Onto the island without a car — and still everywhere on it

Karlshagen has its own railway station. Anyone who has experienced the Peene bridge in summer knows why the train is often the calmer decision here.

Book now Karlshagen station — in the village
The journey

To Karlshagen in three steps

Long-distance train to Züssow

Züssow is the interchange station for Usedom and is served from Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig and Stralsund. From there the Usedomer Bäderbahn takes over.

UBB to Karlshagen

The island railway crosses to Usedom via Wolgast and stops in Karlshagen. Much of the line runs within sight of the water. Bicycles are carried.

From the station to the hotel

The hotel is on the Strandpromenade at the edge of the village towards the dunes. Exact distance from the station, the walk and whether a pick-up is possible: [PLACEHOLDER — please confirm with the hotel]

On the island

Being without a car is no restriction here

The UBB serves the entire island from Peenemünde in the north to Świnoujście in the south. Zinnowitz, Trassenheide, Heringsdorf and Ahlbeck are all reachable without a car — and the beach is 50 metres from the house anyway.

Anyone wanting to see more than the railway line combines it with a bike: ride out, roll back, or the other way round. More on the page Cycling on Usedom.

Current UBB timetables and fares: [PLACEHOLDER — please confirm with the hotel]

Hotel Ostseeblick from outside in summer
Why bother

The Peene bridge is the reason

The only northern access to the island crosses the bascule bridge at Wolgast. It opens for ships several times a day, and on a Saturday in July the queue in front of it survives no schedule.

The railway uses its own lift bridge and is far less affected. For weekend arrivals and departures that is the practical difference.

Frequently asked questions

Does Karlshagen have a railway station?

Yes. Karlshagen is on the Usedomer Bäderbahn line between Zinnowitz and Peenemünde.

Where do I change trains?

At Züssow. Trains run there from Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig and Stralsund; from there the Usedomer Bäderbahn takes over.

Can I bring my bicycle?

Yes, the Usedomer Bäderbahn carries bicycles. On the island that makes you independent.

Can I reach the other villages on Usedom without a car?

Yes. The UBB runs from Peenemünde to Świnoujście and connects all the seaside resorts along the coast.

Arrive without sitting in traffic.

Book the room, book the train, done. The beach is not far from the station.

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