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description: "At the Centre Charlemagne you experience Aachen in a way that guides you through its past step by step. Located at the Katschhof, once the palace courtyard of Charlemagne, the museum blends archaeological traces with contemporary storytelling. Multimedia stations lead you through early settlements, the Roman city, the baroque spa era and Aachen’s European identity. The calm interior allows you to take in the many impressions. A visit offers both historical depth and quiet moments of wonder."
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Centre Charlemagne - Aachen’s new city museum
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Schriftzug "Centre Charlemagne Neues Stadtmuseum Aachen" auf einer modernen Glasfront.

Glasfront des Centre Charlemagne mit gleichnamiger Aufschrift.

Blick über den Katschhof auf herbstliche Bäume und die Glasfront des Centre Charlemagne.

Centre Charlemagne Aachen: history at the heart of the city

At the Centre Charlemagne you experience Aachen in a way that guides you through its past step by step. Located at the Katschhof, once the palace courtyard of Charlemagne, the museum blends archaeological traces with contemporary storytelling. Multimedia stations lead you through early settlements, the Roman city, the baroque spa era and Aachen’s European identity. The calm interior allows you to take in the many impressions. A visit offers both historical depth and quiet moments of wonder.

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Openings

24.12. to 26.12. closed
31.12. closed
1.1.: 10:00am to 05:00pm
Carnival days closed
Easter Monday closed
Ascension Day closed

Dayoff: Monday

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Price info

Price adult: €10.00

Price reduced: €6.00

Eintrittspreis Gruppe (ab 8 Personen): €6.00

For outstanding temporary exhibitions, admission can be raised.

Free admission for guests up to and including 21 years of age within the city region, people with disabilities with the letters "B" or "H" (incl. accompanying persons), holders of the Aachen Pass.

Private guided tours (60 / 90 min. each plus entrance fee):
Weekdays (in German) € 70.00 / 105.00
Sundays / public holidays (in German) € 80.00 / 120.00
Weekdays (in foreign languages) € 80.00 / 120.00
Sundays / public holidays (in foreign languages) € 90.00 / 135.00

Information on reduced prices: Students aged 21 and over, trainees, holders of the Ehrenamtspass/ALUMNI Card/Kurkarte, voluntary services, visitors up to the age of 21 outside the Aachen city region

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Eligibility

- Bad Weather Offer
- Target Group the Elderly
- for Groups
- for Class
- for families
- for individual guests
- for Children of all Ages
- Suitable for Pushchair

Other Furnishing/Equipment

- Toilet
- Handicapped accessible WC
- Barrier-free access

Author

aachen tourist service e.v.Markt 45-47

52062 Aachen

Organization

aachen tourist service e.v.

License (master data)

aachen tourist service e.v.

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Contact

Katschhof 1

52062 Aachen