Images of Bonn

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  • Rhein. Looking south towards the Post Tower with the United Nations building in front of it.
    Rhein. Looking south towards the Post Tower with the United Nations building in front of it.
  • Basecamp Bonn Hotel
    One of the most unique hotels in Germany. Rent a caravan, a bus or even a train carriage for the night.
  • The cheapest and quckest way to get from one side to the other.
    The cheapest and quickest way to get from one side to the other.
  • Deer and wild pigs are great for the kids.
    Deer and wild pigs are great for the kids in the Waldau park.
  • Balloons at the Torchlight Concert, Poppelsdorf Schloss.
    Balloons at the Torchlight Concert, Poppelsdorf Schloss.
  • The Rhine promenade in Bonn
    The Rhine promenade in Bonn
  • If you visit in April you might see the babies.
    If you visit in April you might see the baby pigs in the Waldau, Venusberg.
  • Everyone is best friends at Carnival time.
    Everyone is best friends at Carnival time.
  • The biggest beer garden in the world
    The biggest beer garden in the world was held in the Rheinaue until about 2013 but has now been superseded by the Bierboerse.
  • The Waldau wild pigs are always fun to watch.
    The Waldau wild pigs are always fun to watch.
  • Walk with a Koelsch
    Walk with a Koelsch
  • The Rheinaue hosts events almost every weekend through the summer.
  • Your chance to see hot air balloons close up, and ride in one if you want.
    Your chance to see hot air balloons close up, and ride in one if you want.
  • Bonn Town Hall
    Bonn Town Hall shown here with cyclists from the Oxford Fire Brigade who did a charity ride from Oxford to Bonn.
  • One of the highlights of the year. Bonn's Christmas market is really worth a visit.
    One of the highlights of the year. Bonn’s Christmas market is really worth a visit.
  • Bonn Post tower, headquarters of DHL.
    Bonn Post tower, headquarters of DHL.
  • Grafenwerth Island
    At the end of the number 66 strassenbahn (tram) you’ll find Bad Honnef and the tiny island of Grafenwerth.
  • Torchlight concert, Poppelsdorf Schloss
    The torchlight concert in Bonn is held every year and gives kids a great chance to be out late at their own event.
  • Oxford fire service visits Bonn
    The Oxford fire service (Oxford, UK, is the Twin Town of Bonn) cycled all the way here in 2014.
  • These are the giant lilly pads in the Popplesdorf-located University Botanic Gardens. (Botanischer Garten)
  • Japanese garden - Bonn Rheinaue - Fish
    Huge fish can be seen in the Japanese garden in the Rheinaue, Bonn.
  • The Beetles in Bonn
    Hirschkaefer (Stag beetles) and other large beetles can be seen at warm dusks. (Pic: Venusberg)
  • Theme room at the Kameha Grand Hotel
    This is one of the theme rooms at the Kameha grand hotel. The games room.
  • On the marketplace in Bonn - First Flush. A great tearoom with incredible teas.
    On the marketplace in Bonn – First Flush. A great tearoom with incredible teas.
  • Vilicher Bach beach
    Just south of the North bridge, west-side of the river. You’ll find a small beach.
  • The Rhein is a busy shipping lane but it's possible to take a boat, canoe or kayak out on it.
    The Rhein is a busy shipping lane but it’s possible to take a boat, canoe or kayak out on it.
  • Grafenwerth Island on the left, looking towards Bonn.
    Grafenwerth Island on the left, looking towards Bonn.
  • Altenahr Burgfest
    Altenahr Burgfest
  • Transmission tower Bonn
    Up on the Venusberg and visible from many miles around. 180 meters high reaching to 351 meters above sea level.
  • Bonn Hangelar airport.
    Just south of the main Bonn / Cologne airport you’ll find Hangelar.
  • Beethoven as Elvis
    Beethoven was born in Bonn. He wasn’t an Elvis impersonator though.
  • Behind the University Hospital on Venusberg towards Bad Godesburg
    Looking down from behind the University Hospital on Venusberg you can see Bad Godesburg and the Drachenfells. The Rhein river cuts between the two.
  • Bonn, Beuel and the Seven Hills - Siebengebirge.
    As the sun goes down in Bonn there’s always a photo opportunity looking south west.
  • Open air concerts run through the summer in the main park.
    Open air concerts run through the summer in the main park.
  • Sunset in Bonn
    Go to the Kreuzbergkirche for one of the best views of sunset in Bonn
  • Cricket in Bonn
    Bonn has a Cricket team. Go to the south of the Rheinaue park to watch.
  • Venusberg Radio Tower
    180 meters high and insulated from the earth. Lightning doesn’t strike here.
  • Bonn Minster
    There’s a lot of history here. This Catholic church was built between the 11th and 13th centuries. There’s a lower-level courtyard accessible from the left side.
  • Rheinaue Beer Festival - Koelsch
    Bierboerse! The annual beer festival is family friendly and includes music, food and other attractions.
  • Bonn International School building.
    Bonn International School building. (BIS)
  • Gas lamp in Bonn
    You can still find gas-powered streetlights in Bonn. Look around the Popplesdorf Alle.
  • United Nations building. Bonn
    This isn’t the main building of the United Nations in Bonn, but it’s the most beautiful. It’s just south of the Rheinaue park, close to the river Rhein.
  • Winter on Venusberg, Bonn
    Strange things happen just 150 meters above Bonn in the Winter. The cooler air brings a surprising amount of snow to the Venusberg.
  • The moat in front of the Popplesdorf Schloss, at the end of Popplesdorf Alle.
    The moat in front of the Popplesdorf Schloss, at the end of Popplesdorf Alle.
  • Walk along the Rhine riverside and you'll see some interesting architechture.
    Walk along the Rhine riverside and you’ll see some interesting architecture.
  • Kotenforst - a dream for cyclists
    If you fancy some cycling in Bonn, get yourself up to the Kottenforst.
  • Burgfest Altenahr
    Burgfest Altenahr
  • The Post Tower is the tallest building in Bonn and very impressive up close.
    The Post Tower is the tallest building in Bonn and very impressive close-up.
  • Just south of Bonn on the east side of the rive you'll find the start of the vineyards.
    Just south of Bonn on the east side of the river you’ll find the start of the vineyard fields.
  • Every weekend at the Nordschleife is a car fans dream.
    Every weekend at the Nordschleife is a car fans dream.
  • Grafenwerth Island
    At the end of the number 66 strassenbahn (tram) you’ll find Bad Honnef and the tiny island of Grafenwerth.
  • Kaiserplatz Bonn
    Grab a coffee, ice cream or beer, just 100 meters from the main bus and train station.
  • Conkers are a big thing in Bonn
    The Popplesdorf Alle is lined with Conker trees. (Horse Chestnut) You might find children collecting them in September because Haribo hold an event each year. Swap conkers for sweets!
  • Beethoven in sponsored uniform in front of the city hall.
    Beethoven in sponsored uniform in front of the city hall.
  • Bonn from the south (Godesburg)
  • Bonn from the south (Godesburg) processed
  • Bonn from the south (Godesburg) Processed.
  • Bonn Siebengebirge from the Godesburg
  • Bonn from the south (Godesburg)
  • Bonn Siebengebirge from the Godesburg
  • Bonn from the south (Godesburg)
  • Bonn Post Tower at night from the Godesburg
  • Basecamp Bonn Hotel
  • The old Bonn Center
  • Bonn Carnival / Karneval
  • Bonn Carnival / Karneval
  • Bonn Carnival / Karneval
  • Beethoven. 2020 – 250 years old.
  • Main station, Bonn
  • Haribo – Part of Bonn
  • From the UN building
  • Kreuzberg Church
  • From Drachenfels towards the Rhein
  • Beaches, south of Bonn
  • Beuel, Bonn
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