Visitor's Guide
Bonn was the political capital of the Federal Republic of Germany up to 1999 and is a cultural centre today. Whether it is a visit to the Museum Mile, a stroll through the historic old city or on the trail of the most famous son of the city, Ludwig van Beethoven, you will be anything but bored.
Tips for excursions in the surrounding areas
- Königswinter, a little town with the Dragon's Rock and Drachenburg Castle
- The Siebengebirge range
- Adenauer's House
- Town of Linz
- Family-Themepark "Fantasy Land" in Brühl
- Augustusburg Brühl Castle
- Benedictine Monastery of Michaelsberg in Siegburg
- Town of Blankenberg
- Ahrtal with the red wine trek
- Ship rides along the Rhine
- Nürburgring with the 'world of experience'
- Go-kart track belonging to the Schumacher family in Kerpen
Large Flea Market (Flohmarkt) in Rheinaue, Bonn
April to October
On the former premises of the Bundesgartenschau (horticultural show), a landscape of art and crafts, jumble and second-hand goods stretches over more than 2 1/2 miles on the third Saturday of every month and welcomes as many as 200,000 visitors a year.
16th Balloon Festival Bonn
June 6 to 9, 2025
Around 30 balloon teams and airships from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands are expected to take part in the Balloon Festival. Along with balloon rides over Rheinaue, there will also be a chance to see what the balloons look like on the inside. The traditional night glow that takes place in the "Blumenwiese" flower meadow on Saturday evening is a sight not to be missed.
Bonn Beer Festival
July 18 to 20, 2025
This year will be the 28th Beer Festival in Rheinaue, Bonn. With more than 200,000 visitors, it counts among Germany's largest beer festivals. Here, you have the opportunity to taste more than 700 beers from all over the world. Furthermore, this year again offers a diverse programme of performances and live music.