Karlshagen sits in the quiet north of the island — less bustle than the imperial spas, but a wider beach and more space. Here is how to get here and what applies on arrival day.
From Berlin and Hamburg the route runs along the A20. Allow more time for the last kilometres on the island than the navigation system suggests — in summer the approach to the Peene bridge in Wolgast regularly backs up.
This bascule bridge is the only northern access to the island and opens for ships several times a day. Tight schedules do not survive it.
From Wolgast it is about 13 kilometres. In Karlshagen follow the signs to the beach — the Strandpromenade is at the edge of the village towards the dunes.
Parking spaces at the hotel and any charges: [PLACEHOLDER — please confirm with the hotel]
Karlshagen has its own station on the Usedomer Bäderbahn line. From Berlin, Hamburg or Leipzig you travel to Züssow and change onto the UBB there — the rest is a ride along the water.
The whole island is served by the UBB, from Peenemünde in the north to Świnoujście in the south. Arriving without a car does not mean being stuck.
The full guide with connections, taking bikes along and the way from the station to the hotel is on the page Arriving without a car.
Karlshagen is a starting point, not a dead end. The neighbouring villages are a few minutes away by coastal cycle path or on the UBB.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 10:00. If you arrive earlier you can leave your luggage at reception and head straight to the beach.
About 50 metres. The hotel stands directly behind the dunes on the Strandpromenade.
Yes, Karlshagen is on the Usedomer Bäderbahn line. From Berlin or Hamburg you travel to Züssow and change onto the UBB there.
It is around 200 kilometres by car. In summer allow extra time for the Peene bridge at Wolgast, which opens for ships several times a day.
On request. Two rooms are set up for it: the Comfort double room with sea-facing terrace allows pets, and dogs are possible on request in the Comfort double room with south-facing terrace.
Choose a room, pick your dates — the rest is a walk on the beach.