The Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces have been a UNESCO cultural World Heritage Site since 1984, its architecture and gardens considered Rococo masterpieces. On a clear day, you can take wonderful pictures of Augustusburg Castle and alongside its reflection in the fountain.

This multi-storey car park at the World Conference Center can be found on Karl-Carstens-Strasse. If in doubt, enter 'Welckerstrasse' in your navigator. Once parked, you're only a ten-minute walk away from your first stop.

Its full name in German is Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or the House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany.
As its long name suggests, no detail is left out at this fascinating museum documenting the modern history of Germany from the end of the Second World War until the present day.
You'll find over 7,000 artefacts on show, many displayed in an engaging and immersive way. Covering the periods before and after German reunification, this museum is seen as a vastly important vehicle for understanding the country's complex past, and is one of Germany's most popular museums.

Park here for easy, walkable, access to Bonn's historical delights.

Having built up an appetite taking in Bonn's finest historical buildings, it's time to enjoy the city's finest cuisine.
The wonderfully-decorated interiors of this fantastic restaurant would be worth a visit alone, but it also offers traditional German fare at reasonable prices.
Its weekday 'lunch hits' offers one dish every day for under €10, during lunchtime. A typical example would see Viennese-style port schnitzel served on Monday, chicken breast in creamy mushroom sauce served the next day, and fried meatloaf with mashed potatoes served on Wednesday. There is also a wealth of options on the a la carte menu. Try the house speciality, Beethoven’s Laiberl, a potato soup with slices of German salami and bacon in a loaf of bread.
It's a big place, so walk-ins are the norm, but if you'd rather book you can find the number to call on their website.

Walk to Bonn's Marktplatz (Market Square) to be transported to the 18th century. Its elegant Altes Rathaus town hall is a picture-perfect example of Rococo architecture.
At the square's centre stands the Marktfontaine, a fountain that had its hat knocked off (never to be replaced) by Napoleon's soldiers during the French occupation.
Living up to its name, this square is also where you'll find a market.

There's Munsterplatz, where you'll find the impressive Bonn Minster. One of the country's oldest churches, it combines both Gothic and Romanesque styles, having been built between the 11th and 13th centuries.
While here you'll also spot the towering bronze statue of Beethoven, which was unveiled in 1845 to honour the 75th anniversary of the composer's birth.

On the 17th December 1770, Ludwig van Beethoven was born at Bonngasse 20. Today, the site is a museum and memorial to the man who went on to become one of the most gifted composers that ever lived.
Visitors here are not only able to tour the house, but also immerse themselves in his life and works at the permanent exhibition that showcases over 100 original exhibits. Virtual and guided tours are available.

Given the time you've spent under the roofs of Bonn's best museums, it's a good idea to set aside some time to stroll the tranquil surrounds of Freizeitpark.
Created for the National Horticultural Show in 1979, the 160 hectares of gardens here are immaculate and the boating lake, with its six bridges, makes it perfect for a late afternoon stroll.
There are several car park options that make it easy to ditch the car nearby, including the Parkplatz Rheinaue.

Don't tell your dentist, but Bonn is the home of Haribo. Its name is derived from the name of its creator, Hans Riegel, and the city itself, Bonn. In 1922, the company created the first gummy candy and called it Gummibärchen (gummy bears). The rest, as they say, is juicy, chewy, history.
Kids and adults love it so, so make sure you grab a bagful as the perfect souvenir (that'll you do well not to scoff all the way home!).

The ambitious multi-course menu here caught the eye of the Michelin, who featured this former gardner's cottage in its renowned guide, complimenting the saddle of venison with cranberries, quinoa and beetroot.
Diners here get to choose between a menu of three to six courses, with other specialities including grilled scallops with apricot and parsley, red mullet confit and ratatouille, and Rhön caviar from Siberian sturgeon. Each course comes with recommended wine pairings.
You are advised to book a table online in advance.

Named after German chemist Carl Duisberg, who along with his wife is buried in the Flora temple, the sweeping lawns are drenched in various colourful blooms during spring and summer.