Have you ever dreamed about spending a magical weekend watching the most incredible show of fireworks and lights?
Well, here’s your chance, not only to explore the most beautiful river coast in South-West Germany but also to see a unique event called ‘’Rhine in flames’’.
Every year ‘’Rhine in flames’’ is visited by thousands of visitors. During this magical event, brightly illuminated ships sail the river in an evening convoy for their passengers to see the full firework display at each location of the river. The incredible performance of both – music and fireworks together awaits for you! The most exciting way to participate in this extraordinary event? Buy a ticket to watch the show from a ship!
Don’t wait up and plan a once-in a lifetime experience weekend right now!
Most of tickets to cruise ships are sold out, but still there are options, which you can take, if you will act fast (website available in German only):
And few others might be found here: https://www.bonnticket.de/rhein-in-flammen/ (in German only)
You can find more flight options on www.skyscanner.net or on www.ryanair.com
After flying to Cologne, be sure to buy a bus ticket from the airport to Bonn city center. You can easily do it online or at the airport.
Prices of a bus may vary from 3,70 for children to 7,90 for adults. Train prices can start from 14 euro.
Also, you can take a Taxi (~60 EUR, ~ 30 min.)
Visiting the city for a weekend, calls for a place to stay! Check out some of our recommendations:
The luxurious Hilton Bonn Hotel is a perfect place to stay on your weekend getaway. Not only is it in the perfect location which is beside the river Rhine, it is located in the historic old town. While waiting for the evening events, you can easily visit all of the tourist attraction
P.s. We can reveal a little secret to you.. the hotel is located only 500 metres from the Beethoven – Haus Museum.
Check out some more hotel options here >
You can find plenty of restaurants, bars, fast food places around hotel, just take some walk. But as well you can book table in advance in selected restaurant by using “Opentable.com” service. Where you can find a lot of restaurants near your desired location, be guaranteed that table will be prepared for you at desired time and even get great discounts (up to 50%)!
You can check service here>>>
Temperature in Bonn is similar to that in Dublin and can sometimes be hotter.
More weather information from WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION.
You don’t have to worry about prices in Bonn because they are lower than in Dublin, so just relax and enjoy your holiday 🙂
Prices estimated based on www.numbeo.com data.