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Bad weather tips Bonn
Rain outside the window – but still in a vacation mood? With our ‘Bad weather tips Bonn’, your family trip to the Rhine will be a complete success. From sea tunnels to laser mazes, we show you weatherproof adventures less than 40 minutes’ drive from your vacation apartment in Oberwinter.
1. underwater without an umbrella: SEA LIFE Königswinter
Just 18 km south of Bonn, you can immerse yourself in the Rhine ecosphere on dry ground.
Highlights: 360° glass tunnel with sturgeon and catshark, touch pool for little explorers, daily fresh feeding talks.
Practical tip: Online tickets save up to €4 and secure timeslots during vacation periods. A café with a microwave makes catering for babies easy.
Read more about Königswinter: here.
2. technology you can touch: German Museum Bonn
Ignite rocket engines? Almost! In the “Space Show”, kids from the age of 8 can virtually build satellites.
The new special exhibition ‘Artificial Intelligence & Everyday Life’ (since March 2025) explains chatbots with Lego Mindstorms.
Good to know: Family ticket 17 €, lockers free of charge. Parking garage Museumsmeile connects you to the Haus der Geschichte with dry feet – two birds, one umbrella!
3. action inside: trampoline and climbing halls
AirHop Bonn (Troisdorf): 4,000 m² course, dodgeball arena & parents’ lounge.
Climbing hall “Cube” Neuwied: 2,200 m² walls, separate children’s area, slackline workshop on Sundays.
Both halls offer family passes (20% discount for 4 or more people). Please note that non-slip socks and helmets are compulsory for minis.
4. puzzles & history: indoor escape rooms and castles
Bonn has two new rooms at ‘Breakout’ in 2025 – “Beethoven Reloaded” teaches music history in the laser network.
In Koblenz you will find RoomEscape Fortress directly in the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress: original casemates become a treasure hunt, heated and 100% rainproof.
Book online 48 hours in advance, combined ticket with cable car + fortress → save €10.
5th creative labs & insider tip “Rheinküste Kids”
The Arp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck opens a family makerspace in May 2025: 3D pen station & painting robot.
Brand new (June 2025): Indoor playground “Rheinküste Kids” in Remagen, maritime bouncy castles, parent cowork zone with Rhine view WiFi.
Hard fact: Soft opening price €9 per child until August, free parking.
Conclusion
Bad weather is just an excuse on the Rhine – the region between Bonn and Koblenz shines with aquariums, high-tech museums and brand new indoor adventures. Book your Basecamp vacation apartment now and enjoy dry paths and short trips.
Extra tip: Rhine Chocolate Museum Cologne
Just a 35-minute train ride away, a steaming cocoa bean roasting session, an indoor fountain made from 3 kg of liquid chocolate and a hands-on chocolate factory await you. Participation in the kids’ tour is included in the family ticket – and the sweet tasting will warm you up on gray days.
Further recommendations:
- Restaurants with a view of the Rhine
- Wine tasting Petersberg
- World Heritage Middle Rhine Valley Highlights
