In a boat of the „White Flotilla“ (Bonner Personenschiffahrt) you will go up the Rhine to Königswinter, passing various attractions. From this special viewpoint you will see Bonn’s situation as the „Gate to the Romantic Rhine“ , the modern skyline of the city, the parliament quarter and the ruin of the Godesburg. The scenic Siebengebirge with the Dragon’s Rock, a place steeped in legends, is a highlight of this tour. Explanations will be given by audio-set. In Königswinter you will have time to stroll through the picturesque little town, or to go up to Dragon’s Rock per rack railway (fare not included). The boat will leave at 5:20 p.m. for Bonn and you will be back at 6 p.m.
Please pick up a packed lunch at the info point after 12 a.m., and meet before the Hörsaalzentrum at 12.45 a.m. Conference helpers will guide the group to landing stage 9 of Bonner Personenschiffahrt, Brassertufer, Alter Zoll, 53111 Bonn.
Excursion timetable:
Meeting time
before Hörsaalzentrum 12:45 a.m.
Meeting at jetty 1:30 p.m.
Boat leaves at 2:00 p.m.
Arrival Königswinter 2:50 p.m.
Meeting time return 5:00 p.m.
Boat leaves at 5:20 p.m.
Arrival in Bonn 6:00 p.m.
Please remember to return the audio-sets to your guide when leaving the boat.
