Bonn

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Bonn Marketplace which includes night scenes
Beethoven House
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Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn featuring modern architecture
Bonn Arts Museum

Discover the musical and historic heritage of this former capital city of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Bonn is the former administrative seat of West Germany and continues to host important events related to national and international politics, despite having been replaced by Berlin as unified Germany’s capital. The city was originally a college town and continues to maintain a vibrant youth culture. Visitors can experience that at Bonn’s many cafes and beer gardens.

Tour the University of Bonn, which is an important educational institution in the country. The college has a number of famous alumni, including Pope Benedict XVI and Friedrich Nietzsche.

Bonn is perhaps most well-known as the birthplace of the renowned composer, Ludwig van Beethoven, who was born in Beethoven-Haus. The house is now a museum where visitors can see some of the composer’s possessions, including a number of his writings and musical instruments. 

The city contains several other museums, such as the Kunstmuseum Bonn, which displays one of the largest art collections in the area. Learn about German history at the Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

Wander through the city’s southern Südstadt district, where you will see 19th-century buildings. Explore the 17th-century church, Kreuzbergkirche, which showcases Baroque architecture. The Das Bonner Münster basilica, located in downtown Bonn, is another example of the city’s diverse architecture.

Try the area’s unique red wine known as “Dragon’s Blood,” which is produced in the region’s mountains. You will find the wine in a number of pubs and cafes throughout the city. Bonn has a large performing arts schedule, carrying on its musical history. Opera houses put on ballets and operas throughout the summer, while the city’s orchestra performs a number of concerts, beginning in September. Head to the city’s smaller theaters for comedy shows and jazz gigs. If you are in the area in summer, you might catch Beethovenfest Bonn.

The city is located on the Rhine River, south of Cologne. Several picturesque train routes from the city travel to other major cities past the Siebengebirge Mountains. Bonn’s location makes it a practical area for day trips to Cologne, Düsseldorf and other areas in the Rhine region.

Where to stay in Bonn

Landstuhl's Bismarck Tower stands on a hill on the opposite side of the valley from the castle. If you can, climb the stairs to the top of the tower cuz the view is phenomenal. You can see the whole town plus the air base plus all the way across to the little towns of Ramstein and Meisenbach.

Bad Godesberg

Bad Godesberg is a destination travelers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Bad Godesberg U-Bahn or Plittersdorfer Strasse U-Bahn to explore sights like Godesburg.

Bad Godesberg
Bonn Minster

Zentrum

4.5/5(35 area reviews)

Noted for its historic sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zentrum. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Bonn Marketplace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Bonn Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Zentrum
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Stadtbezirk Bonn

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirk Bonn, check out sights like House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany or World Conference Center Bonn and hop on the metro to see more the city at Bonn Hindenburgplatz Tram Stop or Bergstrasse Tram Stop.

Stadtbezirk Bonn
North Rhine-Westphalia which includes a bridge, a river or creek and a sunset

Beuel

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Get to know Beuel and its many features like its bars and riverfront. You might want to explore sights like Kennedy Bridge and Golf Course Bonn, and you can jump on the metro at Vilich-Müldorf Tram Stop or Adelheidisstraße Tram Stop to get around the city.

Beuel
Zoological Research Museum Alexander Koenig which includes heritage architecture

Gronau

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

You might enjoy the museums while in Gronau. United Nations is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Ollenhauerstrasse U-Bahn or Heussallee-Museumsmeile U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Gronau
Bonn Minster featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Old Town Bonn

5/5(1 area review)

Noted for its shopping and historic sites, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Bonn. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Old Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Stadthaus Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Old Town Bonn
Maritim Hotel Bonn
Maritim Hotel Bonn
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acora Bonn Living the City
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Kameha Grand Bonn
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BONNOX Boardinghouse & Hotel
BONNOX Boardinghouse & Hotel
In der Raste 5-7, Bonn, NW
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8.6/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)
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