Public Transport

The Öcher Wagen taxi company offers a 24 hour transportation service.

Germany can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country.…

Germany has a mild climate year-round, with warm summers and cool winters, but it does have a high percentage of humidity. Aachen is mostly visited by tourists during the months between July and October due to warmer temperatures and low chance of rain, so expect higher prices regarding accommodation. The winter season on the other…

Maastricht Aachen Airport is located 40 km north from the city in the Netherlands. There are regular bus services running between the airport and the city's central station. The jouney time is around 45 minutes. Taxis take around 30 minutes.

Aachen has a public transport system based on buses and the regional train system. However you can easily reach all points of interests within walking distance.

Deutsche Post is located at Alter Posthof. Smaller offices are dotted around the city often with machines to buy stamps.

There are a lot of pharmacies all over the city. The local newspaper have details on which pharmacy is open for emergencies. The Elisenbrunnen Apotheke is located just in opposite of the tourism office.

Country code: +49 Area code: 0241

In Germany the standard voltage is 230 V while the frequency is 50 Hz. Power sockets are of type F for two-pin plugs.