--- title: "Hermann Monument" url: "https://en.hoexter-tourismus.de/poi/hermann-monument" description: "Probably the most famous excursion destination in Detmold is the Hermann Monument on the 386m high Grotenburg in Hiddesen, a south-western district of Detmold. The figure towers far above the landscape and dominates the landscape. It was built to commemorate the \"Battle of the Teutoburg Forest\", in which the leader of the Germanic tribes, Hermann the Cheruscan, prevented the Romans from advancing further for all time.Since its inauguration in 1875, the Hermann Monument has become one of the most important excursion destinations in northern Germany. More than half a million people now visit the monument at Grotenburg Castle every year. Thanks to the extensive expansion of catering facilities and the careful creation of hiking trails of varying lengths, the landmark of the Teutoburg Forest also invites visitors to linger for longer.Detailed information about the Hermann Monument can be found here:www.hermannsdenkmal.de" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/833662/ab801d55dad6f410d58eb95af4c26dfe8905b2078992e785d6a5281fa34a48f2/open-destination-one.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Höxter > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Hermann Monument ================ - Tip - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Monument open.destination.one Hermannsdenkmal-Detmold-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-099-CC-BY-SA.jpg Detmold-Hermannsdenkmal-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-096.jpg Hermannsdenkmal-Detmold-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-112.jpg Hermannsdenkmal - ® Tourismus NRW e.V. Detmold-Hermannsdenkmal-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-014.jpg Detmold-Hermannsdenkmal-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-018.jpg **The landmark of the Teutoburg Forest** Probably the most famous excursion destination in Detmold is the Hermann Monument on the 386m high Grotenburg in Hiddesen, a south-western district of Detmold. The figure towers far above the landscape and dominates the landscape. It was built to commemorate the "Battle of the Teutoburg Forest", in which the leader of the Germanic tribes, Hermann the Cheruscan, prevented the Romans from advancing further for all time. Since its inauguration in 1875, the Hermann Monument has become one of the most important excursion destinations in northern Germany. More than half a million people now visit the monument at Grotenburg Castle every year. Thanks to the extensive expansion of catering facilities and the careful creation of hiking trails of varying lengths, the landmark of the Teutoburg Forest also invites visitors to linger for longer. Detailed information about the Hermann Monument can be found here: Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Opening hours Tourist Information: daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Ascent to the Hermannsdenkmal viewing platform: in August daily from 10 am - 6 pm (last ticket sale 5:30 pm) Read more Price info Price adult: €5.00 Price child: €2.50 Price family: €14.00 €0.00 Tickets for the ascent are available from the Tourist Info in the WALK (from the parking lot behind the restaurant) or from the ticket machine in front of the monument. Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests Other Furnishing/Equipment - Children's Playground (outdoors) - Toilet Accessibility **General Information on Accessibility** **Hinweise für Menschen mit Mobilitätseinschränkungen** Auf dem Parkplatz sind Behindertenstellplätze ausgewiesen. Ein Behinderten-WC steht in der Nähe des Parkplatzes zur Verfügung. Die Touristinformation am Hermannsdenkmal, der historische Pavillon und der Gastronomiebetrieb, einschließlich ihrer jeweiligen Zuwegungen, sind barrierefrei ausgebaut. Der ca. 200 m lange Weg zwischen der Tourist Information und dem Hermannsdenkmal ist wegen des historischen Pflasters und der Steigung für Menschen mit Gehbehinderung nur mit einer gewissen Anstrengung zu überwinden. Rollstuhlfahrer benötigen Hilfestellungen. Das gleiche gilt für die Zuwegung zur Bandelhütte. In der Tourist Information bieten wir Ihnen kostenlos einen Rollstuhl und einen E-Scooter zum Verleih. Es ist nicht möglich, mit dem PKW bis zum Denkmal zu fahren. Die Panoramaaussichtsplattform des Denkmals erreichen Sie ausschließlich über eine steile Wendeltreppe mit 100 Stufen. Das weitläufige Waldgebiet rund um das Hermannsdenkmal ist nur bedingt geeignet für Menschen mit einer Gehbehinderung. Read more Directions & Parking facilities Grotenburg Castle 32760 Detmold Germany Read more Social Media Read more Contact person Landesverband Lippe Schlossstraße 18 32657 Lemgo License (master data) Lippe Tourismus & Marketing GmbH This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Nature reserve/natural monument - Tourist information - Zoo/wildlife park - Tours 46.91 km - Long-distance cycle path 70.56 km - Long-distance hiking trail Contact **Hermannsdenkmal** Grotenburg 32760 Detmold