It is free, it is extensive, it has evil Russian propaganda. Do I need to say more?…read more I do have to take off a star for not accommodating stupid Americans like me. Even with the audio guide, there are some parts of the museum that you will just have to squint at intelligently, take pictures thinking that you will translate when you get home (you won't), and move on with the other children to the big tank. Big tanks require no translation. Neither does the life-sized canoe crashing through the wall with life jackets pouring out of it (bet you're going now, aren't you?)

This is one of the best museums to visit if you are at all interested in contemporary German…read morehistory (WWII and on). While it is a bit frustrating if you don't know German (only the major captions on signs are translated into English, though I heard you can ask for an English guide), the fact that it's free more than makes up for it. Regardless of my utter lack of German language ability, I still managed to spend hours in this museum. The best part? Admission is absolutely FREE. Definitely a must-see attraction in Bonn. Go with German locals if you can; it'll likely make your visit much more meaningful. Note: You will be asked to turn in your personal belongings at the coat check. Also, there is a direct entrance to the museum from the Heussallee/Museumsmeile U-Bahn station, on the western side of Friedrich-Ebert-Allee -- going through this entrance will actually allow you to see a neat car and train.

As you walk up to the Schloss Augustuburg, you will not be blown away. It looks fairly plain when…read morecompared to other castles from that time. What is truly remarkable waits for you inside. The grand stairway is one of the most ornate and intricately decorated places I have ever seen. Simply breathtaking. I felt that the tour, which is the only way permitted to see the inside of the castle, was a little too rushed. If possible, take your time walking the grounds and the gardens before you have the tour so that you are tired and don't mind a faster walk through the castle. The gardens are another amazing sight and very invocative of Vaux-le-Vicomte and Versaille since they were done by one of Le Nôtre's pupils. The audio tour is worth it and make sure you keep your headset for the second castle: Falkenlust.

A great place to chill out and enjoy the nature! Big and beautiful garden with so many carefully…read moretended beds of flowers, fountains, a labyrinth and kind of forest with so many wild blackberries. It's also very popular for wedding photos!