Sights in Aachen
Europe: History & Culture The Grashaus in Aachen is an extraordinary place that brings visitors closer to the history and culture of Europe. As an extracurricular place of learning, it is aimed at students from secondary school level 1 to senior high school and offers a wide range of workshops covering historical, current and future…
Sightseeing and living culture The Couven Museum in Aachen is an important attraction that shows the life culture and civic life of the city after the devastating fire of 1656. It is not only an important part of the Route Charlemagne, but also a cultural jewel of the city of Aachen. The museum is named…
The history of the media The International Newspaper Museum is a unique place that highlights the history of the media and its importance to society. The collection of historical newspapers is a valuable archive that provides insight into past events, developments and trends. The newspapers offer insights not only into historical events, but also into…
The Route Charlemagne leads through Aachen’s Old Town to eight significant historical sites – from the Cathedral and City Hall, past the Elisenbrunnen, to the Super C of RWTH Aachen University. A journey in the footsteps of Charlemagne that brings the history, culture, and science of the Imperial City to life.
The Aachen Student Quarter With the Ponttor behind you as your starting point, Pontstraße takes you all the way to Aachen’s market square. Past a variety of pubs, restaurants and cafés and over Aachen’s cobblestones. If the first section of Pontstraße is still considered a meeting place for the younger and young-at-heart crowd, the upper…
Museal exhibition and at the same time seat of the mayor. The rooms of the impressive building, steeped in history, are equipped with an interactive exhibition. You may even meet the mayor of Aachen at his workplace. © Marcus Christian Meierhöfer / M2AIX. Alle Rechte vorbehalten – keine Verwendung ohne schriftliche Genehmigung. On January 22,…
Catschof Aachen The Katschof is a historic square in the heart of Aachen’s old town and a popular meeting place for locals and tourists. The square is surrounded by numerous restaurants, cafes and bars that provide a cozy atmosphere. Cultural events such as the traditional Christmas market program also take place here. © Marcus Christian…
Aachen Cathedral Aachen Cathedral, also officially known as St. Mary’s and St. Stephen’s Cathedrals, is an imposing and impressive cathedral in Aachen, Germany. The cathedral is one of the city’s most famous landmarks and a significant example of Carolingian architecture. The cathedral was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978 and attracts thousands…
The heart of Aachen Aachen City Hall is undoubtedly one of the most important buildings in the city. It is located in the heart of the old town and is an important stop along the “Route Charlemagne”, which visits places associated with Charlemagne and European history. The theme of the town hall is “Power” and…
The “Super C” is an eye-catching and modern building at RWTH Aachen University. It is a place for students, teachers and administrative staff, designed as a center for communication, information and self-learning. The building was completed in 2010 and has been an important part of the RWTH Aachen campus ever since. The building – The…
