Travel Aachen Itinerary:3 days Must-do list in Aachen

Day 1 | Morning

Aachen Cathedral Treasury

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Klosterplatz 2, 52062 Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Aachen is an important border town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, where emotion and reason meet. At that time, how did Charlemagne fall in love with a kiss, fell in love with this hot spring city, and built his capital here. Aachen Cathedral, also animated by Charlemagne. Aachen Cathedral is a famous place in Aachen, and it is also the center of Aachen. Like the cathedrals in every city, the Aachen Cathedral has a majestic appearance and elaborate decoration. The mosaic decoration inside the cathedral is very beautiful. It is a Byzantine-style decoration and is very royal. It is also full of religious sanctity. It was the first building in Germany to be listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A must-see attraction in Aachen.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Monschau nearby is the top choice before you leave Aachen Cathedral Treasury and hit the road.

Monschau

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Germany

Monschau is located in the Eifel Natural Park area, a small town under the mountains, through the narrow Ruhr River. Because of the hidden terrain, it successfully escaped World War II. Although it has been developed as a tourist destination, it still cannot hide the peace and tranquility of the town. Monschau's characteristic landscape is the 300-year-old half-timbered houses, and there are several remains of the Monschau castle in the town, dating back to the 13th century.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Monschau? Innside by Melia Aachen is one of your top choices.

Innside by Melia Aachen

Innside by Melia Aachen is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Aachen. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Facilities like free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, facilities for disabled guests, luggage storage, car park are readily available for you to enjoy. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Enjoy the hotel's recreational facilities, including fitness center, sauna, before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest. Convenience and comfort makes Innside by Melia Aachen the perfect choice for your stay in Aachen.

Day 2 | Morning

Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Markt 52062 Aachen Germany

The Aachen Town Hall is home to about 50 German rulers, including the 31 emperors crowned in Aachen. Statues adorn the face of the building, treasures are displayed in the towers, and the Emperor's Hall is decorated with frescoes. Brilliant and beautiful!

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Puppenbrunnen.

Puppenbrunnen

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Location: Kramerstrasse, 52062 Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

The Puppet Fountain is located in Aachen, the city of spas. This fountain has a lot of waving human-shaped and animal-shaped dolls, these are not wooden, but metal, each joint can be moved freely, and visitors can change their shapes at will.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Campus Boardinghouse is the best places.

Campus Boardinghouse

These quiet apartments are just a 10-minute drive from Aachen’s historic city centre and cathedral. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi access, a free bottle of water, juice and beer and fruit bowl upon arrival. All modern rooms at the Campus Boardinghouse are comfortably furnished with a warm, homely design, featuring a flat-screen TV, minibar, double glazed windows and floor heating. Guests can prepare their own meals in a fully equipped kitchen with fridge and microwave. Several restaurants and cafés are within walking distance. Aachen Golf Club is a 10-minute walk from Campus Boardinghouse. The scenic Vaalserberg Hill, where the German, Dutch and Belgian borders meet, is just 3 km away.

Day 3 | Morning

Geldbrunnen

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Location: Aachen, Germany

The gold coin fountain is located in the far left corner of the park. There is a circle of funny little people by the pool, with coins or wallets in their hands, and the spring water trickles into the water hole in the center of the pool. In the eyes of Germans, this spring symbolizes the circulation of currency. There are some coins in the pool. Many tourists and locals use it as a wishing pool.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Domsschatzkammer nearby is the top choice before you leave Geldbrunnen and hit the road.

Domsschatzkammer

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Aachen, Germany

The cathedral treasure house refers to the treasure house of the Aachen Cathedral. There are many religious artworks made by famous masters in the church, which are all valuable art treasures. Among them, the portrait "St. Luke" on the manuscript of the Gospels in the 8th century and the "Picture of St. Mark's Writing the Bible" on a manuscript in the 9th century. The marble and crystal coffin of Charlemagne's remains and the Holy Cross of Lothar were also preserved here.

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