Aachen Cathedral
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Johannes-Paul-II.-Straße, 52062 Aachen, Germany
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VISITOR INFORMATION
The Shrine of Charlemagne is in the choir area; access to the Gothic choir and imperial throne requires a guided tour. The Cathedral Treasury is a separate ticketed visit.
General cathedral entry is free outside services. Regular visitor hours are Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., and Sunday afternoons; check the current week’s schedule because worship and events change access.
Consider May–June or September–October for more comfortable weather; confirm current access and visiting hours.
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About Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral was Charlemagne’s burial church. Much of his remains have rested in the Shrine of Charlemagne since 1215.
The cathedral preserves much Carolingian fabric and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978. It remains an active church.
History happened here at Aachen Cathedral
Charlemagne had his Palatine chapel built between about 793 and 813, creating the core of today’s cathedral.
He died in Aachen in 814 and was buried in St Mary’s Church. In 1215 his relics were transferred to the Shrine of Charlemagne. The cathedral later served as a coronation church for Roman-German kings.
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EXTERNAL LINKS
Aachen Cathedral, Charlemagne and burial: https://www.aachenerdom.de/en/a-place-of-history/charlemagne/
Aachen Cathedral, architectural history: https://www.aachenerdom.de/en/a-place-of-history/
Aachen Cathedral, current visitor information: https://www.aachenerdom.de/en/a-place-to-visit/
Map coordinates: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/00003/maps/