Aachen Audio Tour: Innovation, Heritage, and Hidden Gems of Vaalserquartier
Steel sparks once lit up the night skies over Aachen, but the city’s real secrets hide in the quiet corridors of laboratories and the shadowy estate roads. This is a self-guided audio tour that unlocks the best-kept stories from Vaalserquartier to Melaten, leading you through spaces most travelers overlook. Why did a clandestine meeting at the Laboratory for Machine Tools threaten to upend academic alliances? What cryptic signals pulsed from the Fraunhofer Institute after hours, stirring speculation among local engineers? Who vanished from the Melaten Estate on a rainy afternoon, leaving only a half-finished blueprint behind? Stride between groundbreaking invention and whispered scandal, tracing routes where revolutionaries clashed with visionaries and subtle mysteries shaped today’s technology. Each stop turns the familiar into the uncanny, revealing layers of ambition and intrigue. Ready to follow the circuit where Aachen’s past and future collide? Plug in and let the city reveal its hidden code.
About this tour
- scheduleDuration 30–50 minsGo at your own pace
- straighten4.1 km walking routeFollow the guided path
- headphonesAudio guide1+ languages available
- wifi_offWorks offlineDownload once, use anywhere
- all_inclusiveLifetime accessReplay anytime, forever
- location_onStarts at Uniklinikum Aachen
Stops on this tour
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the tour?
After purchase, download the AudaTours app and enter your redemption code. The tour will be ready to start immediately — just tap play and follow the GPS-guided route.
Do I need internet during the tour?
No! Download the tour before you start and enjoy it fully offline. Only the chat feature requires internet. We recommend downloading on WiFi to save mobile data.
Is this a guided group tour?
No — this is a self-guided audio tour. You explore independently at your own pace, with audio narration playing through your phone. No tour guide, no group, no schedule.
How long does the tour take?
Most tours take 60–90 minutes to complete, but you control the pace entirely. Pause, skip stops, or take breaks whenever you want.
What if I can't finish the tour today?
No problem! Tours have lifetime access. Pause and resume whenever you like — tomorrow, next week, or next year. Your progress is saved.
What languages are available?
All tours are available in 50+ languages. Select your preferred language when redeeming your code. Note: language cannot be changed after tour generation.
Where do I access the tour after purchase?
Download the free AudaTours app from the App Store or Google Play. Enter your redemption code (sent via email) and the tour will appear in your library, ready to download and start.
If you don't enjoy the tour, we'll refund your purchase. Contact us at [email protected]
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