Svantekah's Boulders

The Svantekahs Boulders in Ruschvitz – a Natural Landmark on the Baltic Sea Coast

The Svantekahs boulder lies directly on the Baltic Sea beach northwest of Ruschvitz, a small town on the island of Rügen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Its name comes from Old Slavic and simply means “holy stone”—a reference to the former significance of this striking boulder. The Ice Age once carried it here, where it still lies today on the cliffs between Glowe and Bobbin.

The Ruschvitz Manor and the Legend of Klaus Störtebeker

Ruschvitz is a former manor not far from Rügen’s cliffs. According to tradition, this is one of the places where the famous privateer Klaus Störtebeker is said to have been born—a legend that lends this tranquil spot a special historical touch.

A Popular Subject for Painters and Photographers on Rügen

The Svantekahs has long been a prized photographic subject on Rügen’s Baltic Sea coast. The interplay of the massive boulder, the beach, and the seascape attracts painters and photographers alike. Anyone exploring the cliffs between Glowe and Bobbin should pay a visit to the “Holy Stone.”