Deep in the heart of Freiburg’s Arboretum, a creature of myth and wood awaits: the Wald-Drache. This isn’t the fire-breathing beast of legend. The Wald-Drache is a magnificent wooden sculpture, born from a fallen oak. It stretches an impressive seven meters long, its sinuous form a testament to the artist’s skill and the tree’s history. This magnificent beast is part of Thomas Rees’s “Waldmenschen” sculpture path, nestled near the WaldHaus Freiburg. The path meanders through the forest, with figures emerging unexpectedly from the trees. The Wald-Drache, with its accompanying nest and egg, is a highlight of this magical trail. It’s a remarkable example of how art can transform nature. The oak, once destined for removal after falling near the Wonnhalde tram stop, found new life in Rees’s hands. He didn’t just carve a dragon; he released the sleeping giant within the wood. The dragon’s creation in 2005 marked not an end, but a transformation. The sculpture stands as a symbol of nature’s resilience, the artist’s vision, and the enduring power of myth in our modern world. The Wald-Drache reminds us that even in fallen things, there is beauty and the potential for rebirth. The Wald-Drache is more than just a sculpture. It’s a meeting point of nature, art, and imagination. As you stand before it, let your own stories intertwine with those whispered by the trees and the dragon’s watchful gaze.
Straßenwalze
Picture this a relic of Freiburg’s past. A Straßenwalze a road roller sits before you. Its iron frame speaks of