Aachen District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with intricate stone carvings and statues, a central fountain with a green basin, and a cobblestone square.
A view of a densely built urban area with closely packed buildings featuring traditional European architecture and tiled roofs.
A narrow waterway flanked by stone buildings with red flowers on balconies, a bridge, and a hill in the background.
A market stall with various brooms and brushes.
A historic building with a sign reading "Alte Gerichtsstrasse" and a coat of arms.

Popular cities in Aachen District

A historic building with intricate architectural details, including arched windows and decorative stonework.
Aachen
Known for Business, Cheese and Romantic
Explore trendy Aachen: its UNESCO site, countryside, spas and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Aachen Cathedral
  • Aachen Town Hall
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A riverside town with historic buildings, a café, and a castle in the background.
Monschau
Known for Historical, Small town and Culture
Experience quaint Monschau: its history, castle, culture and more!
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A lakeside town with a church steeple, houses, and autumn-colored trees.
Simmerath
Known for Lakes, Swimming and Nature
Get away to relaxing Simmerath! Enjoy the natural setting, lake views and local cuisine.
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A cityscape with industrial chimneys emitting smoke, surrounded by dense forests and a river.
Eschweiler
Known for Dining and Golf
Escape to Eschweiler! Enjoy its golf and dining.
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A historic stone castle with multiple towers and a church.
Stolberg
Known for Nature, Spas and Relaxing
Escape to relaxing Stolberg! Enjoy its spas, natural setting and culture.
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A stone building with a tower, a cobblestone street, and a lit entrance.
Wuerselen
Venture to sights like Burg Wilhelmstein as you discover the local area in Wuerselen.
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Stay near popular Aachen District attractions

A historic cathedral with a large dome and a tall spire.

Aachen Cathedral

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Visit one of the oldest cathedrals in Northern Europe to see a fascinating collection of medieval art and admire the church’s stunning architecture.
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