The pier stretches from the Imperial Beach for 280 metres into the Baltic Sea.

In 1926, the canvas boardwalk located in the mid-section of the pier was replaced with wooden planks.

Throughout the pier'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 the wooden pillars and structure was replaced with steel girders.

Notable films in which it can be seen include Pappa Ante Portas and Die Russen kommen [de].