Zinnowitz combines a Baltic Sea beach, a pier and cultural attractions that take place at different times of the year. The fine, white sandy beach is up to 40 metres wide and is monitored by lifeguards in summer. The Vineta pier extends 315 metres into the Baltic Sea and also serves as a landing stage for passenger ships. From there, passenger ships run to destinations including Poland, the island of Rügen and the Kaiserbäder resorts. Check the latest departure times before planning a boat trip.
Culture and the Seasons
The yellow theatre “Die Blechbüchse” in the centre of Zinnowitz offers drama, music, readings and cabaret year-round. The Vineta Festival takes place outdoors in Zinnowitz every summer, offering a new theatrical adventure each year. The difference matters when choosing when to travel: the theatre programme runs year-round, while the festival brings a summer highlight each year. The Protestant church in Zinnowitz was consecrated in 1895 as a neo-Gothic brick building.
Promenade, Garden and Sculptures
The beach promenade runs through the “Garden of the Senses”, with colourful parks, wooden sculptures and spa architecture. Along the promenade, you can admire numerous buildings in this style and discover photo opportunities. The nature garden along the beach promenade features information stations, a lizard habitat, a barefoot trail and a wildflower bed. For a route with clear endpoints, the sculpture trail runs eastwards from the concert shell along the promenade to the Zinnowitzer Hof. Wooden sculptures made from solid oak trunks stand along the beach promenade and in the adjacent wooden sculpture park. The open-air gallery of wooden sculptures in Zinnowitz is accessible to everyone around the clock.
Experience the Baltic Sea
The diving gondola at the pier in Zinnowitz offers an up-close view of the animal and plant life on the seabed. The approximately 40-minute trip includes an introduction to the ecology and local features of the Baltic Sea, as well as 3D nature films. You can plan the roughly 40 minutes as a standalone activity.
Getting Here and Finding Your Way
The rail journey to Zinnowitz goes via Züssow, where you change to the Usedomer Bäderbahn, which runs directly to Zinnowitz via Wolgast. During the peak season, trains run every 30 minutes; in the off-season, they run hourly. As service frequency varies by season and may change, check the current timetable before travelling. The Haus des Gastes in Zinnowitz provides advice on events, accommodation and leisure activities.
In the wider destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald
The wider destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald offers a regional perspective on nature and cycling. The three nature parks cover almost 40 percent of the district. The UeckermĂĽnder Heide is ideal for hiking, cycling and horse riding. The Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route, part of the EuroVelo EV10 route, passes through the district. The Stettiner Haff circular route and the Northern German Romanticism Route are also among the regional cycling routes for exploring the district. Check current route conditions and signage before setting out on a specific bike ride. The Juliett U-461 is on display as a museum in PeenemĂĽnde harbour and can be explored on a tour. As visitor arrangements may change, check access options in advance.
Discover more destinations: Karlshagen, Mölschow, Trassenheide, Peenemünde
Go to the wider travel overview: Amt Usedom-Nord.
