Welcome to Aachen, a city where you can literally walk through layers of European history. Nestled at the point where Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands meet, this place is famed as the chosen capital of Charlemagne. You'll feel the city's imperial past as you wander through the medieval lanes to the magnificent Aachen Cathedral, the final resting place of the great emperor and a UNESCO World Heritage site. After soaking in the history, you can relax in the famous thermal springs that have been drawing visitors since Roman times.