Kennedypark, Aachen

Name: Kennedypark
Address: Elsassstrasse 78-80, Aachen, Germany

#77 among attractions in Aachen

Park, Relax in park

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Kennedypark is a green space of just over 52,000 m² in Aachen's Ostviertel district. It was created in the 1960s on a former military site and named after the assassinated U.S. President John F. Kennedy.

Elevation: 584 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°46'26"N, 6°7'7"E

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Elsassstrasse 78-80Aachen Mitte (Panneschopp)Aachen Germany

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Day trips

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

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

1.1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Aquis Plaza, Aachen
29 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...
1.1 miNW
Amusement, Swimming, Spa
Carolus Thermen, Aachen
29 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.
1 miW
Museum, Art museum
Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, Aachen
26 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...
0.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Frankenberg Castle, Aachen
20 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.
0.9 miNW
Museum showcasing modern and pop art
Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst, Aachen
23 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...
~1860 ftN
50°46'43"N • 6°7'15"E
Hirsch Center Aachen, Aachen
9 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miS
Aquarium, Zoo
Aachener Tierpark Euregiozoo, Aachen
20 min walk • The Aachen Zoo Euregiozoo is an 8.9-hectare zoo located between the districts of Forst and Beverau in Aachen's "Drimborner Wäldchen", named after the former family of aldermen mayors Hermann von Dremborn and Johann von Drimborn.
0.6 miSW
Church
Herz-Jesu, Aachen
16 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 ...
1.2 miNW
Park
Stadtgarten, Aachen
31 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...
1 miW
Church
St. Adalbert, Aachen
27 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.
0.5 miW
Church
Grabeskirche St. Josef, Aachen
12 min walk • St. Josef in Aachen is a former Catholic parish church that is now used as a columbarium for urn burials under the name "Grabeskirche", partly because the neighboring Aachen East Cemetery has reached the limits of its...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kennedypark?

Nearby attractions include Pfarrkirche St. Fronleichnam, Aachen (5 min walk), Grabeskirche St. Josef, Aachen (12 min walk), Ostfriedhof, Aachen (14 min walk), Herz-Jesu, Aachen (16 min walk).

How to get to Kennedypark by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kennedypark:

Bus

Kennedypark • Lines: 12, 2, 22 (3 min walk)
Geschwister-Scholl-Gymnasium • Lines: 12, 2, 22, N 8 (5 min walk)

Train

Aachen-Rothe Erde (8 min walk)