Not far from the German/Belgian border lies the most western town in Germany and a site of historical importance which is an easy day trip from Frankfurt. During the Middle Ages, Charlemagne had a cathedral built here, modeled after the church of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. Aachen would become the seat of his political empire and the court. The town would later gain importance as for the next 500 years, all future kings of Germany would be crowned here before preceding to reign over the Holy Roman Empire.
Come along for a tour of the Aachen Cathedral, where German Kings were made! The Palatine Chapel which forms the center of the cathedral is an impressive and quite unique example of Carolingian architecture.
Karlsbrunnen (meaning Charlemagne fountain) unveiled in 1620 in front of the Rathaus (town hall) in Aachen, Germany
Come along for a tour of the Aachen Cathedral, where German Kings were made! The Palatine Chapel which forms the center of the cathedral is an impressive and quite unique example of Carolingian architecture.
Once the imperial seat of Charlemagne’s empire, Aachen is now a popular spa city. Find out what there is to do, see, and eat in Aachen!
Karlsbrunnen (meaning Charlemagne fountain) unveiled in 1620 in front of the Rathaus (town hall) in Aachen, Germany
Discover the top things to do in Aachen, including historical landmarks, cultural hotspots, and outdoor activities. Plan your perfect trip to Aachen today!
(Portrait of Charlemagne by Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528), [Public Domain] via Creative Commons) Charlemagne (r. 768-814) can often be viewed as a bright, radiant light in the ruthless Dark Ages. His rule was usually just, and he pushed the people of his empire to renew their interest in art and education. For the most part, […]
Discover the top things to do in Aachen, including historical landmarks, cultural hotspots, and outdoor activities. Plan your perfect trip to Aachen today!
Perfect to explore over the course of one day, or a longer if you have a little more time, here's a guide to the best things to do in Aachen!
Follow in the footsteps of Charlemagne with my pick of the best things to do during one day in Aachen.
Things to do in one day in Aachen incl. Route Charlemagne. Day-trips from Aachen. Connection with Karalman Charithram of Chavittu Natakam in Kerala.
