Sankt Augustin combines easy access to Bonn with unique sights and attractions. Relax in a family-friendly park and visit a petting zoo where you can see goats, ponies and rabbits. To the east are pristine forests, nature reserves and wildlife refuges where you can discover the landscapes of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Things to do in Sankt Augustin
Explore Pleiser Park, a family-friendly green space perfect for leisurely walks and sun-dappled picnics. Relax by the picturesque lake and spot swans, mallard ducks and different species of songbirds. Playgrounds with swings, slides and climbing frames make Pleiser Park popular with local families.
Discover the unique history and heritage of the region at Stadtmuseum Siegburg. The museum is housed in a handsome historic villa and showcases a diverse collection, including artwork, archaeological finds and medieval relics. Don’t miss the exhibits on famous German composer Engelbert Humperdinck, who was born in the villa in the 1800s. The museum is in Siegburg, a neighbouring town with cobbled streets and beautiful historic buildings.
Sankt Augustin is a stone’s throw from Bonn, a picturesque city on the Rhine River. Stroll around the atmospheric Old Town filled with half-timbered buildings and visit a museum housed in the Baroque townhouse where Beethoven was born. The city is passionate about art and is home to world-class museums where you can see works by modernists like August Macke and classical masters like Pieter Bruegel the Elder.
Getting around Sankt Augustin
Sankt Augustin is compact and easy to get around on foot, while trams are a good way to cover longer distances. The town is in North Rhine-Westphalia, a 20-minute drive from Bonn and 30 minutes by tram. Consider renting a car to visit nearby towns and attractions and explore North Rhine-Westphalia at your own pace. Bonn Airport is a 30-minute drive away.