Timeline
10:30
Arrive at Villa Hammerschmidt as it opens. This building served as the residence of the West German President from 1951 to 1994. Explore the grounds and admire the architecture that now serves as a secondary residence.
11:15
Walk 13 minutes to extro for a late morning snack or early lunch. It is open from 10:00, so you can grab a bite while the morning light is still fresh.
12:15
Head to the Botanischer Garten, a 27-minute walk from the previous stop. Spend the afternoon wandering the 6.5 hectares of public gardens and arboretum maintained by the university.
13:15
End your day at James Joyce, an atmospheric Irish pub near the city centre. It is a good spot to relax with a drink after your walk. Note that it opens at 17:00 on weekdays, so you may need to wait or adjust the timing if you arrive earlier.
Local tip
The Botanischer Garten is large; allow enough time to see the different collections. James Joyce is a popular spot, so if you are visiting on a weekend, expect a lively atmosphere.
Check before you go
- Villa Hammerschmidt: Check opening hours as they may vary; the context does not specify them, so verify locally.
- James Joyce: Opens at 17:00 on Mon-Thu and 15:00 on Fri-Sun. If you arrive before opening, you might want to swap this step for a coffee at extro or Botanischer Garten café if available.
- Botanischer Garten: Check if the private 3-hectare section is accessible, as only the public 6.5 hectares are guaranteed open.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bonn (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).