The myth

The myth of the Hertha spring

The legends tell about the gracious goddess Hertha, who once let a spring arise in the near of Binz, which was healthy and good so everyone received recovery and rejuvenation. Because of the greed of a rich woman the spring ran dry at the sandy dune forest soil forever.

But deep down under Rügen Island an ocean was formed out of the curative waters. The one who would be able to bring up the spring again, would receive relieve from pain and suffer and retrieve youth…

Legendary Hertha lake
Legendary Hertha lake