Every year on the 1st of April, the Botanical Garden of the University of Bonn begins the summer half of the year and the 11,000 different plant species in the former Renaissance garden begin to bloom. The botanical garden is open all year round, but in the spring it is particularly beautiful. In addition to various guided tours, family workshops can also be booked. But even with a just little walk through the gardens, one gets that spring feeling.

Tip: On April 23, a spring festival will be held in the Melbgarten on Nachtigallenweg from 10 am to 6 pm.

Opening hours: 1 April - 31 October, daily from 10 am - 6 pm. On Saturdays the gardens are closed (1 November - 31 March: Monday - Friday from 10 am - 4 pm)

Price: 3 €, concessions: 1 € How to get there: Meckenheimer Allee 171, 53115 Bonn

Contact: 0228/735523, botgart@uni-bonn.de

Food from all parts of the world - whether Mexican, Chinese or Italian - can be found directly at the Botanical Garden. On the Poppeldorfer promenade, and on Clemens-August-Straße, you have a big choice of places to eat.

This park is a well-kept secret. Directly adjoining the LVR clinic is the park, which is under historical monument protection, and is very inviting for a spring walk. Under all the wonderful trees, you can listen to the birds singing.

Opening hours: open all year

Price: Entrance is free

Address: Kaiser-Karl-Ring 20, 53111 Bonn

A visit to the old part of Bonn is always worth it - especially in April! The Japanese cherry blossoms begin to bloom. This sight attracts many visitors each year, who want to take a walk through the tunnel of blossoms in Heerstraße. Even if the cherry blossom festival has been cancelled this year - the trees are still gorgeous. On the 22nd of April there will be a door-to-door flea market as a substitute for the previous cherry blossom festival.

Tip: Every year a photo competition takes place.

At the end of the walk through Heerstraße, you can visit the ice cream laboratory. The numerous ice cream and sorbet varieties promise a delicious cooling off. In addition to the classic varieties such as chocolate and nut, there are also exotic flavors such as avocado or pink grapefruit.

Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 11am - 6pm, Sundays 12am - 6pm

Directions: Maxstraße 16, 53111 Bonn

Contact: 0228/92687172

The Haus der Geschichte is a museum dedicated to German contemporary history since 1945 and has constantly changing exhibitions. The concept of the museum is to experience history through film and sound which document the historical objects, so that they appear "living". The best: the entrance is free! Information about the current exhibition can be found here.

Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 7pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 6pm, Mondays: closed

Address: Willy-Brandt-Allee 14,53113 Bonn

Contact: 0228/9165400

In 1961, the Wildgehege (game reserve) was created and has been an attraction for young and old with its inhabitants. In addition to deer, wild boars and many birds can be seen. Mornings are a sight when herds move across the pastures. Next to the Waldspielplatz (forest playground) is a restaurant, a natural science museum and a forest educational trail.

Tip: from March to May the wild boars are giving birth.

Address: Waldau, 53127 Bonn

A famous sight in Bonn is the university, including the Hofgarten - the big garden behind the university. When the weather is nice, loads of people gather there to soak up some sun. Today, the splendid palace is home to a part of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Bonn.

Address: Hofgarten, 53113 Bonn

The boat at the Bonn Rhine was visually converted to a whale and offers event trips. In March and April there are special "Spring Roundtrips" with live music between Bonn and Königswinter. So if you want to get to know the Rhine and the surrounding area and not get seasick, the "Moby Dick" offers a nice start to the spring. Tip: The ship can be booked for official events such as weddings, family celebrations or birthday parties. Also the popular event "Rhine in Flammen" offers trips.

Opening times: The departure times vary and you can get them on request.

Address: Anlegebrücke 9 / Bonn Alter Zoll

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The Bonn night watchmen have a lot to tell their companions on their round-trips, because besides the usual riff of the middle ages, many dangers lurked in the alleyways, for example from the fire-threatening lanterns. With torch lights, guided by medieval city guides through the streets of Bonn, find out about the 2000-year city history and listen to the exciting tales. These tours offer a special conclusion to the end of the day and present Bonn from a completely unknown side.

Contact:; vanueuem and rheinschleier.

(Orig. Text: Nathalie Dreschke)