Location: Aachen
Top Things to do in Aachen
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Best known as the capital of Charlemagne's Frankish empire, today's Aachen sits at the juncture where Germany meets the Netherlands (the Dutch know it as Aken) and Belgium (where "Walloons" call it Aix-la-Chapelle). But Aachen's history goes back even further than 8th-century Charlemagne. Roman soldiers dating back to the 1st century AD cherished its hot springs (as did Charlemagne, who loved a good spa day just as much as the next guy). Aachen Cathedral, northern Europe's oldest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the city's main attraction.
Restaurants in Aachen
1. Kapuziner Karree
2. Walk of Fame in der Soers
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3. Funf Pferde Skulptur
4. Abteigarten
5. Historischer Ortskern Kornelimuenster
6. Dreifaltigkeitskirche
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7. Markt
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Reviewed By MaryKateNI19 - Brussels, Belgium
We had heard that the Aachen Christmas market was one to definitely see. It was indeed. We spent 3 hours walking about, stalls, church’s and shops full of people enjoying the Christmas season. The market goes from one area down through the streets, a mulled wine will keep the adults warm and the children’s merry go round will keep them happy too. Lots to see.
8. Propsteikirche St. Kornelius
9. Katschhof Square
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Reviewed By Tiberiu_Baranyi - Timisoara, Romania
As you walk from the Dome of Aachen towards the Markt on your left side you will see the Katschhof Square - I recommend you stop in this square for a few minutes and a few pictures is definitely worth it. What you will see: - on one side is the Aachen Cathedral - on the other is the Rathaus Both iconic buildings of Aachen can be seen in this square (and that's why I said - "Middle of Aachen"), so is definitely the spot for you to take some great pics. In one of the building in the side it the The Charlemagne Center - Museum (if you have the time and you are into history I recommend you go to the Museum - I did not have the time at this visit). Overall is a square I recommend you include in your tour of Aachen.
