Full Day Immersive Tour of Aachen's History and Culture

Day 1: Historic and Cultural Exploration

Aachen, Germany

8:00 AM

Aachen Cathedral

Begin your immersive full day at the iconic Aachen Cathedral, famous for its stunning Carolingian architecture and UNESCO heritage status. Open from 8 AM to 6 PM, it provides an enriching start to your day.
Free, 1h30m

9:30 AM

Cathedral Treasury (Domschatzkammer)

Visit the Cathedral Treasury located within the cathedral complex to view an extraordinary collection of religious treasures dating back to the Middle Ages. Open 10 AM to 5 PM, ensure timely arrival.
Walk 3 minutes from Aachen Cathedral to Treasury.
EUR 4, 1h

10:45 AM

Couven Museum

Walk 7 minutes to the Couven Museum, showcasing exquisite Rococo and Biedermeier style interiors and objects from Aachen’s bourgeois history. Open 11 AM - 5 PM.
7-minute walk from Cathedral Treasury to Couven Museum.
EUR 4, 1h

12:00 PM

Elisenbrunnen

Stroll 10 minutes to Elisenbrunnen, a neoclassical pavilion famed for its mineral springs. Take some time to relax and enjoy light refreshments here.
10-minute walk from Couven Museum to Elisenbrunnen.
Free, 30m

12:45 PM

Lunch on Pontstraße

Head 5 minutes to Pontstraße, a lively street with a variety of eateries. Recommend dining at Café Heusch, offering traditional German fare and vegetarian options, open till 3 PM.
5-minute walk from Elisenbrunnen to Pontstraße.
EUR 15-25, 1h

2:00 PM

Aachen Rathaus (Town Hall)

Walk 8 minutes to Aachen’s historic Town Hall to admire its stunning Gothic architecture and ceremonial rooms. Guided tours available 2-4 PM.
8-minute walk from Pontstraße to Rathaus.
Free, 1h

3:15 PM

Ludwig Forum for International Art

Walk 10 minutes to the Ludwig Forum to explore modern and contemporary art exhibitions. Open 11 AM to 6 PM.
10-minute walk from Rathaus to Ludwig Forum.
EUR 8, 1h30m

5:00 PM

Coffee Break at Café Middelberg

Take a 5-minute walk to Café Middelberg, known for delicious coffee and cakes to refresh yourself after the museum tour.
5-minute walk from Ludwig Forum to Café Middelberg.
EUR 5-10, 45m

6:00 PM

Dinner at Brauhaus am Markt

Conclude your day with dinner at Brauhaus am Markt, a traditional brewery close to the city center offering hearty German dishes and house-brewed beers. Open 5 PM to 11 PM.
5-minute walk from Café Middelberg to Brauhaus am Markt.
EUR 20-40, 2h
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