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Minnesota River Valley Scenic BywayDestinationsGlockenspiel

Glockenspiel

Glockenspiel during performance
front view of glockenspiel

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How to get there: in historic downtown New Ulm, at the corner of 4th N St and Minnesota St.

What you will find: A free-standing clock tower in a park with a paverstone area with benches, trees.

Services at this site: None

New Ulm’s Glockenspiel is a unique free-standing clock tower. It stands 45 feet tall with a bourdon bell weighing 595 pounds. The tower has animated figures that depict the city’s history. New Ulm’s Glockenspiel plays at noon, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. every day all year round. During the holiday season, the small moving characters in the clock are changed to a nativity scene.

Things to Do: Discovery Site, Outdoor Activities

Location

4th N and Minnesota Street

New Ulm, MN 56087

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    New Ulm Convention & Vistors Bureau
    1 North Minnesota Street
    New Ulm, MN 56073-1727

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