During your stay in this Western Germany city straddling the Rhine River, you can stroll down Museum Mile for must-see museums like the Art and Exhibition Hall and the House of History. Beethoven fans will want to visit the memorial and museum honoring the composer’s birthplace or catch the annual Beethoven Festival every September, featuring a lineup of classical music concerts, while gummy bear fans will want to head to the HARIBO factory outlet to learn about and sample some of their most popular candy. Check out the impressive architecture at Schloss Drachenburg and Poppelsdorf Palace, dine at the 13th century Godesburg Castle for stunning sunset views atop a hill of volcanic origin, and peruse the local shops in the historic city center. If you’re here during the warmer months, admire the beautiful blooms celebrated during the Bonn Cherry Blossom Festival or take a sightseeing cruise along the Rhine.