GermanyBonn (German pronunciation: [bɔn] ), officially the Federal City of Bonn (German: Bundesstadt Bonn), is a federal city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located on the banks of the Rhine. With a population exceeding 320,000, it lies about 24 km (15 mi) south-southeast of Cologne, in the southernmost part of the Rhine-Ruhr region. Bonn served as the capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990 and was the seat of government for reunified Germany until 1999, when the government relocated to Berlin. The city holds historical significance as the birthplace of Germany's current constitution, the Basic Law.
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Climate in Bonn
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Bonn
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Bonn; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripCologne
Germany
26 km≈ 30 min
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Bergisch Gladbach
Germany
29 km≈ 35 min
Day tripLeverkusen
Germany
34 km≈ 40 min
Day tripDuren
Germany
44 km≈ 50 min
Day tripSolingen
Germany
49 km≈ 55 min
Day tripRemscheid
Germany
50 km≈ 1 h
Day tripKoblenz
Germany
55 km≈ 1 h 5 min
Day tripNeuss
Germany
59 km≈ 1 h 10 min
From Bonn you can reach Cologne (26 km), Bergisch Gladbach (29 km), Leverkusen (34 km), Duren (44 km) and Solingen (49 km) in about 30 min to 55 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 6°C in November.
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You can fly into Cologne Bonn Airport, Düsseldorf Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.