St. Nicholas, Aachen

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St. Nicholas (address: An der Nikolauskirche 3 (Großkölnstr.)) is a place located in Aachen (North Rhine-Westphalia state) and belongs to the category of church.

It is situated at an altitude of 558 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 50°46'39"N latitude and 6°5'10"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. St. Nicholas is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Minoritenstraße (bus, 2 min walk), Aachen Hauptbahnhof (train, 19 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Antoniusstraße (street, 2 min walk), Karlshofbrunnen (fountain, 3 min walk), Röhrenbrunnen (fountain, 3 min walk).

Local name: St. NikolausCoordinates: 50°46'39"N, 6°5'10"E

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An der Nikolauskirche 3 (Großkölnstr.)Aachen Mitte (Innenstadt)Aachen Germany

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St. Nicholas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1130 ftSW
Iconic cathedral and Charlemagne's chapel
Aachen Cathedral, Aachen
6 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...
~730 ftSW
Town hall hosting replica crown jewels
City Hall, Aachen
4 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...
~670 ftSW
Fountain, Well
Statue of Charlemagne, Aachen
4 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.
~1090 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture, Carolingian architecture
Palatine Chapel, Aachen
6 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...
~1840 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Theater Aachen, Aachen
9 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.
~1120 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture, History museum
Karlsschrein, Aachen
6 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.
~710 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Couven-Museum, Aachen
4 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.
~1400 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.
~1550 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grenzlandtheater Aachen, Aachen
8 min walk • Grenzlandtheater Aachen is a theater in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany founded by actor Kurt Sieder in 1950.
~1150 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Cross of Lothair, Aachen
6 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.
~780 ftW
Museum
International Newspaper Museum, Aachen
4 min walk • The International Newspaper Museum in Aachen presents the history of newspapers and the subject of press history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Nicholas?

Nearby attractions include Antoniusstraße, Aachen (2 min walk), Karlshofbrunnen, Aachen (3 min walk), Röhrenbrunnen, Aachen (3 min walk), Bahkauv-Brunnen, Aachen (3 min walk).

How to get to St. Nicholas by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Nicholas:

Bus

Minoritenstraße • Lines: 1, 147, 17, 173, 27, 33, 37, 4, 41, 43, 47, 7, 73, N 2, N 4 (2 min walk)
Aachen Bushof • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 125, 135, 14, 147, 15, 151, 16, 17, 173, 2, 21, 22, 220, 23, 24, 25, 27, 31, 33, 34, 35, 350, 36, 37, 4, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 5, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 65, 66, 7, 73, 74, 75, N 1, N 2, N 3, N 4, N 5, N 6, N 60, N 7, N 8, N 9, Sb 20, Sb 63, Sb 66 (6 min walk)

Train

Aachen Hauptbahnhof (19 min walk)
Aachen Schanz (20 min walk)