10/11/2026
🇩🇪 ✨ HOME OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST HUMMEL — THE MERRY WANDERER! ✨ 🇩🇪
Standing proudly outside Killmeyer’s Old Bavaria Inn is a beloved symbol of German heritage, childhood innocence, and the spirit of adventure — The Merry Wanderer!
📜 THE STORY OF THE MERRY WANDERER
Born from the beloved artwork of German artist Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel (1909–1946), The Merry Wanderer captures the timeless spirit of a young traveler setting out to discover the world.
With his umbrella resting over his shoulder, a traveling bag in hand, and a song upon his lips, this cheerful little wanderer represents the simple joys of childhood, the excitement of adventure, and the endless possibilities of the journey ahead.
Sister Hummel’s charming illustrations of children inspired the world-famous M.I. Hummel figurines, first produced in Germany in 1935. Her artwork became treasured around the world for its warmth, innocence, and celebration of everyday life.
The Merry Wanderer remains one of the most recognizable figures associated with the Hummel tradition — a reminder that life’s greatest adventures often begin with a single step.
🏰 A STATEN ISLAND TREASURE
Here at Killmeyer’s Old Bavaria Inn, our larger-than-life Merry Wanderer proudly welcomes guests, carrying on the charm and traditions of old-world Germany.
Whether you’re visiting for authentic German food, an Oktoberfest b**r, or simply to experience a piece of Bavarian history, be sure to stop and admire our famous Wanderer!
📸 Don’t forget to take a photo with him!
👉 SWIPE to discover the story behind The Merry Wanderer!
📍 Killmeyer’s Old Bavaria Inn
4254 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, NY
📞 718-984-1202
🇩🇪 Where German Heritage, History & Tradition Come Together!