Open Monument Day at Castle Lede: Experience history, garden, and culture live
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A Monument Day full of history, park moments, and castle atmosphere
On Sunday, September 13, 2026, Castle Lede in Bonn-Vilich will open its gates for the Open Monument Day from 12 PM to 7 PM. The historical ensemble of the water castle, park area, and salons invites visitors for guided tours, participation activities, an exhibition, and a garden concert. The program is organized by the Association of Friends and Supporters of Castle Lede e.V. in collaboration with other partners. ([burglede.de](https://www.burglede.de/veranstaltungen-2025/))
Historical backdrop with tangible depth
Castle Lede is considered a typical example of a Rhenish lowland castle. The site combines the architecture of the early 13th century with the developed garden area based on designs by Walter von Engelhardt. Walking through the grounds, one experiences monument protection not abstractly, but directly: as a castle moat, bridge, park, and a living cultural monument. ([tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de](https://www.tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de/denkmal/6a9061fb-278f-11ed-956a-960000a15311/burg-lede))
Program featuring tours, music, and participation
The day's program focuses on variety and family-friendliness: hourly tours with different themes, children’s and family tours, creative offerings, a barn café, and a bar shape the event experience. Additionally, there will be a garden concert at 4 PM featuring La Diva Caprichosa and an exhibition in the salons of Castle Lede. ([burglede.de](https://www.burglede.de/veranstaltungen-2025/))
Well accessible, openly thought
The address is An der Burg Lede 1, 53225 Bonn. For arrival, access via public transport is possible with the S 66 to Vilich and bus lines 540 and 640. According to the Open Monument Day website, the public transport access is wheelchair accessible; furthermore, snack offerings and a children's program are planned. ([burglede.de](https://www.burglede.de/kontakt/))
Conclusion
Castle Lede offers a compact cultural and family program in a historical setting on September 13, 2026, combining monument preservation, music, and encounters. Anyone who wants to experience Bonn from its most atmospheric side should mark this date live on their calendars. ([burglede.de](https://www.burglede.de/veranstaltungen-2025/))
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