Holiday in Bonn

What makes Bonn special as a destination?

Bonn on the Rhine is much more than the former capital of the Federal Republic of Germany — the city is Beethoven's birthplace, a UN location, and one of the most livable cities on the Rhine. From 1949 to 1990, Bonn was the provisional federal capital, and to this day, six UN organizations and numerous federal ministries are based here. The Beethoven House at Bonngasse 20 is the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven and houses the world's largest Beethoven collection: original scores, hearing aids of the deaf composer, and his last pianos. Every year in September, Bonn celebrates the Beethoven Festival with international concerts. The Museum Mile along the B9 is Bonn's cultural heart: The House of History showcases German post-war history with Adenauer's Mercedes and a piece of the Berlin Wall, the Bundeskunsthalle presents world-class temporary exhibitions, the Bonn Art Museum houses one of the most significant collections of German post-war art, and the Museum König is a natural history museum where the Parliamentary Council met in 1948. The Bonn Cherry Blossom Avenue in the old town transforms into a sea of pink blossoms every April — a photo motif that goes viral every year. The Rhine promenade invites for walks, and the Siebengebirge with the Drachenfels is reachable in 20 minutes: Here, Siegfried is said to have slain the dragon according to the Nibelungen saga.