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Hermann Monument
10 Monument StPO Box 643
New Ulm, MN 56073
Hermann Monument is visible atop the highest bluff in New Ulm. From Hwy 14 east turn left onto #37 to enter New Ulm. At stoplight turn right onto Broadway. Turn left onto Center Street. Follow Center Street west uphill to Monument Street.
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Hermann (Arminius), a Cheruscan chieftain, negotiated an alliance with Germanic tribes to defend Germania from Roman conquest. In 9 AD, Hermann's forces defeated the 17th,18th and 19th Legions of Imperial Rome commanded by Publius Quintilius Varus. The Battle of Teutoburg Forest ended in the annihilation of about 20,000 Legionnaires. The Monument is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2000, the 106th US Congress designated the Hermann Monument an official symbol of contributions made by Germanic-Americans.
Hours & Dates
May Hours (May 1 - May 29)
- Saturday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
September Hours (September 6 - September 30)
- Saturday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Rates
Admission $2.75 per person; Children under 5 Free with Paid Adult Supervision
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Green Practices
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Climb the staircase to the statue for a panoramic view of the River Valley. The Monument offers an Interpretive Center with exhibits and artifacts of interest to all ages. Hermann Heights Park features playground equipment, picnic facilities, restrooms.
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Reviews
Based on 167 reviews
A very neat experience! My parent's visited the authentic Hermann the German statue in Germany but had never been to this one in Minnesota. We took a little short mini-trip from Indiana so they...
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Kari P,
July 23, 2021
It costs $3 per person to go into the statue area, I'm not sure what the $3 is being used on though as the entire structure holding up the statue desperately needs repairs! Still a great place to...
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jenniferllindquist,
July 20, 2021
We were looking forward to climbing the stairs but it was closed when we got there. They also didn't mention there is an admission fee. That said, its a lovely park with a nice view of the town...
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Gary H,
June 3, 2021
The history, the setting, the culture....the beauty! This blew me away for a town this size. Well done
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ScubaSteve1969,
May 7, 2021
Passing through on the way out to western Minnesota I had to stop and check out Hermann the German. This impressive statue sits high a top a large hill that over looks the New Ulm and the valley...
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fistfullofgold,
January 24, 2021
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