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Aachen Cathedral
Burial place, coronation church and place of pilgrimage - Aachen Cathedral
The history of today's Aachen Cathedral began around 803 AD with the Church of St. Mary. As the burial place of Charlemagne, the coronation church of the Roman-German kings and a pilgrimage church, the cathedral is a true place of pilgrimage. As Germany's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is visited by more than 1 million worshippers and tourists every year, either privately or on a guided tour. Every seven years, Christians from all over the world flock to Aachen for the Shrine Tour to take a look at the four great shrines venerated there.
To the right of the main entrance is a model of Aachen Cathedral, which is intended to help blind people in particular to feel the extensive building structure.
It is not possible to visit the cathedral as a tourist during church services. Short-term closures due to church events are possible.
The cathedral is accessible with restrictions.
To the right of the main entrance is a model of Aachen Cathedral, which is intended to help blind people in particular to feel the extensive building structure.
It is not possible to visit the cathedral as a tourist during church services. Short-term closures due to church events are possible.
The cathedral is accessible with restrictions.
General information
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday:
11:00 to 19:00
Sunday:
13:00 to 17:45
Bad weather offer
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for individual guests
for children (from 10 years)
- Free admission
Aachen Cathedral is located in the middle of the old town. The main train station is approx. 15 minutes' walk away.
Arrival & Contact
Domhof 1, 52062 Aachen
