APRIL 2022, UPDATED 2026

Cherry blossoms in Bonn are in bloom right now (8 April 2026)! In 2026 I finally got to revisit Bonn’s cherry blossoms, after my initial 2022 visit. And they still were the spectacle as I remembered. They do seem to have increased in popularity and we visited over a very crowded Easter weekend. I can’t blame the other flower lovers though. I highly recommend visiting the two cherry blossom streets, in this blogpost I will explain everything!

Practical information

Bonn has several cherry blossom alleys, which all can be found north of the city center. We parked in the Stadthausgarage, which is so close to the cherry blossoms that you can already spot them from your parking spot. Another option is Friedensplatzgarage, which is also very close. The two most famous blossom alleys are Breitestrasse and Heerstrasse, both are lined by beautifully large prunus trees. I found the blossom neighborhood quite charming, you can find independent stores and little cafes. It definitely gets less crowded when the weather is bad or during the week. Generally the cherries are in bloom somewhere in the beginning of April. This website tracks the status of the kirschbluete, so you know exactly when to go!

Cherry blossoms

The cherry blossoms were such a spectacle. I loved wandering through the cherry blossoms streets with the other admirers, it was such a happy sight! Of course pictures say more than words, so check out my pictures below. I have included my 2026 and 2022 pictures, in 2022 it definitely was less crowded!

Is Bonn worth it?

We really liked the vibe of Bonn. Besides the cherry blossoms, it has an attractive city center. Cute spots are the Rheinpromenade & the Bonner Münster (cathedral). The city center featured a lot of shops, ranging from the typical high street stores, to independent gift and clothes shops and warehouses featuring interesting brands. Restaurants in Germany are very affordable, compared to the Netherlands and we had a delicious foliekartoffel and weissbier at Spitz, where we were received in a lovely and child friendly way. If you like to wine & dine and do some shopping, Bonn is definitely interesting for a little weekend getaway. And why not combine with a visit to Cologne or Düsseldorf?

Hotel in Bonn

If you are looking for an original hotel in Bonn, I recommend staying in the Kanzler hotel. This is a hotel in the theme of the German chancellor. The rooms were comfortable, but very old school, like a movie set. The hotel featured a great restaurant St Ribbs & hotel bar and a small gym. Definitely an affordable gem at € 100 a night.

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