Usedom groans under tourist masses: Locals suffer!
Usedom groans under tourist masses: Locals suffer!
Ahlbeck, Deutschland - Summer has Usedom firmly under control. During this time, the sun -rich island is visited by millions of holidaymakers, which is on the one hand good for the local economy, but on the other hand also has big problems. According to NDR leads the tourist rush to overloaded roads and a lack of parking spaces and Living space.
In recent years, the number of visitors has risen rapidly. In 2024 alone, the island welcomed around 1.18 million tourists-an increase of 8.6 percent compared to the previous year, such as Watson reported. This flood of guests puts the locals to their limits. Many adapt their rhythm to life to master the tourist flows. Purchase and leisure activities often take place outside of the main visit times.
traffic and infrastructure on the bracket
Traffic on Usedom is still a big topic. During the access to the island over the Peenbrücke and the Zecererer Brücke, there is often a long traffic jam, as there are only a few main travel routes. The traffic infrastructure is overloaded, which strongly influences the quality of life of the residents. Locals report difficulties to get doctor's appointments or to shop in the supermarket. A rescue street at Wolgast could remedy, but the completion of which should take until 2028, according to .
An additional problem is the single -track railway line that connects the island to the mainland. Trains only drive every hour and are often overcrowded. Despite these infrastructural challenges, the tourism industry does not explicitly speak of overtourism, which corresponds to a high rush of tourists. The state tourism association recognizes that the capacities are at the limit remains optimistic.
lack of living space and social challenges
One of the most serious consequences of increasing tourism is the tense living space situation. More and more apartments are being built on the island, which drives rents up. In Zinnowitz, a two -room apartment now costs around 1,000 euros. This forces many locals to emigrate to the neighboring country of Poland, where the cost of living is significantly lower. Unions urgently demand an increase in wages in the catering and better working conditions to keep specialists.
The permits for new apartments are often granted against the will of the communities. In Heringsdorf, a developer plans to build 44 new apartments, which meets massive resistance of the community. The mayor is committed to a construction ban to secure the quality of life for the locals.
an outlook on the future
The challenges of tourism are complex and urgently need a solution. The locals want a ban on new holiday apartments and are demanding regulation of the new building to protect the balance between quality of life and tourist pressure. According to a current study, however, the tourism acceptance in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has not decreased, on the contrary, the state proves the top position in Germany in a comparison of acceptance, such as Rnd reported.
With a mix of sustainable tourism approaches and a clear commitment to the quality of life of the locals, Usedom could come to the right course. But to do this, politics, tourism industry and population have to pull together - because Usedom is not only a holiday island, but also the home of 31,500 people who earn a good life.
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