The beautiful island Usedom is located in the far north-east of Germany. There you will find natural beaches, small hills and green meadows. The Lieper Winkel with its small villages is one of the most idyllic areas of silence and nature on this island. The following pages give an overview about past and present of this region and its main village Rankwitz. We are sorry that most pages are currently available in german language, only.

Historical Informations History Overview about the history of Rankwitz Genealogy Searching your ancestors in the Lieper Winkel and Usedom Maps Historical maps of the Lieper Winkel, Usedom and Pomerania

Sightseeing in the Lieper Winkel und around on island Usedom and in the Ostvorpommern county Hiking biking and walking Pictures of the village and the surrounding area

Coat of arms

Informations News and events in Rankwitz Addresses and useful hints

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Map of the Lieper Winkel (click to enlarge)