Title: Visit Aachen: Best of Aachen Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Hotels.d6053489.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Vacation-Rentals.d6053489.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Aachen.d6053489.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Aachen.d6053489.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Aachen Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Aachen.d6053489.Car-Rental-Guide)[Aachen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Aachen.d6053489.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Aachen ## Travel Guide ![North Rhine-Westphalia featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053489/7d1ac431-cbd6-48cc-a9f9-ff9a7a639181.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Rhine-Westphalia featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053489/7d1ac431-cbd6-48cc-a9f9-ff9a7a639181.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aachen Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107304/49d374f6-e66d-4930-82df-8cdbabfc5c0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aachen Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107304/9f7ceb9e-5b9b-448a-86b6-3ce710bacdfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aachen showing street scenes and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053489/3418b2e7-f3b2-4182-82ae-953174367ef0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Aachen Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6053489) ### Where to stay in Aachen ![Aachen Cathedral which includes religious aspects, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107304/080936d1-3ba7-4132-918b-96fed4e92230.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aachen-Mitte Aachen-Mitte is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Aachen Cathedral and Aachen Town Hall. [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Aachen-Mitte.dx553248633975640263) ![Panorama Stadtbild Aachen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000033117/118ea50b-f258-4911-a579-04cab062382b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Laurensberg You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Laurensberg. You might want to make time for a stop at Hauptstadion or New Tivoli Stadium. [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Laurensberg.dx3000033117) ![Landscape in Aachen Brand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635209685477/c8803a0f-45f7-4a2b-aeb5-147d4389a395.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brand While there might not be top attractions in Brand, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Eifelsteig and Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen. [](https://expedia.ca/Brand.dx553248635209685477) ![Frankenberg Castle At Night Panorama, Aachen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953236766595653632/11a5b2ad-5d3d-430e-ab57-cb51b84a2250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Frankenberg Quarter If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frankenberg Quarter and surrounding area, you can visit Aachener Zoo and Theater Aachen. [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Frankenberg-Quarter.dx953236766595653632) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pontviertel Though Pontviertel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ponttor and Aachen Town Hall. [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Pontviertel.dx953237719964876800) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Preuswald While Preuswald might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dreilaendereck and Drielandenpunt. 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We really love it here Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Hotels-Limehome-Aachen-Vereinsstrasse.h36812565.Hotel-Information) ![Aparthotel Adagio Köln City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5422200/5422139/d73e7063_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Adagio Köln City Blaubach 3 Cologne NW Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,084 reviews) Clean r Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Cologne-Hotels-Aparthotel-Adagio-Koln-City.h5422139.Hotel-Information) ![Limehome Köln Friesenplatz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71430000/71428600/71428599/fb0d59b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Limehome Köln Friesenplatz Friesenpl. 15 Cologne NRW Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena are ... 8/10 Very Good! (61 reviews) That’s was horrible. I felt bad to stay there , because since we were there they don’t prepare any towels and i send them actually a message that i need a towel but since they just said that they don’t have any personal at Hotel, and for the towels i can take first in the next day at 11:00 am- 15:00 ... Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Cologne-Hotels-Limehome-Koln-Friesenplatz.h71428599.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6053489&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Cathedral-Aachen-Mitte.d6107304.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aachen Town Hall showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6301295/54685ea3-5239-4b46-86f0-5246f1d804f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aachen Town Hall Built on the ruins of Charlemagne’s palace, this town hall is regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic and Baroque architecture in Aachen. [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Town-Hall-Aachen-Mitte.d6301295.Vacation-Attraction) #### Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen You can find out about the history of Aachen with a trip to Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen. Visit the area's cathedral and spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Carolus-Thermen-Bad-Aachen-Aachen-Mitte.d6303338.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hauptstadion You can take time to visit Hauptstadion during your travels to Aachen. Visit the area's cathedral and spas. 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[](https://expedia.ca/RWTH-Aachen-University-Aachen-Mitte.d6301286.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45258456/40206b92-9a16-4159-9a9e-fbe6dc83a7bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket CA $29 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kerkrade-discovery-museum-entry-ticket.a45258456.activity-details) ![Scavenger Hunt Aachen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47522873/0f68e877-5593-44c2-99d7-42592fce6928.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aachen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone CA $13 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aachen-exploration-game-and-city-tour-on-your-phone.a47522873.activity-details) ![Aachen Highlights Half Day Private Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49893066/f47beddc-e30a-45f8-b44b-8369a7595eba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aachen Highlights Half Day Private Walking Tour CA $258 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aachen-highlights-half-day-private-walking-tour.a49893066.activity-details) [See all activities in Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Aachen.d6053489.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Aachen ![Park landscape with shrubs and flowering plants in public park of TerWorm Castle, leafy trees and castle in background, sunny summer day in Heerlen, South Limburg, Netherlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5314/58101869-5683-46cc-85e3-f3d11d08eaa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Heerlen ![Kerkrade showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047527/007d7195-e32b-48ea-a0f2-e4ad1b4e1549.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kerkrade ![Heidelandschaft im NSG Struffelt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6300165/c6370f5f-af81-4e27-a2b9-ab7f6d7dca1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Roetgen ![The Zuid-Limburgse Stoomtrein Maatschappij (South Limburg Steam Train Company) or ZLSM is a heritage railway operating in the south of the Netherlands. It runs over the border into Germany and has an extensive collection of stock. The ZLSM is currently partnered with the Great Central Railway in England, as they are both double-track preserved lines. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zuid-Limburgse_Stoomtrein_Maatschappij Original website : http://www.zlsm.nl/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000024370/50c39f11-0997-477f-918a-144be35f0898.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Simpelveld ### Other places like Aachen - Cities near Aachen - Places of interest [Heerlen](https://expedia.ca/Heerlen.dx5314)[Kerkrade](https://expedia.ca/Kerkrade.dx6047527)[Kelmis](https://expedia.ca/Kelmis.dx6128970)[Herzogenrath](https://expedia.ca/Herzogenrath.dx6194681)[Roetgen](https://expedia.ca/Roetgen.dx6300165)[Simpelveld](https://expedia.ca/Simpelveld.dx3000024370)[Bocholtz](https://expedia.ca/Bocholtz.dx3000438995)[Harles](https://expedia.ca/Harles.dx3000740296) - [Aachen Cathedral ](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Cathedral-Aachen-Mitte.d6107304.Vacation-Attraction) - [Katschhof ](https://expedia.ca/Katschhof-Aachen-Mitte.d553248621533168615.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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