Beethovenhalle

The Beethovenhalle is a concert hall in Bonn featuring a central domed hall surrounded by various irregular cubic structures housing different performance spaces. The complex contains multiple event areas, seminar rooms, and a dedicated chamber music hall.

The current building opened in 1959 and is already the third version of the hall, as previous versions from 1845 and 1870 were destroyed during World War II. Postwar reconstruction allowed for a concert hall with more modern design and improved technical facilities.

The hall bears the name of the famous composer born in the city and shapes Bonn's cultural life as a center for classical music. Visitors experience here a strong connection to the musical tradition that has defined the city's reputation for generations.

The main hall accommodates around 1,400 visitors and features a large stage of approximately 280 square meters (3,000 sq ft). The grounds extend to the Rhine River, allowing visitors time to walk around before or after an event.

The building was designed with generous green spaces directly along the riverbank, including trees planted by a renowned landscape architect during its construction. This park-like setting offers a rare quiet retreat near a major concert venue.

Location: Bonn

Architects: Siegfried Wolske

Website: http://beethovenhalle.de

GPS coordinates: 50.74090,7.10492

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44