Bonn is a small city with a lively culture, and is often compared with Italy due to the cafés and cuisine found on offer. Situated in the Rhine region of Germany, it has some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, due to it being one of the oldest cities in Germany. Although the city is small, car hire from Bonn is popular amongst visitors because of its close proximity to Cologne and Düsseldorf.
The Poppelsdorfer Palace and Botanical Gardens are also amongst the popular attractions in Bonn; built in the rococo style favoured by Marie Antoinette, it has over 8,000 species of plant along with a range of animals.
Bonn is in a great location for exploring the surrounding area – the green, romantic and dramatic Rhine region. Car hire from Bonn opens up the Siebengebirge mountain range to visitors. The mountains were formed by a volcano, and nestled in the range is the Drachenfels, or Dragons Rock, where castle ruins lie, dating back to the 12th century.
If you rent a car from Bonn, head for Satzvey Castle, about 40 minutes' drive away. It is a medieval moated castle, also built in the 12th century, which is in amazing condition and an accurate portrayal of how the aristocracy lived 900 years ago.
