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Flood alert! The Rhine floods in Bonn
Bonn last experienced a flood on the Rhine in January 2025. The water level rose to just under 7.50 m, exceeding the lowest flood mark by half a metre. No big deal for long-time residents of the Rhine. First on the right bank of the Rhine in Beuel and then at a few...
Beethoven with all senses – Listening
Beethoven was born in Bonn in 1770, lived and composed in Bonn until 1792. Beethoven's first printed composition appeared as early as 1782. That's why Bonn is also called Beethoven City. This blog is intended to show that Beethoven can be experienced in Bonn with...
Beethoven with all Senses – Smelling and Tasting
Beethoven was born in Bonn in 1770 and lived and composed there until 1792. Beethoven's first printed composition appeared as early as 1782. That is why Bonn is also known as Beethoven City. This blog aims to show that Beethoven can be experienced in Bonn with...
Beethoven in Bonn with all your senses: Seeing
Beethoven was born in Bonn in 1770 and lived and composed there until 1792. Beethoven's first printed composition appeared as early as 1782. That is why Bonn is also known as Beethoven City. This blog aims to show that Beethoven can be experienced in Bonn with...
200 years Carnival in Bonn
Bonn's Carnival is also known as the ‘fifth season’ and officially begins on 11 November at 11:11 a.m. and reaches its peak in the days before Ash Wednesday. Originally, Carnival was celebrated as a pagan festival to drive away winter. Later, Carnival was celebrated...
The Old Cemetery (Alter Friedhof): Not only Beethoven’s mother and Robert Schumann
In 2025, the Fördergesellschaft für den Alten Friedhof Bonn e.V. (Friends of Bonn's Old Cemetery Association) celebrates its 50th anniversary. The Bonn Greeters would like to offer their heartfelt congratulations! Through its work, the association makes an important...
The Bundesbüdchen: a cult kiosk
Built in 1957 and kidney-shaped, with a tiled base and a wide canopy: a (cult) kiosk in the middle of the UN and former government district in Bonn. In this district, somewhat away from the city centre, there has never been many shops or restaurants, just a small row...
When Lola Montez danced on the table: The Beethoven Festival of 1845
Nowadays, Beethoven festivals are almost routine. They take place annually. There is stable funding (we will draw a veil over the years 1993 to 1998), early planning by the artistic director and a firm foothold in the city's society. At the first Beethoven Festival in...
Beethovenfest Bonn – not just in 2025
On August 28th, the time has come: The Beethovenfest 2025 will open under the patronage of Hendrik Wüst, Minister-President of NRW, followed by over 100 events in and around Bonn until September 27th. During this time, the city of Bonn will be dedicated to its...