Bonn is a city in Germany. Population 2004: 315 000. In the Bundesland of North Rhine-Westphalia, located about 20 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine.
Known as the Venice of the North because of the waterways and canals, Luebeck is situated on the Baltic Sea, with historical ties back to Denmark. Consequently, Scandinavian influences and tourists are evident.
Since this is off the radar for most American vacationers, you can take advantage of not having to deal with them and get a real feel for Germany in an idyllic setting.