Distance 1,1 km
Aachen Cathedral
Built by the emperor Charlemagne, discovered by you! The cathedral is the architectural and historic highlight and must see of any visit to the ancient City of Aachen.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Things to do and see
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Our recommendations for your stay
The charming old town, the popular CHIO riding area, the green spa gardens or the historic UNESCO World Heritage Site Aachen Cathedral: they all offer an ideal destination for your discoveries in Aachen. The area around the border triangle between Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium is also worth a walk, a hike or a bike excursion: Explore the picturesque reservoirs of the Eifel National Park and the mystical high moor in the High Fens. The shopping streets in our city, as well as in the neighbouring cities of Maastricht and Liège are looking forward to seeing you. At any time of the year, the beautiful imperial city offers a variety of events that will complete your stay. Welcome to Aachen!
Local events
02.-03.09.2023
EUROPAMARKT
Discover arts and crafts and design around the cathedral and city hall.
06.09.2023
NetAachen-Dompspringen
Das einzigartige Spitzensport-Event auf dem Katschhof in Aachen.
14.-17.09.2023
AACHEN SEPTEMBER SPECIAL 2023
Unique flair, concerts, local artists and much more.
ALL YEAR
Wilhelmstein Castle
The open-air stage in the Euregio attracts with various events.
Things to do and see in Aachen
Distance 1,1 km
Aachen Cathedral Treasury
The Aachen Cathedral Treasury (Aachener Domschatzkammer) is the most important collection of church artworks North of the Alps. Immerse yourself in the world of sacral gold and silverwork from ancient times to the Gothic period.
Distance 1,0 km
Katschhof with Centre Charlemagne
In the Centre Charlemagne, the new city museum you will learn about the history of Aachen with its most important personalities.
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Distance 955 m
Couven Museum
In the Couven Museum you will discover the bourgeois living culture of the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Distance 2,1 km
CHIO Aachen
Take a peek behind the scenes of the world famous CHIO Aachen world equestrian festival.
Distance 500 m
Kurpark Aachen
Aachen’s spa gardens located next to the hotel right in the city – perfect for a work out, break or daydreaming – enjoy your personal time out in nature.
Distance 1,4 km
Altstadt (Old Town)
Aachen’s historic old town is one of the most popular shopping areas in Germany. Why not stop off at one of the many appealing and cosy restaurants in-between the many individual boutiques!
Distance 2,1 km
Lindt factory outlet
Are you a lover of the delicious and exclusive Lindt chocolate? What are you waiting for?! Head to the Lindt factory outlet in the Süsterfeldstraße for a mouth-watering day out!
Distance 52,9 km
Maasmechelen Village
Open-air outlet shopping with over 100 boutiques.
Image ©MaasmechelenVillage
Distance 9,7 km
Eifelsteig hiking trail
Hike from Aachen to the Eifel – the first section of the popular 313 km long-distance hiking path starts from the Korneliusmarkt.
Distance 31,5 km
Hohes Venn moor
The mysterious “Hohe Venn” - high moor along the German-Belgium border is shrouded in myths and legends and is THE recommendation for your visit to our region.
Our recommendation: Park at the Nahtsief parking lot
Distance 33,7 km
Nationalpark Eifel
Whether on foot while hiking, on the bike or on the water, there is a lot to discover in the Eifel. The Rursee with its beautiful scenery offers numerous hiking and biking trails, opportunities to jump into the cool water or numerous restaurants and cafes that invite you to linger.
Picture ©Monschauer Land Touristik e.V.
Distance 1,0 km
Aachen Christmas Market
From the end of November until Christmas, the traditional Aachen Christmas market takes place in the extraordinary atmosphere around the town hall and cathedral.
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