 Ahlbeck Pier | |
| Type | Pleasure Pier |
|---|---|
| Official name | Seebrücke Ahlbeck |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 280 metres (920 ft) |
| History | |
| Opening date | 1899 |
| Coordinates | 53°56′39″N14°11′34″E / 53.94412°N 14.1927°E /53.94412; 14.1927 |
Ahlbeck Pier (German:Seebrücke AhlbeckPolish:Molo w Czerninie) - apier located inAhlbeck, on the island ofUsedom; it is the oldestpier inGermany. Thepier stretches from theImperial Beach for 280 metres into theBaltic Sea. Thepier has a restaurant and ajetty at the end of the pier primarily used for sightseeing tours in theBay of Pomerania.[1]
In 1882, a platform which extended from the promenade was built and housed a restaurant, in 1898 works began for the platform to be extended for 280 metres into theBaltic Sea. The main function of thepier was to function as ajetty forsailing ships.[2]
In 1905, thepier was joined with the platform which housed the restaurant. In 1926, thecanvasboardwalk located in the mid-section of thepier was replaced withwoodenplanks. Throughout thepier's existence it has undergone many renovations to replace any rotten elements. In 1970 to 1973 the pier had undergone a major reconstruction in which thewoodenpillars and structure was replaced withsteelgirders.[3]
The pier is a popular filming location. Notable films in which it can be seen includePappa Ante Portas andDie Russen kommen [de].
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