Other visits in Aachen:

Other visits to choose from in Aachen include the Town Hall or "Rathaus", the Couven Museum of Life in the 18th and 19th centuries, the International press museum and the Computer museum.


Amgueddfa Chwaraeon

Mae'r amgueddfa'n olrhain hanes chwaraeon cystadleuol o'r Gemau Olympaidd cyntaf yng Ngwlad Groeg i rai o chwaraeon mwyaf llwyddiannus yr Almaen: Fformiwla 1, Gemau Olympaidd y Gaeaf a phêl-droed. Gallwch weld rhoddion gan chwaraewyr enwog ac mae arddangosfeydd arbennig ar gyfer Gemau Olympaidd Berlin 1936 a digwyddiadau erchyll Gemau Olympaidd 1972 ym Munich. Rydyn ni'n argymell eich bod chi'n trefnu taith dywys, yn Saesneg neu Almaeneg, i fanteisio'n llawn ar yr amgueddfa hon.


Stollwerck Schokoladenmuseum

Dyma amgueddfa i dynnu dŵr o'ch dannedd! Siocled, siocled a mwy o siocled - y lle i fynd os oes gennych chi ddant melys! Mae'r amgueddfa'n olrhain hanes gwneud siocled a'r broses ei hun ac yn dangos deunyddiau marchnata a chelfwaith sydd wedi cael eu defnyddio gydol hanes y diwydiant. Uchafbwynt yr ymweliad yw gweld y siocled yn cael ei wneud ac yna cael cyfle i'w flasu mewn ffynnon siocled euraidd. Wrth gwrs, allwch chi ddim gadael heb bicio i'r siop i brynu ychydig o ddanteithion!


Eglwys Gadeiriol Cologne

Yr eglwys gadeiriol yw symbol unigryw Cologne. Ym 1998, cafodd ei chynnwys ar Restr Treftadaeth y Byd UNESCO. Dyma atyniad mwyaf poblogaidd yr Almaen, ac mae'n denu dros chwe miliwn a hanner o ymwelwyr y flwyddyn. Y tu mewn, cewch weld y cysegr euraidd sy'n cynnwys creiriau'r Tri Gŵr Doeth a llawer o wrthrychau celf gwerthfawr eraill.


Phantasialand Theme Park

Phantasialand is an exciting theme park located in Brühl, near Cologne. The park is home to a range of indoor and outdoor rides as well as loads of attractions for younger visitors, plus some great shows. A visit to Phantasialand is a great way for kids to let off some steam on an educational visit and it offers a safe, enclosed environment. We recommend a whole day at the park, particularly for longer tours of the area.


Ehrenbreitstein

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the second largest fortress in Europe after Gibraltar, has a spectacular view from high above the Rhine, across the river down to "Deutsches Eck". A guided tour of the fortress in either English or German will give you an insight into the history of the fort and the area from the early 19th century.


Koblenz

Situated in the picturesque landscape of the Rhine and Moselle, Koblenz has an abundance of cultural monuments and interesting historic buildings. Its cosy lanes and narrow alleyways, the relaxed and happy atmosphere of its squares and river promenades make Koblenz a very pleasant town to visit.


Deutsches Museum Bonn

See the history and development of science and technology in Germany and the rest of the world since 1945. These developments are shown within the context of Germany's political and economic development since the war. The exhibition aims to show how important science and technology is for the Germans in global competition. Guided tours are available in English or German.


Beethoven Haus

The house of Beethoven's birth is one of Bonn's most visited attractions. A tour through the twelve rooms in the Museum takes visitors back to Beethoven's time and gives a deeper insight into the life and work of the great composer.


The Guggenheim in Bonn

A selection of work is taken from exhibitions at the famous New York museum, providing regularly changing, temporary exhibitions of works by celebrated contemporary artists. These are housed in the ground floor of the Kunstmuseum.


Bonn

Bonn is famous for two things: it was the capital of West Germany until the reunification, and one of Germany's most famous composers, Beethoven, was born here. Dating back to the Roman times like its larger neighbour Cologne, Bonn also has a lot to offer. Take a tour of the city, visit a museum or simply take in the sights and smells of the Christmas markets.


Marksburg

This is one of Germany's must see castles, a rare example of history virtually untouched over the years. It sits above the town of Braubach, which is also the castle's original name, with a commanding view from the East bank of the Rhine River. Other than the additions and maintenance over the centuries Marksburg remains much as it was when it served its original function as the fortified residence of some of German history's more notable names. In fact, the only serious damage the Marksburg ever suffered in hostilities occurred near the close of WWII when it was shelled from the west bank of the Rhine.


Boppard

A charming town with a long and interesting history. The historic wealth of the Rhine valley has contributed to making this town a very attractive place to visit.

If you are visiting at Christmas time, both Rüdesheim and Boppard have small Christmas markets, which although much smaller than Cologne's, make an attractive alternative.


Rüdesheim

An an idyllic town on the river Rhine with some fabulous examples of medieval architecture. Take the chair lift to see the Niederwald monument and some of the best views of the Rhine valley. A gem for music students or younger visitors is Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet, which has some wonderful examples of music boxes and other historic mechanical instruments.


The Ludwig Forum for International Art

This gallery is a very different museum. It provides a setting in which different forms of contemporary art are presented and also interact. The various forms of visual arts are complemented by demonstrations of performing arts, including music, theatre, dance, poetry and film, enabling the visitor to experience the interplay of different kinds of contemporary art


Suermondt-Ludwig Museum

A tour of the museum could start with the modern times and lead back to the Middle Ages. The main emphasis is on the excellent collection of portraits and sculptures from the late Middle Ages and the paintings of the 17th century.


Aachen Cathedral

This Cathedral is a very special world heritage site. The core of this building is 1200 years old, and it is one of the most interesting cathedrals of Western Europe. You will be able to visit Charlemagne's burial site, the coronation site of the German Kings and important places of pilgrimage as well as the Cathedral Treasure, which is of particular value. The Aachen Cathedral is a jewel of cultural history.


Walking tour of Aachen

Take this tour to fully experience what Aachen has to offer. Aachen's historic Old Town is perfect for the city's visitors to stroll around. You will be led through narrow lanes and historic squares and be inspired by Aachen's nearly 2000 years of history.


Boat Trips departing from Cologne

Taking a Rhine boat trip is a great way to get to know the beautiful Rhine valley. Why not take a boat to the beautiful towns of Boppard, Bonn or Rüdesheim. Spend the day wandering around the medieval streets and then return by coach. Please note, during the winter months, boat companies run a limited service and it may not be possible to travel by boat to these towns from Cologne.

If you are visiting at Christmas time, special festive cruises are available from Cologne with a hot drink and a slice of Stollen. Please specify if you would like this option.


The Ludwig Museum

The Ludwig Museum is home to the largest collection of Pop Art outside the U.S. Works include that of Warhol, Lichtenstein and Segal, as well as a large collection of Picasso and expressionist work.


Walking Tour of Cologne

Cologne has been a centre for trade, religion and art since the Middle Ages and is Germany's fourth biggest city today. See this ancient city by foot and learn about its history dating back to the Romans from your English or German speaking guide. A general tour of the city does not include a tour of the cathedral, but the entrance fee can be added to the price. Alternatively, a guided tour of the cathedral can be booked separately. The tour lasts approximately one hour.