Hermann Monument (New Ulm, MN)

One of my favorite places to visit is New Ulm, MN! This charming town has so much to see! One of the fascinating attractions to check out is the Hermann Monument located at 10 Monument Street. This 102-foot (and more than 4,000 pounds) statue towering over New Ulm depicts Hermann the Cheruscan, the ancient hero whose army liberated Germany from Roman rule in 9 A.D.

As German immigrants came to the United States, the legend of Hermann as the father of German independence and a symbol of honor and pride came with them. In 1887, the Order of Hermann’s sons commissioned a statue of Hermann similar to the one in Germany to be erected in New Ulm. It took nearly a decade to complete the statue and was designated by the U.S. Congress in 2000 as a national symbol of German heritage.

During your visit be sure to climb the staircase to the statue for a stunning view of New Ulm and the river valley (especially during the Fall when the colors are popping in Minnesota!).

The monument sits on the grounds of Hermann Heights Park, which has playground equipment and picnic facilities for all to enjoy!