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What to do and see in Koenigswinter, Germany: The Best Places and Tips
Koenigswinter in Germany, from Europe region, is best know for Castles. Discover best things to do in Koenigswinter with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Schloss Drachenburg
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4.5 based on 433 reviews
Reviewed By GLENN R - Tamworth, Australia
An interesting ride up the mountain by cog railway, leads the way to Drachenberg Castle. An amazing story of it's construction and history is told as you traverse the many restored rooms of this rather modern mansion. The views back over the Rhine are spectacular and the grounds are extremely well maintained.
2. German National Museum of Contemporary History
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4.5 based on 838 reviews
Reviewed By Blumit
I visited the museum exactly on the day of Global Climate Conference. The exposition starts already in the underground station, right before the museum entrance. This time photos from massive German coal mines where displayed. Purely from the visual perspective the photos where magnificent, but obviously coal is not most environmentally friendly way to heat our houses or produce electricity.
Mr. Adenauer's Mercedes and his train are on display. Several audio and video installations, as well as books, describe his time in German government.
Unfortunately due to reconstruction main part of the museum was closed. Still it was interesting to learn about Germany as the country of societies (Verein). There are more than 600000 of them in Germany.
I also enjoyed a nice display of German automobile history with yet one more government "pullman" Mercedes.
The museum is completely free of charge. There is a nice cafeteria on the 1st floor of the museum. Free WiFi is offered throughout the museum. You can reach the place by U66/67. Takes about 7-8 minutes from Bonn central station. I walked along the river. Walk from Bonn central station to the museum lasts around 1-1.5h.
I definitely enjoyed my several hours there.
99% of the signs are in German. Several reviewers already said they would've liked to see English explanations as well, till now it's not done. Nevertheless it's worth the visit.
3. Arp Museum
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
4. AdenauerHaus
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By David F - Chester, United Kingdom
I was a little doubtful about this as the tours are only in German and so could have been very boring however I was pleasantly surprised by my experience. I had assumed the tours were hourly on the hour but this is not the case and arriving at 10am found the first tour was at 10.35. They probably run according to demand. This gave a chance to look round the village and browse the exhibition - again all in German with no English information at all. Luckily I found a leaflet in Spanish which described the life of Adenauer and the main rooms of the house. This, together with help from the guide and my fellow visitor meant that I could get a good idea of what we were seeing. Besides the house and garden are interesting simply to see. You go inside to see a couple of rooms but then go out to see his summer house / study and you look into other rooms through the windows. I knew nothing about KA before my visit - I do now know something. The visit is free. If in the area it is well worth calling in. The house is a short uphill walk from the train and tram stops.
5. Drachenfels
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4.5 based on 561 reviews
Reviewed By Henry B
I have been coming here since I was 6 or 7 years old - my grandfather would have me ride on a donkey to the top and tell me the story of how Siegrfried slayed that dragon. You can walk up either along a paved road or along winding paths through the woods or you can take a train up (8 euros one way or 10 euros round trip). At the end of the train line is a touristy bar, restaurant area. From there you still have a short but steep walk all the way to the top. The ruins are as drama as the views of the Rhine.
6. Freizeitpark Rheinaue
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4.5 based on 415 reviews
Reviewed By John E - Melbourne, Australia
I visited this park during the UN climate conference, often walking between the two zones. It must be a lovely park in summer, but it was especially beautiful in late autumn with all the reds and yellows of the leaves falling from the trees and blanketting the ground and the ponds and lakes. I wish I had more time to explore many of the paths in this park. If I return to Bonn in more summery conditions, I'll definitely spend some time in this park.
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4 based on 307 reviews
Reviewed By 391tcf - Canada
Since the walk is about 20-30min up hill, this is a good alternative to go up the mountain for a stunning view.
The price is okay. There is a discount when you take it up and down.
It is a great option to have for making this mountain with beautiful views a family friendly day visit.
8. Botanische Garten der Universitat Bonn
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4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By DSC-NOVA - Fairfax, Virginia
The Botanical Gardens are within a short walk from the city center and offer an enjoyable outing for those who want to experience peace and tranquility within a bustling city. Located adjacent to the Poppelsdorf Palace, it is further demarked by a bridge over a small but scenic river so that in a sense you enter an entirely separate space..
The Botanical Gardens of Bonn’s university, which were laid out in the early 19th century, are located behind Palace (now an office building which is attractive to look at but offers nothing more). More than 8000 species of plant can be seen here and there are ten hothouses; the paths and hothouses are free and open to the public while still serving as an important botany research center.
The space offers diversity, with tropical plans, water lilies, ferns, cactuses, and orchids from places around the world available for viewing. Since this was spring, the garden was also home to animals working vigorously on establishing homes and families (in particular, frogs and ducks).
The trails are gentle and suitable for people in wheelchairs.
We spent about two hours within the Garden and didn’t manage to get to all the hothouses, but we were there in early spring when flowers were in bloom and the space was probably at its most appealing. It was a most enjoyable visit with surprisingly few other guests. To add to the ambiance, there is a cafe on-site which caters to both full meals and snacks.
We would return ... in spring when the Gardens are at their most attractive.
9. Klosterruine Heisterbach
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Eliseote - Bad Honnef, Germany
There is not much left of the famous Cistercian Abbey, dismantled after the Church lost their properties under Napoleon's ruling in 1803. The monastery was re-started later and now a foundation maintains the whole place. There is a restaurant and regular activities taking place. For the turist is nice to visit the Choir ruin that inspired romantic painters and enjoy the simple Gardens. The Heisterbach Abbey is also in the famous hiking route of the Rhine (Rheinsteig) so reachable by foot if you like it! ;-)
10. Bonner Munster
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4.5 based on 437 reviews
Reviewed By DSC-NOVA - Fairfax, Virginia
If you are into history, this is the site for you. Bonner Münster is one of Germany's oldest churches, having been built between the 11th and 13th centuries, but its origins go much further back: excavations beneath the crypt located a “Cella Memoriae”, which had been erected in the second half of the 3rd century. It was here where two Christian Roman officers underwent martyrdom: Saints Cassius and Florentius, members of the all-Christian Theban Legion, refused to kill fellow Christians. Their severed heads are reproduced as large sculptures outside the basilica. They have become a favorite climbing location for kids of all ages.
The basilica is Romanesque in design, with five towers of different heights. The interior is solemn, with parishioners and visitors seeking solace throughout the day. Relative silence is enforced throughout, including the cloister. As is true in much of Bonn, signage is mostly in German.
Be sure to step out into the cloisters and enjoy the quiet space.
We recommend visiting for the architectural and historic significance of the site; we spent about an hour exploring the space. That said, don't expect to find an extraordinary site or one that will wipe out memories of bigger and more better known religious building.
The basilica is relatively easy to find from the city center, since its spires rise above most of the buildings in this part of Bonn. The area around the basilica is worth exploring.
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