Elisa Fountain, Aachen

Name: Elisa Fountain
Address: Friedrich Wilhelm Platz, Aachen, 52062, Germany
Telephone: +49 241 94313490

#43 among attractions in Aachen

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The Elisenbrunnen in Aachen is a neoclassical building designed by architects Johann Peter Cremer and Karl Friedrich Schinkel. It was built by Andreas Hansen, a private builder from Aachen. The building was named after the Prussian Crown Princess Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria, the daughter of the Bavarian King Maximilian I. Wife of the later Prussian King Frederick William IV. Her bust was made of Carrara marble by Christian Friedrich Tieck in 1828 and placed in the rotunda in 1832.

Today, the Elisenbrunnen consists of an open lobby with a Doric columned porch and a pavilion on the left and right with several rooms. The warm water of the Kaiserquelle flows from two drinking fountains and is led to the fountain via a pipe from the Büchel. The water is highly sulfurous, so that a characteristic smell of rotten eggs always emanates from the Elisenbrunnen.

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 50°46'27"N, 6°5'13"E

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Friedrich Wilhelm PlatzAachen Mitte (Innenstadt)Aachen 52062 Germany

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+49 241 94313490

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Elisa Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~710 ftW
Iconic cathedral and Charlemagne's chapel
Aachen Cathedral, Aachen
4 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...
~1020 ftNW
Town hall hosting replica crown jewels
City Hall, Aachen
5 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...
~1120 ftNW
Fountain, Well
Statue of Charlemagne, Aachen
6 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.
~600 ftW
Church, Gothic architecture, Carolingian architecture
Palatine Chapel, Aachen
3 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...
~730 ftW
Church, Carolingian architecture, History museum
Throne of Charlemagne, Aachen
4 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.
~980 ftW
Gothic architecture, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen
5 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.
~590 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Theater Aachen, Aachen
3 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.
~930 ftW
Church
St. Michael's Church, Aachen
5 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.
~760 ftW
Church, Gothic architecture, History museum
Karlsschrein, Aachen
4 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.
~730 ftNW
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.
~440 ftW
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Elisa Fountain open?

Elisa Fountain is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 11 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 11 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 12 am
Saturday 9:30 am - 12 am
Sunday 9:30 am - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Elisa Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Elisengarten, Aachen (1 min walk), Klenkes-Denkmal, Aachen (2 min walk), Grenzlandtheater Aachen, Aachen (3 min walk), St. Foillan, Aachen (3 min walk).

How to get to Elisa Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elisa Fountain:

Bus

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 (1 min walk)
Theater • Lines: 27, 33, 34, 37, 54, 7, N 1 (5 min walk)

Train

Aachen Hauptbahnhof (13 min walk)
Aachen Schanz (17 min walk)