Cologne, 50667
Münsterplatz 11, Bonn, 53111
Brüdergasse 8, Bonn, 53111
Bonngasse 20, Bonn, 53111
Bonngasse 20, Bonn, 53111
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Eigelstein Torburg, 50668 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanyMeeting point for the tour is at the medieval Eigelstein city gate, close to the central train station. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hohenzollern Bridge, Kennedy-Ufer 2a, 50679 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanyHave a great view on the Cologne Cathedral from the bridgehead and see the many padlocks that stand as a symbol for eternal love of many thousands of couples. Duration: 10 minutesPass By: Freitreppe Kolner Rheinboulevard, Kennedy-Ufer 2, 50679 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanyUp to 10.000 people can stand on this gigantic flight of steps on the eastern side of the Rhine River. Enjoy an amazing view while looking across to the old city district!Stop At: Cologne Cathedral, Domkloster 4, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanySee the Cologne Cathedral and listen to its history and get to know fascinating facts about it.Duration: 10 minutesPass By: Kolner Philharmonie, Bischofsgartenstr. 1, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanyWe will pass by the philharmonic hall with its modern architecture style.Stop At: Rheinauhafen, Im Zollhafen / Anna-Schneider-Steig, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanySee waterfront development at its best - We will cycle through the new build former Industrial port of Cologne.Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Voyager, Rheingasse 7, 53113 Bonn, GermanyFormer Rheingasse 24 - This destination is best described in the words of the Japanese artist “Yukako Ando” in 2012; he develpoed the scultpture “Precision and Potential for Chang- A desk for Ludwig at Rheingasse 934” to mark the site where Beethoven once resided.“On top of the desk that fans out vertically like an accordion is an open window, which implies the option of change. The window highlights the view across the Rhine towards the siebengebirge that was young Ludwig’s favourite perspective from the attic of his parental home. A small bird perched on the window frame symbolises the state of intellectual freedom. In contrast, the elongated table legs represent the possibility of failing and make reference to the young composer’s different personal situation. The small child- size chair in front of the desk further emphasises this contrast.”Ludwig Van Beethoven lived here from 1776 to 1785.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Beethoven-Denkmal, Munsterplatz, 53111 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanyBeethoven-Denkmal - This is the monument created as a large bronze statue of Ludwig van Beethoven which stands on the Münsterplatz. It was created on the 75th birth anniversary of the legend. The people from “circles interested in music” donated for this memorial. The Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV, Queen Victoria of England and Alexander von Humboldt attended its inauguration in 1845. After the inauguration, a three-day music festival was also held in Beethoven;s honour.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Beethoven-Denkmal, Munsterplatz, 53111 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanyBeethoven Sculpture - The “Beethon” was sculpted by Klaus Kammerichs in 1986. This was created from the the best known portrait ever of Beethoven which was painted in 1819 by Karl Josef Stieler. The sculpture was named “Beethon” meaning concrete.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Beethoven-Haus Bonn, Bonngasse 20, 53111 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanyChamber Music Hall - The tent- like shape and centrally positioned podium for musicians presents the multifarious artistic activities of the members of the orchestra. This “Chamber Music Hall Hermann J. Abs” was opened to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Beethoven in 1989.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn, Colmantstr. 14-16, 53115 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanyMain University Building - This building depicts the court theatre, painted by the artist François Rousseau which was built around 1750. In the artwork, the electoral princes orchestra is displayed into two divided sections. Along with Ludwig, his grandfather (Johann) and other people also worked here as musicians.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Beethoven-Haus Bonn, Bonngasse 20, 53111 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanyBeethoven House - The first four years of Ludwig van Beethoven were spent here. He was born in the rear building at number 20 Bonngasse and was baptized on 17 Dec 1770. The house is now serving as a museum and cultural institution and is considered as a memorial site.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: St. Remigius Kirche, Brudergasse, 53111 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanySt. Remigius Parish Church - The construction of the church began in 1272 by the Franciscan Order (Order of Friars Minor) and was completed and concentrated in 1307. This is where Beethoven played the organ at 6 a.m. in the morning service. The organ’s keyboard is also kept in the Beethoven House.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Schloßkirche Bonn, An d. Schloßkirche 4, 53113 Bonn, GermanyPalace Church - Ludwig was given the training of organ in this church by the composer Christian Gottlob Neefe which completed in the year 1779. At the age of 14, Ludwig had started earning a proper wage as a court organist to the electoral princes of Cologne.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Altes Rathaus, Marktplatz, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanyFormer Zehrgarten - Ludwig enjoyed interacting with musicians and students from other courts in the renowned “Zehrgarten” of widow Koch. He peculiarly admired his daughter Babette. Also, an adjoining bookshop next to the Zehrgaten made Ludwig become familiar with the literature of the Age of Edify.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Beethovenhalle, Wachsbleiche 16, 53111 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanyBeethoven Hall - Also known as “Beethovenhalle”, was designed by the architect Siegfried Wolske in the year 1959. During the world war two, the hall was destroyed on 18 October 1944, however in 1952, it was then announced by the building committee to rebuild the hall. Also, Paul Hindemith gave the inaugural performance with his own composition “No-bilissima Visione” in this hall.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Alter Friedhof, Bornheimer Strasse, 53113 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia GermanyAlter Friedhof, grave of Beethoven’s mother - A historical cemetery spread in an area of 3 acres have some most notable burials and monuments. Among them, is the grave of Beethoven’s mother, Maria Magdalena (née Keverich). She was born in 1764 and died on 17th July 1787. The traces of her grave were all lost until they were rediscovered in 1932.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Paul-Klee-Schule, Paul-Klee-Schule, Rheinallee 26, 53173 Bonn, GermanyMonastery School - Ludwig visited the public Latin school which was held by St. Cassius Minster. On the south side of the cloisters at Bonn Minster, he studies grammar, rhetoric and logic. He also used to play the Minster organ.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: ECCO Dreieck Bonn, Dreieck 4, 53111 Bonn, GermanyDreieck - This was as the second house for Ludwig and his family. It was earlier known as No. 210 Dreieck. His brother Kaspar Anton Karl was born here in April 1774 who later also followed Ludwig to become a musician in Vienna, 1794.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: TuS Oberkassel, Kastellstraße 31, 53227 Bonn, GermanyLippesches Palais, Beuel-Oberkassel - In the year 1780, according to master baker Gottfried Fisher, Ludwig usually spent some time at the palace in Oberkassel. Ludwig was given an invitation from a person named “Mr von Menizar”, who could possibly be the owner of that palace. However, later the name of the palace changed to “The Princes of Lippe”.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Minster of St. Martin's, Münsterpl., 53111 Bonn, GermanyFormer Breuningsches Haus - This was the formerly the house of the Privy Councillor von Breuning of the German Order of Knights. In 1777, he lost his life in the fire at the electoral prince’s palace. His widow Helene and her four children, offered the security of family life to the young Ludwig.Duration: 15 minutes
The exquisite city of Bonn is located on the banks of Rhine. It is also considered as a second, unofficial capital of the country. This Beethoven tour covers sixteen destinations, all of which had a importance in the life of Ludwig Van Beethoven (the world famous composer, born in December 1770). Tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending on availability.
Meetingpoint: In front of the tourist office, Windeckstraße 1, 53111 Bonn or Meeting Point at the hotel possible if central, without extra charge Duration: 1.5h Maximum 25 participants per Guide You will learn about: • The highlights of the beautiful city of Bonn • History of the city starting with dates between 13 - 9 BC • The Bonn Minster and the two coronations that took place here • Hear all about Beethoven’s life and compositions • The times of the Black Death, witch burnings You will see: • Old Town • Stroll the streets of Bonn • Beethoven's House • Bonn Minister • Beethoven Monument
Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets. Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day. Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students and groups of friends.
Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets. Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day. Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students and groups of friends.