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In the market square in Świeradów-Zdrój you can see a frog. Not just any frog – a bronze one, on a fountain, attracting the attention of tourists. But do you know, why a frog? And what does it have to do with the beginning of the local health resort? Some legends are so strange that it is hard to believe them. And yet… In Świeradów-Zdrój, everything started with a frog. The legend of the frog from Świeradów-Zdrój: Read – and see for yourself that local magic really exists.
The dead frog that brought the spa back to life
Is it possible that a dead frog has become a symbol of life and health? It sounds like a fairy tale, but it's a true story from the heart of the Jizera Mountains. In Świeradów-Zdrój, a frog played a key role in discovering the healing properties of local springs. Let's dive into this extraordinary story where science meets magic.
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Legend has it that it all started with... a dead frog. Sounds macabre? Maybe. But that's what an inconspicuous frog, noticed by doctor Leonhard Thurneysser in spring water, started a big story. When after several days her body still did not decompose, the doctor had no doubts – there must be some extraordinary force at work here.
This is how the hypothesis about the healing properties of Świeradów waters was born. And although today we would probably use a different "laboratory sensor" than a dead amphibian, back then... a frog was as reliable as the results from the sanitary inspection!
The frog's story was initially described in scientific publications, but over the years it also began to appear in local stories. It gained the status of an important anecdote, and over time it was recognized as an essential element of the spa's identity and history.
It was not until the 18th century that it was officially confirmed that the Świeradów springs actually had healing properties – they were radon-active, meaning they supported health thanks to the natural elements they contained. But before the research came along, it was this frog that drew attention to what was unique about the local water.
Świeradów-Zdrój is not letting its legend go to waste – quite the opposite. The frog motif appears on sculptures, plaques, gadgets and city promotional materials. You could say that the frog has become one of the unofficial symbols of the city.
Walking around Świeradów, it is hard not to notice her – her presence reminds us of local history and gives the city a characteristic feature.
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In times when every city wants to stand out, Świeradów-Zdrój has its own, unique history. The story of the frog captures the imagination – it is simple, memorable and fits perfectly into the spa character of the city.
In front of the Spa House there is a fountain with a sculpture of a frog. – this is one of the most recognizable places in Świeradów-Zdrój. Tourists like to stop here to rest for a while or just take souvenir photos. For many, this is their first contact with the legend, which they will hear more about during their stay in the city.
The frog from the legend appears in many places around the city – from sculptures and fountains to souvenir shops. The green heroine of the local story has become an informal symbol of Świeradów-Zdrój, present in promotional materials and the urban landscape. This is a great example of how a small but characteristic motif can build the identity of a place and attract tourists from all over Poland.
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Be sure to check out our previous posts about attractions in Świeradów-Zdrój:
To sum up, the story of the frog from Świeradów-Zdrój is not just a curiosity, but above all a story about how an accidental discovery can affect the fate of an entire city. Today, walking around the spa, it is worth stopping by the frog fountain and reminding yourself that sometimes what seems insignificant at first glance can hide great power. Maybe even... healing.
Author: Eliza Tomaka