen (vengeance
of Usedom and separated from the wea pons) – flying bombs that
main land by the Peenestrom Strait, were used to attack London in
is the second largest in Germany, 1944. The museum documents
covering an area of 445 sq km this break through in science and
(172 sq miles). Renowned for its its post­war consequences.
great natural beauty, Usedom Return to the B111 junction and
boasts white beaches, forests, then turn left to reach Heringsdorf.
peat bogs and bays overgrown Park near the tourist office. The EAT AND DRINK
with rushes in the south. The largest resort in Usedom spreads GREIFSWALD
island is linked to the mainland out behind a silvery sand beach
by two draw bridges near Anklam with con tinen tal Europe’s longest Fischer-Hütte moderate
Good­value fish is served straight
and Wolgast. pier (508 m/555 yards). In the off a boat or smoked in­house in
Historically, the most late 19th cen tury, this was the this characterful place by the
interesting spot on the island playground of Prussia’s elite, Wieck harbour.
is the Historisch-technisches as is evident in the palatial An der Mühle 12, 17493; 03834 83
Informationszenytum (Apr– summer residen ces on 96 54; www.fischer-huette.de
Oct: open daily; Nov–Mar: Delbrückstrasse prome­ USEDOM
closed Mon) at Peenemünde, Replica of a V-2 nade. Visitors can either Kulm Eck expensive
located in military territory. Vergeltungswaffen at walk or drive 2 km (1 mile) Chef Brian Seifert lifts regional recipes
On 3 October 1942, Peenemünde east ward to Ahlbeck, a to gourmet heights and embarks on
Luftwaffe scientists success­ smaller town and an culinary experiments, using herbs from
the garden of this small, charming villa.
fully launched a rocket here after ele gant beach resort with villas, Kulmstrasse 17, 17424 Heringsdorf;
seven years of testing. Originally hotels and boarding houses 03837 82 25 60; www.kulm-eck.de;
intended for a jet plane, the gathered around a turreted pier. open Tue–Sun dinner
DAY TRIP OPTIONS Prerow am Darss’s museum or, Königsstuhl, the ideal way to work
Both Bad Doberan and Stralsund in spring and autumn, go bird­ up an appetite for lunch on the
make good bases from which to watching at Zingst. beach at Binz. Leave the car at the
explore the region. car park in Jagdschloss Granitz, a
Take the B105 to Rostock and then
Art, old and new the B103 to Warnemünde. Follow the Neo­Classical castle, and make the
With Bad Doberan 1 as a base, visit driving instructions through return trip to Putbus, Rügen’s first
the Münster, its Gothic altars steeped Ahrenshoop to Zingst, then take the resort, by vintage steam train. End
in medieval mystery, then tour the B105 back to Bad Doberan. the day relaxing at the beach resort
Marienkirche in Rostock 2 and the of Binz, which is near the castle.
beach at Warnemünde. Drive to the Culture and coast
art colony beach resort of Ahrenshoop In Stralsund 4 explore the Alter Take the B96 to Sassnitz, then follow
on Fischland 3 for lunch and some Markt’s fine ensemble of Gothic driving instructions to Königsstühl and
window shopping. Later, stroll on an buildings before driving to Rügen in reverse to Binz. Take the B196 to
unspoiled beach, then either admire Island 5 for a clifftop stroll at the Bergen to rejoin the B96 for Stralsund.

Eat and Drink: inexpensive, under €20; moderate, €20–€40; expensive, over €40

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