Aachen is famous spa destination in North Rhine – Westphalia, Germany. Aachen is fortunately situated where 3 countries meet: Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands. This mid-sized city was once an industrial center of coal-mining, but now it has turned into the “Spa of Kings” offering the tourists from al over the globe, an opportunity to examine the curing properties of its hot springs. To satisfy the needs of the travelers, the city of Aachen has a well-developed hotel infrastructure. Visitors can choose from many different types of hotels in Aachen and accommodations in Aachen. Budget travelers have a great choice of cheap hotels in Aachen, modest inexpensive apartments in Aachen and Aachen hostels. As Aachen is not only a spa-city, but also a city where a lot of international conferences take place, there are many hotels in Aachen oriented to business travelers. Those who travel on business can choose from small family run Aachen hotels to four and five star apartments in Aachen and luxury boutique style Aachen accommodations, which are ideal for conferences, product launches and corporate exclusive use. Most mid-range hotels in Aachen, let alone luxury five-star Aachen hotels, are equipped with modern amenities and guests can choose from non-smoking rooms to business, deluxe rooms and suites.
If you are in Aachen, do not miss a chance to view and even try the sights of the city. Number one place to see, smell and taste is “Elisenbrunnen” (Elisa fountain), the water of which smells of spoilt eggs, as it is reach in sulfur. Everyone can try it. Despite its smell, it is very good for digestion. When walking around the city, you will see many fountains and statues. Tourists interested in architecture are advised to visit the Gothic Cathedral, a deserved World Heritage site. And, of course, you shouldn’t leave Aachen without relaxing in one of city’s pubs (in fact, Aachen has the highest number of pubs per capita in Germany).
Undoubtedly, Aachen is well worth making the trip. Whether you go there to see the sights, a health cure or for a business conference – Aachen has it all