as of 14/10/2020
Since 15th June the travel warning for tourists is lifted for most of Europe!
aachen tourist service e.v.
- Since 11/6 regular guided city tours take place in compliance with the distance and hygiene regulations (German language only). More information: www.aachen-tourismus.de/aachenoeffentlichefuehrungen
- The number of participants per guided tour is limited to 9.
- Participants and the guide have to wear a mouth and nose cover during the whole tour.
- You have to maintain a distance of minimum 2 meters.
- Please note that our guided tours can be cancelled in short notice due to changes of the Corona pandemic.
- Opening-hours Tourist Info Elisenbrunnen:
Tue, Wed, Thu 10:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m Fri 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m Sat+Sun 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. - Our Service Centre can still be reached from Mon. – Fri. from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at +49 241 18029-50 or booking@aachen-tourismus.de.
- Please note that we require all cancellations in writing to booking@aachen-tourismus.de
Travel
- Since 18/5/2020 overnight stays in tourist accommodations and on campsites have in principle been permitted again. This also applies to for travellers from the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- Information for persons from risk areas you find here.
- Here you can book the Aachen hotels directly online.
- Here you will find an overview of our package offers.
- Since 11/5/2020 the camper site Stellplatz Bad Aachen is open again on a self-catering basis.
- From 30/5/20 coach tours are basically allowed again.
- From 29/5/20 onwards the CityTour buses will again drive through Aachen and the surrounding area. Details of hygiene measures in the buses can be found at www.citytour.de. Tickets are available at the Tourist Info Elisenbrunnen.
Border triangle (Germany/Belgium/Netherlands)
- Since 30/9/20 Belgium and most parts of the Netherlands belong to the risk area.
- The dutch gastronomy will be closed for two weeks from 14/10/20. It is possible to pick up food. This measure can take longer if necessary.
- The Vennbahn-cycle track is open again.
- Bus tickets for the Arriva bus to Maastricht are currently only available ONLINE via www.arriva.nl
Gastronomy
- The whole gastronomy has to close at 12 p.m.
- Guests are registered by name in order to better identify and trace possible infections.
- As a rule, guests are only required to wear a mouth-and-nose cover when collecting food from the restaurant and café.
- Bars and discos remain closed.
Retail trade
- All retail shops, shopping malls and weekly markets in Aachen are open again.
- Customers are obliged to wear a mouth and nose cover in accordance with the Corona Protection Ordinance.
Sights & Museums
Aachen Cathedral
- The Aachen Cathedral is open again.
- Since 3/5/2020 public services are again celebrated in Aachen Cathedral, taking into account numerous safety and hygiene measures.
- There will be guided tours of the cathedral from 1/6/20.
Cathedral Treasury
- Since 12/5/2020 the Aachen Cathedral Treasury has been open again regularly.
- A maximum of 30 people are admitted at the same time.
- Tickets are only sold in the Cathedral Information Point
Rathaus Aachen (Town Hall)
- Since 20/5/2020 the Rathaus Aachen has been open again during regular opening hours.
Municipal Museums
- Since 5/5/20 the Ludwig Forum for International Art (Jülicher Straße) is open again during regular opening hours. The number of participants per tour is limited to 5. The number of visitors is limited to 50. Visitors are requested to purchase time slot tickets (2 hours) in advance via the relevant website: Ludwig Forum
- Till 31/10 there are no public tours through the Couven Museum and the Newspaper Museum.
- The Centre Charlemagne (Katschhof) is closed from 10.08. – 22.10.2020.
Kunsthaus NRW
- The Kunsthaus NRW (Abteigarten, Kornelimünster) is open again on weekends and public holidays.
ENERGETICON
- Since 8/5/2020 the Energeticon (Konrad-Adenauer-Allee, Alsdorf) has been open with restricted opening hours.
Further cultural and leisure facilities
- Cinemas are open again!
- The Aachener Tierpark (Obere Drimbornstraße) is open again. Please note the further measures and restrictions on the website.
- Since 20/5/20 the open-air swimming pool Freibad Hangeweiher is open again.
Events
- Major events are prohibited until at least 31/8/2020.
- At www.aachen-tourismus.de/en/discover/events we will inform you about current major events from 1/9/2020 as well as other smaller events.
- At public events, cultural events, performances and concerts indoor and outdoor you have to maintain a distance of minimum 2 meters.
- The audience has to wear a mouth and nose cover also on the seats.
- Alcoholic drinks are forbidden.
- Singing along during musical contributions are not allowed.
Local public transport
Please visit www.aseag.de to find out about the current situation in public transport.