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Visiting Aachen, Germany


Best known as the capital of Charlemagne's Frankish empire, today's Aachen sits at the juncture where Germany meets the Netherlands (where the Dutch know it as Aken) and Belgium (where Walloons call it Aix-la-Chapelle). But Aachen's history pre-dates even 8th-century Charlemagne. Roman soldiers dating back to the 1st century AD cherished its hot springs (they called it Aquis-Granum). Aachen Cathedral, northern Europe's oldest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the city's main attraction.

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
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Nov
46°F 7°C
37°F 2°C
Dec
41°F 5°C
33°F 0°C
Jan
40°F 4°C
32°F 0°C
Feb
43°F 6°C
33°F 0°C
Mar
49°F 9°C
36°F 2°C
Apr
55°F 12°C
40°F 4°C
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Wednesday
25 Nov
Hi:
55°F 12°C
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42°F 5°C
Thursday
26 Nov
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51°F 10°C
Lo:
44°F 6°C
Friday
27 Nov
Hi:
50°F 10°C
Lo:
41°F 5°C

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Etap Hotel Aachen

5 of 5 stars
Gwent, Wales
24 Nov 2009

Great location, Town- A short drive into Aachen City centre.(3-5 min walk to to bus stop, I didn't use as I had the car.) Leisure/Sport - The hotel is situated next door to the Tivoli Centre...more

Hotel Granus

5 of 5 stars
American living in Amsterdam
23 Nov 2009

Warm, inviting place, pretty good on the budget, and a lovely hostess. Rooms are clean, quiet, and big enough to relax in. Nice to have an elevator when you are on the 4th floor (401 to be exact). ...more

Hotel Ibis Aachen Normaluhr

4 of 5 stars
Portsmouth
23 Nov 2009

Good location in the centre of Aachen - parking is underground and paying - quite expensive. Rooms are basic - but comfortable. Typically Ibis. Older Ibis room design here though. No complaints at...more

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