Bonn City Exploration Game Adventure

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city.
Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible.

With this activity, you will be guided through the following 9 locations: Beethoven House, Holy Name Church, St. Remigius Church, Old Town Hall, Sterntor, Bonn Minster, Electoral Palace, August Kekulé Monument, and Poppelsdorf Palace.

Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to a fun mission, multiple quizzes, as well as city guides about each monument.

So, are you ready to explore Bonn?

Meeting Point

Beethoven-Haus Bonn

Bonngasse 22-24, 53111 Bonn, Germany

Go to the first station (Beethoven House) or start wherever you like.

What's included:

• Quizzes and guides with info about each monument
• Available in: English, French, German & Spanish
• City-exploration activity on your phone (Android & iOS apps, or on your browser)

Not included:

• A personal guide (this activity is accessible on your smartphone)
• This is not an audio tour
• Entrance tickets to monuments not included

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 2 hours

Namen-Jesu-Kirche

Bonngasse 8, 53111 Bonn, Germany

The Namen-Jesu-Kirche dates back to the 17th century.
It was originally built by the Jesuits and has been a significant part of Bonn's religious and architectural heritage for centuries.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Remigius Kirche

Brudergasse, Bonn, 53111, North Rhine-Westphalia

St. Remigius Church dates back to the early 13th century.
Its long history makes it one of the oldest churches in Bonn.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Altes Rathaus

Marktplatz, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia

The building is an exquisite example of Rococo architecture, a style characterized by its ornate decoration.
The Old Town Hall's façade features intricate stucco work, decorative details, and a grand staircase.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sterntor

Bottlerplatz, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Sterntor is a remnant of Bonn's medieval fortifications.
Originally constructed in the 13th century, it was part of the city's defensive walls, playing a crucial role in protecting Bonn from invaders.

15 minutes

Bonner Münster

Münsterpl., 53111 Bonn, Germany

The Bonn Minster has a long history dating back to the 11th century, making it one of the oldest churches in Bonn.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kurfürstliches Schloss

Am Hof 1, 53113 Bonn, Germany

The Electoral Palace was originally built in the late 17th century as the residence of the Prince-electors of Cologne.
The palace served as the main residence for the Electors and played a crucial role in the political and cultural life of the region.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

August-Kekulé-Denkmal

53115 Bonn, Germany

The monument honors August Kekulé, who is considered one of the founding figures of modern organic chemistry.

15 minutes

Poppelsdorf Palace

Meckenheimer Allee 171, , Bonn, 53115, North Rhine-Westphalia

The palace was built between 1715 and 1740 by architect Robert de Cotte for Joseph Clemens of Bavaria, who was the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne.
It served as a residence and a place for leisure and hunting for the Elector.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included