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- German
- English
Under the historic cobblestones of Aachen, a restless, boiling ocean is simmering. For millennia, these 75-degree hot springs have attracted Celtic gods, Roman legions, and medieval emperors. Today, this tremendous geological force is mostly hidden under department stores and modern wellness clinics. Accompany a local expert and a historian on a sensory journey to uncover the invisible infrastructure, smell the ancient sulfur, feel the earth's radiant heat, and get to know the passionate local movement fighting to bring this healing water back to the surface.
- 2.5 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 92 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in the senses & emotions of the city and senses & emotions
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Aachen main station with local public transport towards Aachener Rosenquelle. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Aachener Rosenquelle. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from the Kurpark Burtscheid to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Aachen Main Station. The starting point is the Kurpark Burtscheid in Aachen. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The hidden Aachen rose spring, captured under a modern department store, symbolizes the tension between urban development and ancient nature.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Elisenbrunnen
The neoclassical symbol of the Aachen bathing culture, which offers an intense sensual encounter with sulfurous thermal water.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A neighborhood fountain where the thermal history seamlessly transitions into the everyday social fabric of the locals.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The hottest thermal spring in Germany, which demonstrates the raw, dangerous power of the earth and the medicalization of healing.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The invisible, heavily pumped source that supplies local clinics and spa facilities and highlights the environmental costs of commercial spas.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A historic public park that serves as the setting for the reclamation of thermal water as a free, accessible community good.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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