A weekend getaway soothes the soul and gives us a much-needed break from the grind of everyday life. That presents us with something of a catch-22. Missouri provides us with so many amazing weekend destinations, but that alone makes it hard to choose where to spend our precious few days off. For a delightful weekend of wining, dining and exploring, you really can’t go wrong with a few days in the Little Germany of Missouri.
With a population of just over 2,200, the small town of Hermann oozes charm and celebrates its rich German heritage, making it a prime destination for a weekend getaway.
Facebook/Visit Hermann
Snuggled along the Missouri River, Hermann got its start in 1837 when George Bayer purchased 11,000 acres that comprise the town. Soon thereafter, German immigrants made their way from Pennsylvania to settle in and help develop the small riverside town.
Facebook/Visit Hermann
Hermann’s terrain was quite rugged, which made it perfect for planting vineyards. It should come as little surprise, then, that Hermann has become a significant part of wine country in Missouri.
Facebook/Hermanhoff Winery
If you enjoy wine tasting, follow the Hermann Wine Trail, a path that features seven local wineries, including Adam Puchta Winery and Hermannhoff Winery.
Facebook/Adam Puchta Winery
Indulge in a taste of Germany, too, by visiting one of its many restaurants. Grab an authentic German meal, for example, at Hermann Wurst Haus.
Facebook/Hermann Wurst Haus
The statewide Katy Trail travels through Hermann. Hike or bike some of it to enjoy the beautiful Hermann landscape.
All Trails/Tom Ratzki
Get a glimpse of a day in the life of German immigrants when they first arrived in Hermann at the Deutschheim State Historic Site. At Christmastime, the museum hosts Weihnachtfest, a classic 19th century German Christmas.
Missouri State Parks Hermann is home to a variety of historical sites, including The City of Hermann Caboose Museum and the Historic Hermann Museum.
While Hermann’s an idyllic destination in each season, it’s particularly popular during the annual Oktoberfest that’s held each October.
Facebook/Hermann Okotberfest
Learn more on the Visit Hermann website. Or, stop by its Facebook page.
Facebook/Visit Hermann
Have you been to the Little Germany of Missouri? What do you love most about Hermann? Let us know in the comments! Then, next time you’re in St. Louis, make a stop at this building in Missouri that looks like it’s stepped out of a Harry Potter film.
Facebook/Visit Hermann
Facebook/Hermanhoff Winery
Facebook/Adam Puchta Winery
Facebook/Hermann Wurst Haus
All Trails/Tom Ratzki
Missouri State Parks
Hermann is home to a variety of historical sites, including The City of Hermann Caboose Museum and the Historic Hermann Museum.
Facebook/Hermann Okotberfest
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
Address: Hermann, MO 65041, USA
