Ludwig van Beethoven is indisputably Bonn’s most illustrious son, and the city is proud to present the largest Beethoven collection in the world with original scores and instruments in the house where he was born. Visitors to Bonn in September or October have the opportunity to listen to his wonderful music at the annual Beethoven Festival. Numerous music-loving guests are already looking forward to 2021, when Bonn will catch up with celebrating the 250th anniversary (back in 2020) of Beethoven’s birth throughout the whole year. You’ll find Beethoven’s birthplace in “Bonngasse” street in the heart of the historic town center.

 Another spectacular highlight is watching the Rose Monday carnival procession in the Old Town.
The 2,000-year old city has also made plenty of history in modern times. For 50 years, Bonn was the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany before parts of the government moved to Berlin. In the “Bundesviertel” – the government quarter – you can tread the “Path of Democracy” with informative picture panels that, among other locations, guide you to the “Palais Schaumburg” – the Chancellor’s second official residence – and “Villa Hammerschmidt”, the Bonn domicile of the German President.
Art and culture aficionados should make sure to take in the “Museumsmeile” (Museum Mile). Here, the Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany presents exhibitions of international renown.