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Aachen – worth loving and living
Aachen - city of water and horses, known by Charlemagne, famous for its prints. Its long history, international flair and winding streets and squares are among the reasons why…
The Aachen Cathedral
With the construction of the representative Palatinate, Charlemagne once fulfilled his dream of a “new Rome” in Aachen. The undisputed centerpiece was always St. Mary's Church, Aachen Cathedral. However, it only acquired its current form...
The Aachen Cathedral Treasury
In 1978, the Aachen Cathedral Treasury, together with the cathedral, were the first monuments in Germany to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The treasury is located in the historic old town
Charlemagne
Today, more than 1,200 years separate us from the reign of Charlemagne (768-814), who gave shape and name to an entire era during his lifetime. Born in 748 as the son of Pippin, he came into power in 768 through his father's inheritance...
The Aachen town hall
In addition to the cathedral, the Gothic town hall in the center of the historic city center is certainly the most striking building in Aachen, which has been shaped in its current appearance over centuries and which in the past...
City of fountains and monuments
People settled in Aachen as early as Celtic times because they found hot and healing springs here. Even today, water is still omnipresent in the imperial city through the numerous fountains. One of the most famous and at the same time oldest…
The Aachen Christmas market
Aachen - famous for Charlemagne, the CHIO equestrian event and of course the Christmas market. In the run-up to Christmas, the squares and alleys around the World Heritage Site Aachen Cathedral and the historic town hall are transformed into a paradise for…
Aachen – city of water
Aachen's actual name is "Bad Aachen" - a title that Germany's westernmost city usually avoids in order to be at the top of alphabetical lists. The city, whose name comes from the Germanic…
Printen
They are not just called “Printen”, but “Aachener Printen” and they are – in every respect – unique. They stubbornly defend themselves against all comparisons with gingerbread or honey cake and with considerable success. More than 4,500 tons…
Euregio for connoisseurs – culinary diversity in the border triangle
The geographical location of the imperial city directly on the border with Belgium and the Netherlands also enriches the region's culinary portfolio. Aachen offers far more than the world-famous Printen. Öcher Puttes, Belgian beer or traditional Limburger…
Culture and leisure in Aachen
Germany's westernmost city offers those interested in culture an impressive history with many sights, and the nearby borderland invites you to explore the region's scenic and cultural diversity. Art and…
Border routes
In addition to the historical sights, Aachen offers nature lovers a varied range of hiking options thanks to its location in the border triangle. Seven different border routes with varying lengths from 6 to 28 kilometers…
Aachen with children
In addition to art and culture, the imperial city has a diverse range of offerings for families with children. Adventure playgrounds, petting zoos, animal parks, donkey hiking in neighboring Belgium, camping on a raft in the Meuse Valley or cycling tours…
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