Aachen Cathedral
The first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany and Charlemagne's imperial chapel. Entry to the cathedral is free, though the treasury charges a small fee.
Gate in Aachen
Ponttor
One of the best-preserved medieval city gates in the Rhineland, part of Aachen’s old fortification ring. Completely free to visit and photograph from the outside.
Practical
Before you go
- Address
- Saarstraße, 52062 Aachen
- Good to know
Nearby
More in Aachen
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Aachen Rathaus
The 14th-century town hall built on the ruins of Charlemagne's palace, overlooking the market square. The exterior and square are free to explore, with a modest fee for the interior halls.
Elisenbrunnen
A neoclassical pavilion where you can drink (or smell) Aachen's famous thermal water for free. The warm sulphur springs have drawn visitors since Roman times.
Working out what Aachen costs?
The whole of Aachen