The 16 best museums in Aachen

Quality museum, but the staff interactions left us with a negative experience while the rest of our time in Aachen was wonderful. Of note: Receptionist at the ticket desk was rather rude. While I recognize our party of two arrived near the end of the day with an hour to go before closing, the staff member appeared bothered by every interaction she had to make with us from handing over cash that she wanted left on the counter rather than being taken from our hands, to having to hold our small backpacks that she insisted on us checking with the desk, to clearly being frustrated with interacting with two non-native speakers when we were seeking clarity to make sure we didn’t impose. Not usually one for leaving reviews, but very disappointed in their customer service.

It’s a small museum with some interesting furniture and artwork dating from a different era. Only takes 10 to 30 minutes to go through the entire exhibit. It’s not entirely breathtaking, but it’s certainly interesting to walk through. Admittance was €10 to get in.

It’s a small museum, overpriced (10 EUR per adult) for its size and what it has to offer. The receptionist was rude, not sure what she thinks of herself (we visited Sunday morning, 9th Nov). The persistent request to put a sticker on your clothes to be seen within museum (entry ticket) is ridiculous. It’s a few square meters museum, no logic and no need to do that. It reminded me of the past century and how certain people were treated in Germany, also requested to wear something on their jackets to be seen…. Absurd!

Very nice Museum, the rooms are well kept, the smell from all the perfums. The people was very friendly, they answer to all the questions. The locations was very accessible.

It is like visiting a house from the 18 century. The personal use to follow you every where you go but don't take it personal, they do that for everyone. It has an small inner yard where you can take a coffee for 1.50 EUR. It is a nice place if you like the art and your are curious about how the people lived in that times.

Zero charm at the entrance: the girl at the ticket desk made me leave a tiny backpack – pure pettiness. When I asked why my companion could keep her bag, she made her leave it too, out of spite. Professionalism clearly means something else here. Fortunately, there’s a lady upstairs, friendly and smiling, who saves the museum’s reputation.

Loved the Museum. We received a token from the aachen tourism office and could visit the Museum for free. Loved the place. It projects liyestyle of people from different tome period. Situated at tje very centre. Definitely recommended.

They have a English audio guide and that's really helpful and you can understand all the things and its very engaging if you are interested in exploring the history of aachen.

I retraced my steps from the morning to our first stop, the Charlemagne Centre. This museum showed the history of the city from pre Roman times through to the eighteenth century I think. There were some wonderful exhibits including a Roman glass drinking horn and Roman ear tweezers, a medieval crown, Arabic and Byzantine coins and some gospel covers. As well as exhibits there were various displays on events in the city such as the sack of the city by the Spanish to expel the Protestants in 1598, the 1656 fire that destroyed 90% of the old city, the change of borders in 1801 and 1815 and then 1918 and 1930 where the city moved between French and German control. The bombing and siege of the city in 1944 caused yet more large scale destruction. There were also sections on the importance of the city as a centre for scholarship and manuscript production and another section on Carolingian arms and armour. All good stuff! The displays had minimal descriptions in English but you could download an audio app if you wanted to. All of the media screens could be played in English. Entrance was 10 Euros and we were inside for about an hour.

Modern, well-structured museum that places Aachen’s history in context, from Roman times to Charlemagne and beyond. Nice timeline tying the exhibitions together.

The museum was very interesting, but half of the exhibits focused on the city, and the material specifically about Charlemagne was somewhat limited. Also, most of the commentary was in German. On a positive note, they have a nice coffee place.

I visited the exhibition on August 19 and, unfortunately, I would not recommend it. Upon arrival, I was disappointed that the receptionist made no effort to communicate in English, which made it difficult to understand the necessary information. I was only able to proceed thanks to the kindness of another visitor in line who helped translate. The exhibition itself was smaller than expected, and several of the interactive elements were out of order. Additionally, all the information and descriptions were only available in German, which made it hard to fully appreciate or understand the content as an international visitor. Given the limited experience and lack of accessibility for non-German speakers, I found the entrance fee quite high for what was offered.

An interesting city museum starting with the Romans to modern times. The focus is of course on Charlemagne. Who founded the city. His life and work is present everywhere in the city. The museum offers changing exhibitions. Plan for 2 hours.r

We only had 45 minutes to devote to this museum before our train, but that worked. A nice collection of relics from the time and Romans. The mail shirt felt remarkably heavy.

Pretty good museum, the building is also nice. the second floor is closed for renovations and you cannot see the art after the 1700’s. Don’t forget to check for student discounts. Staff were friendly and helpful too.

Ive been to many of these kinds of museums-the type that are housed in a mansion, they have a nice collection, usually spanning medieval art until the 20th Century (this museum spans a broader collection it must be said) but these types of museums usually don't have so many instantly recognisable names- there are normally no Rembrandts or Picassos and any guests without an art historical background can sometimes remain underwhelmed by this type of collection. But. What this museum does so well is lean into what is really interesting about their collection. The weird, the gossipy, the mysteries surrounding the objects that they have. Religious icons with moving body parts, tiny coffins with remains to carry in your pocket, artworks that were recycled from other artworks, incorrect claims written on the back of paintings, and of course, lots of beautiful pieces if you prefer conventionally lovely art. The standard of curation is excellent, it makes the collection very accessible for a wide range of people by drawing out what is special and interesting about it. If you are interested in the interior of mansions like me, I was super impressed by the building itself. It's beautifully restored with lovely decorative and colour choices. The staff were also very engaged and informative, something that usually reflects well on the management. For me it was also the perfect size, a leisurely 2 hour visit, more or less very comfortably depending on your schedule.

Great collection, not too big or small. They show it based on theme rather than time (although it is grouped by each 500 year period) which is a great fit for the size of the collection. I speak fluent German, but the guards are really not very nice. We were a bit on the later side of the day, but they kept asking if we knew they closed at 5. Of course we did, the person selling the ticket told us ! 😂 To be fair, the tickets were reduced in price (3 rather than 6 euros) due to some art pieces missing, which was nice.

Surprizingly large collection. Takes 2hours plus to see them all. I wish they focus on info in English more.

The museum is not that big, the staff hardly speaks any language other that German. No shop opened, no café. One sit available per floor. Having to ask for the use of lift and they did it with a lack of grace.

Aachen is a quite small city with limited things to do. And especially on sundays there is nothing to do since most of the cafes, shops, stores, supermarkets and services are closed. So we decided to visit this museum to kill some time. No one inside has hospitality or smiling faces. We didn’t mind their attitude but they kept bothering us. An officer warned my father that his hat can fly. He was just holding it in his hands. Then he put hat to his head. After this strange warning same guy approached us second time to ask us whether we have any questions. And then he couldn’t answer some random questions about the paintings due to his weak English. He came to us third time to insist showing a random piece of art. I don’t understand this behaviour but never experienced such bizarre conversations in any other museum in different cities. Maybe it is because we were two Turkish tourists in a German city. Apart from the attitude the museum doesn’t have a lot to offer. It has pretty generic items at first floor. Unfortunately I don’t have anything positive to say about here

Excellent gallery with focus on medieval/renaissance art brightened by contemporary artists.

Decent museum. I enjoyed some parts of the exhibition. The staff was remarkably friendly.

Modern art museum located in a beautiful post industrial building, A great space inside, and the collections was very well laid out. Several top artists along with lesser known.

I liked the collection and the temporary exhibition. However, the guards are following you everywhere and don't take their eyes off of you for a second. You feel watched by Gestapo agents...

Horribly aggressive old, male guard. Followed my throughout the exhibitions while there were others in the museum. What a bad experience. If you look at other reviews, I'm not alone in this review.

Varied collection of contemporary art, about a 20+ minute walk from the old city center.

The building deserves a few more exhibts,unless the size of the building housing just a few(looking at times a bit lost)is done on purpose.

Good exhibitions, super friendly people working there. Very fair price, pay by cash.

The cathedral treasury is home of one of the most important collections of medieval European art, the site being a pilgrimage centre and home for Imperial coronations for over 500 years. As the name suggests, this building holds various artifacts from the cathedral ranging from reliquaries to triptychs to ceremonial accessories and also statues, ornamental jewellery and book covers. We probably spent 45 minutes inside and some of the art works, particularly the oil painted triptychs on oak were just awesome - every figure painted was an individual character and the detail and skill was just wonderful. Entrance was 10 Euros and it is the kind of place you can visit multiple times to just gaze in awe at human skill and ingenuity.

The Aachen Cathedral Treasury is one of Europe’s most important collections of medieval church art, reflecting over a millennium of devotion, craftsmanship, and history. Housed beside the UNESCO-listed Aachen Cathedral, the treasury preserves masterpieces from the time of Charlemagne through the Gothic era. Its highlights include precious reliquaries, exquisite liturgical vessels, and ornate manuscripts, many created to honor saints and safeguard relics central to medieval Christian worship. Among its treasures is the famous Bust of Charlemagne, symbolizing the emperor’s enduring legacy. Visitors can explore how faith, artistry, and imperial power intertwined in this remarkable collection, which remains a cornerstone of Aachen’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

The Aachen Cathedral Treasury is a breathtaking journey through over a millennium of history and faith. The collection is nothing short of awe-inspiring, holding some of the most significant religious artifacts in Europe, from dazzling reliquaries and ornate chalices to Charlemagne’s own relics. Each display is curated with care, offering detailed explanations that bring the pieces and the stories behind them to life. The craftsmanship of the medieval goldsmiths and artisans is simply mesmerizing, with intricate details that feel almost impossible for their time. Walking through the treasury feels like stepping into the pages of history, surrounded by treasures that have been preserved with remarkable dedication. Whether you are a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious about the cultural legacy of Aachen, the treasury is an unforgettable highlight that pairs perfectly with a visit to the cathedral itself.

I can describe the treasury with one word “Incredible”. The place is a bit hidden, well not really, it is close to the cathedral, but it is not inside the cathedral like google maps says. It is on its surroundings. Look for the shop, in front of the shop there’s a ticket office, there you get your tickets (cash/card), right in front of the ticket office is the entrance to the treasury. If you arrive a bit over the closing hour, go quickly to the inner court or patio because it closes first. Take a quick look and then go to the treasury. The treasury is not that big, there’s the main floor which will take most of the time, it is about 6 rooms or so where you would find the main collection. Top floor has a bit more with some displays still being developed (at the time writing this review there were missing texts even in German), but I’d say is the half of the ground floor. The lower floor, like the basement consists of a big room with just a few things to see. I’d say the whole visit could take you 30 minutes to an hours. Depending on how interested you are, if you got an audio guide, and if you are doing a guided tour. Although not a long visit, I think it’s perfect. It goes right to the point, you see really incredible and unique treasure of the former Collegiate Church and current Cathedral of Aachen. If you go to Aachen this is a must. You truly can’t missed it and the price is also cheap, about €6 so no excuse.

Very interesting and well organised exhibition. There are some things written in English but not everything is translated, so I would suggest to improve that. Also, you have to leave your bags inside a locker (bring 1€ or 2€ coins as you need one of those to make it work; you’ll get it back), so bring your cellphone (pictures allowed), wallet and tissues with you. We took maybe 45 minutes here, before going to the Cathedral.

The best cathedral I have ever visited. It’s not a gigantic building but has a historical architecture. And I was impressed by the interior design. Its stained glass was amazing, delicately beautiful. Also its marble columns and mosaic murals were also remarkable.

You can almost miss the entrance, but if you leave the cathedral, walk away heading slightly right, past the toilet and 'gift' shop. Turn right at the corner. Walk up to the entrance on your right. You need to leave all your bags in a locker (€1 tunable refundable deposit), ppl under 21 are free. Really brilliant set of 'tresures' to view, plenty of info in English, but very interesting viewing regardless.

Aachener Tierpark is an absolutely wonderful place to visit, especially if you have children, but its not even less interesting for adults! Just overall the structure and the design of the park is awesome, when you think Aachen is a relatively small city, but here we have many species living there and not just one of each. So i highly recommend visiting this place, you can spend 1-4 hours there to explore everything. And take attention, there are conventional clocks that always mark the time when the zoo keepers will feed certain animals! Hope you will enjoy your stay as much as I enjoyed it🥰🍀

So much fun and super quiet during the week. A great experience to see so many animals up close and without the crowds. A very walkable zoo and really designed with kids in mind, with many viewing places low down so kids can see. 🐖🐅🐎🐣🐒🐗🐧🐑🦓

Amazing place to walk with children, it will take about 2-3 hours. Also they're some play-yards, and you can take something for eating from home - there's a lot of tables and benches, where you can sit, relax, having a lunch with kids

We had such an amazing and fun day at the zoo! After exploring all the animals, we enjoyed some time playing in the park. It took us around 5 hours to see everything, and every moment was worth it

Bargain prices with excellent experiences. There are so many beautiful animals from all around the world, and the design of each animal’s living area is almost identical to their natural habitat, which is really nice. You can clearly see that the animals are well taken care of—they are neither too large nor too skinny, and they seem to live comfortably. The zoo is not crowded at all. In fact, there are fewer people than I expected, mostly families with children. That made the visit feel much more relaxed and enjoyable.

The park was almost empty. Not much animals to see. But the environment was neat and calm.

For about 8€ to enter this has to be the best value attraction I've ever visited. This is a proper zoo with lots of (happy and well-fed) animals, well kept grounds and very quiet and relaxing.

It is really interesting museum - this topic will always be relevant for everyone. Whole exhibition is in German - too difficult for english speakers to understand everything. There’re few iPads which has english translation - still not enough to understand everything what is shown. Bathrooms are clean, there’s also a cloakroom and 1€ deposit lockers in which you can leave your belongings

Small museum, exhibits mainly documented history of newspaper

Nicely laid out and informative museum collection. Well worth the visit. Very helpful staff.

Interesting small museum about medias world wide

It's a small museum and explains how journalism and media works then how it is intentionally and unintentionally manipulated. Today the problem is the financial incentive to publish pieces that generate 'clicks' measured by the internet. Although not all of the display panels are in English there is more than enough screens and loudspeakers with explanations in English. They also respond to feedback: the manon the cash desk was very welcoming and helpful; the Guardian and numerous other UK papers are listed. Plea, please add Belgium's Le Soir. The warning from history is that when politicians have exercised control no matter how seemingly insignificant, it has invariably ended in oppression or worse.

Disappointing ! I was excited to visit this museum but walked away disappointed within 25 minutes. Basically there aren't a lot to see in this very small museum. Not an impressive collection: Mostly photocopied blown ups. Some interactive features but only scratched the surface of journalism. They do have an original print of J'Accuse ! by Emile Zola. which was the highlight of the visit.

Nice local museum about the history of newspapers and media as well as about propaganda and manipulating the news. Sometimes they have extra exibitions. I enjoyed it a lot. They usually participate in the events when the museums are free in Aachen so if you are local you could save a couple of euros when going on one of those days

The Markt in front of the Aachen Rathaus is already buzzing with that unmistakable pre-Christmas magic — even before the official opening of the Christmas Market. The massive Christmas tree is already up, standing tall and proud against the stunning Gothic backdrop of the Aachen Town Hall, its twinkling lights hinting at the festivities to come. Around it, workers and vendors are busy assembling the charming wooden stalls that will soon fill the square with the smell of mulled wine, roasted nuts, and fresh waffles.

A lively and happening place for one and all, very close to Elisenbrunnen. City Town Hall and Aachen's Dom is just around. People visiting the area to spend time, for a cup of coffee or just for nothing. Plenty of shops and restaurants/eating place for all budgets. Wish to relax among crowd, one may visit this place and can spend 2-3 hours easily.

Old market square of Aachen. The city hall is also there. Is a nice area to chill and explore, many bars and restaurants also. During Christmas that's the main place to go.

Amazing medieval architecture, including the Dome, the City Hall and other smaller buildings within walking distance. Very good location for an interesting afternoon walk.

I were there at night. There are many restaurants and open during mid night 30-50 meter （just opposite of the City Hall building).

The place is very beautiful and worth a visit

Must pace to visit at Christmas time. So lively. Loved being there.

Closed ??? No information about opening

Boring

(Translated by Google) Doesn't seem as old as it is... When you walk around the cathedral and come across this house, you immediately think: What a beautiful building. But when you find out that this house has been around for almost 1,000 years, it almost blows you away. (Original) Wirkt gar nicht so alt wie es ist... Wenn man um den Dom herum geht und dabei auf dieses Haus stößt, denkt man sofort: Was für ein schönes Gebäude. Aber wenn man dann erfährt, dass dieses Haus schon fast 1000 Jahre auf dem Buckel hat, dann haut einen das beinahe um.

(Translated by Google) The Grashaus in Aachen is a small historical gem – inconspicuous from the outside, yet a wealth of history lies within its walls. It was once part of the medieval city fortifications and served various functions over the centuries. The restored surfaces, the walls, and the details of the building tell of times when Aachen was economically and politically vibrant. Anyone interested in local history will get an authentic experience here. A guided tour is absolutely worthwhile to discover the hidden stories of the house. (Original) Das Grashaus in Aachen ist ein kleines historisches Juwel – unscheinbar außen, und doch steckt viel Geschichte zwischen den Mauern. Es war einst Teil der mittelalterlichen Stadtbefestigung und diente verschiedenen Funktionen über die Jahrhunderte hinweg. Die restaurierten Flächen, das Gemäuer und die Details im Bau erzählen von Zeiten, in denen Aachen wirtschaftlich und politisch pulsierte. Wer sich für lokale Geschichte interessiert, bekommt hier ein authentisches Erlebnis. Eine Führung dort ist absolut lohnenswert, um die verborgenen Geschichten des Hauses zu entdecken.

The Grashaus might not get as much attention as the cathedral or the Rathaus, but standing in front of it, you can feel that this building has seen a lot. It’s one of the oldest structures in Aachen, dating back to the 13th century, and was actually the first town hall before the current Rathaus took over. From the outside, it’s a stunning example of early Gothic architecture — rough stone walls, arched windows, and that distinctive medieval look that makes you imagine knights, torches, and town criers. Even if you can’t go inside, it’s worth pausing here. The façade has this quiet dignity, especially when sunlight hits the old stones and brings out the warm reddish tones. Unfortunately, when we stopped by, the doors were closed — they were setting up for an event happening in about two weeks. You could peek through the entryway and see some prep work going on, but no entry allowed that day. Still, it’s fascinating to think how this place evolved — from a medieval town hall to a modern “House of European History in the Middle Ages”, hosting exhibitions and cultural events.

(Translated by Google) I visited the Grashaus, Aachen's first town hall, built in 1267, once a year ago because the city archives are now located here. I can't really remember the inside of the building. But the old facade always fascinates me. Today the "European Classroom" is in the building - part of the Route Charlemagne, a board not far from the Fischpüddelchen provides information about the past and present of the building. (Original) Ich habe das Grashaus, Aachens erstes Rathaus, erbaut im Jahre 1267, vor Jahr und Tag einmal aufgesucht, weil sich inzwischen hier das Stadtarchiv befindet. An das Innere des Gebäudes kann ich mich nicht mehr wirklich erinnern. Mich fasziniert aber jedesmal wieder die alte Fassade. Heute ist im Gebäude das "Europäische Klassenzimmer" - ein Teil der Route Charlemagne, gibt eine Tafel unweit des Fischpüddelchens Auskunft über Vergangenheit und Gegenwart des Gebäudes.

(Translated by Google) Aachen's first town hall was built in 1267 on the "Gras", the grass square of the former courthouse in front of the cathedral. The prison used to be hidden behind the windowless ground floor of the building, which has only been preserved as a facade. The seven Electors (an Elector was one of the initially seven, later nine and finally ten highest ranking princes of the Holy Roman Empire, who had the exclusive right to elect the Roman-German king since the 13th century) above the windows ( copies) clarify Aachen's claim as a coronation city. Valuable archives of the city archives are now kept here. (Original) Op de " Gras " , het graspleintje van het voormalige gerechtsgebouw voor de dom , werd in 1267 het eerste stadhuis van Aachen gebouwd. Achter de vensterloze benedenverdieping van het alleen als gevel behouden gebouw verborg zich vroeger de gevangenis. De zeven keurvorsten ( een keurvorst was één van de aanvankelijk zeven, later negen en tenslotte tien hoogste vorsten in rang van het Heilige Roomse Rijk , die sinds de 13de eeuw het alleenrecht op de verkiezing van de Rooms-Duitse koning bezaten ) boven de vensters ( kopieën ) verduidelijken de aanspraak van Aachen als kroningsstad. Nu worden hier van het stadsarchief waardevolle archieven bewaard.

A very cute metallic sculpture that is fascinating. The puppets are mobile in some parts of their body and you can touch and ply with them freely. I was actually wandering around the city and found them by chance. Lovely thing to see in the middle of a shopping street. Recommend to see while in Aachen.

Dolls Fountain is a charming and whimsical public artwork. Officially titled "Puppenbrunnen - Bonifatius Stirnberg (1975)", it is a delightful example of modern urban sculpture that blends art, playfulness, and community spirit. Sculptor: Bonifatius Stirnberg (1921 - 2009), a renowned German artist and priest known for his expressive religios and public artworks. Type: Bronze fountain sculpture Style: Figurative, playful, slightly surreal. Description: The children are interacting with water This one invites interaction - especially from children. Often overlooked by tourists, but loved by locals, especially families from the neighborhood. It was restored in the 2010s to ensure the water system and bronze sculptures remain in good condition. It's a small monument to joy, childhood, and everyday beauty - a reminder that art doesn't always have to be solemn to be meaningful. Hope you love to enjoy Aachen!

A typical set of bronze statues, in the heart of the city.

It's a fountain, but it's very nice. The mettalic puppets that make it special are very cool, and kids will probably love this place, if I'm not mistaken you can move the puppets limbs a bit, to make it in different positions. If you are ever visiting Aachen, you should go take a look at it, it will make your day just a tad bit better, and you can plan it in so it's just on the way.

Good place near the cathedral. Small but iconic.

The 'doll fountain' opened in 1975 shows the story of the City and the people living there... Fun and worth a look when in Aachen.

A fountain with bronze puppets. Located very close to the Aachen Cathedral, it's a popular photo spot for tourists.

(Translated by Google) Great live concerts in the basement of the small, purely private and very committed museum! A gem among the stages in the Aachen area. International and national artists from jazz, classical and more. Great atmosphere, very close to the musicians. Small bar for before, in between and after. A really recommended TIP for Aachen. Tickets for the concerts can be bought in the classic way either directly at the museum or reserved by email. Tickets cannot be ordered directly online. (Original) Tolle Live Konzerte im Keller des kleinen rein privat und sehr engagiert geführten Museums! Kleinod unter den Bühnen im Raum Aachen. Internationale und nationale Künstler aus Jazz, Klassik und mehr. Klasse Atmosphäre, ganz nah dran an den Musikern. Kleine Bar für vorher, zwischendurch und hinterher. Ein wirklich empfehlenswerter TIPP für Aachen. Karten für die Konzerte kauft man ganz klassisch entweder direkt im Museum oder reserviert per Mail. Per Internet direkt bestellen lassen sich die Tickets nicht.

(Translated by Google) A gem in Aachen, carefully renovated and carefully furnished. And currently two exciting exhibitions. Definitely worth a visit! Special tip: Be sure to use the toilets! (Original) Ein Kleinod in Aachen, achtsam renoviert und sorgsam einrichtet. Und aktuell zwei spannende Ausstellungen. Auf jeden e been Besuch wert! Besonderer Tipp: Unbedingt die Toiletten aufsuchen!

(Translated by Google) Here Mr. von der Laage has created a really beautiful and recommendable museum! (Original) Hier hat Herr von der Laage ein wirklich sehr schönes und empfehlenswertes Muesum geschaffen!

(Translated by Google) Great exhibitions, super boogie concert! (Original) Tolle Ausstellungen, super Boogie-Konzert!

(Translated by Google) Great concert with the young bassist and singer from the Netherlands Peter Willems and Sabine Kühlich (vocals, saxophone and piano). Rarely have I had so much fun. The museum is also worth every visit; the graphics, engravings and pictures by Emil Orlik on display can confidently be called an insider tip. (Original) Grandioses Konzert mit dem jungen Bassisten und Sänger aus den Niederlanden Peter Willems und Sabine Kühlich (Gesang, Saxophon und Piano). Selten so viel Spaß gehabt. Auch das Museum ist jeden Besuch wert, die ausgestellten Grafiken, Stiche und Bilder von Emil Orlik kann man getrost einen Geheimtipp nennen.

(Translated by Google) A museum with a special flair. The great basement concerts have now achieved cult status! Only the city of Aachen doesn't seem to have noticed anything about it! (Original) Ein Museum mit besonderem Flair. Die tollen Kellerkonzerte haben mittlerweile Kultstatus! Nur die Stadt Aachen scheint davon nichts mitbekommen zu haben!

(Translated by Google) Very nice :) (Original) Sehr schön :)

Wonderful place to view Belgium, Holland and Germany from. Car parking at Bistro and acces to a viewing platform of the The Country Point. Get token from Bistro. We then walked up along the German Netherlands border up to Belgium. A real novelty. Good value for money. Both viewing platforms had lift access. Fantastic. Plenty more to do there too like the maze/labyrinth, walks of varying length around the woodland. Really recommend. Good value day out.

Beautiful place to see the borders of 3 countries. You should visit this place only if the weather is good without wind and rain. Otherwise you have not the best view.

The place is beautiful, wonderful, and quite cold as it’s high up on the mountain. We went by taxi and returned by bus to Aachen Hauptbahnhof. A cool spot to hang out, take pics, and enjoy nature. The view is amazing and the area is peaceful. Definitely worth a visit!

Was here for more than 20yr ago. That time only two bautas; the 3 point and highest point in the Nederland. Now the area has been well developed and we enjoyed the stay here. The view from the tower is fantastic, you can as long as your eyes reach. Bring your binoculars if you have. The tower also have the elevator, so also wheelchairs and other with walking problems can watch the nice view. They have also two restaurants, souvenir shop and the nice maze. Parking is also good, but the information how to get in is bad. No sign or instruction. This should be improved. Can warmly recommend this place.

It was an awesome experience , i went there twice already. The view on the hill is beautifull and you can stand on 3 countries in just a step 😍

Extremely HYPED of a place, even for only one time visit! Overly crowded on ALL days. It's shocking how 1000s of gullible people visit this super tiny little place. This "point" is situated in a middle of a narrow road with car traffic continuously flowing. Parking on the Belgian side is more expensive than parking on the Netherlands side (no surprises here!). Belgian parking costs 3.5 per hour, whereas Netherlands side parking costs 3 for the day. There are some places to eat. The Labyrinth is also one other attraction with kind of heafty entry fee (not value for money). My suggestion is to visit any other border points with way less crowd.

It is a fun experience. For me. international borders always meant like a comparatively huge thing and visiting this point was really fascinating. Getting here is a little bit tricky if you are coming by public transport and travel time is long if you are coming from Amsterdam just for this but overall definitely worth to visit.

Very welcoming staff and helpful regarding the guided tour of the Cathedral that is very worth it and totally affordable. A little irl Easter egg can be found in the entrance

The official information point of the Aachen cathedral.

Friendly staff with good English, but just one Dom tour per day in English is not enough for sure

Helpful staff. Very nice people.

Love them, they are so nice!!!

Not a whole lot of variety

(Translated by Google) The cathedral treasure is also located in the cathedral information center and you should definitely see it. It is possible to take part in a guided tour (approx. 45 minutes) or to walk through the premises on your own. Access to all rooms is wheelchair accessible (elevator). In my opinion, the entrance fees are very moderate. (Original) In der Dominformation befindet sich auch der Domschatz, diesen sollte man unbedingt gesehen haben. Es besteht die Möglichkeit an einer Führung (ca. 45 Min.) teilzunehmen, oder auf eigene Faust durch die Räumlichkeiten zu laufen. Der Zugang zu allen Räumen ist behindertengerecht (Aufzug) ausgestattet. Die Eintrittspreise sind aus meiner Sicht sehr moderat.

Very interesting museum, also for people with a serious interest in history and taxation. I just visited it for the second time. If you are lucky, former customs official Herr Cremer will give you a tour. He is a font of information; you can ask him anything about the art and science of implementing customs regulations. But he speaks German, and the many texts in the museum are also only in German. It is a formidable collection waiting for a better housing, and further elaboration on how borders once shaped this region, and on how the abolition of borders is shaping it now.

Great place to visit

(Translated by Google) Apart from the difficult opening hours, which is normal for a private exhibition, it is definitely worth a visit. Great exhibits, great bizarre parts, from the self-made submachine gun to uniforms and numerous pictures and maps. Furnished and operated with a lot of love. (Original) Abgesehen von den schwierigen Öffnungszeiten, was normal ist bei einer privaten Ausstellung, ist es auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert. Tolle Exponate, tolle skurrile Teile, von der selbstgebauten Maschinenpistole über Uniformen und etlichen Bilder und Karten. Mit viel Liebe eingerichtet und betrieben.

(Translated by Google) Not been inside. Light next to the bus stop to Aachen. If you go by bus, buy a mini group ticket, then you can go to Aachen with 5 people for 10.60. This is return! (Original) Niet binnen geweest. Licht naast de bushalte naar Aken. Voor wie met de bus gaat, minigruppen ticket kopen, dan kun je voor 10.60 met 5 personen naar Aken. Dit is retour!

(Translated by Google) Great and amazingly diverse exhibition. Mr. Dinninghoff's tour was very interesting, very well designed, answered all questions and was also very entertaining. Historically, locally and socially informative! (Original) Großartige und erstaunlich vielfältige Ausstellung. Die Führung von Herrn Dinninghoff war sehr interessant, sehr gut gestaltet, beantworte alle Fragen und dazu auch sehr kurzweilig. Geschichtlich, lokal und gesellschaftlich informativ!

(Translated by Google) A small, often overlooked or underappreciated gem is the Friedrichs Customs Museum. Inconspicuous from the outside, a huge wealth of historical objects and information was collected in the surprisingly spacious rooms of the old customs station. This is much more than a customs museum, but also a museum for border history. The second highlight is the tour. Very personal with lots of anecdotes, the focus is always set depending on the respective audience and its composition and wishes. You can take many tours without having seen everything. Very easy to reach with the express bus 44, which runs between Aachen and Heerlen. (Original) Ein kleines, oft übersehenes bzw. zu wenig gewürdigtes Juwel ist das Zollmuseum Friedrichs. Von außen unscheinbar, wurde in den erstaunlich weitläufigen Räumen der alten Zollstation eine riesige Fülle an historischen Gegenständen und Informationen zusammengetragen. Das ist viel mehr als ein Zollmuseum, sondern auch ein Museum für Grenzgeschichte. Das zweite Highlight ist die Führung. Sehr persönlich mit vielen Anekdoten werden Schwerpunkt immer neu abhängig vom jeweiligem Publikum und dessen Zusammensetzung und Wünschen gesetzt. Man kann viele Führungen mitmachen, ohne alles gesehen zu haben. Sehr gut mit dem Schnellbus 44 zu erreichen Der zwischen Aachen und Heerlen fährt.

(Translated by Google) A very extensive and interesting collection. Well worth a visit. A good command of German is required, however. The museum can only be visited with a guide. Unfortunately, the tour is too short to see everything. The museum is currently in a rather difficult situation. As you can probably guess, a financially difficult situation. I hope it all works out well and the museum stays open for many years to come. I will definitely return. (Original) Zeer uitgebreide en interessante collectie. Zeer de moeite waard om te bezoeken. Een goede kennis van de Duitse taal is echter vereist. Je kunt het museum alleen onder begeleiding van een gids bezoeken. De rondleiding is jammer genoeg te kort om alles te zien. Het museum zit momenteel in een nogal lastige situatie. Je kunt het wel raden, een financieel lastige situatie. Ik hoop dat het goed afloopt, en het museum nog vele jaren open mag zijn. Ik ga zeker nog een keer terug.

I recommend visiting the museum during a hike. It's free and the staff is helpful and friendly. I had a good time taking a break while wandering through the various rooms and art installations.

Definitely worth a visit. Collection is good, and it takes about 45-60 min easily. Free to enter. Unfortunately, they only have texts in German but I used Lens to translate. If you are doing a day trio to Kornelimünster like I did, I'd definitely recommend it!

We visited this magical place on Thursday and were greeted by the most wonderfull man ever. His name was Ralph and we immediately felt at ease. Definitely would recommend!

Wonderful themed exhibition on emigrants, particularly warm personal welcome.

Beautiful!

(Translated by Google) An unusual original museum, ancient artifacts next to modern art objects look very unusual. As an artist, it was very interesting for me, it was my first time in such a museum, I highly recommend visiting. Visiting is free, you can leave a donation if you wish, and also buy souvenir posters and postcards. (Original) Необычный оригинальный музей, старинные артефакты рядом с модерновыми предметами искусства смотрятся очень необычно. Мне как художнику было очень интересно, в подобном музее впервые, очень рекомендую для посещения. Посещение бесплатное, можно по желанию оставить пожертвование, а также приобрести сувенирные плакаты и открытки.

(Translated by Google) Like others, we were in Kornelimünster over the weekend and visited the Kunsthaus NRW. Overall, we were positively surprised by the installations, the exhibition, and the presentation in the old monastery. It's especially nice not to have to pay admission as a family for a change! Very friendly staff on site, who also provide helpful information. It definitely won't be our last visit, as the exhibitions change. I asked around among my friends, and no one had ever heard of the Kunsthaus NRW. So, in short, it's an absolute must. (Original) Wie es schon anderen erging - wir waren am Wochenende in Kornelimünster und haben uns das Kunsthaus NRW angesehen. Insgesamt total positiv überrascht von den Installationen und der Ausstellung und der Präsentation in dem alten Kloster. Vor allem tut es mal gut als Familie mal keinen Eintritt zu bezahlen! Sehr freundliches Personal vor Ort mit auch hilfreichen Informationen. Definitiv war es nicht unser letzter Besuch, da die Ausstellungen wechseln. Ich habe im Bekanntenkreis nachgefragt und keiner hat jemals vom Kunsthaus NRW gehört. Also kurzum ein absoluter Tipp.