Aachen benefits from its location close to the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands. This special neighborhood is an important location factor. Through a wide range of initiatives and projects, we are committed to ensuring that citizens, companies and scientific institutions in Aachen can make the most of these advantages. Aachen has been a"Europaaktive Kommune" (active European municipality) recognized by the NRW state government since 2014.
City of Aachen
Europe Direct Information Center
As part of the European Commission's information network, EUROPE DIRECT provides citizens and schools with free advice, EU information material and information about the European Union. The center, based in the Grashaus am Fischmarkt, also organizes many European events and is responsible for the Aachen, Düren, Heinsberg and Euskirchen regions.