Zinnowitz in view: book presentation with historical photo forays!

Zinnowitz in view: book presentation with historical photo forays!

There is exciting news in Zinnowitz, one of Usedom's most charming seaside resorts: On Wednesday afternoon, July 16, 2025, the book "Zinnowitz. The village history in moving pictures" will be presented. The author Ute Spohler, who is deeply rooted in the history of the place, has put together around 180 previously unpublished photographs that document people's everyday lives in turbulent times. These fascinating insights will be on display in the local history and railway museum as part of an accompanying exhibition. [NDR reports that ...](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/vorpommern/zinnowitz-in-bildern- historical-fotografien-und-börsen-entdecken,mvregiogreifswald-374.html)

Ute Spohler, born in 1953, has lived in Zinnowitz for around 50 years. Her professional career is varied: she worked at the Peene shipyard and now works as a surveying technician for the water and wastewater association. She is also the chairwoman of the Zinnowitz Historical Society and has already written articles for regional newspapers and the NDR-Nordmagazin. Her book, published on June 27, 2025, is aimed at residents and guests of Zinnowitz who are interested in local history. Lehmanns informs that...

Insight into the past

The photographs in Spohler's work not only show old views of the place, but also eventful moments from Zinnowitz's history. From its first mention in 1309 to the granting of the bathing consent in 1851 to the challenges after the Second World War that led to the redesign of the seaside resort - Zinnowitz has an exciting past. Historical data shows that the first settlements on Usedom took place around 70,000 to 45,000 years ago. These range from the Funnel Beaker culture to the Christianization of Pomerania in the 12th century. The local chronicle informs: …

Thanks to the Historical Society's years of commitment and Spohler's meticulous research, readers can now discover these valuable snapshots of Zinnowitz's contemporary history. The significance of the collection is underlined by the accompanying exhibition in the Local History and Railway Museum, which presents some of these impressive images and invites you to linger.

Outlook for the future

Zinnowitz is not only rich in history, but also invests in the future. With 3,972 residents and more than 242,000 guests in 2023, tourism is not only an important economic sector, but also part of the region's cultural heritage. The seaside resort is continually being developed further in terms of tourism, with new projects and renovations in order to preserve the charm and attractiveness of the place. The look ahead to the coming years remains exciting.

Let's look at it positively: Anyone who is interested in the history of Zinnowitz has several reasons to see for themselves and delve into the past with this book presentation and the accompanying exhibition - an invitation to all residents and guests!