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The former German capital of Bonn is a city with a history dating back more than 2,000 years. Located on the banks of the Rhine and romantically known as 'The Beethoven City', Bonn is blessed with numerous historic sites, including the strawberry coloured Rathaus (Town Hall) and 'Godesburg Fortress'.
Today, Bonn is a university city and there are plenty of things to do with a lively cultural centre with many concerts and exhibitions. The area around Bonn has many wine bars along the Rhine where you can enjoy the views of the 'Siebengebirge' hills where the famous Riesling wines are produced. There are frequent flights to Bonn, plus a wide range of accommodation on offer including hotels and apartments.
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Check availability >Bonn is renowned as a compact shopping city with one of Germany's largest pedestrian areas:
Market Square
There are hundreds of little shops in the narrow lanes that lead off Market Square. The square itself is lined with bars, cafés and restaurants, with the beautiful Town Hall as an impressive backdrop.
Bonn-Bad Godesberg
Visit the wealthy Bad Godesberg district where you will find numerous elegant shops in the heart of the old quarter.
Brauhaus Bönnsch, Sterntorbrücke 4
This vibrant brewery pub is one of the most popular venues in the Beethoven city serving traditional regional food and homemade beers.
Bonner Brasserie Remigiusplatz 5
This restaurant is a bustling place throughout the day; from the breakfast crowd to business lunchers, shoppers enjoying coffee and cake in the afternoon, and people enjoying a cocktail in the evening.
Em Höttche, Marktplatz 5
This traditional inn enjoys a long and colourful history, going all the way back to 1389 and serves hearty, regional cuisine and the famous Rhineland beer 'Kölsch'.
Beethoven House
Beethoven was born here in 1770. Many of Beethoven's personal possessions are displayed in the house, including manuscripts and musical instruments. In the Vienna Room at the front of the house overlooking the street, visitors can see Beethoven's last piano.
Old Town
Stroll along the Romantic Rhine and through the Old Town to see Bonn's many historic sights such as the strawberry-coloured Town Hall, Minster Basilica and Beethoven Monument.
Museum Mile
Bonn's main attraction for art and culture lovers from all over the world with more than 1 million visitors per year:
Haus der Geschichte
This museum presents Germany's contemporary history.
Bonn Art Museum
Collections of internationally recognised representatives of German Art since 1945.
Art and Exhibition Hall
Venue for temporary exhibitions with emphasis on national and international cultural developments.
German Museum Bonn
Exhibition of milestones of German research of the last 50 years.