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Bonn Attractions

You'll soon realise why travelers flock to Bonn. Whatever your age or interests, there are countless attractions and activities to dive into. Book your airfare, pack your suitcase and prepare to explore this enthralling metropolis.

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Most popular activities in Bonn

Food, drink & nightlife

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Cologne: Experience Local Beer Culture in the Old Town

Cologne: Experience Local Beer Culture in the Old Town

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $22 per adult
Cologne: Experience Local Beer Culture in the Old Town

History & culture

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Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

Activity duration is 2 hours
4.0 out of 5 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $54 per adult*
Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

Adventure & outdoor

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Private tour: Bonn Republic - Former government district

Private tour: Bonn Republic - Former government district

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $70 per traveler*
Private tour: Bonn Republic - Former government district

Cruises & boat tours

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Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Cologne Old Town

Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Cologne Old Town

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $492 per adult*
Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Cologne Old Town

Holiday & seasonal tours

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Cologne: Rickshaw Picnic and Park Tour, 2 pers

Cologne: Rickshaw Picnic and Park Tour, 2 pers

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $161 per traveler*
Cologne: Rickshaw Picnic and Park Tour, 2 pers

Recommended things to do in Bonn

Number of things to do
148
Things to do from
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Cheapest thing to do
Walking tour of Cologne: The essential and unmissable
Top 5 things to do
Under $25
With kids

What to do in Bonn

Free Things to Do in Bonn

Escaping to Bonn on a budget? The following can be experienced for nada.

Bonner Kuenstlerhaus - Approach the staff or curator and learn about the special collections housed at this museum.

Kennedy Bridge - Tour this modern landmark and enjoy its impressive design.

Sterntor - You'll feel like you've traveled back in time while learning the secrets of this historic attraction.

Beethoven Monument - Make time to visit this place of local significance.

Bonn Minster - Do a little quiet contemplation and find out a few things about this site's religious importance.

Rheinsteig - It's easy to feel connected with Mother Nature at this awe-inspiring place.

Hofgarten - Arrange a picnic date and enjoy a stroll around the gorgeous plant life.

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Bonn on a sunny day?
A KölnCard - City Pass is the ideal activity for those who don’t want to miss out on any moments of sunshine in Bonn.
What to do in Bonn on a rainy day?
Dive into a couple of these indoor activities and turn a dreary, rainy day into something fun:


Are there cheap things to do in Bonn?
You’ll find tons of tours and activities here that are perfect if you’re watching your budget:


What can you do in Bonn for free?
You could even leave your credit card in the hotel safe for the day, because these terrific attractions will cost you nothing:

  • Dragon’s Rock
  • University Hospital Bonn
  • Bonn Marketplace
  • United Nations

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Dragon's Rock

5/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Königswinter with a visit to Dragon's Rock. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Dragon's Rock
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Beethoven House

Learn about the life and achievements of Ludwig van Beethoven in the world-famous composer’s birthplace, which houses a museum and memorial site.

Beethoven House
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University of Bonn

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Bonn, during your travels in Bonn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

University of Bonn
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Schloss Drachenburg

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Königswinter with a stop at Schloss Drachenburg. Wander around the forests or experience the area's museums.

Schloss Drachenburg
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Drachenburg Palace

Drachenburg Palace is just one of the places to see in Königswinter, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the forests or experience the area's museums.

Drachenburg Palace
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Bonn Marketplace

5/5(2 reviews)

Stroll around Bonn’s historic market square and admire magnificent rococo architecture or have a refreshing meal in a lively outdoor café.

Bonn Marketplace
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Old City Hall Bonn

You can learn about the history of Bonn with a stop at Old City Hall Bonn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Old City Hall Bonn
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House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany

Follow a timeline of German history from 1945 until the present at this expansive modern museum with exclusive access to historical landmarks in Bonn.

House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Beethoven Monument

5/5(1 review)

Check out a 19th-century bronze statue of Beethoven, one of the city’s favorite sons, when you stroll around the bustling city square of Münsterplatz.

Beethoven Monument

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods 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 Deutsches Museum Bonn.

Bad Godesberg
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 Bonn Marketplace 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
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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
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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 Rhine 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
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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Suedstadt

4/5(14 area reviews)

Shopping, river views, and restaurants highlight some notable features of Suedstadt. Make a stop by Rheinsteig or Rhine while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Weberstr. Tram Stop or Königstr. Tram Stop to get around town.

Suedstadt
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Popular day trips from Bonn

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Troisdorf

Photo by Jeff White

Bruehl

Koenigswinter which includes heritage architecture, a river or creek and chateau or palace

Königswinter

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Hennef

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Euskirchen

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Unkel

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Bornheim

Hohenzollern Bridge showing a bridge, a church or cathedral and a river or creek

Cologne