The book showcases the development of the seaside resort of Heringsdorf through historical postcards spanning over a hundred years. The text begins by recounting the story from the year 1817, when Georg Bernhard von Bülow, the chief forester working in Stettin, acquired extensive fields, meadows, and forest areas. The photos depict the beautiful villas and guesthouses, the transformations of the pier, and of course, the guests. Historical images are juxtaposed with contemporary photographs that, when possible, occupy the same positions. The photos compiled in the book illustrate the passage of time through the depicted individuals, and beautiful architecture is timeless.