Vacation on Usedom: dream landscape or unfriendly locals?

Vacation on Usedom: dream landscape or unfriendly locals?

The Baltic Sea island of Usedom, known for its picturesque beaches and charming towns, is currently the focus of negative reports about the hospitality of the locals. In a recent report, the tourist Stefan T. from Bavaria describes a series of disappointing experiences during his stay on the island. When he arrived at a holiday apartment near Wolgast, he was greeted unfriendly by the contact person. Despite this first unpleasant encounter, he and his wife explored the natural beauty and sights of the region, which include the mill on Pudagla, Stolpe Castle and the towns of Krummin and Ückeritz. The weather was at its best for visiting the beach.

However, the negative experiences did not stop there. According to Stefan T., he experienced several unfriendly encounters with locals during his vacation. An example of this was a visit to a kiosk where the operator responded rudely to questions about opening times. There were also problems on the beaches: misleading signs regarding nudist and dog beaches caused confusion. Dogs ran around freely on the beach despite the signs prohibiting dogs. Attempts to report incidents to the public order office received no response. Overall, Stefan T. summarizes his experiences by saying that the beautiful landscapes and nice people could not have outweighed the stressful encounters. This reports The West.

Diverse opinions about the hospitality

Stefan T.'s experiences do not seem to be isolated. Heinz Schulz from Düsseldorf also expresses criticism and describes an aggressive mood among the locals. He also highlights offensive experiences, such as wearing Nazi T-shirts. Dieter Eugen from Stuttgart is surprised by the high number of AfD voters in the region, but has personally had positive encounters with locals. This highlights the different perspectives on hospitality in the local context, which can vary greatly.

In contrast, Aline Heinrich, who moved to Usedom with her family, reports consistently positive experiences and friendly encounters in the region. Katrin H. also draws attention to the poor condition of access to a dog beach and calls on the community to restore it more quickly. Renate Frentrup is in favor of a friendliness campaign to improve service behavior in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

The St. family from Wittenberge expresses negative opinions about cyclists and motorcyclists who behave recklessly and have decided not to travel to the Baltic Sea again. In contrast, the Makowe family from the Rhineland reports positive experiences during their bike tours on Usedom and emphasizes the friendliness of the locals. Corina Görlitz clarifies that opening times may vary out of season, which may lead to misunderstandings for holiday guests. This multitude of voices shows that the perception of Usedom can vary greatly depending on your personal experience Northern Courier reported.