Bönen (German pronunciation: [ˈbøːnən]) is a municipality in the district of Unna, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

It is situated between Hamm in the north-east, Kamen in the west and Unna in the south.

Bönen consists of the districts Altenbögge-Bönen, Bramey-Lenningsen, Flierich, Nordbögge, Osterbönen and Westerbönen.

The school has a partnership with Deutsche Bahn to inform children of job opportunities and support them in pursuing their careers.

It has an excellent reputation[citation needed] and even attracts pupils from the neighbour cities Unna and Hamm.