Aachen-Mitte is one of the seven boroughs (Stadtbezirke) of the city of Aachen, located in the federal state of North Rhine‑Westphalia, Germany. It occupies the central part of the city and functions as the historic and administrative core.
Geography and administration
The borough lies at an elevation of approximately 170 m (560 ft) and is situated at the coordinates 50°46′30″ N 6°5′3″ E. It is part of the urban district of Aachen and falls within the Central European Time zone (UTC+1, summer UTC+2). Postal codes covering the area include 52062, 52064, 52066, 52068 and 52070, and the telephone dialing code is 0241.
Population
As of 31 December 2020, Aachen-Mitte had a total population of 166,564 residents, making it the most densely populated borough of Aachen.
Sub‑quarters
The borough comprises the following quarters (Stadtteile):
- Beverau
- Bildchen
- Burtscheid
- Forst
- Frankenberg
- Grüne Eiche
- Hörn
- Lintert
- Pontviertel
- Preuswald
- Ronheide
- Rothe Erde
- Stadtmitte
- Steinebrück
- West
Key landmarks and sights
Aachen-Mitte contains many of the city’s principal cultural and historical attractions, including:
- Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former coronation church of the Holy Roman Emperors.
- Aachen Rathaus (City Hall), located near the cathedral.
- The medieval Ponttor, one of the original gates of the city wall.
- The historic Altstadt (Old Town) with numerous squares such as Hansemannplatz, Kaiserplatz and Lindenplatz.
- Frankenberg Castle, a Renaissance‑style palace.
- Burtscheid Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery.
- The Suermondt‑Ludwig Museum, noted for its collection of European paintings.
- The New Tivoli stadium, home to the football club Alemannia Aachen.
- The Lousberg hill and the Elisenbrunnen hot‑water spring, both popular recreational sites.
Transportation
Aachen-Mitte is served by an extensive public‑transport network, including tram and bus lines that connect the borough with the surrounding districts and neighboring cities. Major roadways such as the A44 and A4 motorways provide regional and international access.
References
- “Einwohnerstatistik (xlsx) 31.12.2020”, Open Data Portal Aachen, accessed September 2021.
- Aachen-Mitte article, Wikipedia, revision ID 1054046866, accessed via r.jina.ai.
