When 2,000 red Bengal lights bathe the famous sights of the Rhine and the riverside promenades between Bonn and Linz in a festive glow on the first Saturday in May, the illusion of the "Rhine in Flames" is created.

Fireworks on the Rhine
On land or on board one of the 60 cruise boats, the spectacular firework event in Linz, Remagen, Bad Honnef and Bonn captivates tens of thousands of people every year. The Rhine is transformed by a frenzy of fireworks, and there is also a kaleidoscopic programme of entertainment and other events. Come along and experience the spectacle for yourself!

Beethoven House has the world's most extensive collection of Beethoven exhibits and attracts large numbers of visitors every year. The old quarter has impressive buildings on much-admired squares: the rococo-style Old Town Hall on Marktplatz (market square), the bronze Beethoven statue on Münsterplatz (minster square) and the beautiful Romanesque minster to name but a few. Poppelsdorf Palace is a magnificent former Electors' residence in the south of the city.

Bonn's cultural scene ranges from cabaret to high-brow culture, from the "Haus der Springmaus" to the grand opera house. The city also has a wide variety of museums, and stages cultural events in unusual venues such as museum square (Museumsplatz) and Poppelsdorf Palace.