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title: "Bahkauv"
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description: "According to local lore, the 'Bahkauv' once lurked near Aachen’s warm springs at the 'Büchel'. Hidden among the narrow lanes, the scaly creature was said to frighten drunken passers‑by by leaping onto their backs. A bronze sculpture in the old town keeps this tale alive and invites visitors to explore the city’s storytelling traditions. Many encounter the figure without knowing the legends behind its fearsome appearance."
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Bahkauv
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Bronzeskulptur eines löwenartigen Wesens auf einem Sockel in urbaner Umgebung.

Bronzeskulptur des Bahkauv, einer mythischen Kreatur, ragt vor einem historischen Gebäude empor.

Hinter dem Bahkauv-Brunnen ist das Straßenschild "Büchel" und die Spitze des Aachener Doms zu sehen.

Bronzeskulptur eines Fabelwesens, das auf einem Sockel steht.

The 'Bahkauv' - A legendary creature at the 'Büchel'

According to local lore, the 'Bahkauv' once lurked near Aachen’s warm springs at the 'Büchel'. Hidden among the narrow lanes, the scaly creature was said to frighten drunken passers‑by by leaping onto their backs. A bronze sculpture in the old town keeps this tale alive and invites visitors to explore the city’s storytelling traditions. Many encounter the figure without knowing the legends behind its fearsome appearance.

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- Suitable for any weather
- Target Group the Elderly
- for Groups
- for Class
- for families
- for individual guests
- for Children of all Ages

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aachen tourist service e.v.Markt 45-47

52062 Aachen

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aachen tourist service e.v.

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    128.20 km
    
    
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Büchel 29-31

52062 Aachen