Pontstraße takes you from the imposing Ponttor to the market square in front of City Hall. As far back as the Middle Ages, kings used this route, which was part of the former Royal Road. Today, you can feel the city’s pulse here, as numerous cafés, bars, and restaurants line the historic row of houses. Amid the cobblestones and the bustle of students, a blend of history and the present emerges, shaping the character of the street. As you walk along Pontstraße, a part of Aachen unfolds before you—one that doesn’t hide its roots and is, at the same time, full of life.