About Aachen

Betting, you know something from Aachen? World-known are for example the Aachen Cathedral (first UNESCO World Heritage Site), the presentation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen, the RWTH Aachen (University of Excellence in Research and Teaching), the University Hospital Aachen, the CHIO (World Equestrian Festival), the Aachen Christmas Market and the Öcher Printen.

This list is of course exemplary and only proves that Aachen is always worth a trip. The thermal springs once led to Aachen's birth, today there are scientific, cultural and political ideas bubbling up in the city, successful production and service companies are located here. Integrated into the city region of Aachen and the Euregio Maas-Rhein, the westernmost German city lies in a place where the European idea is a lived experience for the inhabitants.

"Cross-border" living, working and living in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium - this promotes diversity, flexibility and innovation. This is reflected in the open attitude of the people of Aachen as well as in the infrastructure of the city, which makes it a highly attractive location for business enterprises. While the old town center is reminiscent of the historic times of Charlemagne, the RWTH Aachen Campus offers room for further pioneering synergies between research and industry in the high-tech region of Aachen.

For example, Aachen is a model region for e-mobility and a model region for the G5 mobile standard. The innovative character of the city of Aachen finds its expression and motor in the well-known companies and start-ups, universities and institutes, which are networked with each other in many ways and form cooperations. For scientific and economic congresses and conferences this is an ideal environment with potential for connecting points.

As Aachen is a popular destination for tourists, business travelers will also benefit from the wide range of hotels of all comfort levels and a thriving landscape of bars, cafés and restaurants.
Other advantages include the city's convenient transport links to motorways, train and air traffic as well as urban public transport. Many hotels are within easy walking distance of Eurogress, please contact us for further information.