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Family trip to Aachen with children. Ideas on where to go with your child
Travelers with children will find loads of fun for everyone in Aachen. A great place - Tierpark Aachen zoo - definitely should have a place in your vacation program. A lot of different animals live in this small, but pleasant zoo. The bulls, goats and ducks live in the roomy aviaries. It would be interesting for kids to feed them. There are a lovely recreation areas with benches in the zoo and the major feature - a bush covered with baby's dummies. When it's time to say goodbye to this unnecessary accessory, babies are brought here to tie their favorite dummy on the bunch. Zoo Tierpark Aachen is one of the most interesting and wonderful spots for families with children in Aachen.
This city was founded by the Romans who were attracted by rich deposits of minerals. For a long time it was just another industrial center, but during the times of Charles the Great the town … 
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Aachen offers its guests to visit the best gastronomic facilities, each of which is distinguished by different original dishes. Oebel bakery is very popular among tourists. During the … Open
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Show people how a real family team should work in the Rais! Escape Room Aachen. This is an exciting quest with a lot of technical and logical puzzles. Kids will especially enjoy the fantastic game room. It looks like a nursery room: a lot of teddy bears on the walls, a huge number of antique chests with toys and other curious accessories. This place will grab children's attention and keep it for a long time. But not more than one hour - the time they need to solve the puzzles and get out of it on their own.
Many people call Aachen the city of students. The reason for this is in the fact that the local technical university attracts young people from different countries. There are always many … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Aachen and surroundings
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Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Aachen
♥ Amusement park 'Kölner Tivoli' , 3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Sprookjesbos Valkenburg' Valkenburg, 21.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'De Valkenier' Valkenburg, 22.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Plopsa Coo' Stavelot, 44.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Plopsa Indoor Hasselt' Hasselt, 55 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Aachen
♥ Water park 'Spa & Aquapark Turčianske Teplice' , 34.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs Erperheide' Peer, 57.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Molenheide' Houthalen-Helchteren, 60.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Aqualand' Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 63.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs De Vossemeren' Lommel, 77.1 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all oceanariums
Aquariums in Aachen and nearby
♥ Aquarium 'Dubuisson Aquarium' , 39.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Aquarium 'Sea Life Centre Königswinter' , 77.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Aquarium 'Sea Life Centre Oberhausen' , 97.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Aquarium 'Wasserbillig Aquarium' , 120.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Aquarium 'Burgers Zoo' Arnhem, 138.9 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all zoos
Zoos and gardens in/near Aachen
♥ Zoo 'GaiaPark Kerkrade Zoo' Kerkrade, 12 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Le Monde Sauvage' Aywaille, 39.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Olmen Zoo' Olmen, Mol, 78 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Castle Arcen' Arcen, 78.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Dierenrijk' Mierlo, 84.5 km from the center. On the map
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Famous sights of Aachen
Dom Cologne Cathedral
From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
Check on the map: Distance from Aachen center - 63.1 km.
A beautiful sculpture of the Milan Madonna is located in the cathedral. It is also considered an outstanding sculptural creation in the Gothic style. Many beautiful legends are associated with Cologne Cathedral. According to one of them, the devil helped the architect Gerhard make drawings of the unique facade. The architect's wife managed to outwit the devil and save her husband's soul from a terrible fate. Another legend says that the devil was so angry at the deception that he predicted the end of the world on the day when the cathedral will be completed. Perhaps this is why one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world was never completed. …
Read further Distance from Aachen center - 63.1 km.
Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald
From the series “Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks”
Check on the map: Distance from Aachen center - 59.5 km.
It is noteworthy that Baumwipfelpfad tower does not harm the unique nature reserve, and also helps to keep its pristine beauty. Tourists move on the ground covered with wooden bridges and don’t trample the soil, otherwise considerable damage to the park would be caused because of the huge number of visitors. The dome tower has an amazing secret. Three huge fir trees grow right inside of it. Visitors can see the composition in all its glory while climbing up. …
Read further Distance from Aachen center - 59.5 km.
Abteiberg Museum
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
Check on the map: Distance from Aachen center - 52.8 km.
The year 1901 is considered the official date of the museum's foundation. It occupied several rooms in the city hall building for the first three years of its existence. The museum moved to the former Protestant school building in 1904. It was located there until 1925. The museum was moved to the Karl-Brandt House in 1926. It stayed there until 1944. This historic building was destroyed during the Second World War. So the museum had to find a new location. It was located in the Oskar-Kühlen-Haus building until 1982. The museum building is an outstanding architectural landmark of Monchengladbach today. …
Read further Distance from Aachen center - 52.8 km.
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Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Aachen
Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in Aachen - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of Aachen, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. Aachen for families with children.
