Stadt Aachen

Welcome to Aachen!
Discover Aachen’s diversity –
and enjoy the city of water
and horses, well known
through Charlemagne and
famous for its “Printen” (spicy
ginger bread). The 2000 years
old imperial city presents itself
as a cosmopolitan metropolis
with historical flair.
The Aachen citizens proudly look
back on their history as a Roman
spa and imperial residence
of Charlemagne. The cathedral,
which in 1978 was recognized
as the first UNESCO world cultural
heritage in Germany and
the town hall form the centre of
the city. In the alleys of the old
town many historical buildings
relate to the vivid history of
the town and yet time has not
stand still.
At the university RWTH Aachen
and the other colleges roughly
40,000 students are registered.
Young life especially pulsates in
the “Pontviertel”, the favoured
nightlife area with its numerous
cafés, pubs and restaurants,
but also in the alleys and in the
squares of the old town something
is always going on. Around
cathedral and town hall numerous
retailers and branches of
well-known retail shops invite
you for a stroll.
The root of all fame is the water.
The healing power of the hot
thermal springs was crucial for
Charlemagne’s decision, to make
Aachen his favourite residence.
The spa tradition is today continued
by the Carolus Thermen
Bad Aachen.
The one who prefers to relax
in natural surroundings will
find numerous possibilities, for
example, in the nearby national
park Eifel. Furthermore several
theaters and museums attract
with their complex offer.
We wish you a lot of fun at
your discovery tour through our
favourite city!
Your team of the
aachen tourist service e.v.
Tip: Would you like to learn more
about Aachen and its inhabitants?
Or would you like to hear
the chime of the bells of the
Aachen Cathedral once again?
Experience the atmosphere of
Tivoli and CHIO?
No problem! Visit the website
www.aachen-emotion.com –
a declaration of love to Aachen.
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