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.

Art and exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic

This hall for highly valued alternating exhibitions is an interesting item on the cultural agenda, with international significance.
Opening hours:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 9 pm
Thursdays to Sundays from 10 am to 7 pm
Admission per person: 7.50 €

Kunstmuseum Bonn, Museum of Art

Museum contemporary art with the special collection "August Macke and Expressionists of the Rhine Region".
Opening hours:
Wednesdays from 10 am to 9 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays to Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm
Admission per person: 5.50 €

Haus der Geschichte

Impressive representations on German history from the end of World War II to the present day.
Opening hours:
Tuesdays to Sundays 9 am to 7 pm
Admission free

Deutsches Museum Bonn

Great moments in German research and technology from the time following World War II: from Dübel and Transrapid to a tour of the human brain.
Opening hours:
Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm
Admission per person: 4 €

Beethoven-Haus

The house where Beethoven was born is home to the most extensive Beethoven collection in the world today.
Opening hours:
Mondays to Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm (April to October)
Mondays to Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm (November to March)
Sundays and holidays from 11 am to 6 pm
Admission per person: 3 €

Godesburg

The trademark of the city of Bad Godesberg, it is located on an elevation, watching over the people living at its base. The foundation stone for the fortress was laid on 15th October 1210 by Archbishop Dietrich. In 2003 the fortress threw open its doors after renovation. The walls, steeped in tradition, have been supplemented by modern architecture, creating an overall impression that begins with history and ends with the brilliance of modernity.

Poppelsdorfer Schloss and Botanical Gardens

Former summer castle of the Prince Elector Clemens August. It was dedicated to the natural science collection of the university in 1818. The surrounding parks for the botanical gardens today.
Opening hours for the botanical garden:
April to October daily (except Saturdays) from 9 am to 6 pm
November to March, daily (excepting Saturdays) from 9 am to 4 pm

Amusement park at the Rheinaue

At the geographic centre of Bonn is the Rheinaue Amusement Park, which hosted the German Garden Show in 1979. A network of pedestrian paths stretching over 45 km lead to the park, 6 km of this walk run along the Rhine bank promenade.

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.