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Aachen - worth loving and living in
Aachen - city of water and horses, famous for Charlemagne, famous for its Printen. Its long history, international flair and winding streets and squares are just some of the reasons why it is a...
Aachen Cathedral
Charlemagne once fulfilled his dream of a "new Rome" in Aachen with the construction of the prestigious palace. The undisputed focal point was always St. Mary's Church, Aachen Cathedral. However, it only took on its present form...
The Aachen Cathedral Treasury
In 1978, the Aachen Cathedral Treasury and the cathedral were the first monuments in Germany to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The treasury is located in the historic old town
Charlemagne
More than 1200 years separate us today from the reign of Charlemagne (768-814), who gave shape and name to an entire epoch during his lifetime. Born in 748 as the son of Pippin, he came to power in 768 through his father's...
Aachen Town Hall
Alongside 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 into its current appearance over the centuries and which has...
City of fountains and monuments
Even in Celtic times, people settled in Aachen because they found hot and healing springs here. Even today, water is still omnipresent in the imperial city thanks to the numerous fountains. One of the most famous and oldest fountains...
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 alleyways around the World Heritage Aachen Cathedral and the historic town hall are transformed into a paradise for...
Aachen - city of water
Aachen's real name is "Bad Aachen" - a title that Germany's westernmost city usually forgoes in order to be at the top of alphabetical listings. Yet the city, whose name is derived from the Germanic...
Aachen 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 right 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 Limburg...
Culture and leisure in Aachen
Germany's westernmost city offers culture vultures an impressive history with many sights, and the nearby border region invites you to explore the scenic and cultural diversity of the region. Art and...
Border routes
In addition to the historical sights, Aachen's location in the border triangle offers nature lovers a varied range of hiking trails. Seven different border routes of varying lengths from 6 to 28 kilometers...
Aachen with children
In addition to art and culture, the imperial city offers a wide range of activities for families with children. Adventure playgrounds, petting zoos, animal parks, donkey trekking in neighboring Belgium, camping on a raft in the Meuse Valley or cycling tours along the...
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