City break in Aachen. Active leisure ideas for Aachen - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Aachen is not distinguished by large choice of night clubs and discos. Walks through the picturesque streets of Aachen and shopping remain the main entertainment for travelers. However, in the evening tourists can attend such cozy bars as Bar red-lips and Bar pigalle, which offer their guests rich cultural program and keep entertaining them until early in the morning. Fans of dancing will surely like Starfish disco. Local pubs are a great way to relax in a cozy atmosphere. The majority of pubs are located near the central square of the city. Martesa Keller Pub will be genuinely liked by fans of jazz, and pub Kittel is a popular place among young visitors.
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 … Open
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
In case you are traveling with big company or bunch of relatives, you will definitely need some cool group entertainment. In the Raus! Escape Room Aachen, you and the family or friends will perform as one team. Here you will have a lot of technical puzzles and logical riddles to solve and escape! The quest can also be exciting for children, who can entertain in the specially styled playground for kids. All you need to do is to get out of the room during the estimated time. By the way, visitors can choose the level of quest's complexity. There are also quite unusual entertainment centers in Aachen, which will appeal to both children and adults. The most original entertainment can be found in the LaserGame Center - Black LaserTag. All the entertainments here available to visitors are based on the amazing properties of the laser. Moreover, this unique entertainment center is considered one of the best in the world of its kind, so no matter what you must come here.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Aachen and surroundings
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National and city parks around Aachen
♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 43.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 65.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 90.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Eifel' , 96.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 119.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 43.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 65.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 90.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Eifel' , 96.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 119.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Amusement parks near Aachen
♥ Amusement park 'Kölner Tivoli' , 3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Sprookjesbos Valkenburg' Valkenburg, 21.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'De Valkenier' Valkenburg, 22.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Plopsa Coo' Stavelot, 44.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Plopsa Indoor Hasselt' Hasselt, 55 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Kölner Tivoli' , 3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Sprookjesbos Valkenburg' Valkenburg, 21.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'De Valkenier' Valkenburg, 22.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Plopsa Coo' Stavelot, 44.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Plopsa Indoor Hasselt' Hasselt, 55 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Aachen
♥ Water park 'Spa & Aquapark Turčianske Teplice' , 34.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs Erperheide' Peer, 57.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Molenheide' Houthalen-Helchteren, 60.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aqualand' Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 63.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs De Vossemeren' Lommel, 77.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Spa & Aquapark Turčianske Teplice' , 34.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs Erperheide' Peer, 57.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Molenheide' Houthalen-Helchteren, 60.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aqualand' Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 63.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs De Vossemeren' Lommel, 77.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
Michelin-starred restaurants in Aachen
♥ Restaurant 'Tom’s Restaurant' Aachen. Type - International|Classic cuisine. 1.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Reuters House' Aachen. Type - International|Mediterranean cuisine. 2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'La Bécasse' Aachen. Type - Classic French. 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Kohlibri' AACHEN. Type - International. 3.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Schatull' Vaals. Type - Italian. 5.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Tom’s Restaurant' Aachen. Type - International|Classic cuisine. 1.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Reuters House' Aachen. Type - International|Mediterranean cuisine. 2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'La Bécasse' Aachen. Type - Classic French. 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Kohlibri' AACHEN. Type - International. 3.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Schatull' Vaals. Type - Italian. 5.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Aachen from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Aachen Cathedral
From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
Check on the map: Distance from Aachen center - 1.5 km.
A lot of amazing legends relate to the cathedral. According to one of them, the money for the construction was donated by the Devil himself. In exchange, he wanted to take the soul of the first creature who will come to the finished cathedral. Local residents managed to outwit the devil. When the cathedral was completed, they let a wolf come first. A number of outstanding historical events are associated with the place. Here, 35 kings and 14 queens of the German Empire were enthroned. Today, the Aachen Cathedral is as majestic as hundreds of years ago. Once inside, it’s impossible to look away from artistic colorful stained-glass windows, marble walls and ceilings, incredible painting, and other items of decor. …
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Bonnefanten Museum
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
Check on the map: Distance from Aachen center - 29.4 km.
The spectacular museum building has become a popular landmark for the residents of Maastricht and its guests. The museum is located in a very picturesque area, on the banks of the Meuse River. A small park area is located in front of it. The museum building is located on the same site today, where the building of the Bonnefantin Monastery was located in the 18th century. This monastery was known for taking care of orphaned children. The monastery has fallen into disrepair over the years. Its building was destroyed. A beautiful monument of modern architecture is located in its place today. …
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Montagne de Bueren
From the series “Furious Footways Around the World That Make You Dizzy”
Check on the map: Distance from Aachen center - 39.1 km.
Guests of Liege, who are not lazy to walk to the end of the stairs, will have an opportunity to admire not only unique historical sights. From the historic district, a wonderful panoramic view of the Maas river opens. Walking on the stairs will be comfortable and pleasant even for those who do not like long walks. On the stairs in certain places beautiful shops were established, where you can always relax. There is a cult place of interest in Liege with the official name "Buren Mount", it was named after the nobleman Vincent de Buren, who played an important role in the defense of the city. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022. Read this
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Guide to your best city break in Aachen - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Aachen - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Aachen?' disappears immediately.