... The rooms form a harmonious ensemble of different furnishing styles from Rococo to Biedermeier. A selection of magnificent 18th century silverware is presented in a large display cabinet. The more practical utensils in the kitchen indicate that the luxury drinks of coffee, tea and chocolate also found their way into bourgeois life in the 18th century.
The impressive banqueting hall can also be hired for special celebrations such as weddings.
Tourismus NRW e.V., Decorations of bourgeois home decor from times long past Tourismus NRW e.V., The entrance to the Couven Museum at Hühnermarkt in Aachen's historic old town Tourismus NRW e.V., Couven left his mark on Aachen, the architecture and interiors of the homes of wealthy citizens Tourismus NRW e.V., Aachen's parlor, the permanent exhibition in the Couven Museum
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History and lifestyle in Aachen
At the Centre Charlemagne, Aachen's new city museum, you can immerse yourself in the eventful history of the city that Charlemagne once declared the centre of his empire.
- Aachen, Germany's westernmost city, is located in the border triangle of Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.
- At the Centre Charlemagne, Aachen's new city museum, you can immerse yourself in the eventful history of the city that Charlemagne once declared the centre of his empire.
- On the guided city tour through the historic old town (daily at 2.00 pm), you will meet emperors and kings and discover the European and scientific city of Aachen.
- At the Couven Museum on the Route Charlemagne, you will even become an Aachener yourself, or more precisely, an Öcher. In the splendidly furnished parlour, you can already hear the guests arriving who were invited to the ball here in the 18th century.
- Finally, treat yourself to a typical Aachen rice cake (Reisfladen) at Café van den Daele just around the corner or a coffee and cake combo at Café Haus in Aachen.
- Excursion tip: Don't forget to try some real Aachen Printen and take them home with you. You can find the original in many shops in the city centre.
- Overnight tip: Hotel Aquis Grana in Aachen or INNSIDE Aachen.
Important information at a glance
The Couven Museum is expected to be closed from the 1st of July to the 13th of October 2019.
Easter Moanday closed
24.12. to 26.12. closed
31.12. closedOpen todayTuesday 10:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00 Thursday 10:00 - 17:00 Friday 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:00