Where water splashes

Aachen - the city of water. Immerse yourself in the fascinating water culture of the imperial city and marvel at the stories behind the rippling water. Leave the cathedral and town hall behind you on this guided tour and follow in the footsteps of the "blue gold" in the old town. Find out why so many fountains characterize the cityscape and how almost all of them - from the Karlsbrunnen to the Türelürelüßje and the Mariensäule - are fed with water from the Paubach. Each fountain has its own story to tell, and of course sometimes legends and myths too. On this tour, find out what tricks the people of Aachen used to save their fountains during the war and discover why Charlemagne stands on a "pea soup bowl" at the market, why the doll fountain is not just an invitation to play and how Aachen of all places became a renowned spa resort in the 17th century.