Top Rated Attractions in Bonn

Bonn's green oasis is definitely the Rheinauenpark, ideal for long walks, picnics on one of the lawns, or a barbecue in one of the designated areas. In summer, you can also go rowing, or play with a remote-controlled boat on the Auen lake and if that's not enough, there is also an adventure play area for the kids and beer gardens for adults.

In the mid-19th Century, there was a bridge connecting the two banks of the Rhein near the Kölner Dom. This bridge was jokingly known to the inhabitants of the city as the Muusfall - the Mousetrap. At the beginning of the 20th Century, it had to give way to the Hohenzollern Bridge, a half-timbered arch bridge that was designed to carry the railway. Although the bridge was destroyed in 1945 during the last few days of World War II, it was later rebuilt and is most notable for the thousands of 'love padlocks' that adorn the railings. One of the most photographed landmarks in Cologne, the arches of the bridge light up the night in a beautiful sight to behold.

Located next to the Cologne Zoological Garden, the Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln is a beautiful green expanse covering 11.5 hectares (28.4 acres). The garden was founded in 1863 and was designed for different landscaping styles, including German, English and Italian Renaissance. The entrance is grand, with iron gates, a palace-like reception building and an impressive fountain. There are also various greenhouses, including a tropical house, cactus house and a sub-tropical house. Strolling through this gorgeous park is the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon.

The Theater am Dom, run by Inge Durek and Barbara Heinersdorff, has been open since 1964. They present good, entertaining Boulevard theatre, often starring well-known actors from film and television. The productions are mostly acclaimed plays written by German, American (e.g. Woody Allen), English and French authors. The Theater am Dom has can seat almost 400 visitors in a show.

Known as one of the most romantic hiking routes in the area, the Rheinsteig Trail is a 320 kilometers (200 miles) stretch of rolling hills, forests and vineyards. The trail is ideal for beginners though it has areas which are recommended only for professionals or advanced trekkers. One is rewarded with memorable views of the surroundings all through the trail.

Looking for a summer spot that will keep your kids busy? Then the Volksgarten is certainly somewhere you'll want to visit. This green stretch was built in the 1880s and it continues to welcome everyone today. It features plenty of activities for the entire family, with playgrounds, paddle boating, play areas and so forth. That's not all, this picturesque garden is also home to the Orangerie, where splendid theatrical performances and concerts are hosted on a regular basis. Apart from that, it also boasts of a restaurant and beer garden, and if you want to enjoy cooking with your entire family, the Volksgarten has barbecue facilities too.