Our most recommended things to do in Aachen

Aachen: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

1. Aachen: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Come on an approx. 2-hour journey through the history of the former imperial city and take a look at Aachen's highlights such as Elisenbrunnen, thermal baths, Tivoli and CHIO, the Lindt chocolate factory, university hospital and the three-country-point between Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands where you can visit all three countries in just a few steps. Explore the former imperial city of Aachen with a 24-hour ticket to the hop-on hop-off bus. Board the bus at any of the 11 stops along the route for 2 hours of sightseeing with commentary from your personal audio guide. Learn about Charlemagne’s history with Aachen and how the Kings of the Germans were crowned here for centuries. Hear about how the city developed into the largest in West Germany and what life is like there today. See historical monuments as modern as the Elisenbrunnen, a 19th-century pavilion, and as old as the Roman thermal baths. Stop at the three-country-point between Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands where you can visit all three countries in just a few steps. For sports fans, watch out for the Tivoli football stadium and the CHIO horse show venue. Pass by more cultural highlights like the Lindt chocolate factory and the university hospital, the world’s largest single-building hospital. During the roundtrip, leave the bus at any stop to explore the surroundings on foot. Simply hop back on the next bus when you’re ready. The stops for the bus tour: - Elisenbrunnen (Departures at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. between April and October; in November and December only at 1 p.m.) - Ludwig Forum - Carolus thermal baths - CHIO Tivoli - Quellenhof/Eurogress - Memorial/Lousberg - RWTH - Bendplatz - University Clinical - Vaals Busstation Maastrichterlaan - Netherlands/Border triangle - Vaals Busstation Maastrichterlaan - Central Station - Health clinic/An der Rosenquelle - Theaterplatz - Elisenbrunnen (Arrivals at 12:40 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 5:40 p.m. between April and October; in November and December only at 3:10 p.m.) Please check the detailed timetable at one of the above bus stops.

Aachen: Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

2. Aachen: Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Get to know Aachen at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour. You'll explore the city on foot and get points for solving different types of tasks: Find sights: You will use hints to find the best sights and hidden gems throughout the city. The map function in the app will help you get there. Solve questions: Once you’ve arrived at the place you’re looking for, you’ll be asked questions about the sight. Most of the time, the answers are hidden in signs, pictures, etc. A great and fun way to learn new things about the city. Have fun: During the adventure you can also expect exciting photo tasks that require a lot of creativity. If you master the snapshots, you will be rewarded with points. Along the way, you’ll reach amazing places like the ''Aachener Dom'', ''Elisenbrunnen'', ''Rathaus'' and many more exciting sights in the neighbourhood After you book the game, you’ll get a game code via email with instructions on how to play. Head to the “Bahkauv" and use the code to unlock the game in the app. The tour ends at the Elisenbrunnen. The experience is not limited in time. You can explore the city at your own pace and take breaks. Just download the Explorial-App, go to the starting point, and you’re ready to start with the game. The tour lasts on average about 1-2 hours.

Aachen: Old Town Self-guided Fountain Rally

3. Aachen: Old Town Self-guided Fountain Rally

This tour is only available in German. Numerous fountains adorn Aachen's city centre, telling of Aachen's history and depicting Aachen legends. On this city rally you can learn exciting Öch secrets from the fountains. The fountains are not only beautiful to look at, but can also be touched, twisted and played with. The tour is particularly suitable for families, is about 1.5 kilometres long and takes a good hour. However, there are tempting cafés and ice cream parlours along the way. If you stop there, you will of course need longer. Most of the route leads through pedestrian zones. At the tour stops there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, who or what the Fischpüddelchen is? Or why the famous Elisenbrunnen fountain smells so special? Find out! The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Aachen by a good friend. The tour can be started anytime and over and over again, on site or from home, in the browser of a smartphone. Have fun in the old town of Aachen! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Aachen: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour

4. Aachen: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour

Get to know Aachen at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. After downloading the scavenger hunt tour on your mobile device, use the mobile app and integrated maps to reach 10 of Aachen’s most important attractions on foot. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the tour. Start the activity whenever you like and enjoy the flexibility to pause your game at any time to take a break, snap the perfect photos, stop for lunch, or visit a museum. Choose to continue the tour later or save the rest for another day. In the history-filled city of Aachen you will first visit the beautiful Ponttor. Then the unique Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche and then the irreplaceable International Νewspaper Μuseum. This wonderful route continues to the City Hall Aachen. As a fifth stop you will find the Centre Charlemagne. As you continue your walk through the city you will find the interesting Couven-Museum. Of course, the Puppenbrunnen could not be missing from this tour. In addition, you will also admire the Aachen Cathedral. The penultimate destination is the enviable Kreislauf des Geldes. While the icing on the cake of this unique tour could not be other than the Elisenbrunnen. Download the ‘’World City Trail ‘’ app from the store. Then start your tour and enjoy!

Aachen: Murder Crime Game Self-Guided Interactive Tour

5. Aachen: Murder Crime Game Self-Guided Interactive Tour

Solve a murder and at the same time see all the highlights of the city center of Aachen. Play this unique game with a group of friends or your family. You will receive instructions, a photo sheet and an answer form in advance via email. You'll also receive a map of the city where the murder took place. The center is divided into sections where you have to look for a location where you can take a group selfie. Once you've located the spot, send a selfie via WhatsApp to your game instructor. If the location's correct, they'll send you the next clue about the murder. As you walk along the nicest places in the centre of the city, you will collect more and more clues about the murder. During the game you will have enough time to enter a cafe or shop that you pass and to admire some of the highlights of Aachen.

Aachen: Complete Self-guided Audio Tour on your Phone

6. Aachen: Complete Self-guided Audio Tour on your Phone

Did you know that, according to legend, the devil attacked the city of Aachen not once, but twice?! Or that the French stole the Charlemagne statue? And that it was Charlemagne's horse that discovered the hot springs in the city? If you've never heard these stories, don't wait; book this self-guided audio tour now to discover dozens of fun facts about Aachen! With this audio self-guided tour, discover the 10 must-see monuments in Aachen's historical center. Your virtual guide, Simon, designed this self-guided walking tour to be as interactive as possible. You won't get bored with a ton of dates, but you'll learn about interesting stories and anecdotes to dive deep into Aachen's history. With this extremely complete tour of Aachen, you'll get the audio commentary for no less than 10 monuments. You will be guided through the following locations: 1. Marschiertor 2. Theater 3. Elisenbrunnen 4. Cathedral 5. Puppenbrunnen 6. Town Hall & Granus Tower 7. Charlemagne Statue & Market Square 8. Ponttor With this experience, you'll get access to a 40-minute-long audio commentary. You just need to grab your phone (no app download necessary), follow the route and listen to each audio commentary in your earphones. Enjoy a hassle-free experience and discover the hidden secrets of Aachen's city center, through interesting tales and stories. During this self-guided audio tour, you'll be able to stop at anytime: just hit that 'Pause' button and continue the next day if you like. Whether you are alone, with a partner, with friends, or family, this audio tour will be the perfect experience for anyone who likes to discover a city freely.

Aachen: Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

7. Aachen: Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Once chosen by Charlemagne as the capital of his empire, the city of Aachen is more than meets the eye. Its cathedral was rightfully chosen as Germany’s first Unesco World Heritage Site, for being the burial place of the great Frankish emperor, where his throne still stands today and for the many holy relics that it holds. We will not miss the Puppet Fountain that captivates both children and adults with its symbolism and characters, like the rooster, the horse, the professor or the canon. This story and many more will make your visit to this city a fascinating time, in a tour that covers all the major highlights of Charlemagne's legacy.

Aachen: Outdoor-Escape-Game, Blackstories, walk&adventure

8. Aachen: Outdoor-Escape-Game, Blackstories, walk&adventure

"Discover Aachen in a fun and interactive way. This fictional crime case is called ""Bestseller"" and is about a missing author and his unpublished bestseller (book). Follow an in-app game through the city as you solve clues and get closer to figuring out a criminal case. Wander through the heart of the city at your own pace and alongside friends or family. This activity can be played in German language. Start in the center of the area. The address you will see on your booking reservation. From there, your smartphone will guide and lead you. You will design and decide your own route through the area. Hear about a fictional crime case and try to solve it while getting to know the city. Crack an exciting case about a former police officer who now writes books. Walk through the area and solve some puzzles and other tasks. At various locations, get access to some audio files or reports that have to do with this crime case about the missing author. This is more than a basic walking trip; it's an amazing race full of exciting content and a challenge for you as a team. The duration will be 2-3 hours, depending on your own speed and if you go on foot or by bike. Enjoy extra tasks and riddles which you can solve at any time after you finished your booked event. There will not be any historical or dull media about the places that you will see or visit. Decide on most of your walking route as you go. Explore and enjoy the area while you concentrate on solving this tricky fictional crime case. Fun guaranteed!"

Aachen: Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide

9. Aachen: Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide

Explore Aachen on your terms with our self-guided audio tour, accessible on your smartphone! Immerse yourself in the beauty of this historic city at your own pace and in your preferred language. Our self-guided audio tour offers you the flexibility to choose your destinations and decide how long you wish to spend at each site. Whether you're drawn to the iconic Aachen Cathedral, the historical town hall, or the charming old town, we have carefully crafted the most beautiful walking route for you and gathered more than 30 captivating and interesting stories. You'll pass by all the well-known landmarks but will also be surprised by new discoveries and hidden gems. Explore Aachen's rich history, embrace its vibrant present, and be delighted by its captivating legends and stories. Whether you're embarking on a solo adventure, enjoying a romantic city stroll with your partner or exploring the city with friends or family, our self-guided audio tour caters to all preferences. Plus, you'll receive a nice discount when you do the tour with companions.

Aachen: Smartphone City Scavenger Hunt

10. Aachen: Smartphone City Scavenger Hunt

In the historic old town, you will find many of Aachen's landmarks. Located in the heart of the city is Aachen's emblem: The Aachen Cathedral. On your journey, you will explore not only well-known sights such as the Elisenbrunnen but also lesser-known places like the Möschebrunnen. Discover many great puzzles and information about the old town of Aachen. Find out what tasks Sir Peter Morgan has devised for you. Prove yourself in numerous mini-games and puzzle tasks as a worthy intern of the Sir Peter Morgan Academy

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