Private tour: Bonn Republic - Former government district

4.7(6)1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Rheinland_Guide

About this activity

How did the “Bonn Republic” come about?

Everyone knows that Bonn was once the capital. But how did it happen? Why this small, tranquil town on the Rhine and not the pulsating metropolis of Berlin?

The Basic Law is drawn up in Bonn:

After the end of World War II, Germany's cities lay in ruins. In Bonn, which got off comparatively lightly, attempts are being made cautiously to breathe new life into the ideologically and structurally destroyed country with a modern constitution and freely elected representatives.

Bonn becomes the seat of government:

But not only the constitution for post-war Germany was born in Bonn. Bonn also receives the provisional seat of government. The "Bonn Republic" is born.

The tour starts at the Museum Koenig and leads along the Adenauerallee, past the Federal Press Office to today's United Nations Square. The final stop is the Bundesbüdchen with a view of the high-rise buildings "Langer Eugen" and the Post Tower, which are characteristic of Bonn.

What's included

✓Exclusive for you and your group
✓Personal tour by local guide

Not included

✕Special requests

Meeting and pickup

Proceed to the entrance of the Museum Koenig.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dogs are not allowed on this tour.
Simultaneous interpretation is not allowed on this tour.
Not suitable for participants under 18 years
Not suitable for participants over 80 years
Not suitable for participants with walking or standing problems

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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