The island of Usedom is a centre of culture and the arts. The Ahlbeck Ice Festival is a treat for anyone brave enough to face the icy Baltic waters in winter, whilst the fashion shows in Heringsdorf feature top attractions. The Vineta Festival in Zinnowitz features a fantastic theatre show depicting the legendary lost city of Vineta.Ice swimming in Ahlbeck
Each year in the first half of February everyone is invited to take a wintry dip in the icy Baltic followed by brass-band music and food and drink to warm you up again. The event culminates in a ball in the Seebrücke restaurant on the pier."Heringsdorf goes fashion"
"Heringsdorf goes fashion" is Germany's most glamorous fashion event. Every April and October the spotlight is on the catwalk in the elegant surroundings of the Kursaal hall. German and international models performing eye-catching routines showing off collections by prestigious designers from all over the world. After-show parties and a flutter in the casino next door just add to the excitement. The event is coordinated by professional show choreographers and fashion stylists.Vineta Festival, Zinnowitz
Atlantis, Jomsborg and Vineta - three legendary cities with the same mysterious fate. This fairy-tale show and spectacular piece of theatre involving contemporary music, amazing dancing, fantastic costumes and pyrotechnic effects takes place every year in July and August. Its theme is the sunken city of Vineta, which according to legend was located off the island of Usedom.