Karlshofbrunnen, Aachen

Name: Karlshofbrunnen
Address: Aachen, Germany

#102 among attractions in Aachen

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The Karlshof Fountain is located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia in the inner courtyard of the Karlshof in the immediate vicinity of Aachen's market square.

The Karlshof Fountain was created in 1969 by Ottmar Hollmann from marble, concrete and bronze. Its octagonal ground plan is reminiscent of the octagon of Aachen Cathedral. The bronze reliefs show the "Seven Liberal Arts" of Roman antiquity on seven sides. The eighth panel offers a summary of all seven arts.

The seven arts represented are, on the one hand, the trivium, as well as the quadrivium, both groups together formed the subject matter of the "artist faculties"

Coordinates: 50°46'38"N, 6°5'2"E

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Aachen Mitte (Innenstadt)Aachen Germany

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Karlshofbrunnen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aachen Cathedral, City Hall, Statue of Charlemagne, Palatine Chapel.

~880 ftS
Iconic cathedral and Charlemagne's chapel
Aachen Cathedral, Aachen
5 min walk • Aachen Cathedral, a masterpiece of medieval architecture, stands as a testament to the city's historical significance and religious heritage. Constructed by order of Emperor Charlemagne in the late 8th century, it was the first German building to be listed as a UNESCO...
~360 ftS
Town hall hosting replica crown jewels
City Hall, Aachen
2 min walk • The Aachen City Hall stands as an architectural testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage, located in the heart of Aachen, Germany. The building, with its distinctive Gothic façade, was built on the foundation of the Carolingian palace of Charlemagne...
~260 ftS
Fountain, Well
Statue of Charlemagne, Aachen
2 min walk • Standing proudly in the historic city of Aachen, Germany, the Statue of Charlemagne is not only a tribute to one of Europe's greatest medieval rulers but also a prominent centerpiece as a fountain, reflecting the city's rich heritage.
~880 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture, Carolingian architecture
Palatine Chapel, Aachen
5 min walk • The Palatine Chapel, nestled in the heart of Aachen, Germany, stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This octagonal chapel forms the core of the Aachen Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is renowned for its remarkable...
~910 ftS
Church, Carolingian architecture, History museum
Throne of Charlemagne, Aachen
5 min walk • The Throne of Charlemagne is a throne erected in the 790s by Charlemagne, as one of the fittings of his palatine chapel in Aachen and placed in the Octagon of the church. Until 1531, it served as the coronation throne of the Kings of Germany, being used at a total of thirty-one coronations.
~800 ftS
Gothic architecture, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen
4 min walk • The Aachen Cathedral Treasury is a museum of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aachen under the control of the Cathedral chapter, which houses one of the most important collections of medieval church artworks in Europe.
~840 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture, History museum
Karlsschrein, Aachen
5 min walk • The Karlsschrein is located in Aachen Cathedral and contains the remains of Charlemagne. It was completed in 1215 in Aachen at the command of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor.
~560 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Couven-Museum, Aachen
3 min walk • Haus Monheim is a listed building in the old town of Aachen. It was a residential and commercial building of the Monheim family of pharmacists and is one of Jakob Couven's surviving works in Aachen.
~1270 ftS
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße, Aachen
7 min walk • The Elisabethhalle is a municipal indoor swimming pool in Aachen, Elisabethstraße 10, not far from Aachen Cathedral. It was built from 1908 to 1911 in Art Nouveau style at a total cost of 900,000 marks and opened on July 17, 1911.
~1690 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grenzlandtheater Aachen, Aachen
9 min walk • Grenzlandtheater Aachen is a theater in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany founded by actor Kurt Sieder in 1950.
~770 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture
Cross of Lothair, Aachen
4 min walk • The Cross of Lothair or Lothair Cross is a crux gemmata processional cross dating from about 1000 AD, though its base dates from the 14th century. It was made in Germany, probably at Cologne.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Karlshofbrunnen?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Charlemagne, Aachen (2 min walk), IZM Internationales Zeitungsmuseum, Aachen (2 min walk), International Newspaper Museum, Aachen (2 min walk), City Hall, Aachen (2 min walk).

How to get to Karlshofbrunnen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karlshofbrunnen:

Bus

Minoritenstraße • Lines: 1, 147, 17, 173, 27, 33, 37, 4, 41, 43, 47, 7, 73, N 2, N 4 (4 min walk)
Kármán-Auditorium • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)

Train

Aachen Schanz (17 min walk)
Aachen West (18 min walk)