Bahkauv-Brunnen, Aachen

Name: Bahkauv-Brunnen
Address: Am Büchel, Aachen, Germany

#63 among attractions in Aachen

Fountain, Well

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The Bahkauv is a mythical monster said to reside in Aachen, Germany. The creature has been featured in the folklore of both Aachen and the Rhineland. Often depicted as a deformed calf with fangs, the Bahkauv was commonly associated with drunken men. ()

Local name: Bahkauv Coordinates: 50°46'33"N, 6°5'10"E

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Am BüchelAachen Mitte (Innenstadt)Aachen Germany

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Bahkauv-Brunnen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aachen Cathedral, City Hall, Statue of Charlemagne, Aquis Plaza.

~620 ftSW
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...
~520 ftW
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 ftW
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.
~1690 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Aquis Plaza, Aachen
9 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...
~540 ftSW
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...
~670 ftSW
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.
~790 ftW
Gothic architecture, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen
4 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.
~1240 ftS
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.
~630 ftSW
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.
~250 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Couven-Museum, Aachen
2 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.
~790 ftS
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße, Aachen
4 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bahkauv-Brunnen?

Nearby attractions include Couven-Museum, Aachen (2 min walk), Hühnerdieb, Aachen (2 min walk), Antoniusstraße, Aachen (2 min walk), St. Foillan, Aachen (3 min walk).

How to get to Bahkauv-Brunnen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bahkauv-Brunnen:

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 (4 min walk)
Minoritenstraße • Lines: 1, 147, 17, 173, 27, 33, 37, 4, 41, 43, 47, 7, 73, N 2, N 4 (5 min walk)

Train

Aachen Hauptbahnhof (16 min walk)
Aachen Schanz (18 min walk)