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Hermann Festhalle - 237 E. First Street, Hermann, Missouri

The Inn at Hermannhof Festhalle was originally the site of an 1869 building destroyed by fire on July 29th, 1886. The building was reconstructed in the latest Second Empire style to house the Monnig store; a hardware, mercantile, pharmacy and post office all in one, with the upper floors of the home of its prominent proprietor. It was the first commercial building in Hermann to architecturally depart from the traditional models. It is one of three significant buildings in the downtown historic district with a Mansard room and dormers.

The building was later made into a car dealership and in the mid 1980’s the building was converted to the Hermannhof Festhalle.

In 2007 a total restoration of the second and third floors was completed for the Inn at Hermannhof. The first floor of the Hermannhof Festhalle is still the home to the finest Hermann festival activities and special events. The second and third floors feature eight of the most breathtaking suites available in Missouri. Each are named after a historic Missouri Steamer. The suites are furnished with carefully restored period pieces that have been collected over many years from the Hermann area.

Six historic working haus wineries joined the Inn at Hermannhof in 2007. Each was from the Missouri region and they were purchased, moved and restored on East Hill across from the Festhalle. Each haus captures the character and appeal of the 1800's. There are twenty one-of-a-kind luxurious suites on East Hill with sweeping views of the Missouri river and the Hermann historic district.

Whether you choose a suite at our Festhalle or on East Hill, we are confident you will enjoy the experience. We invite you to come stay with us at the Inn at Hermannhof.

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Hermannhof Winery, along with many other places in Hermann,

is on the National Register of Historic places.

Begun in 1848 and completed in 1852, Hermannhof is a fine example of German architecture and craftsmanship designed to last for many generations.

Start with the underground cellars. Each and every cellar is designed with brick and stone arches at every pressure point, whether it’s the ceiling, doorways, or vents to prevent them from collapsing under the weight of the earth above.

These cellars are built over a natural spring source which greatly reduces wine evaporation through the barrels, not to mention the cool moderation of the cellar temperatures.

Part of our cellar floor is actually original oceanic bedrock as confirmed by geologists to be part of the Gulf of Mexico, which once covered our area.

As you look at the exterior of the Hermannhof winery, notice the locally made soft clay brick, hand-cut stone steps, and original kiln-fired lime mortar which today is still in great condition. The hand-formed raised seam roofs that were the norm back in the day, still hold up to the elements.

There aren't many examples of this kind of work left today, so take a moment to take it all in. Hermannhof Cellars are open daily for tours. www.hermannhof.com