Ostfriedhof, Aachen

Name: Ostfriedhof
Address: Adalbertsteinweg 123, Aachen, Germany

#71 among attractions in Aachen

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Aachen East Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in the modern history of the city of Aachen, established in 1803 at the behest of the French municipal government. It is located in the east of the city area and geographically belongs to the northern quarter. The East Cemetery was listed as one of the oldest examples of modern cemeteries on December 6, 1988.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°46'35"N, 6°6'25"E

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Adalbertsteinweg 123Aachen Mitte (Adalbertsteinweg)Aachen Germany

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

Nearby attractions include: Aquis Plaza, Carolus Thermen, Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, Frankenberg Castle.

0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Aquis Plaza, Aachen
16 min walk • Aquis Plaza is a shopping center in Aachen's city center at the eastern end of the Adalbertstraße shopping street. It extends from Willy-Brandt-Platz to Kaiserplatz. After years of preparations and problems, including the purchase of the necessary...
0.6 miNW
Amusement, Swimming, Spa
Carolus Thermen, Aachen
17 min walk • The Carolus Thermen in Aachen are a leisure-oriented thermal spa with an attached sauna facility. They were built from 1998 to 2001 according to plans by the Munich architect Rudolf Wienands.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum
Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, Aachen
15 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Aachen, Germany, the Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This museum, named after the Aachen businessman Barthold Suermondt and the Ludwig family of Aachen, houses a rich...
0.6 miS
Forts and castles
Frankenberg Castle, Aachen
16 min walk • Frankenberg Castle, nestled in the historic city of Aachen, Germany, stands as a testament to the region's medieval heritage. This venerable fortress, with its robust walls and imposing towers, offers a glimpse into the architectural prowess of a bygone era.
0.4 miNW
Museum showcasing modern and pop art
Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst, Aachen
11 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Aachen, Germany, the Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst stands as a beacon of contemporary art and culture. This museum, located in a repurposed umbrella factory, is a dynamic space that showcases a diverse collection of modern art...
0.9 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Theater Aachen, Aachen
24 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.
0.6 miE
50°46'43"N • 6°7'15"E
Hirsch Center Aachen, Aachen
16 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grenzlandtheater Aachen, Aachen
22 min walk • Grenzlandtheater Aachen is a theater in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany founded by actor Kurt Sieder in 1950.
0.6 miS
Church
Herz-Jesu, Aachen
17 min walk • The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, colloquially known as Frankenberg Cathedral or Öcher Sacre Coeur, was built between 1908 and 1910 as a neo-Romanesque ashlar basilica designed by architect Josef Kleesattel in the Frankenberg quarter ...
0.7 miNW
Park
Stadtgarten, Aachen
18 min walk • The Stadtgarten Aachen with the central and 193 m above sea level Wingertsberg is a landscaped urban park in Aachen. It is composed of the hospital garden created in 1852, which was redesigned as a spa park from 1916, as well as the adjoining...
0.5 miW
Church
St. Adalbert, Aachen
14 min walk • The Provost Church of St. Adalbert in Aachen was the collegiate church of a collegiate foundation and was consecrated in 1005. It is thus the second oldest church in the city after Aachen Cathedral. St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ostfriedhof?

Nearby attractions include Grabeskirche St. Josef, Aachen (4 min walk), Pfarrkirche St. Fronleichnam, Aachen (9 min walk), Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst, Aachen (11 min walk), Denkmal Kaiser Friedrich III., Aachen (14 min walk).

How to get to Ostfriedhof by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ostfriedhof:

Bus

Josefskirche • Lines: 12, 15, 2, 22, 23, 25, 35, 45, 47, 5, 55, 65, 66, 73, N 1, N 60, N 8 (4 min walk)

Train

Aachen-Rothe Erde (15 min walk)
Aachen Hauptbahnhof (24 min walk)