Fliegermarterl Stone

Here stands the Fliegermarterl a simple stone monument. Yet its unassuming appearance belies a captivating tale. Erected in 1912 it commemorates a daring feat of aviation. Oberleutnant Blaschke a participant in a Berlin-Vienna air race made an emergency landing here. His open-cockpit plane with a Lohner engine miraculously survived. The stone a testament to skill and luck stands as a poignant reminder of early aviation. The inscription on the Fliegermarterl details the event. It was commissioned by the landowner Ludwig Dostrcil. He wanted to honor Blaschke’s bravery and skill. The Fliegermarterl is a silent witness. It stands guard over a site where history took flight literally. It’s a small monument with a big story. A story of courage a testament to human ingenuity and a glimpse into Vienna’s aviation past. It remains a quiet tribute a landmark marking both triumph and near-disaster. The Fliegermarterl. A small stone. A huge story. Visit the Fliegermarterl. Feel the weight of history beneath your feet. Imagine the roar of the engine. The suspense of the landing. The relief of survival. Remember Oberleutnant Blaschke’s story. Remember the Fliegermarterl.