Hermann: Wine town: Hermann is described as the top US wine producer from 1865 to 1870. Below are 5 places to visit, each read on its own official or visitor-bureau page.Facts read October 30, 2026 from the pages linked beside each one. Hours and prices change; confirm before you drive. Region is our own county grouping.
- Central MissouriRegion
- Gasconade CountyCounty
- 5Places to See
- 1Place Pages Here
Why Go to Hermann
- Wine town: Hermann is described as the top US wine producer from 1865 to 1870. (visithermann.com)
- Hermann-area wineries make nearly 200,000 gallons a year, about a third of Missouri's total per that page. (visithermann.com)
- German heritage preserved at Deutschheim State Historic Site (buildings from 1840-1890). (mostateparks.com)
- Month-long Oktoberfest each October, with events Fridays through Sundays. (visithermann.com)
- Visitor center is inside the Amtrak station on the Missouri River. (visithermann.com)
See and Do
| Place | What It Is | Hours or Price as Printed |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Hill Winery | Winery founded 1847 on a hillside National Historic District, with cellars, tastings and Vintage 1847 Restaurant. | Winery Mon-Thu 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-5:30, Sun 11-4; tasting/tour prices not stated; 1110 Stone Hill Highway |
| Deutschheim State Historic Site | Pommer-Gentner House (1840) and Carl Strehly House (1842), open for guided tours. | Hours not stated on page; tour price not stated; guided tours |
| GuidiGo walking tours | Self-paced smartphone walking tours with audio interviews about Hermann locations. | not stated |
| Visitor Information Center at Amtrak | Visitor center in the train station with free luggage lockers outside. | Daily 8am-8pm |
| Oktoberfest in Hermann | Month-long festival of crafts, music, dance, wine and food. | October, Fri-Sun; price varies |
Place Pages on This Site
A Little History
- German settlers arrived on the Missouri River in 1837; grape lots were sold to encourage planting, and the first Weinfest was fall 1848. (visithermann.com)
- Prohibition from 1919 devastated the wine industry; Stone Hill restarted winemaking in 1965. (visithermann.com)
Events in Hermann
- Oktoberfest in Hermann: Fridays-Sundays through October (page printed Oct 1-31, 2026) (visithermann.com)
- Christmastime in Hermann: starting Nov. 6 (as shown on home page; year not printed) (visithermann.com)
- SUNSETS at Stone Hill Winery: free, starting May 1 (year not printed) (visithermann.com)
Coming Up Near Hermann
- Hermann Holiday Fare Wine TrailNov 21–22 · Hermann
- Hermann Say Cheese Wine TrailDec 12 · Hermann
- Hermann Chocolate Wine TrailFeb 27–28 · Hermann
Events within 25 miles, straight-line from the place to the centre of the event town, not driving miles; events in towns we have no checked centre for are left out. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.
Getting There
- About an hour west of St. Louis (city website). (hermannmo.com)
- Amtrak station at 301 Wharf Street; visitor center open daily 8am-8pm. (visithermann.com)
Plan Your Visit
| Visitor Information | visithermann.com |
|---|---|
| Visitor Center Address | Hermann Amtrak Station, 301 Wharf Street (at Gutenberg), Hermann, MO 65041 |
| Phone | 573-789-0771 |
| Drive Times | Missouri drive times |
| Events Nearby | Central Missouri events |
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What We Could Not Verify
Not confirmed
- Population
- Highway numbers (transportation page names none)
- Hours and prices for Deutschheim and winery tours
- Only 5 attractions read on own pages (fewer than the 6 target); GuidiGo not read on its own page
- Katy Trail not read
- Our region grouping is not an official designation.
Questions People Ask
What is Hermann, Missouri known for?
Wine town: Hermann is described as the top US wine producer from 1865 to 1870.
How do I get to Hermann?
About an hour west of St. Louis (city website).
Where can I find visitor information for Hermann?
The visitor site we read is visithermann.com. The address it prints is Hermann Amtrak Station, 301 Wharf Street (at Gutenberg), Hermann, MO 65041.
What are the main things to see in Hermann?
Stone Hill Winery, Deutschheim State Historic Site, GuidiGo walking tours, Visitor Information Center at Amtrak are the first four on the list above.
Sources
- visithermann.com, read October 30, 2026
- visithermann.com, read October 30, 2026
- visithermann.com, read October 30, 2026
- visithermann.com, read October 30, 2026
- stonehillwinery.com, read October 30, 2026
- mostateparks.com, read October 30, 2026
- hermannmo.com, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Hermann, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/destinations/hermann-missouri/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.