Climbing Herman the German (Original Photography)

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The nearby town of New Ulm, MN has a strong German heritage and is home to a large monument to "Herman the German." We've had some pleasant weather (finally!) and, with little else to do, I decided to pay the monument a visit.

^{Ultra Wide Angle Fun}
When I went the first spring week that it opens for tours, it wasn't open. Apparently, it was scheduled to be examined by structural experts to ensure that it is still safe to climb. Earlier in the summer, it was still closed. Apparently, there were issues found and repairs were under way. As of last week, though, it's open!

^{Don't Trip!}
The "interpretive center," a room in the base of the structure, is not open. The city and historical society are taking the opportunity to restore and shore-up that area. Admission has also gone up from $2.75 to $3, which is still a bargain for the climb, view, and breeze at the top!

^{Very Round Room}
At the top of the exterior spiral staircase, there is a large, round room with windows and another stair and ladder up to the base of the statue. It's an interesting space, and a littler surprising that there are no information plaques or artwork there. The windows, while in need of cleaning, offer a nice view of the surroundings, for those who don't want to go further.

^{Not To Be Confused With "Green Giant"}
Herman (Arminius) was a German leader who united the tribes against Roman invaders. Wikipedia has a brief article about his life and achievements. His statue seems to have some nose hair that could use a bit of a trim!

If you're ever in this area of Southern Minnesota do not suffer from a fear of heights, I highly recommend climbing Herman's base. Then, head to Lola's Bistro for a cup of coffee and a goodie. Or maybe do Lola's first, just in case!

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