Embark on a journey of discovery through our beautiful Aachen – alone or in a group. What is the Bahkauv , when was Aachen Cathedral built and why does the water at the Elisenbrunnen stink so much? Whether on a guided tour of the old town or on an evening stroll : our experienced tour guides will tell you and much more...
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Are you interested in street art?
What many people don't know: Aachen has great street art and quite a bit of it! Go on a tour of discovery with Street Art Cities and see for yourself. The free app offers you various tours and takes you to the individual works of art.
We have a special tip for groups . street art Guided Tour with us and find out even more details about the individual works. You can choose between street art in Aachen city center , in the university district or Aachen North . Have fun discovering!
Are you planning a group trip to Aachen?
We are glad to help you! Regardless of whether you “just” want to book an overnight stay , an exclusive Guided Tour If you are looking for your group or need a complete package for your entire stay: we are happy to support you!
Submit a request quickly and easily to our service center. Non-binding and without additional costs !
Aachen Quest
Experience puzzle fun and discover the most beautiful corners of Aachen! You can choose from three exciting tours – there is something for both families and real puzzle fans!
The best thing: All you need is an internet-capable device. Get your access for a fee at our Tourist Info and start immediately with your personal QR code.
Lou in Aachen
The most famous is probably the legend of the devil and the market woman. After the people of Aachen used a trick to deprive the devil of a human soul, he swore revenge and wanted to bury the cathedral under North Sea sand. When he was just outside Aachen with the heavy sandbag, he met a market woman.
She recognized him and assured him, based on her worn-out shoes, that it was still a long way from Aachen. Out of frustration and exhaustion, the devil left the North Sea sand lying there and abandoned his plan to destroy the cathedral. From then on the woman was referred to as “lous”, which means clever. The remaining North Sea sand is now the city's local mountain and is called “Lousberg”. According to a rumor, the devil is targeting the cathedral again. Can you stand in his way and save Aachen?
Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours
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 up the farmer by crowing. The thief was caught at that time. But what does it look like today? He is at large again and can strike again at any time. He definitely won't make the same mistake of getting caught again, right? It takes a team of clever detectives to catch the thief. Are you up to the task?
Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
Distance: approx. 1.5 km
Difficulty: suitable for children
Costs: €19/team
The Octagon Covenant
The citizens of Aachen are a special people. Full of pride in their stories, their legends and fairy tales, the historic old town and their traditional foods. And they are proud to show these things and make them tangible. Because everyone can become a part of it. The time-honored Octagon Association has also set itself this goal. He wants to show tourists, people unfamiliar with the area, but also new and old Aachen residents what this city is all about. In order to obtain this information, you must undertake various tasks and prove yourself worthy of the Octagon Covenant.
Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours
Distance: approx. 1.2 km
Difficulty: beginner-friendly
Cost: €24/team
Would you like to explore Aachen on your own?
Then take a look at our brochure Kaiser Karl leads through Aachen . With this you can explore the most important sights at your own pace . How it works? Just follow the bronze jellies can be seen all over the old town on the ground The so -called Karl Seals lead past all highlights. You will receive the brochure for € 4.95 in our tourist Info Elisenbrunnen . There you will also find more city guides to take away.
Do you prefer to travel digitally or would you like to get an overview of the sights before your visit? Then let our digital city tour through the old town and past all the highlights .
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Do you still have questions?
Whether on site, at our Tourist Information Office or online via our Service Center, we will be happy to help you.
Service times
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
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