Bonn Hauptbahnhof (Bonn Central Station), Bonn
Bonn Central Station is the city’s principal railway hub, connecting travelers to both regional and long-distance destinations. The current station building, constructed between 1883 and 1885 in a Neo-Renaissance style, remains a protected historic landmark. Though the surrounding plaza underwent major redesigns through the 2010s, the station's red-brick façade and elegant archways continue to welcome visitors with an air of 19th-century charm.
Serving an estimated 67,000 passengers daily, Bonn Central Station is a vital interchange for German Railways. Beneath it lies the Bonn Stadtbahn station, a key node on both the north-south and east-west light-rail lines. Inside, the station blends historic architecture with modern conveniences. You'll find ticket counters and self-service kiosks, varied seating areas, selling snacks, coffee, and travel essentials.
Serving an estimated 67,000 passengers daily, Bonn Central Station is a vital interchange for German Railways. Beneath it lies the Bonn Stadtbahn station, a key node on both the north-south and east-west light-rail lines. Inside, the station blends historic architecture with modern conveniences. You'll find ticket counters and self-service kiosks, varied seating areas, selling snacks, coffee, and travel essentials.
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Bonn Hauptbahnhof (Bonn Central Station) on Map
Sight Name: Bonn Hauptbahnhof (Bonn Central Station)
Sight Location: Bonn, Germany (See walking tours in Bonn)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Bonn, Germany (See walking tours in Bonn)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Bonn, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Bonn
Creating your own self-guided walk in Bonn is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Beethoven Trail
One of the most recognized music geniuses, whose works remain mainstays of the classical music repertoire around the world, Ludwig van Beethoven saw the light of day in Bonn in 1770. Needless to say that the legacy of the city’s most famous resident is highly respected and honored today. Indeed, Beethoven's presence is still very much felt throughout Bonn, encountering visitors in many... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Bonn Introduction Walking Tour
In 12 BC or thereabouts, the Roman army established in the Rhine valley, a large military encampment called "Castra Bonnensis." Literally "Fort Bonn." Built of wood at first and then replaced by stone, the fort lasted well into the 5th century AD.
The old fort materials were used to build Bonn's 13th century walls. The medieval city formed around the Romanesque church... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
The old fort materials were used to build Bonn's 13th century walls. The medieval city formed around the Romanesque church... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles




