Aachen

Aachen is a spa city near Germany’s borders with Belgium and the Netherlands. Aachen Cathedral was founded around 800 A.D. and a Gothic chancel was added later. Its Domschatzkammer (treasury) has medieval artifacts including the shrine of Charlemagne, who was buried here in 814 A.D. Nearby is the baroque town hall, Aachener Rathaus, with 19th-century frescoes. Sulfurous water fills the fountains of Elisenbrunnen.
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Top attractions in Aachen

Aachen Cathedral
1. Aachen Cathedral
4.7
(15346)
Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Landmark Carolingian cathedral, known for Charlemagne's striking octagonal chapel & gilded shrine.
City Hall Aachen
2. City Hall Aachen
4.6
(842)
City Hall
Sights & Landmarks
Gothic-baroque town hall housing 1800s frescoes by Rethel & replicas of the imperial crown jewels.
Aachen Cathedral Treasury
3. Aachen Cathedral Treasury
4.7
(632)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Puppenbrunnen
4. Puppenbrunnen
4.6
(289)
Sights & Landmarks
Fountain
Small, whimsical fountain featuring bronze figures of puppets with movable parts.
Elisenbrunnen
5. Elisenbrunnen
4.3
(8621)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Originally built in 1827, this iconic neoclassical pavilion features 2 sulfurous drinking fountains.
Centre Charlemagne
6. Centre Charlemagne
4.4
(734)
Local history museum
Museums
Modern building with exhibits on the city's history, including media stations, plus a gift shop.
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Other notable attractions

Couven-Museum
Museum
Specialty Museums
Restored 1660s house with middle-class furnishings & decor from the 18th & early-19th centuries.
Ponttor
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Stone gate with fortified towers dating to the 14th century, once part of the original city walls.
Lindt Werksverkauf Aachen
Chocolate shop
Shopping
Retailer known for fine Swiss chocolate, truffles & confectionery since 1845.
Statue de Charlemagne
Sights & Landmarks
Fountains
Ornate 16th-century fountain, the city's oldest, with a bronze sculpture of King Charles the Great.
Bahkauv
Sculpture
Sights & Landmarks
Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum
Art museum
Museums
1800s mansion housing notable painting, sculpture & antiques from the Medieval to the modern era.
aachen tourist service e.V.
Tourist information center
Visitor Centers
Wegekreuz am Granusturm des Rathauses
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Klenkes
Sculpture
Sights & Landmarks
International Newspaper Museum
Museum
Specialty Museums
Small newspaper museum with educational exhibits & international German-language periodicals.

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