3 Days Bonn Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Bonn

Day 1 | Morning

Beethoven House

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Bonngasse 20, 53111 Bonn, Germany

Beethoven's former residence is located at No. 20 Bonn Lane in the north of Bonn City. This is a two-storey pink residence that is very inconspicuous. Beethoven's parents moved here in 1767, and Beethoven was born here three years later. In 1889, it was converted into the House Museum, which is the largest collection of Beethoven's life in the world today. There are 12 exhibition halls in Beethoven's former residence. The exhibits in the exhibition hall are cultural relics carefully selected from more than 150 original documents: such as portraits of Beethoven in various periods, paintings of his relatives, teachers, friends and his living environment, his Manuscripts of his works, the instruments he used, etc. The life of Beethoven is told in chronological order. Among them, the symphony No. 6 work "Pastoral", piano sonata "Moonlight" and other scores are not to be missed for classical music fans.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Schloss Drachenburg nearby is the top choice before you leave Beethoven House and hit the road.

Schloss Drachenburg

Opening Hours: Open from 11:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 7 EUR

Location: Drachenfelsstrasse 118, 53639 Koenigswinter

Dragon Fort is located on a hill in the small town of Koenigswinter near Bonn. The hillside is a bit sloping. If you want to save time or are not confident in your physical strength, you can pay a small train or carriage at the foot of the mountain. If you choose to walk, you will pass an amphibian museum. If you are interested, you can go in and take a look. Another big surprise of walking is the panoramic view of the town under the mountain, which is unique. The Dragon Fort has two floors. After entering the door, the first is an environmental protection exhibition hall, which mainly shows the process of protecting the environment and birds. It is said that there was a wealthy businessman who lived in Longbao. From the bearskin carpets on the ground, the large murals on the walls, and the glaze patterns on the glass, the luxury of Longbao is displayed.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Rheinhotel Dreesen is the best places.

Rheinhotel Dreesen

Set on the banks of the River Rhine, this 4-star hotel in Bad Godesberg offers seasonal cuisine, a large garden and free parking. Housed behind an impressive Art Nouveau fa?ade, the elegant rooms feature free WiFi.

The Rheinhotel Dreesen has been family-run for 121 years. The warmly decorated rooms include a free minibar, desk and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Freshly prepared international and regional dishes are served in the elegant restaurant, and pastries and coffee are available in the Gobelin restaurant. From April until September, meals can be enjoyed on the terrace with spectacular views of the Siebengebirge Mountains, and the garden with Rhine views is also open.

You can enjoy scenic walks along the Rhine River or visit the city of Bonn, 8 km away. It is 1 km to Bonn-Bad Godesberg Train Station.
　　Breakfast buffet and small snacks like coffee and pastries we serve at our restaurant "Gobelin".
At "Olaf′s Restaurant" with viewm on the river Rhein and the "Siebengebirge" our chef prepares international and seasonal dishes - always fresh prepared.
In summer we serve rustic food and draft beer in our beer garden.
　　Boasting breathtaking views of the Rhine and Siebengebirge mountain range, the elegant "Olaf's Restaurant" offers a range of freshly prepared international, regional and seasonal dishes. Only first-rate, carefully selected produce pampers your taste buds. Indulge yourself with the multi-faceted range of culinary delights.

From April to October, the beer garden on the Rhine terrace opens its gates to guests. The spacious beer garden welcomes you to monthly front-cooking themes, rustic delights from the grill, crisp salads and freshly tapped beer.

Day 2 | Morning

Deutsches Museum Bonn

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,10:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Ahrstrasse 45, Bonn 53175 Germany

Founded in 1995 as a branch of the Munich Museum, this museum focuses on Germany's technological achievements since World War II. The maglev train at the entrance, the development history of the airbag, and the space laboratory are the highlights of the visit.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Arithmeum.

Arithmeum

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,11:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 3 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Lennestr. 2, 53113 Bonn, Germany

This computing museum was founded in 1999, and it exhibits ancient arithmetic books and a collection of more than 1,200 mechanical computers provided by the Institute of Discrete Mathematics Research at the University of Bonn for the museum, most of which are still available. The college's collection of mechanical computers began in the 1970s when mechanical computers came to an end. At that time, with the increasing development of electronic computers, the mechanical computers that had been developing for 300 years had to face the situation of being replaced. The name of the museum, Arithmeum, is a combination of the German word "mathematics" (Arithmetik) and "museum" (Museum).

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Arithmeum, Kameha Grand Bonn nearby is the best place to stay.

Kameha Grand Bonn

This design hotel has a rooftop pool with excellent views of the Rhine valley and Siebengebirge Hills. It is a 15-minute drive from Bonn's city centre and Cologne/Bonn Airport and free Wi-Fi is included. The modern, spacious rooms of the Kameha Grand Bonn feature a unique, stylish design. All offer cable and satellite TV, full-length windows and hot drinks facilities. The Kameha Spa and Fitness Power House are located on 2 floors. They provide saunas, a gym and relaxing spa treatments. A heated outdoor pool is also available. Guests can dine in the Next Level brasserie or the YUNICO gourmet Japanese restaurant. 4 different bars and lounges at the Kameha serve a variety of drinks and snacks. The Kameha Bonn is just 3 minutes from the A59 motorway. The Bonn-Oberkassel S-Bahn Station and the Ramersdorf Underground Station are within a 10-minute walk.

Day 3 | Morning

Bonner Münster

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Sat,8:00am-7:00pm;Open on Sun,9:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Gangolfstrasse 14 ， 53111 Bonn

The Bonn Cathedral was built between 1140 and 1250. It perfectly combines Roman and Gothic architectural styles. It is one of the important masterpieces of medieval church architecture. In the history of the Holy Roman Empire, the rule of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (Staufer) ended to the great vacancy period (1254-1273) before the accession of the Habsburg dynasty Rudolf I. Friedrich der Schöne was crowned in Bonn Cathedral. Over the centuries, Bonn Cathedral has been renovated and enlarged by its successive successors. It was bombed by Allied artillery during World War II and was later repaired. The church has a bronze statue of Helena (the daughter of Zeus in Greek mythology) and two 18th-century marble altars surrounded by romantic Baroque carvings and frescoes.

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Bonner Münster, don’t forget pay a visit to Altes Rathaus.

Altes Rathaus

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Markt 2, 53111 Bonn, Germany

Compared with the town halls of other cities in Germany, the old town hall of Bonn, which is only two stories high, looks very inconspicuous. However, this small building with a pink exterior wall and many gold and silver paints can be called Germany. One of the nice and elegant town halls.

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