Aachen city archive

In the city archives, you will encounter Aachen's past in all its facets. Documents from the Middle Ages to the present day reveal how the city has developed. Housed in a former needle factory, it is a place where stories can be discovered and rediscovered. Numerous documents from municipal and private sources show how diverse life once was and what traces people and events have left behind. A visit here is almost like travelling back in time, immersing yourself step by step in the identity of Aachen.