Taxi
The CityCab Aachen taxi company offers a 24 hour transportation service.
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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
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Post
The guide was updated:You can buy stamps in post offices and at tobacconist shops. Post office opening times vary — they are normally open between 8 am and 6 pm weekdays and between 9 am and 1 pm on Saturdays.
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Digital Travel Guide Download
Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
*this will be downloaded as a PDF.Price
€4,95
Passport / Visa
Germany can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, the UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
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Best Time to Visit
Germany's climate is generally mild, with warm summers, cool winters, and notable humidity. Aachen is particularly popular from July to October, when warmer, drier weather prevails, leading to higher accommodation prices. Conversely, winter attracts fewer tourists but offers festive decorations and Christmas markets, creating that special winter wonderland atmosphere. Spring sees a moderate number of visitors, with slightly warmer temperatures making it a pleasant time to visit.
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Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), 40 kilometres north of Aachen in the Netherlands, offers regular bus services to the city's central station, with a journey time of around 45 minutes. Taxis can make the trip in about 30 minutes.
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Public Transport
Aachen's public transport network includes buses and regional trains, making it convenient to travel around. However, most points of interest are easily accessible on foot, allowing for a leisurely exploration of the city.
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Post
You can buy stamps in post offices and at tobacconist shops. Post office opening times vary — they are normally open between 8 am and 6 pm weekdays and between 9 am and 1 pm on Saturdays.
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Pharmacy
You can fill your prescription and buy over the counter medication in Aachen by finding one of the many pharmacies signed with the large red letter “A”. They are often confused with drugstores (Drogerie), where you can get toiletries, but not medication.
Pharmacies in Aachen are usually open just like any other store: closed in the evening, on Sundays and holidays. If you need medication outside of normal working hours, you can also visit your local emergency pharmacy.
The Elisenbrunnen Apotheke is located just opposite the tourism office.
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Telephone
Country code: +49
Area code: (0)241
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Electricity
Germany uses the Types C and F (with two earth clips on the side) electrical plug with two round pins, same as in many countries in Continental Europe. The standard voltage is 230 volts, but some hotels have special plugs for 110 or 120-volt shavers.
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