Authentic German Spa-Treatments: Ruegen Chalk

One of the regions where visitors can experience unique local remedies combined with stunning scenery is the Island of Ruegen in the Baltic Sea (3 hrs from Hamburg or Berlin). Not only are the dazzling, white chalk cliffs the island's most famous landmark, but they also make for the major ingredient in local health and beauty treatments. Ruegen Chalk, often referred to as the "white gold", is an ideal remedy to treat muscle or joint disorders, osteoporosis and rheumatism; and is a popular skin cleanse product used in local beauty spas.

Binz, the largest seaside resort of Ruegen, offers various chalk therapies, one of the finest, white sandy beaches, and an annual open air summer event program that have made the town an insider's tip among international spa-goers. The resort also boasts the richest coastal iodine spring in Europe. The Travel Charme Kurhaus Binz***** is an elegant seaside hotel from the imperial 1920's overlooking the beach promenade. At its stunning PURIA Spa with saunas, indoor and outdoor pools, your clients can indulge in relaxing massages, as well as various beauty and health treatments.

The seaside resort of Sellin is only 15 minutes away, and is home to the longest pier on the island. Here, travelers can enjoy romantic views of the sea, and even get married right on the water. Architectural gems from Renaissance to Classicism and Art Nouveau are a feast for the eyes just like in Binz - and besides luxury hotels such as the Spa Resort Hotel Ambiance, many of them house affordable accommodations.

Formed during the Ice Age, the bizarre chalk cliffs in Jasmund National Park are Rügen's most famous landmark. The tallest of the cliffs, the "Königsstuhl" (King's Seat), is 118 metres high. Those with an interest in culture will love the Störtebeker Festival at Ralswiek open-air theatre during which the people of Rügen perform the tale of the infamous pirate Klaus Störtebeker. Other highlights include the historical steam trains that run a regular service on Rügen. With locomotives and carriages that are almost one hundred years old, Rügen's impressive "Racing Roland" narrow-gauge railway runs right through the south-east of the island.

As you would expect, the Baltic islands are renowned for their fresh fish and seafood specialities. Particular favourites include pike-perch cooked in a variety of ways and the traditional herring which is served in traditional bars and fine restaurants. May is garfish season on the island of Rügen. They swim along the coast in their droves before landing on the tables of the island's best restaurants. This eel-like fish with a sharppointed mouth is part of the pike family and its green bones certainly give it a striking appearance.
In Fischland you can enjoy hearty specialities such as Mecklenburg roast ribs and Götterspeise - a jelly dessert. To quench your thirst, try a traditional island beer on Usedom or a Störtebeker Pils beer on Rügen.
Served all over the region, the Rostocker Doppelkümmel (schnapps) known as "Mann un Fru" (man & woman) is said to aid digestion.


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