Best Things To Do in Aachen, Germany

Tourist Attractions in Aachen

Here is the list of things to do in Aachen and tourist attractions in city.

1. Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen

   4.5 (919 Votes)
   

   Leisure, Spa

   This lavish thermal spa is one of the best in the world… and it’s still amazingly affordable. Its water contains Sodium (Na), Chloride (Cl) and hydrogen carbonate (HCO3). It’s services include: The Indoor Thermal World – the terrace pool, the sparkling pool, the water-grotto, the whirlpool and the ravine. The Outdoor Thermal World – the sun pool, the rocky grotto...Read more

2. Lindt Factory Shop

   4.6 (699 Votes)
   

   Shopping Center

   Chocolate lovers, come to the home of Lindt, close to the Aachen West train station. This factory shop is nothing less than paradise as far as your sweet tooth is concerned. Best of all, the chocolates sold here are almost 25-30% cheaper than what you’d find in retail stores. Every possible variety - truffles, nut chocolate, pralines, high cocoa content, the Advent, the chocolate Santa Cl...Read more

3. Elisenbrunnen

   4.5 (1082 Votes)
   

   Historical Site, Performance, Spa, Fountain

   Aachen is famous for its thermal spas. This 266 feet long neo-classical building in 1827 – an open pillared hall, and two pavilions – in the centre of which are two drinking fountains that spout thermal water. Rich in minerals, the sulphurous water can be smelt far before you enter the beautiful building. Some truly famous people have drunk from here, and you can see their names in ...Read more

4. Tierpark Aachen

   4.5 (467 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Park, Zoo, Bird Watching

   This nine acre zoo mostly covers domestic animals in its 1000 specimens covering about 200 species, but there are also monkey’s camels, zebra, lynx, cheetah, antelopes, and ostriches. Unlike most zoos, you’re not banned from feeding all the animals. The whole purpose of the zoo is to help us connect with the animals; you can get animal feed at the zoo itself. It definitely thrills t...Read more

5. Ponttor

   1 (719 Votes)
   

   Historical Site, Statue, Heritage Building

   This 14th century gate was manned by soldiers and militia throughout the times when Aachen was a Free Imperial City. Today it’s used by German Youth and Scout groups. There’s not much do here, apart from go through the arch, and admire the statue on top. Check out the portcullis.  

6. Internationales Zeitungsmuseum

   4.1 (392 Votes)
   

   Museum, Specialty Museum

   Trace the history of newspapers from its origins to its role today in the museum. The interactive permanent exhibit is highly interesting and is backed up by many intriguing items. These include: The world’s smallest newspaper. "Curiosa" - strange, funny, comic papers all genres. Papers from WWII and WWI Documents of the German Reich press 19th century Jewish Press 200,000 international ...Read more

7. Molkerei

   4.1 (425 Votes)
   

   Bar, Food And Drinks, Cafe

   This Aachen bar-cafe is quite popular with the younger and student crowd. However, it’s frank and friendly is kid-friendly too, so don’t be surprised to see families in here. They serve breakfast buffet and lunch too. In the evening, the lights become kind of atmospheric, and the DJ starts belting out popular songs. The food is great, and prices are dirt-cheap.

8. Pontstraße

   

   Cafe, Pubs, Town, Streets

   Aachen is a university town and its students have made this street their favourite hangout. The cute little street is stuffed with little cafes, bars and eateries.Asian, Turkish, Italian, German and others that depend on these students for their livelihood.That’s why it’s the most hip place in the city. It’s a cool nightlife spot and a great place to finish your Aachen day wit...Read more

9. Elisabethhalle

   4.4 (344 Votes)
   

   Historical Site

   Mere swimming pools don’t usually attract a lot of tourist attraction, but this one isn’t a mere swimming pool. It’s a 100 year old historic bath in a magnificent Art Noveau hall that evokes Germany in the 1920s. Curious effect? Yes. Effective? Very! Today it’s used by schools, sports clubs and the public! The highlights are: The Aesculap fountain. The Bathing Women rel...Read more

10. Cafe Madrid

    3.9 (305 Votes)
    

    Food And Drinks, Cafe, Dance Club, Pubs

    The Pontstrasse caters to an older crowd too, here in Café Madrid. This somewhat posh and upscale bar-and-club-restaurant stays open till early hours of the morning on most weekdays. That said, it’s still a popular place for breakfast and lunch… and brunch. There are burgers, pizzas, and tapas.

11. Three-country Border

    5 (74 Votes)
    

    Outdoors, View Point, River, Restaurant

    Barely a 10 minute drive from Aachen will take you Dreiländereck, the point where the borders of Switzerland, Germany and Netherlands converge. Basically, you could travel three countries in about five seconds flat. It is also the highest place in Netherlands, at 323 metres above the sea level. It’s a great place for selfies! Nearby, you’ll also find a watchtower with wonderful...Read more

12. Theater Aachen

    4.5 (871 Votes)
    

    Entertainment, Performance, Theatre, Opera House

    Opera, drama, ballet and music – these are the art forms that the theatre engages Aachen with. But even if you’re not catching a show (and you totally should), merely gazing at the beautiful building in admiration should is worth a stop at the building.

13. Couven-Museum

    4.2 (980 Votes)
    

    History Museum, Arts And Crafts, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

    This museum recreates what a lavish lifestyle may have looked like in Aachen in the 18th and 19th centuries. The building architecture is a mix of Baroque and Rococo style. It’s pretty, but the main attraction here is the rich interior decorations. Check out the kitchen, the china, the furniture, the musical instruments, the paintings, the Tile Room and the Landscape room and so on.The id...Read more

14. Eurogress Aachen

    4.3 (121 Votes)
    

    This is a conference and an event center in Aachen, and is owned by Euro Gress Aachen operation GmbH. The center also includes the Hotel Quellenhof and the new Kurhaus Aachenis. The Euro Gress is situated on a large park area in the city garden. Under the roof, there are enormous rooms that can occupy from 1700 to 430 people seated in theater style. There are 16 conference rooms with 15–4...Read more

15. Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum

    4.3 (580 Votes)
    

    Art Museum, Museum, Arts And Crafts, Exhibition

    The museum was born when Barthold Suermondt donated 105 of his own private paintings to the city. Later, Irene and Peter Ludwig donated a significant part of their collection to the museum too. The building in which the museum resides was inspired by Venetian palaces. Highlights of the collection include: German sculptures from the 12th to the 16th century. A large collection of glass painting...Read more

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