Karlsschrein, Aachen

Name: Karlsschrein
Address: Katschhof 1, Aachen, 52062, Germany
Telephone: +49 241 4324956

#18 among attractions in Aachen

Church, Gothic architecture, History museum, Museum

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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. Previously, Charlemagne's remains had been in the Palatine Chapel part of the cathedral until 1165, when Frederick Barbarossa placed the remains in a sarcophagus beneath the floor of the cathedral. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°46'29"N, 6°5'2"E

Address

Katschhof 1Aachen Mitte (Innenstadt)Aachen 52062 Germany

Contact

+49 241 4324956

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

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

~50 ftSE
Iconic cathedral and Charlemagne's chapel
Aachen Cathedral, Aachen
1 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...
~480 ftN
Town hall hosting replica crown jewels
City Hall, Aachen
3 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...
~580 ftN
Fountain, Well
Statue of Charlemagne, Aachen
3 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.
~160 ftE
Church, Gothic architecture, Carolingian architecture
Palatine Chapel, Aachen
1 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...
~70 ftS
Church, Carolingian architecture, History museum
Throne of Charlemagne, Aachen
1 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.
~230 ftW
Gothic architecture, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen
2 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.
~1160 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Theater Aachen, Aachen
6 min walk • Theater Aachen is a theatre in Aachen, Germany. It is the principal venue in that city for operas, musical theatre and plays. It is the home of the Aachen Symphony Orchestra. Construction on the original theatre began in 1822 and it opened on 15 May 1825.
~480 ftSW
Church
St. Michael's Church, Aachen
3 min walk • St. Michael's is a church in Aachen, Germany. It was built as a church of the Aachen Jesuit Collegium in 1628, later it was a Catholic parish church and is now a church of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Germany. The official name today is Church of Archangel Michael – St Dimitrios.
~420 ftNE
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.
~500 ftSE
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße, Aachen
3 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.
~1210 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grenzlandtheater Aachen, Aachen
6 min walk • Grenzlandtheater Aachen is a theater in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany founded by actor Kurt Sieder in 1950.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Karlsschrein open?

Karlsschrein is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Karlsschrein?

Nearby attractions include Aachen Cathedral, Aachen (1 min walk), Barbarossa Chandelier, Aachen (1 min walk), Throne of Charlemagne, Aachen (1 min walk), Marienschrein, Aachen (1 min walk).

How to get to Karlsschrein by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karlsschrein:

Bus

Judengasse/Markt • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)
Elisenbrunnen • Lines: 11, 12, 135, 14, 15, 151, 2, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 31, 33, 34, 35, 350, 37, 43, 44, 45, 5, 51, 53, 54, 55, 65, 7, 74, 75, N 1, N 2, N 3, N 4, N 5, N 6, N 60, N 7, N 8, N 9, Sb 63 (5 min walk)

Train

Aachen Schanz (15 min walk)
Aachen Hauptbahnhof (15 min walk)