The Frankenberg quarter

Discover Aachen off the beaten path and explore the trendy Frankenberg district! Away from the usual tourist routes, you’ll find lively streets and charming squares around Frankenberg Castle—built as far back as the 14th century—as well as popular pubs and cafés. Stroll through the charming Wilhelminian-style district in the footsteps of the upper middle class, Prussian officers, industrialists, and lawyers, as well as the left-wing scene that once called this place home. Marvel at the preserved 19th-century architecture, which lends this trendy neighborhood a unique character with its cohesive building structure.  

The Frankenberg district, with its impressive city palaces, emerged in the second half of the 19th century, when Aachen’s population doubled. Over time, it has undergone various phases of change, so that today you’ll encounter a fascinating blend of old and new!