Bonn
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Beethoven, the minster and the riverbank: the city on the Rhine.
I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the city. You will discover the Old Cemetery, the Sterntor, the Beethoven monument, the minster, the Hofgarten and the palace, the Alter Zoll above the Rhine, Beethoven’s birthplace, St Remigius’ and, to finish, the Old Town Hall.
A self-guided audio walk through Bonn: 15 stops in order plus 25 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 2 languages.
- Stops
- 15 + 25
- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Duration
- approx. 2 hours
- Languages
- 2
How it works
- 1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
- 2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
- 3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
- 4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.
15 stops in order
Start: Alter Friedhof. 4.1 km, approx. 2 hours at a relaxed pace.
Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.
1. Old Cemetery
📷 Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
2. The Sterntor
📷 Hawobo at German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
3. Beethoven Monument
📷 Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
4. Minster & Martinsplatz
📷 Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
5. Kreuzkirche, Kaiserplatz
📷 Eckhard Henkel, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
6. Hofgarten & Art Museum
📷 Arabsalam, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
7. Electoral Palace
📷 Daniel Tibi (Dti) | daniel-tibi.de, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
8. Koblenzer Tor
📷 Eckhard Henkel, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
9. Alter Zoll on the Rhine
📷 HKuhse-Bonn, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
10. Opera & Kennedy Bridge
📷 Sir James, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
11. Beethoven's Birthplace
📷 Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
12. Namen-Jesu-Kirche
📷 RomkeHoekstra, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
13. St. Remigius
📷 Filius humanitas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
14. Remigiusplatz
📷 Sir James, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
15. Old Town Hall
📷 Thomas Wolf (Der Wolf im Wald), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
25 discovery points on the map
Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.
Haus der Geschichte
📷 Jpetersen, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bundeskunsthalle
📷 Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kunstmuseum Bonn
📷 Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Museum Koenig
📷 Simbel, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Palais Schaumburg
📷 Wolkenkratzer, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Villa Hammerschmidt
📷 Sir James, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bundeshaus
📷 Qualle, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Langer Eugen
📷 Christian Wolf (www.c-w-design.de), CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
Bundesbüdchen
📷 Rasectos, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Poppelsdorf Palace
📷 Thomas Wolf (Der Wolf im Wald), CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
Botanic Garden
📷 Axel Kirch, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kreuzberg Church
📷 Wolkenkratzer, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Schwarzrheindorf Church
📷 unbekannt, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Godesburg
📷 Dickbauch, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Redoute
📷 Sozi, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
LVR-Landesmuseum Bonn
📷 Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
August Macke Haus
📷 ArthurMcGill, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Arithmeum
📷 Stefan Knauf, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Old Observatory
📷 Hagman, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Schumann House & Grave
📷 Sir James, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Rheinaue
📷 Wolkenkratzer, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Beethovenhalle
📷 Leonce49=Hans Weingartz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Stiftskirche
📷 Andreasdziewior, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Brückenmännchen
📷 Hawobo, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
Schänzchen
📷 Sir James, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Prices
- 1 day€6.99
- 2 days€9.99
- 1 week€14.99
Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.
Questions
- When can I start?
- Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
- How much does the City Guide cost?
- A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
- Where does the walk start?
- At the starting point Alter Friedhof. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
- Do I need an app?
- No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
- Can I switch the language?
- Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Bonn is available in German, English.
Ready for Bonn?
Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.
Start in WhatsApp →