The suitcases are packed, the journey planned and the room booked. Now all you have to do is plan the right activities and activities for your trip to Bonn! So that you don't miss anything, we have put together an overview of the best sights in Bonn for you.
Explore BonnTop sights in Bonn
SightseeingOur tips for Bonn
Sightseeing is at the top of the list for every city trip. So, let's go! Here are the most important sights in Bonn that you should not miss:
Poppelsdorf Palace and Botanical Garden
Built in 1715, the palace is a real gem of German high culture. The palace garden was converted into a botanical garden and is one of the richest in species in the world.
Old Town Hall and Electoral Palace
On the market square is the Old Town Hall, whose chic rococo façade is definitely a must-see! Also to be found in the city centre: The pompous Electoral Palace, on whose spacious lawn you can take a breather.
Beethoven Monuments
Give your discovery tour an extra thrill by aligning it with the sites of the Beethoven monuments. The grand finale is a visit to the Beethoven House in the city centre.
Bonn Cathedral
What would a city tour be without church architecture ...? Bonn Cathedral is part of the city seal and one of Bonn's most important landmarks. An absolute must see!
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Learn somethingThe most popular museums in Bonn
Museums are like treasure troves, filled with knowledge, history and of course art. In Bonn you will find some very special collections that you should not miss!
Museum Mile
No less than five of the city's most important and nationally renowned museums are located on the Museum Mile: The Bundeskunsthalle, the Deutsches Museum Bonn, the Haus der Geschichte, the Kunstmuseum and the Zoological Research Museum Alexander Koenig. Always worth a visit!
Beethoven House
The birthplace of the world-famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven is a memorial and museum in one. Besides, it is also one of the best-visited musicians' museums in the whole of Germany.
August Macke House
The world-famous painter and expressionist August Macke lived and worked in Bonn for several years. His home and studio can be visited today as a biographical museum. An absolute MUST for art lovers!
Women's Museum
Girl Power is the motto of the Frauenmuseum Bonn. Here, in the spirit of equal opportunities, only the works of women are promoted and exhibited. The exhibitions are particularly interesting due to the cooperation between female artists and scientists.
Free museums in Bonn
There's plenty to see in these museums, but your wallet will be spared:
• House of History
• LVR-Landesmuseum Bonn (every first Friday of the month)
• Bonn City Museum (for visitors under 18)
