Overlooking the Tuniberg, the Attilafelsen isn’t just a rock. It’s a monument to a joke. A very successful joke. The Attilafelsen owes its name to Otto Fischer, the mayor of Niederrimsingen. In 1955, on April Fool’s Day, he announced the discovery of Attila the Hun’s tomb at this very spot. The local press, caught in the prank, reported the finding of a coffin-shaped stone. They described a cordoned-off area with experts investigating. The story spread like wildfire. The Attilafelsen became the name of the vineyard. The April Fool’s prank turned into a brilliant marketing strategy. The story didn’t end there. In 1970, another April Fool’s joke claimed a Hollywood film crew would shoot a movie about Attila at the Attilafelsen. They called for extras, especially from Niederrimsingen. Supposedly, they were more “warlike” descendants of the Huns. Many locals, eager for Hollywood fame, turned up. Of course, it was another prank. But the legend of the Attilafelsen continues to grow. The name remains, a testament to a clever mayor and a gullible public. The Attilafelsen stands as a humorous landmark in the heart of the Tuniberg. A reminder that sometimes, the best stories are the ones we make up.
Straßenwalze
Picture this a relic of Freiburg’s past. A Straßenwalze a road roller sits before you. Its iron frame speaks of