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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups 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. Holocafe Aachen
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Virtual reality gaming Café. Exclusive multi-player and single-player games in 4 rooms each for up to 4 players plus spectators. Play simultaneously with friends and family or colleagues. Funny short board games. Spacey and stylish lounge with awesome drinks. Handmade coffee.
2. Aachen Cathedral
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4.5 based on 3,659 reviews
Reviewed By karan06011955 - Bengaluru, India
Any structure that speaks about historical facts and figures are always interesting. Aachen Cathedral is no exception. The Gothic architecture is too evident in the structure. Tall minarets, high domes with stained glass paintings and large doors welcoming you... with quiet interiors. The Dom Cathedral of Aachen was built by the great Emperor Charliemagne and his body is buried here.. There are many more religious leaders and Kings are also buried here. In that sense this is almost like a holy place with so many historically famous and those who have been associated with Infant Jesus, - the infant jesus cloth was sbelieved to have been brought by Emperor Charlie... Its said that the Loin cloth of Jesus was also brought by him It is an important pilgrimage stop. Its indeed an architectural marvel embedded with historical facts that makes it extremely interested.
3. City Hall Aachen
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4.5 based on 984 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The town hall of Rathaus is hard to miss as it's right in the old town and part of the Charlemagne Route. It's a put much of the facade is under covers dues to renovations, but what you can see is pretty. Even by the standards of Gothic architecture, the facade is adorned with an incredible number of statues. Inside you can see a painting of Charlemagne and two paintings of Napoleon and Josephine in the main hall.
4. Free Walking Tours Aachen - Twentytour
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Join our fun Free Walking Tour of Aachen! You will listen to one of our entertaining tour guides telling you all you need to know about Aachen history, legends and urban stories. You can check available days and times on our website and also register for the tour you would like to join! We also offer private tours every day of the week, just get in contact to book. We will be looking forward to seeing you! :)
5. Treasury of Aachen Cathedral
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4.5 based on 760 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Aachen Cathedral Treasury should pretty much a visit to Aachen Cathedral with an extra payment for entrance. It’s definitely worth the entrance fee to see all the treasures of the cathedral, especially the golden bust of Charlemange, all the Charlemagne reliquaries and dozens of other saint reliquaries, and the Cross of Lothar. There’s also some fantastic works of art by various goldsmiths, sculptures and the likes. Definitely a must see in Aachen.
6. Tierpark Aachen
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4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By sjnoebel
Perfect smaller zoo in Aachen, small prices and very clean! Perfect day out with childeren, a lot of play gardens scattered all over the zoo. Very friendly staff.
7. Markt
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4.5 based on 571 reviews
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. Theater Aachen
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4.0 based on 66 reviews
9. Puppenbrunnen
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4.0 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By Cruisenele - Bucharest, Romania
As the figurines on the fountain are all movable like puppets this is really an "interactive fountain" in the beautiful old town of Aachen.
10. Westfriedhof
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
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