Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Aachen
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Aachen with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Aachen area
This Aachen map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Aachen and surroundings
Germany - moving around the country
In Berlin, there is the small airfield, Tegel, which serves a number of famous international companies. The international airport Cologne Bonn operates around the clock that allows it to welcome more passengers than others. You can get to the city by taxi, by personal transport or by using public transport services. Schönefeld Airport is located not far from the town of the same name. It still has the status of international, although it works mainly with budget airlines and charter flights. On the vast territory of the airport, the most comfortable conditions for tourists are created. There is a pharmacy, a baby care room, several cafes and restaurants, as well as a variety of shops and souvenir stalls. … OpenOverview of festivals and celebrations in Germany
In the meadow, there are 14 large tents with a capacity of up to 10 thousand people and 15 small tents designed for 1 thousand people. Life in these tents is boiling. People try different kinds of beer, eat local food, have fun, participate in competitions, and listen to music. There are rides on the square including a huge observation wheel and a free fall simulation tower. Those who accidentally got drunk, can reckon on help of doctors who are always on duty nearby. Except beer, you can taste other alcoholic beverages, buy souvenirs or just find new friends. Oktoberfest is not the only beer festival in the country. The joyful and colorful beer festival take place in Stuttgart, where it is called Volksfest, and in Berlin, where it is Beer Mile. … OpenPhotogallery of Aachen sights
Our guide to Aachen
Review of luxury hotels
The upscale Aquis Grana City Hotel is aimed at a wide range of guests; it will fit both business travelers and ordinary fans of modern comfort. The hotel is ready to offer exclusive suites of 75 square meters; overnight accommodation there will cost about 800 USD. The room painted in beige colors has a private terrace with panoramic views of the Cathedral. The bar situated within the walls of the hotel is well known … Open
Aachen for children - what to visit
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 … Open
Stylish hotels
Very stylish and unusual design is the main feature of Hotel Granus. Each of its rooms has unique atmosphere due to amazing accessories: wooden tables and chairs of unusual shapes, stylish armchairs and fabrics of rich cream color. In total, there are 12 rooms available, and each of them is unique. The lounge is decorated with antique furniture, an old piano and lots of interesting statues. Hotel Granus has an … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Those, who want to buy delicious gifts for their family and friends, should definitely look into an ancient Nobis Printen bakery. They sell one of the most popular sweets in the city - "aachener printen" honey cakes, which are being prepared with the addition of various syrups, dried fruits and cereals. The bakery presents several dozen types of gingerbread. For tourists, special gift sets of sweets are sold here. … Open
Hotels with history of Aachen
Connoisseurs of past years’ traditions will love the comfortable TOP Hotel Buschhausen. The hard-baked facade of the building hides a very cute and beautiful decor. In some rooms a central place is occupied by a large wooden bed with high back; handmade wicker furniture complements the ambience. Bright mats with complex patterns and landscape paintings on the walls can be seen in almost all rooms. This charming … Open
Active recreation
The city of Aachen offers the travelers a great choice of entertainment. If you are planning to take kids with you, so include in the plan to visit a wonderful local zoo - Tierpark Aachen. This zoo is quite small but serves as the home for numerous inhabitants. Here, in the spacious enclosures live bulls, goats, and ducks. It is not even forbidden to feed them, so better prepare in advance some bun or bread. On the … Open