Aachen is the westernmost city of Germany located in North Rhine-Westphalia. This renowned spa town sits near the borders of Belgium and the Netherlands. Warm, volcanic spring water offerings combined with a rustic urban vibe, iconic cathedrals, and an innovative atmosphere lend to Aachen’s worldwide attraction.

In addition to enjoying the local spas, visitors to Aachen have a plethora of opportunities surrounding them, including sightseeing the Aachen Cathedral and checking out the Marketplace, which itself is composed of multiple additional attractions, highlighted by the lavish Town Hall building. Aachen is a hotspot for modern art exhibits that can be found in the Ludwig Forum for International Art as well as the Kornelimünster. Other places of interest are the Couven Museum and the Aachen Cathedral Treasury.

Public transportation in Aachen is serviced by rail through the main Hauptbahnhof station and four smaller stations. In addition, the area is crisscrossed by 68 bus routes, an Autobahn, and many large motorways. The Maastricht Aachen Airport is situated 17 kilometres outside of the city.

Aachen is most heralded for its volcanic spring water which at 74 degrees Celsius is the warmest water north of the Alps. The water serves as the area’s cultural identity, and the word Aachen actually derived from the Latin word for water.