Eschweiler, Urban municipality in Aachen district, Germany.
Eschweiler is a town in Aachen district that follows the Inde River between the Belgian and Dutch frontiers. Six railway stations link its neighborhoods, while residential streets and industrial zones line the valley floor and gentle slopes around the waterway.
Documents from 828 mention the settlement for the first time through the writings of Einhard. Coal mining shaped its growth from 1394 onward, with pits forming the landscape into the 20th century.
Local carnival societies and the Talbahnhof cultural hub keep regional traditions active through concerts and cabaret. Visitors notice the Rhenish calendar of customs, with colorful processions and community gatherings reaching their peak each February.
Sankt Antonius Hospital provides emergency care and specialist departments for medical needs across the area. Visitors find a dense network of six railway stations connecting all neighborhoods with regional links.
The town received the German Sustainability Award in 2019, even as chemical plants and a lignite power station remain part of its landscape. This recognition honors efforts toward climate action and social projects despite ongoing industrial activity.
Location: Aachen cities region
Elevation above the sea: 135 m
Shares border with: Aachen, Würselen, Alsdorf, Aldenhoven, Inden, Langerwehe, Stolberg
Website: https://eschweiler.de
GPS coordinates: 50.81667,6.28333
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:40
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