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Voykit pocket guide · United States
New Ulm
Spend 1–2 days in New Ulm: see the historic sites and brewery, then head to Rochester or the surrounding parks.
New Ulm is a small city in southern Minnesota known for its German heritage, historic sites, a working brewery and nearby state park. A full day covers the main attractions; add a half‑day for Flandrau State Park or a brewery tour.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$120 excl. bed · High $120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$3 |
| Beer (local brew) | $4–$6 |
| Museum entry (Brown County Historical) | $3 |
| Brewery tour | $10 per adult |
| Parking in downtown | $1 per hour |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RST · Rochester International Airport
- about 45 km (28 mi) east, 40 min driveabout 28 mi (45 km) east, 40 min drive
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, daily)
- ≈ $70 per day (check)
- Brewery tour
- $10 per adult (under 12 free)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Most sights are within walking distance of downtown. US‑14 and MN‑15 provide car access to nearby parks; rental cars or rideshare are recommended for Flandrau State Park.
See and do
Known for
- August Schell Brewing Company
- Glockenspiel in Schonlau Park
- Brown County Historical Society
- Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flandrau State Park | Drive US‑14 west 12 km (7.5 mi), then follow signs; about 15 minDrive US‑14 west 7.5 mi (12 km), then follow signs; about 15 min | ≈30 min round‑trip |
| Rochester, MN | US‑14 east 45 km (28 mi), about 40 min by carUS‑14 east 28 mi (45 km), about 40 min by car | ≈1 h |
| August Schell Brewing Co. tour | Walk 2 km (1.2 mi) north on MN‑15, 5 minWalk 1.2 mi (2 km) north on MN‑15, 5 min | ≈10 min |
Sleep
- Best Western New Ulm
- Central location, easy access to downtown and US‑14.
- Microtel Inn & Suites New Ulm
- Family‑friendly, free parking.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | DankeDanke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das? |
| Do you speak English? | Sprechen Sie Englisch?Sprechen Sie Englisch? |
| Where is the restroom? | Wo ist die Toilette?Wo ist die Toilette? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter temperatures can drop below -15 °C; dress warmly.
- Brewery tours require advance booking, especially for large groups.
New Ulm is generally safe; typical small‑town caution applies—keep an eye on belongings in downtown bars and drive carefully on winter roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for New Ulm yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- August Schell Brewing Company
- Glockenspiel in Schonlau Park
- Brown County Historical Society
- Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Brown County Historical Society: www.browncountyhistorymn.org/
- Minnesota Music Hall of Fame: mnmusichalloffame.org/
- Wikivoyage: New Ulm (Minnesota), revision 5325806 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5325806
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
New Ulm
Bitte zu dieser Adresse
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulate is in Minneapolis; nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/new-ulm-minnesota). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.