Want to explore Aachen on your own terms? Whether it’s a culinary tour, a bike tour, a fun scavenger hunt, or a historical city tour —here you’ll find unique experiences that let you get to know the city in all sorts of different ways. Choose whatever you’re in the mood for and plan your day in Aachen exactly the way you want it. Whether with friends, as a couple, or on your own: Find your own personal Aachen experience!
On your own
Experience Aachen Your Way
Digital City Tour
Do you prefer to explore digitally, or would you like to get an overview of the sights before your visit? Then let our digital city tourguide you through the Old Town.
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Aachen – Off Track
Rediscover Aachen – Off the Beaten Path
The “Aachen – Off Track” audio tour takes you to surprising places, tells exciting stories, and lets people from Aachen speak for themselves. Experience the city with fresh ears and discover sides of it that even many locals haven’t seen yet.
Culinary Tours
Moveat
Want to experience Aachen through its flavors? Moveat combines culinary delights with a unique city experience. On your food walk, you’ll discover 6–8 handpicked food spots, sample the local cuisine, and discover new favorite places along the way.
Best of all: You decide when to start and in what order to visit the stops. With the Moveat app, you always have your route, opening hours, and menus right at your fingertips. Whether with friends, family, or just for a leisurely Saturday— rediscover Aachen bite by bite!
Eat and Walk
Discover the region around Aachen on two wheels—and with plenty of delicious flavors! The “Happen en Trappen” tour takes you through the unique landscape of the German-Belgian-Dutch border region—and along the way, five culinary stops await you. From coffee and treats to appetizers, main courses, and dessert, there’s something for every taste.
You’ll cycle from restaurant to restaurant, enjoying nature, the scenery, and regional cuisine along the way. The route is perfectly organized, so you can focus entirely on the day and the culinary stops. A delightful outing for anyone who wants to discover Aachen and its surroundings in a different way.
Through Aachen with Emperor Charles
Join Emperor Charlemagne on a discovery tour through Aachen’s Old Town. At 22 stops along the way, you’ll learn fascinating facts about the city’s history—and the Charlemagne seals in the ground will guide you on your way. The special highlight: At select stops, Emperor Charlemagne comes to life on your smartphone via augmented reality. Look forward to special insights, mini-games, and a souvenir photo with the emperor.
Aachen Quest
Experience puzzle fun and discover the most beautiful corners of Aachen! You can choose from three exciting tours - there's something for families and real puzzle fans alike!
The best thing is: all you need is an internet-enabled device. Get your access for a fee at our Tourist Info and start immediately with your personal QR code.
Lous in Aachen
Probably the best known is the legend of the devil and the market woman. After the people of Aachen tricked the devil out of a human soul, he swore revenge and wanted to bury the cathedral under North Sea sand. When he was close to Aachen with the heavy sandbag, he came across a market woman.
She recognized him and assured him with her worn-out shoes that it was still a long way to Aachen. Frustrated and exhausted, the devil left the North Sea sand behind and abandoned his plan to destroy the cathedral. From then on, the woman was referred to as "lous", which means clever. The North Sea sand left behind is now the city's local mountain and is called "Lousberg". Rumor has it that the devil is once again targeting the cathedral. Will you manage to stand in his way and save Aachen?
Duration: 2.5 - 3 h
Distance: approx. 3.5 km
Difficulty: tricky
Cost: 29€/team
The chicken thief
Do you know the story about the chicken thief who was caught during one of his thefts? Instead of a chicken, he grabbed a rooster, which is said to have woken the farmer with its crowing. Back then, the thief was caught. But what about today? He is once again at large and can strike again at any time. He certainly won't make the same mistake of getting caught again, will he? It will take a team of clever detectives to catch the thief. Are you up to the task?
Duration: 1 - 1.5 h
Distance: approx. 1.5 km
Difficulty: Suitable for children
Costs: 19€/team
The octagon waistband
The citizens of Aachen are a special people. They are proud of their stories, their legends and fairy tales, the historic old town and their traditional foods. And they are proud to show these things and bring them to life. Because everyone can become a part of it. The venerable Oktagon-Bund has also set itself this goal. It wants to show tourists, those unfamiliar with the area, as well as new and old Aacheners, what this city is all about. To obtain this information, you have to complete various tasks and prove yourself worthy to the Octagon League.
Duration: 1.5 - 2h
Distance: approx. 1.2 km
Difficulty: Beginner-friendly
Costs: 24€/team
Languages: German, English, Dutch, French
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