Aachen is well known for being home to the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany: Aachen Cathedral. It has a large number of other impressive buildings such as the town hall and market square as well as Elisenbrunnen fountain.
Aachen is also known for its famous University (RWTH Aachen University). It is a city where over 2.000 years of history meet 60.000 students and is located at the point where three countries meet: Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Visit our Symposium and be also inspired by a city full of history and vibrant life!
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How to get there:
By airplane, train and rental car
- from Maastricht-Aachen - Small International Airport: Distance 45 km, driving time approx. 45 min by car
- from Cologne - International Airport: Distance 85 km, driving time approx. 1 hour by car, approx. 1.5 hours by train
- from Dusseldorf - International Airport: Distance 95 km, driving time approx. 1 hour by car, approx. 1.5 hours by train
- from Brussels - International Airport: Distance 140 km, driving time approx. 1.5 hours by car, approx. 1-2 hours by train
- from Frankfurt- International Airport: Distance 250 km, driving time approx. 3 hous by car, approx. 2 hours by train
- from Paris - Gare du Nord: Distance 415 km, travel time approx. 3 hours by Thalys-train
By train
- Numerous daily ICE/Thalys connections take you to Aachen. Find more information via the German railway services "Deutsche Bahn" or Belgium railway services "Thalys".