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.
Bonn Beer Festival

24 to 26 July 2026
This year will be the 27th 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.
Christmas market in Bonn
20 November to 23 December 2026
The Bonn Christmas Market nestles between atmospherically lit façades and against a festive backdrop on Muensterplatz, Bottlerplatz and Friedensplatz, Vivatsgasse, Windeckstrasse and Poststrasse. The majority of the more than 170 stalls traditionally offer a wide range of gift ideas in the run-up to Christmas. You can buy cribs, handicrafts, pottery, jewellery, items made of wood, Advent and Christmas accessories, leatherware and textiles and beeswax candles straight from the beekeeper. There are also plenty of food and drink options.


