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  • 314Haha
    Germany644 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Parking is free and just take a walk over 230 m. high to the entrance, with a fee of 6.50 euro for adults and 3.50 euro for kids.
    You can also find a Cafe and souvenir shop there and a kids playground.The scenery is so beautiful to roam around.
    Never miss this show when you´re in Detmold.
    Amazing experience and very informative. I love to watch it again and let "der Adler" do a bit relax or a quiet stop in my head.
    Written 13 August 2019
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  • revolutionfrommybed
    West Midlands, UK408 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited with my parents and my kids for a day out on Good Friday.

    Parking was a bit of an issue as it is rather limited due to ongoing construction works.

    Kids go free, which is great and overall the Freilichtmuseum is very reasonably priced.

    We had an amazing day. It's well worth a full day trip there is so much to see and explore. We spent half a day and we didn't get to see everything so we will definitely return.

    The kids loved the Paderborner Dorf where they could see a blacksmith in action. There was also a large indoor playground which was very popular :) As we were visiting during the Easter weekend, there were lots of Easter related activities for children.

    We had a great day and will definitely be back!
    Written 5 April 2024
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  • ArjanS87
    Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, The Netherlands84 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    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 worthwhile learning the story of Ariminius before going there, especially when wanting to have a chance to educate others.

    The parking (4 euros) can only be paid by cash at the machine.. but the tourist office allows you to pay by card, luckily..

    For us it was a good combo with the ruins of Falkenburg (from where we could even see the Hermansdenkmal on the hill in the distance) and the Externsteine.
    Written 17 July 2022
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  • LinaJ
    Manila, Philippines177 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    So cool to bring your family here especially kids .. experience interaction with the birds especially the parrots . It’s just a small park but you’ll have fun interacting with beautiful birds . There’s the typical bird show which is hilarious for kids . Food cart to satisfy hunger and quench your thirst . It’s just near Externsteine so don’t miss this other magnificent park . I love the garden with colorful flowers too . It’s best to go there by car . Or get to know schedule of bus so you don’t miss it .
    Written 26 August 2019
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  • 314Haha
    Germany644 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Der Schloss has beautiful ground with water fountain and full of flowers and greenery views.
    Sunday morning is closed and was not able to see inside but the souvenir shop was open and we got some stuff.
    On our next visit, I´ll see to it we focus the inside´s and historical sights
    Written 23 May 2019
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  • HelenHan
    20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The market place is surrounded by fantastic traditional architecture, and also, like most of the cities and towns we visited in Germany it so clean; no litter. The locals are also so very friendly.
    Written 6 November 2019
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  • StevenKolsteren
    Groningen, The Netherlands190 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The museum houses diverse collections but the must-see is the part devoted to Hermann and the myth around him. From Roman statues, 19th century paintings to movies and posters and a replica in Neu Ulm in the USA. Combine with the Denkmal south of Detmold.
    Written 6 July 2021
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  • ahmedshalata
    hamburg18 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very nice place ,good for walking, quiet, with some hills that make you put some effort for climbing, I had a lot of fun .
    Written 25 July 2014
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  • ArjanS87
    Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, The Netherlands84 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We came here from Hermansdenkmal (which you can actually see here on a distant hilltop) and before heading on to the Externsteine.
    Typically people will likely park at Landhaus Hirschsprung and walk about 1.5 km and 115 m elevation up to the ruins, as parking is nearly impossible next to the ruins.

    The ruins themselves are down to the outlines only, besides a semi preserved tower. We did like the walk around the castle foundation and there was plenty to see to tickle the imagination.
    This, together with the chance to do a short hike, made it worth the time.
    Written 17 July 2022
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