Galleries
The Art of " " in the Kaiserbäder
Art and Vacation—Combined in the Kaiserbäder of Usedom. In the individual towns of Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf, and Bansin, there are numerous galleries featuring a wide variety of themes. Whether it’s photography or painting—every kind of art has a home here and can be admired in the various galleries.
Kunstgalerie Frank Hollatz
Here you’ll find art prints, lithographs, paintings, original oil paintings, and much more. What sets this gallery apart are the paintings by artists depicting famous faces such as Otto Waalkes, Udo Lindenberg, and Helge Schneider; works by Armin Müller-Stahl can also be viewed in the modest backyard on Friedensstraße in Heringsdorf.
Usedom Galerie Foto-Art
The Usedom Galerie Foto-Art opened its doors in 2020. Under the direction of Henry Böhm and Ralf Klinkhammer, the gallery showcases the most beautiful photographic scenes that our sunny island of Usedom has to offer. Located right on the promenade yet tucked away, this gallery is situated near the Heringsdorf pier.
Kunsthalle AHLBECK / BuchKunst Usedom
At the Ahlbeck train station, visitors can view works by Armin Müller-Stahl, Günther Grass, and Heinrich Kiefer, among others. Oil paintings, lacquer paintings, pencil sketches, landscapes, portraits, and individual sculptures are all on display under the roof of the historic train station. Right next door is a small bookstore that carries everything from old classics to all the major new releases.
Galerie Köpp
In 2004, Volker Köpp opened his gallery here in Ahlbeck. The works he exhibits in this building were all created by him. The diversity of artistic styles represented in the artist’s works is a defining feature of his painting.
Heringsdorf Art Pavilion
The Art Pavilion is located on an idyllic stretch of the Heringsdorf promenade, between the pirate playground and the rose garden. The Art Pavilion owes its unique appearance to Rügen-based civil engineer Ulrich Müther. Since 1970, art lovers have been able to admire regularly changing exhibitions here. In addition to postcards and books, selected works of art are available for purchase here year-round. Every September, an art auction is held, at which works by Usedom artists or featuring Usedom motifs are sold to the highest bidders.
Hans Werner Richter-Haus
This house on Waldstraße in Bansin tells the story of Hans Werner Richter’s life. It features exhibits of old letters as well as his original study. A small exhibition in this house is also dedicated to Carola Stern. In addition, there is a small library on the premises that houses Hans Werner Richter’s most famous works.
Walentowski Galerien
Villa Irmgard
This villa is no ordinary villa. All sorts of things take place here, from events and painting classes to small theater performances. In addition, Villa Irmgard is a small museum housing antiques from the Gründerzeit and Art Nouveau periods. In 1922, the Russian writer Maxim Gorky lived here for health reasons; he entertained his most famous fellow writers here and also wrote his autobiography here. The Maxim Gorky Room has been preserved almost entirely as he left it in 1922.
