Hermannsdenkmal

A view to kill for

Incredibly huge monument. It does have its detractors (rightfully so), and a bit more contextualisation via more plaques, etc. would be very welcome. but what a great view!

A good viewing, albeit a short one

The statue is impressive, perhaps the most impressive in Western Europe, but you probably are quickly done viewing. Not that we would not recommend going there anyway, just to have seen it. It's worth...

Marvel at the statue, pay the 4 euro parking cost and continue your journey

An iconic statue to commemorate how Germanic tribes completely wiped away three Roman legions (which was no mean feat at that time). Historically important as this statue helped built a national ident...

Looking towards Rome

The very large statue of Hermann guards Germany against Rome (and France). Of course the story of Hermann who defeated the Romans fell into nationalistic and later wrong hands, but the place is great....

Herman

We visited here with family, has a lovely walk into it. We went up spindel steps, the sun was shining so we had a great view over detmold.