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Zollmuseum Friedrichs
The Aachen Customs Museum is a reminder of the European border history and its customs duties.
The history of tariffs and their development, from the source of income to the protection of the local economy, is shown in around 3,000 exhibits.
Including documents from the “sinful border” of the 1950s. Also on display are banned souvenirs such as stuffed bears, crocodile bags, ivory, snakeskin and evidence of brand piracy.
Including documents from the “sinful border” of the 1950s. Also on display are banned souvenirs such as stuffed bears, crocodile bags, ivory, snakeskin and evidence of brand piracy.
Impressions
General information
Bad weather offer
for groups
for school classes
for individual guests
for children (from 10 years)
Tours for individuals and families possible every 1st Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 3rd Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Admission and tours are free, registration is not necessary. Group tours (+/- 15 people) are possible on all days by telephone arrangement. Admission and tour per group: €90.00 School classes: €30.00
The museum is located on the border with the Netherlands. There are regular buses from Aachen city center towards the Customs Museum. Parking spaces are available at the museum.
Arrival & contact
Horbacher Straße 497, 52072 Aachen
