Bonn | Welcome Cards
All you need to know
Angela and Marcelo Meyer
Germany
The WelcomeCard Bonn Region is a tourist card that makes it very easy for those who are going to spend time in Bonn and its surroundings.
The idea is to combine public transport + discounts / free entry to museums, cultural attractions, tours, as well as benefits in restaurants or leisure activities, for those who want to explore more peacefully, while saving money.
Types
There are several versions of the WelcomeCard, depending on the area you want to cover with public transport. Each type provides access to public transport within different regions, in addition to cultural benefits.
The main versions are:
1. WelcomeCard: no public transport.
2. WelcomeCard Bonn: transport only in the Stadtgebiet, i.e. within the city of Bonn. Just to explore the city by public transport, going to museums, parks, without going out to neighboring cities.
3. WelcomeCard Bonn Plus:
transport in the region up to 20km around Bonn, such as several nearby cities (Brühl, Bornheim, Wesseling, Königswinter). Ideal if you want to visit attractions outside the main city or stay in the suburbs.
Prices
Prices vary depending on the type of card (how large the region it covers) and whether it is for one person (“Single”) or family (“Family”).
The values below are for 24 hours of validity.
1. WelcomeCard:
Single €8.00 | Family €15.00
2. WelcomeCard Bonn:
Individual €10.00 | Family €19.00
3. WelcomeCard Bonn Plus:
Single €14.00 | Family €26.00
* Family = normally 2 adults + up to 3 children between 6-17 years old.
Benefits included
With the WelcomeCard, you get several benefits in addition to bus and tram/electric tram transportation within the area your card covers.
- Free or discounted entry to more than 20 museums.
- Discounts on attractions, tours, wellness and partner stores.
- Possibility of using transport to attractions outside the center, depending on the variant chosen.
Where to buy
You can purchase the WelcomeCard in several places:
- Bonn Information: at Windeckstraße 1.
- At tourist points / tourist information offices in Bonn and Bad Godesberg.
- Ticket machines (ticket printers) for Stadtwerke Bonn (SWB) and Deutsche Bahn (DB).
- Some partner hotels and museums also sell.
- On the official website, by clicking at this website.
Important
The WelcomeCard is valid for 24 hours from the moment you use it for the first time.
Always check which type you are purchasing so you don't pay for transport to areas you won't use.
Although many museums are free or have a deep discount with the card, some special exhibitions may have a separate or additional fee.
There are more discounts on Bonn attractions and the purchase of a Welcome Card on the website.
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