At the shore high, among rocky hollows Somewhere in the very heart of the sea A famous fortress stands, ready for defence As bright as the northern lights From north, south and east, Protected by a chasm's rocky depth From west covered by rampart wide Mighty with wealth and glory: Arkona! From all sides the enemies swooped Carrying crosses and avid for bloodshed At the may dawn at the wall they stood Thirsty for booty (and) hungry for destruction Long the besieged fortress defended Its fame grew (and) resistance didn't weaken But its gates fell of conflagration By force of arms the foes broke inside The cliff echoes the sound of waves In it, like a banner in battle outspread (The) Legend of Ages with victory shined Snatched from the loop of time and thrall