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Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße, Aachen

#23 among attractions in Aachen

Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool, Art Nouveau architecture
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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. The design came from Aachen's city architect Joseph Laurent. The Elisabethhalle is one of the few surviving swimming pools from the Art Nouveau era that is still in use today.

Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 50°46'25"N, 6°5'6"E
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10 ElisabethstraßeAachen Mitte (Innenstadt)Aachen Germany

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    Elisenbrunnen 3 min walk
    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
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    Alter Posthof 4 min walk
    Lines 11 • 12 • 14 • 2 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 31 • 35 • 43 • 45 • 5 • 51 • 53 • 55 • 75 • N 2 • N 4 • N 5 • N 60 • N 7 • Sb 63
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    Theater 5 min walk
    Lines 27 • 33 • 34 • 37 • 54 • 7 • N 1
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Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

  • aachen cathedral~450 ftNW
    Iconic cathedral and Charlemagne's chapel

    Aachen Cathedral, Aachen

    3 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...

  • city hall aachen~920 ftN
    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...

  • statue of charlemagne aachen~1030 ftN
    Fountain, Well

    Statue of Charlemagne, Aachen

    5 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.

  • palatine chapel aachen~390 ftNW
    Church, Gothic architecture, Carolingian architecture

    Palatine Chapel, Aachen

    2 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...

  • throne of charlemagne aachen~440 ftNW
    Church, Carolingian architecture, History museum

    Throne of Charlemagne, Aachen

    3 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.

  • aachen cathedral treasury~700 ftNW
    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.

  • theater aachen~670 ftSE
    Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall

    Theater Aachen, Aachen

    4 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.

  • st michaels church aachen~500 ftW
    Church

    St. Michael's Church, Aachen

    3 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.

  • karlsschrein aachen~500 ftNW
    Church, Gothic architecture, History museum

    Karlsschrein, Aachen

    3 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.

  • couven museum aachen~730 ftN
    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.

  • grenzlandtheater aachen location map
    ~840 ftE
    Concerts and shows, Theater

    Grenzlandtheater Aachen, Aachen

    5 min walk • Grenzlandtheater Aachen is a theater in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany founded by actor Kurt Sieder in 1950.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße?

Nearby attractions include Vinzenzbrunnen, Aachen (2 min walk), Elisengarten, Aachen (2 min walk), Palatine Chapel, Aachen (2 min walk), Marienschrein, Aachen (2 min walk).

How to get to Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße:

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 (3 min walk)
  • Alter Posthof • Lines: 11, 12, 14, 2, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, 35, 43, 45, 5, 51, 53, 55, 75, N 2, N 4, N 5, N 60, N 7, Sb 63 (4 min walk)

Train
  • Aachen Hauptbahnhof (13 min walk)
  • Aachen Schanz (15 min walk)

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