All historic houses to visit in Aachen

Step into the past at 6 historic houses in Aachen. These preserved homes offer a glimpse into the lives of notable figures and everyday people from different eras.

Are you interested in exploring historic homes? Here are the must-see historic houses in Aachen:

  1. Couven Museum1

    Couven Museum

     Aachen
    The Couven Museum, known as Couven-Museum in German, is situated in the city of Aachen, in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. This location is significant as it places the museum in a region rich in history and culture, making it an interesting destination for tourists.
  2. Frankenberg Castle2

    Frankenberg Castle

     Aachen
    The Frankenberg Castle, also known as Burg Frankenberg, is a historical site located in the Frankenberg area of Aachen Mitte, a district of Aachen, Germany. The castle's name originates from the concept of a 'Franke', a type of castle that did not owe fealty to any others. However, shortly after its construction, the castle became a fief of a Graf, equivalent to a Count, and later belonged to the Duchy of Jülich-Cleves-Berg.
  3. Büchel-Museum Rote Burg3

    Büchel-Museum Rote Burg

     Aachen
    The Rote Burg is a historic residential building located in Aachen, specifically at Büchel, house number 14. It holds significant historical value and is recognized as a monument in the city of Aachen's monument list. This makes it a point of interest for tourists who are keen on exploring the rich history of Aachen.
  4. Kunsthaus Nordrhein-Westfalen Kornelimünster4

    Kunsthaus Nordrhein-Westfalen Kornelimünster

     Aachen
    The Kunsthaus Nordrhein-Westfalen Kornelimünster, previously known as Kunst aus NRW, is a notable venue for art enthusiasts. It features exhibitions of young artists from North Rhine-Westphalia, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Additionally, it houses a collection of promotional purchases in the field of visual arts from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. This provides a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the works of emerging artists from these regions.
  5. Centre Charlemagne5

    Centre Charlemagne

     Aachen
    The Centre Charlemagne – Neues Stadtmuseum Aachen is a city history museum named after Charlemagne, Aachen's most famous and significant historical figure. The museum is located in a city administration building at Katschhof No. 1, which was built between 1958 and 1962 by Gerhard Graubner and later listed as a historical monument. The Centre Charlemagne was officially opened on June 19, 2014.
  6. Zollmuseum Friedrichs6

    Zollmuseum Friedrichs

     Aachen
    The Zollmuseum Friedrichs in Aachen - Horbach is a unique museum that was established in 1984 by Christian Friedrichs, the retired head of the Aachen Nord main customs office. The museum focuses on the history of customs, tracing its development and sources of income, and its role in protecting the domestic economy. This provides a fascinating insight into the economic history of the region and the country.