Enchanting cherry blossoms in Bonn attract global onlookers
The highly anticipated cherry blossoms of 2019 have bloomed in Bonn, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world. Every April, the pink cherry tree-lined avenues in the old town are a tourist highlight.
Delicate blossoms
The formation of the delicate blossoms of the cherry trees is apparently different each year, depending on the weather. With the right conditions, the cherry blossoms can last up to two weeks. Postcards of the photographic motif can be purchased in souvenir shops in the city.
Popular motif
Tourists, especially from Asian countries like Japan, flock to Bonn's old city district to capture the blossoms in photos and videos. The prettiest pictures are often posted on special online community pages and social media.
A sea of blossoms
"It's magic!" That's one of the exclamations you are likely to hear when strolling through Bonn's city streets. The intensity of the blossoms' pink color also changes over time.
Tourist hot spot
The color of the blossoms depends on where you are. The cherry trees in neighboring Maxstrasse are the first to bloom each year. But they are also the lightest in color. Some of the blossoms on the oldest trees are even white. Tourists arrive at the beginning of April to experience their glory from the beginning.
The first blossoms
With some of the cherry trees, the pink blossom umbels come straight out of the trunk. Many of the trees are very old, which is illustrated by the deep cleaves in the bark of the trunk. They were planted over a century ago when the surrounding 19th-century Gründerzeit buildings were constructed.
Selfie with blossoms
This woman is taking advantage of the Instagrammable scenes. The pink spectacle provides the perfect backdrop for a selfie. Many visitors like to don the pink blossoms in their hair.
Café Blüte
Café Blüte (Café Blossom) is one of the most popular institutions in the old city district in Bonn. But business booms in all of the cafés and restaurants in this neighborhood during cherry blossom season.
Soft pink
Some blossoms take a little longer than others to open up. But with the perfect combination of sunny days and a little rain, the blossoms transform into their full pink glory.
Old architecture
The beautifully restored Gründerzeit buildings compose the backdrop for the April cherry blossoms. The historic street lamps complete the romantic picture.
Grand boulevard
Heerstrasse is considered one of Europe's 10 prettiest boulevards. But when the cherry trees aren't blooming and the hoards have left, it's just a nice little street to recline in a café and enjoy a good cup of coffee.