Rhine boat tour from Bonn to Linz: Sights from the water

Four hours on the Rhine: Bonn's government buildings, seven mountains, two castles, and a bridge that marks peace

A 4-hour sightseeing boat tour from Bonn down the Rhine to Linz and back, with air-conditioned cabin and audio guide in English, French or German. The route passes Bonn's former Bundestag and presidential headquarters, then moves through the Siebengebirge (Seven Mountains) region, past Königswinter, Bad Honnef, Bad Godesberg and the remains of Remagen's Peace Museum bridge. Children from age 4 are welcome. The boat is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rhine River sightseeing from Bonn to Linz

• Depart from Bonn on the Rhine
• Pass headquarters of Federal President
• See former plenary hall of Bundestag
• View Petersberg hotel on mountain
• Pass Siebengebirge with Drachenfels
• Pass island of Grafenwerth in Bad Honnef
• See castle above the Rhine
• Pass Unkel on the journey
• View remains of bridge on Rhine
• Arrive at Linz terminus
• Ship turns around to Bonn
• See house from ship in Rolandseck

The experience

The boat leaves Bonn and immediately passes the Headquarters of the Federal President and the former plenary hall of the Bundestag: both visible from the water. As you move downriver, the landscape shifts from city to mountain: the Siebengebirge rises on the right bank with the Drachenfels visible above, and Petersberg sits on the opposite side with its hilltop hotel. The route is built around what you see from the deck, not what you walk to, so the pace is set by the river and the commentary you choose to follow.

The audio guide comes in English, French or German, so you control what you hear about each sight as it passes. Bad Honnef brings the island of Grafenwerth into view, then the route continues past Unkel and toward Remagen, where the remains of the bridge destroyed in World War II stand on both sides of the Rhine. The Peace Museum bridge is the landmark that marks the turning point of the journey. Linz is the terminus. The boat turns around there and heads back to Bonn, retracing the route on the return leg.

The cabin is air-conditioned, and the boat is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed on board. The journey takes four hours total, so it is a full morning or afternoon commitment, but there is no walking required beyond boarding and disembarking.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned cabin.
• audio guide in English, French or German.
• passage past Bonn's former government district, the Siebengebirge, Königswinter, Bad Honnef, Bad Godesberg and Remagen's Peace Museum bridge.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 May 2027

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Audio guideEnglish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Bonner Personen Schiffahrt

Is this one for you?The audio guide in English, French or German means you follow the commentary at your own pace and in the language you choose. This works well for independent travelers and mixed-language groups who want context without a live guide's fixed schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What government buildings in Bonn can I see from the boat?

The Headquarters of the Federal President and the former plenary hall of the Bundestag are both visible from the water as the boat leaves Bonn at the start of the journey.

Does the boat stop at any towns along the Rhine, or does it only pass them?

The boat passes the towns (Königswinter, Bad Honnef, Bad Godesberg and Remagen) from the water without stopping. Linz is the final destination where the boat turns around. Passengers disembark there before the return journey to Bonn.

What is the Siebengebirge and where do I see it on this tour?

The Siebengebirge (Seven Mountains) is a mountain range on the Rhine, and the Drachenfels is the most prominent peak. You see both from the boat as it passes through the middle section of the route between Königswinter and Bad Honnef.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair on the boat?

Yes, the boat is wheelchair accessible and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Service animals are also allowed on board.

How long is the entire boat tour?

The tour takes 4 hours from departure in Bonn to the return to Bonn, with Linz as the turnaround point.

What languages is the audio guide available in?

The audio guide is available in English, French and German, so you can choose the language that suits you as you travel.