This is a legendary site south of Torpa in Ljungby, Småland.
Three lakes lie close together in a forested landscape. According to the legend, three sisters met their fate here, killed by their own brothers.
At the place where they died, three springs are said to have burst from the ground. Over time, these springs grew into three lakes.
It is also said that the day the three lakes merge into one, the world will come to an end. Two of the lakes have already joined, while the third still remains separate.
The story is closely tied to what can be seen in the landscape, where the water and the shape of the lakes give the legend a tangible form.
Visiting this place is part of a journey through the Land of Legends in Småland (Ljungby, Alvesta and Älmhult). Stories are found throughout the landscape, about oknytt, lortaty and other supernatural beings, as well as about real people and their lives.
Travelling through the Land of Legends takes visitors through scenic environments and lesser‑known places, offering insight into how people once lived and understood their world. The stories are tied to specific locations in nature and passed down through generations.
The work with the Land of Legends is internationally recognised through Land of Legends Sweden and is included in UNESCO’s register of good practices for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.
The Museum of Legends in Ljungby gathers these stories and presents them through exhibitions and storytelling.
The site is reached via forest paths. It is often used as a stop by the water, where the landscape and the story clearly connect. The shape and spread of the lakes make it possible to see how the legend is reflected in the natural setting, and the site can be included as part of a wider route through the area.
