--- title: "Hermann Monument" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/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/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Hermann Monument ================ - Tip - Vantage point/Observation tower - Monument Rückansicht des Hermannsdenkmals über dem Teutoburger Wald bei Sonnenuntergang Hermannsdenkmal - Detmold - Teutoburger-Wald Hermannsdenkmal bei Sonnenuntergang, umgeben von Wäldern und Hügeln, symbolträchtige Statue. Hermannsdenkmal aus der Vogelperspektive, umgeben von grünen Bäumen, mit mächtigem Schwert in der Hand. Nahansicht des Hermannsdenkmals mit Blick über Wald und Landschaft bei Detmold Fernglas, Mann und Frau betrachten gemeinsam die Aussicht von einem Aussichtspunkt über Wald und Landschaft. Zwei Radfahrer vor dem Hermannsdenkmal in Detmold, umgeben von üppigem Wald. **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 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.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Climbing hall/climbing park/high ropes course 19.10 km - Long-distance hiking trail 17.94 km - Long-distance hiking trail Nearby ------ View on map - Food & Beverage - gastronomy - various - café - restaurant - Accomodations - Private room(s) - Youth hostel - Flat - Package - Individual offer - Place of interest - Climbing hall/climbing park/high ropes course - Information point - Tourist information - Tours 51.81 km - Long-distance hiking trail 38.79 km - Regional hiking trail 2.55 km - Regional hiking trail Contact **Hermannsdenkmal** Grotenburg 32760 Detmold