Bielefeld - it doesn't exist apparently!

When we first found out we were moving to Bielefeld, we were introduced to the German conspiracy theory: Bielefeld does not exist and is an illusion.

This claim dates back to 1994 and originated in the German Usenet.

German's often remark on it if you speak to anyone from outside the area, it has been used in the city's marketing and Chancellor Angela Merkel has even previously referred to it.  According to the guru that is Wikipedia, Bielefeld Council and tourist service have become pretty bored with the "you don't exist" letters and emails that it receives.

I can confirm, however, it very much does exist and a very lovely place it is too, or maybe I am part of the conspiracy?

A photo of Bielefeld - or is it?