A small coastal bathing resort,[2] Koserow lies on an isthmus on the island of Usedom on the Baltic Sea, near the border with Poland.

Koserow was first mentioned in the records in 1347 as Cuzerowe (Slavic for "goat" or "blackbird") and is one of the oldest settlements of Wendish origin on the island of Usedom.

[5] The history of the village is steeped in legend and even the dreaded pirate, Klaus Störtebeker, reputedly found a secret hiding place in the caves of Streckelsberg.

After the Treaty of Stockholm on 1 February 1720, the island of Usedom and Koserow fell into Prussian possession.

Its growth as a resort was slow due to its poor communications, but it took off once the railway reached the island of Usedom in the early 1900s and a network of metal roads was built.

[6] Koserow is located at the narrowest point of the isthmus between Nord and Südusedom directly on the B 111, amidst a scenic region between the Baltic Sea and the backwaters.

It is aligned in an east–west direction and is demarcated by a white spar buoy, marked "Koserow Steingrund N.".

As a seaside resort, it offers a variety of recreational activities including swimming, sailing, surfing, walking and cycling.

[5] The Village Church (Dorfkirche) stands almost hidden behind chestnut trees and surrounded by a wall of glacial erratic boulders in Fischerstraße.

The original stonework of the 13th-century building can still be seen in the centre section of the north wall with small early Gothic window openings and the plain triple-stepped arch of the old entrance.

The unusually large crucifix, which was rescued from the sea by fishermen, has been christened by locals as the Vineta Cross.

[5][12] Koserow Pier juts out 261 metres (856 ft) into the sea near the salt huts and is a good place to enjoy the views and the seaside atmosphere.

[5][12] The Streckelsberg (60 metres (200 ft)) is a steep coastal bluff and the highest elevation on the coast of Usedom.

It offers wonderful views over the sea and, in clear weather, the hills of Mönchgut on the island of Rügen can be seen.