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Jan 27, 2026

　　The Dom's visitor centre is your go-to stop for tour tickets, information and to peruse the displays and a short introduction to the cathedral.

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Northern Rhineland

　　Fifty life-sized statues of German rulers, including 30 kings crowned in Aachen between AD 936 and 1531, adorn the facade of Aachen's splendid Gothic town hall. Inside, the undisputed highlight is the vaulted coronation hall where the post-ceremony banquets were held. Note the epic 19th-century frescoes and replicas of the...

Ludwig Forum Aachen

Northern Rhineland

　　In a former umbrella factory, the well-respected Ludwig Forum trains the spotlight on American and European contemporary art (Warhol, Richter, Holzer, Penck, Haring) and also stages progressive changing exhibits. Among the most eye-catching works is the sculpture Supermarket Lady (1971) by Duane Hanson, a poignant critique of mass consumption. ...

Northern Rhineland

　　It’s impossible to overestimate the significance of Aachen’s magnificent cathedral. The burial place of Charlemagne, it’s where more than 30 German kings were crowned and where pilgrims have flocked since the 12th century. Before entering the church, stop by Dom Information for info and tickets for tours and the cathedral...

Dom Information

Northern Rhineland

　　The Dom's visitor centre is your go-to stop for tour tickets, information and to peruse the displays and a short introduction to the cathedral. ...

Centre Charlemagne

Northern Rhineland

　　A modern triangular building in the midst of where the great man walked, this museum looks at not only the life and times of Charlemagne but also Aachen's dramatic history. Multimedia exhibits bring key periods to life, from the Roman era onward. Begin your Route Charlemagne walk here; there is...

Domschatzkammer

Northern Rhineland

　　Aachen's cathedral treasury is a veritable mother lode of gold, silver and jewels. Of particular importance are the silver-and-gold bust of Charlemagne and a 10th-century bejewelled processional cross known as the Lotharkreuz; both featured in the coronation ceremonies held at the cathedral between 936 and 1531. Other highlights include a...

Suermondt Ludwig Museum

Northern Rhineland

　　The Suermondt Ludwig Museum is especially proud of its medieval sculpture but also has fine works by Cranach, Dürer, Macke, Dix and other masters. An oddly fascinating highlight is the room of curiosities with such items as a stuffed shark and a falcon mummy on display. 　　It's all beautifully presented...

Northern Rhineland

　　It's worth finding a comfy spot in which to sit and contemplate this deeply historic square. At the north end is the backside of the Rathaus; across from it is the Dom and its complex of buildings. To the west is a mishmash of old buildings that have parts dating...

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