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Things to see in Bonn (Germany): 104 places and when to go

Bonn is a city in Germany with around 681,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 104 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (39), History (28), Nature (25). The best known are Ockenfels, Bonn Minster and Drachenfels. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Germany · 50.7205, 7.08
Population
About 681,000
Places
104 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Hiking (39) · History (28) · Nature (25) · Mountains (14) · Wildlife (14) · Museums and art (8)
Best time
April to October.
Also possible
November to March.
Nearest airport
DUS Düsseldorf, 67 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Hohe Acht, at 747 m.

What to see in Bonn

The places in and around Bonn, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 80, by what you come to do:

When to go to Bonn

The best time to visit Bonn is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:13
  2. FebPossible9:46
  3. MarPossible11:32
  4. AprBest time13:34
  5. MayBest time15:17
  6. JunBest time16:14
  7. JulBest time15:50
  8. AugBest time14:20
  9. SepBest time12:22
  10. OctBest time10:25
  11. NovPossible8:39
  12. DecPossible7:45

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. In June, 104 of the 104 places are at their best.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Bonn

The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 67 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Germany, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Bonn?

The best known: Ockenfels, Bonn Minster, Drachenfels, Schloss Drachenburg, Beethoven House. In all, 104 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Bonn?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.

How do you get to Bonn?

The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 67 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Bonn as the destination and these 104 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.