--- title: "Frittezang" url: "https://charlie.aachen-tourismus.de/en/poi/frittezang" description: "The Frittezang has stood at the Elisenbrunnen fountain since 1998 and immediately catches the eye with its unusual shape. American architect Peter Eisenmann designed the bus shelter as a modern intervention in the historic surroundings. The people of Aachen gave it its name because its shape is reminiscent of oversized pliers. Today, the Frittezang acts as a small counterpoint to the classic architecture surrounding it and invites visitors to pause for a moment and take in the mixture of everyday life and art." language: "en" type: "Place" breadcrumb: "Root > Aachen > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- ShareBookmark Bookmark Frittezang ========== - Structure/Modern architecture Frittezang Aachen: An artistic shelter beside the Elisenbrunnen The Frittezang has stood at the Elisenbrunnen fountain since 1998 and immediately catches the eye with its unusual shape. American architect Peter Eisenmann designed the bus shelter as a modern intervention in the historic surroundings. The people of Aachen gave it its name because its shape is reminiscent of oversized pliers. Today, the Frittezang acts as a small counterpoint to the classic architecture surrounding it and invites visitors to pause for a moment and take in the mixture of everyday life and art. Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - for individual guests Payment methods Entrance Free Social Media Read more 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. This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Course/seminar/hobby - Lecture/reading - Guided tour/tour - Place of interest - Structure/Modern architecture - Structure/Modern architecture - Structure/Modern architecture - Tours 128.20 km - Regional bike tour Contact Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz 52062 Aachen