Rügen
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Rügen is a German island and seaside climatic station located in Pomerania on the Baltic Sea. During the 1930s, it was recognized for its therapeutic marine air, sandy beaches, and facilities for both cool and warm sea baths.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
RÜGEN (Rügenwaldermünde), an island; a seaside climatic station in Pomerania on the shores of the Baltic Sea, 7 hours away from Berlin. Therapeutic means: marine air, a wide sandy beach, cool sea bathing, and warm sea baths in two bath buildings. There are well-maintained parks on the island. The season runs from July 1 to September 15.
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“Rügen.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/rugen/