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Though probably best known as the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990 (and of reunified Germany until 1999), Bonn actually has a history dating back to the 1st century BC. Roman soldiers were stationed here and the largest known Roman fort was built at Bonn. In medieval times, the town gained prominence when the Archbishop of Cologne transferred his seat to Bonn. The city's most famous son is Ludwig van Beethoven, born in 1770 at Bonngasse, where a museum now honors him.
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1. Bonn City Tours
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
Bonn City Tours is a local tourism start up from Bonn and was founded in 2017 by the history student Daniel Friesen. Bonn City Tours offers national and international visitors high quality guided tours in many languages. The guides with academic degrees do not only get their knowledge from their studies, but portray authentic informations, stories and anecdotes which are remember by the guests with pleasure. With the “free walking tour” the 29 year old historian has become an omnipresent figure of the daily life in town. Additionally, Bonn City Tours offers you special tours like the VW-bus tour, pub crawls, Beethoven tours, team building events or customised group and company tours.
2. Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
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4.5 based on 1,092 reviews
Travel back in time through German history since 1945: Our exhibition starts with the post-War years, new beginnings and the division of Germany. Why did the Cold War come about? How did the two Germanies develop and what links existed between West Germany and Communist East Germany? What prompted Reunification and what challenges has Germany faced since? Political events and developments form the red thread running through the exhibition. Moreover, you will see a broad variety of objects relating to everyday life, culture, business life and world events. Each item in the exhibition has its own story to tell. We present the small private and the large public narratives that changed society. Contemporary witnesses report their personal experiences and memories of their youth. We offer additional special services for kids, families, school classes, students, adults and senior citizens, such as guided visits, audio guides and educational materials.
Reviewed By 355stefang - Brussels, Belgium
This museum is easily one of the better museums I've visited. Very large, very well thought-out, engaging, informational and insightful. I spent several hours working my way through the museum, which is organized in a linear fashion progressing through time starting with WWII up to reunification. Many, many items on display with description signs in English and German. More history than you ever wanted to know about the former West Germany (and incidentally/tangentially East Germany and Germany in general of course). Free admission. Gift shop and restrooms on site. Easy to get to via use of the Heussallee/Museumsmeile tram stop just steps from the museum. Definitely recommended.
3. Bonner Personen Schiffahrt
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4.5 based on 224 reviews
Scheduled cruises on the river rhine. Daily cruises between April to End of October.
4. Rheinsteig
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
5. Rheinaue
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4.5 based on 544 reviews
Reviewed By matfuchs11 - Bonn, Germany
Was the site of a national horticulture exhibition in the 50s and still has some beautifully maintained floral displays, especially in spring and summer. Lots of space for walks, nice little lakes with ducks and geese and some (older) restaurants and snack bars. Lots of concerts and events in the summer months.
6. Wildpark Venusberg
7. Zoologisches Museum Konig
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4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By Johnny19039
The museum can be highly recommended. It mainly shows taxidermied animals, which are presented in a natural looking environment. The museum is not too big, but you can nevertheless spend 2 hours there if you want to see everything. At the moment there is a well arranged special exhibition about dinosaurs. In the basement of the building there are some aquariums with live fish. It is also worth mentioning that you can take a break in a cafeteria. The entrance fee for adults is €5 and for pensioners €2.50. The museum is easily accessible by public transport. If you come by car, it is best to use one of the car parks nearby.
8. Bonner Weihnachtsmarkt
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4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By JuanR1964 - Orlando, United States
Bonn Christmas Market slightly different than Dusseldorf and Colognes, more elegant feel surrounded by higher end residences, steps from Beethoven House which is also a must......
9. Botanical Garden, Bonn
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4.5 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By NadiD - Escondido, United States
We spent a few hours just walking around the beautiful grounds of this place. There are so many beautiful flowers and trees. I especially enjoyed the water lilies in the greenhouse, the giant round lily pads (I think) were amazing and the green iguana climbing up one of the trees. I don’t know if it was because it was midweek but there very few visitors which was an added bonus in our opinion. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would recommend it to anyone who loves nature.
