Open Monument Day 2025

"WERT-voll- Denkmale als Teil unserer Geschichte und ldentität" is the motto of this year's Open Monument Day, which takes place on Sunday, September 14. The city of Aachen is once again calling on people to take an active part in Germany's largest cultural event.

If you are interested in being part of the program in Aachen, please contact Björn Schötten / Communication for Architecture and Culture (Tel. 0241/40071866, e-mail: denkmal@synthese-web.de) by 13 June.

The following information is required:

• What is taking place (guided tour, exhibition, simulation game or other)?
• Where (meeting point, which monument)?
• When (time)?
• Who (organizer, association)?

City Conservator Monika Krücken is looking forward to welcoming many co-organizers on 14 September: "The motto 'WERT-voll' serves as a clear commitment to the relevance of monuments and monument preservation for society as a whole. After all, the actual value of monuments cannot be derived from any balance sheet or tax assessment. They are built history, a living memory and a source of identity for people and places. Without them, important testimonies, centuries-old knowledge and master craftsmanship would be lost. Without them, Aachen and our lives as 'Öcherinnen und Öcher' would be missing something important.

The Open Monument Day takes place on site wherever possible - and digital offers are also welcome. "Who would like to tell the story of a monument? Which valuable monuments are your favorites? Show us the value of your favorite monument! Perhaps visitors can become active with you? Or perhaps you would like to get children interested in heritage conservation at an early age. Take part in Germany's biggest cultural event!" Krücken is once again counting on many monument enthusiasts to join in on September 14.

In order to be able to present the contribution accordingly, photos or documents are required, which may also be associative, as well as a short text. If you as the organizer would like to register in advance, you will also need a telephone number or e-mail address where participants can register.

"I would like to thank you very much today for your commitment. I am very much looking forward to building on last year's great success together with you next September and experiencing our landmarks in Aachen anew," says Krücken.

Further information

You can also register directly with the German Foundation for Monument Protection at www.tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de. In this case, the City of Aachen asks that you also inform Björn Schötten about your activity. This will ensure that you are included in the local program booklet for the city of Aachen, which is published in paper form and on the Internet.

Nationwide "Open Monument Day" campaign day