Articles of category "Aachen"

Located some 40 miles west of Cologne, and 50 miles southwest of Dusseldorf, the ancient city of Aachen can be found at the frontier where Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium meet. The city is associated with the Emperor Charlemagne, who selected this place as the centre of his Frankish empire. Visitors in Aachen come to explore the Benelux nations or enjoy the magnificent cathedral and the sulphurous hot springs.

The westernmost city in Germany, Aachen is a fantastic spa destination in North Rhine Westphalia on the border with the Netherlands and Belgium. This medium-size city reached its peak in the IX century when the Emperor Charlemagne made it his capital. Today the city is a renowned tourist destination, due to its diverse historic and cultural attractions, notably Dom, Couven Museum, Rathaus and Water Tower Belvedere among others, along with the many magnificent Aachen hotels.