Aachen Schanz

Aachen Schanz is a railway stop in Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia. Aachen Schanz is situated nearby to Tanzsporthalle an der Schanz, as well as near the community center Knutschfleck.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Aachen Cathedral and Aachen Schanz station.

Aachen Cathedral

Church

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Aachen Cathedral is a Catholic church in Aachen, Germany and the cathedral of the Diocese of Aachen. One of the oldest cathedral buildings in Europe, it was constructed as the royal chapel of the Palace of Aachen of Emperor Charlemagne, who was buried there in 814. Aachen Cathedral is situated 1 km northeast of Aachen Schanz.

Aachen Schanz station

Railway stop

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Aachen Schanz station is a railway station in Aachen, Germany on the railway line Aachen–Mönchengladbach. The station is located at the western end of the inner city, and is the station with the shortest walking distance to the historic center or the Aachen Cathedral.

Luisenhospital

Hospital

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The Luisenhospital is a Protestant hospital in Aachen, Germany, with 378 planned beds, 12 specialist departments and 11 centers. The hospital, founded in 1867 with the support of the Aachen Association for the Promotion of Industriousness, was named after Queen Luise of Prussia. Luisenhospital is situated 290 metres southeast of Aachen Schanz.