Hühnerdieb, Aachen

Name: Hühnerdieb
Address: Aachen, Germany

#85 among attractions in Aachen

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Chicken Thief is a fountain monument by Berlin sculptor Hermann Joachim Pagels, unveiled at Christmas 1913 at the Aachen Chicken Market. It consists of a bronze figure of a chicken thief mounted on a shell limestone fountain bowl. The figure depicts the moment when the thief is astonished to realize that instead of a chicken he has stolen a rooster, which crows and thus betrays him. However, the scene embodied in the figure is without historical precedent.

Coordinates: 50°46'33"N, 6°5'4"E

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Aachen Mitte (Innenstadt)Aachen Germany

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

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

~430 ftS
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...
~210 ftNW
Town hall hosting replica crown jewels
City Hall, Aachen
2 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...
~300 ftNW
Fountain, Well
Statue of Charlemagne, Aachen
2 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.
~400 ftS
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...
~470 ftS
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.
~500 ftSW
Gothic architecture, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen
3 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.
~1350 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Theater Aachen, Aachen
7 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.
~410 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture, History museum
Karlsschrein, Aachen
2 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.
~90 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Couven-Museum, Aachen
1 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.
~770 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.
~1240 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grenzlandtheater Aachen, Aachen
6 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 Hühnerdieb?

Nearby attractions include Couven-Museum, Aachen (1 min walk), Katschhof, Aachen (1 min walk), City Hall, Aachen (2 min walk), Puppenbrunnen, Aachen (2 min walk).

How to get to Hühnerdieb by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hühnerdieb:

Bus

Judengasse/Markt • Lines: 4 (4 min walk)
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 (5 min walk)

Train

Aachen Schanz (16 min walk)
Aachen Hauptbahnhof (17 min walk)