Zinnowitz in view: book presentation with historical photo series!

Zinnowitz in view: book presentation with historical photo series!

Zinnowitz, Deutschland - in Zinnowitz, one of the most charming seaside resorts of Usedom, there are exciting news: 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 The author Ute Spohler, who is deeply rooted with the history of the place, has put together around 180 previously unpublished photographs that document the everyday life of people in moving times. These fascinating insights will be seen in the home and railway museum as part of an accompanying exhibition. [NDR reports that…] (https://www.ndr.de/mecklenburg-vorpommern/zinowitz-in-bildern-historische-fotographies-und- Exhibition- and- Exhibition-wald-374.html)

Ute Spohler, born in 1953, has lived in Zinnowitz for about 50 years. Her professional career is versatile: she worked at the Peene shipyard and is now a surveyor for the purpose association of water and waste water. It is also the chair of the Historical Society of Zinnowitz and has already written contributions for regional newspapers and the NDR-Nordmagazin. Her book, which was 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 Spohl's work show not only old views of the place, but also moving moments from the history of Zinnowitz '. From the first mention in 1309 to the granting of the bathing consensus in 1851 to the challenges after the Second World War, which led to the redesign of the seaside resort - Zinnowitz has an exciting past. Historical data show that the first settlements on Usedom took place around 70,000 to 45,000 years ago. These range from funnel cup culture to the Christianization of Pomerania in the 12th century. The local chronicle informs:…

Thanks to the years of engagement of historical society and the meticulous research of Spohlers, readers can now discover these valuable snapshots from the contemporary history of Zinnowitz. The importance of the collection is underlined by the accompanying exhibition in the home and railway museum, which presented some of these impressive pictures and invites you to linger.

outlook for the future

Zinnowitz not only shows itself rich in history, but also invests in the future. With 3,972 inhabitants and more than 242,000 guests in 2023, tourism is not only an important industry, but also part of the region's cultural heritage. The seaside resort is continuously developed for tourism, with new projects and renovations to preserve the charm and attractiveness of the place. The view of the coming years remains exciting.

let's see it positively: If you are interested in the history of Zinnowitz, you have several reasons with this book presentation and the accompanying exhibition to get an idea and immerse yourself in the past - an invitation to all residents and guests!