A day in Bonn by Anna
Hello friends,
I hope you all are working towards your new year goals, But don't forget to explore new places and share your experience. Today we have a beautiful guest to share her experience in Bonn, Germany. She is Anna and sharing her experience living abroad and exploring Germany. Let's check out her experience and learn about the new place.
My first time living
abroad was in London, England when I studied abroad at King’s College. After
that, I realized how much I loved living abroad and there was no turning back.
Since then I’ve lived in Germany, and Dubai. I’m originally from the USA (Connecticut),
but I love being an expat. Currently I am living in Bonn, Germany. I started
writing as a travel blogger in 2014 when I realized I could combine my passion
for travel, with my love of writing. I also run a personal blog which you can
read about here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbsoulutelyAnna
Bonn Germany
Bonn was the former
capital of Germany from 1949-1990 It is located in the West of Germany and has
many historic buildings dating back to the Roman empire. There are many
beautiful places to visit while here both in the city and in the countryside.
How to get there
By flight
The closest airport is
the Cologne/Bonn airport, located just 30 minutes from the Bonn city center.
From this airport, there is a bus that brings you city center of Bonn. Most
international flights arrive from Düsseldorf
airport (approximately 1 hour away) and Frankfurt airport (approximately 1.5
hours away).
There are plenty of train connections from Düsseldorf and
Frankfurt that will bring you directly to the Bonn center train station. Bonn
has only one main train station called Bonn Hauptbahnhof.
Tips to explore Bonn
- Bonn is definitely a walking city. For most places, you can easily walk. Alternatively, there are buses and trams that can be taken to destinations located all over Bonn. There are also trains that connect the neighboring countryside areas to the Bonn city center. The public transportation in Germany is amazing.
- Do be aware, that Bonn can be particularly rainy especially in the winter and spring months. As a tip, you should always carry an umbrella. On some days it can be sunny, then suddenly start to rain.
- Bonn is a great city to visit all year round. The summers are very lovely, because you can sit outside at all the restaurants and cafes. Alternatively, if you would like to experience the Christmas Markets of Bonn then you can do so in December, usually up until December 24th.
Places to visit in Bonn
A Visit to the Rhine River:
A visit to Bonn won’t
be complete without a visit to the Rhine river. The Rhine river is still used as
a shipping route from the Netherlands to Switzerland. In the distance, from Bonn
you can see the famous Siebengebirge (Seven Mountains). There is a large walkway
for taking a stroll along the Rhine. Alternatively, you can choose to take a
boat tour and see many ancient ruins along the way, including the famous
Drachenfels (Dragon’s Rock”, which is an old fortress from the 1100’s.
Ratshaus
The Ratshaus is the
Old Town Hall of Bonn. It is located in the city center of Bonn, in the Marktplatz.
The building itself is stunning and was built in the late 1700’s. There are
many great places to enjoy a meal or coffee in the surrounding market square. During
the week, there is a local market selling fruits, vegetables, and local meats
and cheeses. It’s a great place to sample some delicious local delicacies.
Botanical Gardens
The Bonn Botanical
Gardens has around 8,000 plant species. There trees and flowers from all over
the world. There is even a beautiful tropical garden located inside of a
greenhouse, that has several small lizards running around. The gardens are a
quiet reprieve from the bustling city center. There are plenty of benches to
sit and enjoy the afternoon sun.
Bonn University
The University of Bonn founded in 1818. One of the main buildings of the campus is an impressive
building that has beautiful architecture. Located outside of the main
University building is a huge garden area, where during the warmer months where
the locals hang out.
University of Bonn |
Dinner at Im Stiefel
One
of the best restaurants you can enjoy traditional German cuisine as at Im
Stiefel in Bonn. There you can have wonderful items like Schitzel or pork
knuckle—which are a favorite of Germans. If you are a vegetarian, don’t worry,
there are several items on the list to accommodate you as well. If you are beer
drinker, you can have a Kölsch, which is a beer
brewed in Cologne the neighboring city to Bonn.
Loved your list. I love various varieties of flowers too much. Botanical garden will be the best for me.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great place to visit. Love your pictures.
ReplyDeleteI would love to travel out of the country. The long air plane ride is what holds me back.
ReplyDeleteThe botanical garden sounds beautiful! I would like to visit Bonn one day as it has that lovely mix of culture and scenery which I like.
ReplyDeleteThe places are all lovely and it would be nice to spend an entire day in any of them, just walking around and relaxing!
ReplyDeletethe old town hall is gorgeous! i have never heard of Bonn before but it looks like a lovely place to visit
ReplyDeleteI want to travel in many country if i have a chance. I wanted to visit there
ReplyDeleteThank you for your nice comments everyone. I am glad you enjoyed this post :)
ReplyDeleteMy heart almost stopped. This is absolutely beautiful. Makes me want to pack my bags right now....SIGH
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear it's a walking city, and I'm looking forward to visiting there one day. Incredibly lovely!
ReplyDeleteI have been to Bonn once but it was such a rushed trip that I never experienced half of what you have shared. :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to visit. I have never been there. I would love to visit this someday.
ReplyDeleteReally love those pictures. Will add this to my bucket list, thanks for that.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit. What great experiences I am sure you have to share. Thanks for sharing.
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