There's a lot to discover

Located between the Puppenbrunnen, the city hall and the Bahkauv, Aachen Hof square has something to offer for everyone, and is a good place to spend a few hours with its restaurants, bars and cafés. Take a break here, lean back and take it easy, Aachen-style.

The “Hof” was once a Roman bathing and temple district, appreciated by merchants, pilgrims, and bath guests. Today, the Roman portico, together with the interesting historical facades, especially reminds us of the past and gives this special place its charming flair. No wonder that the Hof, with its beautiful shops, cozy cafes, and restaurants, is a popular meeting place for all Öcher and Aachen tourists. This is especially true when it shines as a lively open-air stage during the September Special.

Starting from the Hof, walk down the Medieval-style Körbergasse, past the traditionalist Plum’s Kaffee coffee roasting house and the basket weaver’s “Korb Bayer”, which first opened its doors in 1865, until you reach a symbol of the city: the “Printenmädchen”, or “little gingerbread girl”. Now enter Aachen’s oldest coffee shop, the Alt Aachener Café-Stuben van den Daele, which was founded in 1890. The rooms, which are full of nooks and crannies, and the many stairs in this historic building, give the café its particular charm.

All around the Hof, you’ll find (nearly) everything that your heart desires. Along the Krämerstraße, Körbergasse and Büchel streets, you can buy tea or coffee products, wine, clothes, home furnishings or Aachen specialities such as Aachener Printen, and visit other traditional shops.