Things to Do in Aachen

There are 31 attractions in Aachen. Aachen Cathedral, early medieval cathedral and coronation church of german kings, is the most popular.

1

Aachen Cathedral

Early medieval cathedral and coronation church of German kings

Historical Site

2

Bonnefanten Museum

Contemporary and old masters art museum in Maastricht

Museum

3

Vaalserberg

Highest point in Netherlands, tripoint with Belgium and Germany

Hill

4

Signal de Botrange

Belgium's highest point in the High Fens plateau

Mountain

5

Fort Eben-Emael

Massive Belgian fortress captured during the 1940 German assault

Museum

6

Eifel National Park

Forest and moor national park in western Germany

National Park

7

Palace of Aachen

Charlemagne's surviving palace complex and medieval imperial hall

Palace

8

Palatine Chapel in Aachen

Carolingian chapel in Aachen, centerpiece of cathedral

Religious Site

9

Basilica of Saint Servatius

Romanesque basilica in Maastricht housing ancient relics

Church

10

Cauberg

Limestone hill in Valkenburg, cycling and spa destination

Park

11

Graf met de handjes

Monument

12

Basilica of Our Lady, Maastricht

Romanesque basilica in Maastricht, significant medieval church.

Church

13

St. Christopher's Cathedral, Roermond

Romanesque-Gothic cathedral and diocesan seat in Roermond

Church

14

Hoensbroek Castle

Large medieval castle with moats and museums

Castle

15

Lake Eupen

Belgian reservoir used for water supply and recreation

Reservoir

16

Ordensburg Vogelsang

Former Nazi training complex now nature education site

Museum

17

Lake Robertville

Artificial lake in the High Fens region, recreation

Lake

18

Pays de Herve

Rural region in Wallonia known for dairy and cheese

Plateau

19

Valkenburg Castle

Medieval castle ruins above Valkenburg, limestone hilltop.

Ruins

20

Waterfalls of Coo

Series of waterfalls near Coo village, scenic attraction

Waterfall

21

Lake Bütgenbach

Artificial Ardennes lake popular for boating and swimming

Monastery

22

Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum

Art museum in Aachen housing European paintings

Museum

23

Savelsbos

Ancient beech forest with hiking trails

Park

24

Brunssummerheide

Heathland reserve with walking trails and biodiversity

Park

25

Hexenturm

Medieval watchtower with historic local significance

Historical Site

26

Zitadelle Jülich

Star-shaped 17th-century citadel and historic fortification

Historical Site

27

Bridgehead of Jülich Fortress

Fortified bridgehead at Jülich, historic military site

Historical Site

28

Castle Lichtenberg

Historic castle in Limburg province, Netherlands

Ruins

29

Rotes Haus

Historic red-brick house in North Rhine-Westphalia

Museum

30

Stein Castle

Medieval castle ruin in Limburg

Ruins

31

The Great Spa Towns of Europe

Ensemble of historic European spa towns and resorts

Historical Site