Your date in Bonn: 24 ideas for an unforgettable encounter
Your date in Bonn is coming up and you still don't have any exciting ideas? No problem! There is plenty to experience in Beethoven's birthplace. We will show you the most beautiful places, the most delicious restaurants and cafés, and exciting activities for an unforgettable date in Bonn.
The 6 most beautiful places for your date in Bonn
1. Drachenfels in Königswinter
When the weather is good, a trip to Drachenfels in neighboring Königswinter is a great idea for your first meeting. The walk to the top is a bit steep, but it's definitely worth it and offers a great opportunity for a relaxed first conversation. If you're not keen on walking, you can take a comfortable ride up to the platform on a cog railway for €12. Once at the top, you can enjoy a unique view of the Rhine Valley while relaxing with an ice cream or a cool drink.
2. Cherry blossoms in the old town
In spring, Bonn's old town truly blossoms. Herrenstraße and Alte Straße in particular are known worldwide for their magnificent cherry blossoms. Take a stroll through the old town and be enchanted by the splendor of the blossoms.
3. Bonn Minster
Built in the 11th century, Bonn Minster is one of the city's landmarks. Centrally located, it is a wonderful meeting place for a stroll through the old town. Or you can settle down in one of the many cafés and restaurants around the minster and get to know each other better while watching the hustle and bustle.
4. The Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden of the University of Bonn is a small green paradise in the middle of the city. Take a long walk and marvel at plants in all colors and shapes. Afterwards, you can continue getting to know each other over a nice cup of coffee or tea in one of the surrounding cafés.
5. Rheinaue Amusement Park
The Rheinaue Amusement Park in Bonn has a lot to offer. There is a lake with pedal boats, romantic secluded benches overlooking the Rhine, cute cafés, Roman relics, and waterfalls. Or you can take a walk through the Japanese garden. The spacious park has a lot to discover on a first date in every season.
6. The Old Town Hall
Arrange to meet for your first date in Bonn at one of the city's most important landmarks, the Old Town Hall. John F. Kennedy and the Queen of Great Britain have been guests in this historic building, which is affectionately known as “the good room.”
Our insider tip for those who are already dreaming of a romantic future on their first date: on selected weekends, you can also get married here.
Dining out on a first date: the best restaurants, bars, and cafés
Café Sahneweiß
Whether you're looking for fresh bread, croissants, cake, or a light lunch, everything you order at this café is homemade. Add to that a cozy atmosphere and freshly roasted coffee, and you've got the perfect setting for your first date in Bonn.
Address: Kaiserstraße Kaiserstraße 1d • 53113 Bonn
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. • Closed on Mondays
Frau Kreuzberg
Everything homemade is also the motto at the lovingly decorated Café Frau Kreuzberg. Combine your first date in Bonn with a hearty breakfast or get to know each other better over a cup of coffee and a piece of cake.
Website: www.fraukreuzberg.de
Address: Kreuzbergerweg 2 • 53115 Bonn
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Café & Bar Rheinpavillon
Inside in winter and outside on the terrace in summer, you can enjoy a delicious tarte flambée and homemade lemonade while taking in the unique view of the Rhine and the passing ships. A great location for your first date in Bonn, both during the day and in the evening.
Address: Rathenauufer 1 • 53113 Bonn
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Herr Lehmann
Sumptuous burgers in a relaxed atmosphere. The Herr Lehmann restaurant in downtown Bonn is a great place for all burger lovers who don't place too much importance on etiquette on a first date. And with the moderate prices, the eternal question of “Who pays on a first date?” takes care of itself.
Address: Budapester Str. 11 • 53111 Bonn
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. • Fri-Sat 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. • Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Gasthaus im Stiefel
Are you both fans of local cuisine? A good old-fashioned brewery awaits you at Gasthaus zum Stiefel. Here you can enjoy fresh Kölsch on tap and classic Rhineland dishes.
Website: www.gasthausimstiefel.de
Address: Bonngasse 30 • 53111 Bonn
Opening hours: Mon–Sun 12 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
Restaurant Armonia
If you only associate Greek food with gyros, tzatziki, and fries, you should definitely broaden your horizons. Armonia offers Mediterranean cuisine of the highest standard. And the wine list at this restaurant, which has repeatedly been voted the best in Bonn, is definitely impressive.
Address: Rochusstraße 262 • 53123 Bonn
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. • Closed on Mondays
Bikini Beach Beach Bar
Summer, sun, Bikini Beach. Take your date on a short vacation to the beach in your own city. Over a delicious cocktail, you can get to know each other better in a relaxed vacation atmosphere.
Website: www.bikinibeach.de
Address: Karl-Duwe-Straße 1 • 53227 Bonn
Opening hours: Tue-Thu 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. • Fri-Sat 12 p.m. – midnight • Sun 12 p.m. – midnight • Closed on Mondays
Weinzeit
The perfect place for all wine lovers to end a successful date with a glass or two in a cozy atmosphere.
Our tip for warm summer evenings: Find a quiet spot in the beautiful garden where you can chat undisturbed.
Website: www.weinzeit-bonn.de
Address: Clemens-August-Straße 45 • 53115 Bonn
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. • Fri-Sat 5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. • Sun 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Date in Bonn: An overview of the top 10 activities
1. A boat trip on the Rhine
A boat trip on the Rhine offers the chance to get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere. Chat in peace and quiet while the water splashes gently in the background. There is so much to see on a trip across the Rhine that you will certainly not run out of things to talk about.
2. A visit to the museum
A visit to the museum in Bonn is not just for culture vultures. The Bonn Museum Mile, one of the largest museum complexes in Europe, has something for everyone.
Our insider tip: The roof of the Bundeskunsthalle offers a breathtaking view over Bonn. Perhaps this will be the perfect place for a first kiss.
3. Escape Room Bonn
Can't do without a good dose of action on your first date in Bonn? Then a visit to the Escape Room is the perfect choice for you. Solve tricky puzzles together and uncover the secret before time runs out.
4. Ice skating
Is your date in Bonn taking place in winter? Then go ice skating. Whether you're a pro or a beginner, ice skating is a great option in both cases.
Our tip to keep you both from falling: be sure to hold hands!
5. Salt cave or sauna for two
A visit to one of the city's many saunas offers a very special kind of date in Bonn. Or you can book a salt cave for two. Relaxation is guaranteed on this wellness date.
6. HARIBO factory outlet
Do you both like to snack? Then why not make your first date in Bonn a trip to the Haribo factory outlet? Whether you like licorice, sweet or sour, here you'll find everything a sweet tooth could desire.
And best of all: you can mix your own favorite flavors. The perfect opportunity to create a unique memory of your wonderful date.
7. Visit to the Beethoven House
Follow in the footsteps of one of Germany's most famous pianists and visit the birthplace of Beethoven. At the weekend, this museum, which is one of the 100 most popular attractions in Germany, also regularly hosts fantastic piano concerts.
8. Sneak preview at Woki Bonn
The absolute classic for a first date is probably a visit to the cinema together. At Woki Bonn, you can even book special couple seats. And if you're unsure which film is the right one, just go to the weekly sneak preview. If neither of you knows which film you're going to see beforehand, it will definitely give you plenty to talk about afterwards.
9. Climbing or bouldering
Want to show off your athleticism to your date? Then Boulders Habitat is the perfect location for your date in Bonn. Bouldering and climbing are not only great fun, but also show how well you both work together as a team.
10. Picnic in the countryside
If your date is in the summer, then a romantic picnic at Bonn's Rheinau is a great idea. You can combine this with a visit to the flea market, which takes place here once a month during the summer months.
