The corona pandemic continues to cause restrictions in tourist visits around the cathedral. We regularly receive enquiries from visitors who want to find out about the current status of the regulations. We have summarised the most important questions for you (as of 19.06.2020).
May I visit the cathedral for sightseeing?
Yes, you are very welcome. Normal vsiting times are usually on weekdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Can I take part in public tours of the cathedral?
Yes, on June 1st we have resumed the touristic guided tours in Aachen Cathedral. Currently 45-minute public guided tours are offered in German. On Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm, guided tours are also offered in English. Tours are also available in French, Dutch and Italian by prior arrangement.
Contact: Dominformation, Johannes-Paul-II.-Straße, e-mail: tour@aachenerdom.de, Tel. 0049 241/47709-145
How many participants are allowed per tour?
In order to comply with the rules of distance and hygiene, a maximum of ten participants are currently allowed. Guides AND participants must wear masks. When purchasing a ticket in the Dominformation, name, telephone number and e-mail address must be stated on a list or paper. Adults pay 5,00 €, children 4,00 €, there are special rates for families and groups.
Contact us: Dominformation, Johannes-Paul-II.-Straße, e-mail: tour@aachenerdom.de,Tel. For public guided tours: 0241/47709-145 (daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.),
Can group tours also be booked?
Yes, group tours for up to ten people can be arranged with at least three days’ notice. The limitation to ten persons also applies here. For group bookings, a list of participants with the relevant contact details must be submitted directly with the booking or at the latest on the day of the tour.
Contact: Dominformation, Johannes-Paul-II.-Straße, e-mail: tour@aachenerdom.de,Tel. for group tours 0241/47709-127 (Mon-Thu, 10-12 a.m.)
Are there guided tours of the cathedral treasury again?
No, not yet. Due to the Corona regulations, the required safety distance cannot be maintained. We recommend a tour with audio guide (D, E, NL, FR, IT, SP and German children’s version). The audio guide can be borrowed for 3,00 €.
But I can visit the cathedral treasury individually?
Yes, that is possible. A maximum of 45 people can visit the cathedral treasury at the same time. The opening hours are Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What do the tickets cost and where can I get them?
Tickets are available in the Dominformation, Johannes-Paul-II.-Straße. They cost 5,00 € for adults and 4,00 € for children from 6 years. There are special rates for families and groups.
Monday-Friday
11 a.m., 12 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m.
during the summer months additionally at 6 p.m.
Saturday
1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m.
during the summer months additionally at 6 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
English guided tour at the weekends at 2 p.m.
Tickets for guided tours in the Cathedral are only available in the Dominformation.
Group Tours for the Cathedral require advance reservation at: tour@aachenerdom.de .
No guided tours on the following dates:
New Year’s Day (1.1.)/ Thursday before the Carnival Weekend/ Sunday of Carnival Weekend/ Monday after Carnival Weekend (Rosenmontag)/ Maundy Thursday/ Good Friday/ Holy Saturday/ Easter Sunday/ Whit Sunday/ All Saints’ Day/ Christmas Eve/ Christmas Day/ New Year’s Eve
Meeting point for all tours is the Dominformation. Only guides officially authorized by the Cathedral Chapter are permitted to guide inside Aachen Cathedral.
A tour takes app. 45 minutes.
Public tour (currently max. 10 participants)
5€ per person, concession tickets 4€ per person
Tickets private group
90€ per group (max. 25 participants)
plus foreign-language supplement 20€
Concession tickets private group
75€ per group (max. 25 participants)
plus foreign-language supplement 20€