Beethoven House, Bonn
Beethoven-Haus
The birthplace of Beethoven, where he was born in 1770, showcasing his manuscripts, instruments and hearing aids; an easy half-day trip from Cologne.
Beethoven House stands at Bonngasse 20 in the old town of Bonn, the former capital of West Germany. Beethoven was born in 1770 in this Baroque townhouse and lived in Bonn until he was 22. Today it houses the richest collection of Beethoven artifacts in the world, including manuscripts, scores, the viola he played, his last piano and the hearing aids he used in his later years. Admission is about €12. From Cologne Central Station, a regional train reaches Bonn in about 20–30 minutes. You can easily combine your visit with Bonn Minster, the Old Town Hall and the Rhine riverbank.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00-18:00 (closed Mondays in winter; check official site)
Nearby sights
- Old Town Hall & Market Square
- Bonn Minster
- Electoral Palace & Hofgarten
- Alter Zoll
- LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn
- Cherry Blossom Avenue (Heerstraße)
- Botanic Gardens Bonn (Poppelsdorf Palace)
- Museum Koenig