Start of construction for Schlossinsel resort delayed: trains overcrowded!

Start of construction for Schlossinsel resort delayed: trains overcrowded!

The Schlossinsel Resort in Wolgast, an ambitious project with a hotel, apartments, parking garage and swimming pool, is still a long time coming. The start of construction has been delayed because contaminated sites in the ground require special disposal measures. The building owner began looking for solutions to treat the contaminated excavation. Despite these difficulties, the city and investors hope for a tourism boost through this project Baltic Sea newspaper reported.

At the weekend there are chaotic conditions with the overcrowded trains on the RE3 line from Berlin to Stralsund. The capacity utilization of trains to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has increased by 40 percent. Here, Deutsche Bahn points out that the federal states are responsible for additional trains. Starting this weekend, the new free shuttle for the north of the island, which starts in Trassenheide for the Baltic Sea resort festival, will provide relief. UsedomCard holders can use free bus transfers on certain days, which not only makes travel easier for guests but also promotes environmentally friendly alternatives.

Tips for the weekend

If you want to look around Usedom at the weekend, you can look forward to a variety of events. The pier festival in Bansin, the WGG festival in Greifswald and the zoo festival in Wolgast are particularly on the program. Pop singer Sonia Liebing will provide musical accompaniment at the harbor festival in Ückeritz. Swimming enthusiasts shouldn't miss the Bodden swimming competition in Greifswald on Saturday.

Sustainability in focus

Usedom also strives for holistic sustainability in tourism. Tourism began over 200 years ago, and since then the island has seen a significant increase in visitor numbers in recent years. In 2019, around 1.2 million people came to the island, which unfortunately also leads to overcrowding and a burden on nature. This is reflected in the survey: 45 percent of residents feel the island is too crowded and 59 percent see tourism as a burden on nature. Usedom Tourismus GmbH plans to prioritize quality over quantity in order to combine environmental protection and economic efficiency Globe love.

For a sustainable holiday, the experts recommend a climate-friendly journey by bus and train, with the Usedomer Bäderbahn ensuring good connections. The route leads past wonderful stretches of coast. Bicycles can also be transported for a fee. In order to promote environmentally friendly transport on the island, well-developed cycle paths and e-charging stations for electric cars are available.

However, the commitment to nature conservation is not just a vision - Usedom is part of the nature park and is home to 14 nature reserves. Initiatives like “No trash in the sea” in Karlshagen show that many actors are working to reduce waste and improve the quality of life on the island. With a focus on regional products in gastronomy and sustainable accommodation, Usedom is well on its way to becoming an environmentally friendly travel destination.

The numerous challenges facing popular travel destinations show how important it is to find the balance between tourism and environmental protection. However, Usedom remains a place with a lot of potential - whether for relaxation, events or sustainable holiday offers.