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Aachen Cathedral

Aachen, Germany

History

Charlemagne’s octagonal palace chapel from around 800, with his marble throne and later Gothic choir, one of the first UNESCO sites in Germany. Entry is free outside services; the treasury charges a fee.

Nearest town
Aachen, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.7747, 6.0839
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  • Stellplatz Bad AachenMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Aachen Cathedral · 46 pitches
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  • Aire de KelmisMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Aachen Cathedral · 7 pitches
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  • Natur-Camping HammerbrückeCampsite
    8 km from Aachen Cathedral
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  • Mont DragonCampsite
    19 km from Aachen Cathedral · 30 pitches
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  • Wohnmobilstellplätz Landhotel KallbachMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Aachen Cathedral · 5 pitches
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  • Wohnmobilstellplatz GangeltMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Aachen Cathedral · 40 pitches
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All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated September 30, 2026