Ultimate 3-Day Bonn Itinerary: Best Things to Do & See

Start your Bonn adventure at the Beethoven-Haus, the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, now a fascinating museum dedicated to the composer’s life and music.

Beethoven-Haus

Stroll to the Marktplatz, the lively market square surrounded by pastel-hued baroque buildings, and enjoy a coffee at one of the local cafés as you watch Bonn’s daily life unfold.

Marktplatz

Afterwards, explore the impressive Bonn Minster, one of Germany’s oldest churches, known for its striking Romanesque towers and serene cloister garden.

Bonn Minster

Dine riverside at Bastei, a historic restaurant offering classic German cuisine and panoramic views over the Rhine—a perfect spot to watch the sunset.

Bastei

Begin at the acclaimed Kunstmuseum Bonn, featuring an excellent collection of German Expressionist and contemporary art in a striking modernist building.

Kunstmuseum Bonn

Stroll through the lush Botanical Gardens at Poppelsdorf Palace, home to over 11,000 species and tranquil glasshouses—an urban oasis for plant lovers.

Botanical Gardens

Enjoy a creative dinner at Reduttchen, a stylish bistro in Bonn’s Südstadt, known for regional specialties with a modern twist and a superb wine list.

Reduttchen

Discover Germany’s modern history at the Haus der Geschichte, an engaging museum chronicling the country’s post-war era through interactive exhibits and original artifacts.

Haus der Geschichte

Hike or take the Drachenfelsbahn cog railway up to Drachenfels, the legendary “Dragon’s Rock” in nearby Königswinter, for sweeping vistas of the Rhine and castle ruins perched above the valley.

Drachenfels

Unwind with a pint at Brauhaus Bönnsch, a lively local brewery offering house-crafted Bönnsch beer and hearty Rhineland fare in a convivial setting.

Brauhaus Bönnsch