Cruises from Bonn
Bonn was the capital of West Germany and lies on the river Rhine some 20 km south of Cologne. Currently, it is in the southernmost part of the Rhine-Ruhr region, Germany's largest metropolitan area, with over 11 million inhabitants. Its history goes back to 1st C BC Roman times. In medieval times, the Archbishop of Cologne transferred his seat to Bonn. The city's most famous son is Ludwig van Beethoven, born in 1770 at Bonngasse, where a museum now honours him.
Read moreThe city remains a popular choice for large-scale exhibitions and conferences, supported by its many cafes and beer gardens. The city centre itself is not very large, and you will be able to reach the different attractions there by foot.
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