"Aachen" Aachen by IceBear7

Aachen Travel Guide: 573 reviews and 1,127 photos

A wonderful town in the very west of Germany. Great old town atmosphere, an interesting history, good shopping, great nightlife and a lot to do. I used to visit Aachen a lot, now it's just now and then to visit friends and go climbing.

Some Facts about Aachen

- the people of Aachen call their city Oche
- the French call it Aix-La-Chapelle
- the Dutch call it Aken
- and the Romans used to call it Aquis Granum
- the official name is Bad Aachen - but they prefer to not use this spa title in order to be number one in all listings of German cities
- no beer comes from Aachen, but Printen - a kind of gingerbread that you get around Christmas time all over Germany, but in Aachen you get it all year round
- Aachen has the highest density of pubs in Germany (in relation to inhabitants)
- with the CHIO Aachen has one of the most important equestrian events in the world, every year
- the soccer fans of Alemannia Aachen are supposed to be the best supporters in Germany
- the Karlspreis, one of the most prestigous honours in European politics/economy/culture is awarded in Aachen every year

(to be continued)

Intro Updated Feb 18, 2005
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Aachen - Unterhaching, photo taken from webpage - Aachen

TSV Alemannia Sports & Outdoors (3)

No page about Aachen would be complete without a tip about the Alemannia! A football team like no other with fans like... more travel advice

Belgian Nights Nightlife (8)

Coming from the marketplace this is the beginning of Pontstraße, the student pub area. So you can start your night here... more travel advice

Klenkes Local Customs (2)

The people from Aachen have a way to recognize each other all over the world: they lift their little finger and hold it... more travel advice

A quick coffee and more Restaurants (5)

Great Belgian waffles, sandwiches and fantastic coffee. To sit down and to go! Tres bien. more travel advice

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Comments (15)

Maurizioago Jan 2, 2010 at 2:26 AM Report Abuse

I have to visit this town one day! Ciao!
Mariajoy Nov 18, 2005 at 10:37 AM Report Abuse

Hi Stef, great Aachen page. I am really looking forward to my flying visit here next month! Tschues, maria :)
m-joy Apr 26, 2005 at 2:35 AM Report Abuse

Brilliant updates here...I try to get a one-am-fiesta again - and always blame it on the boogie! :-)
Goldenboy Apr 18, 2005 at 11:42 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for correction ;)
sabsi Feb 13, 2005 at 9:31 AM Report Abuse

wer hat eigentlich gewonnen?
dila Sep 27, 2004 at 10:13 AM Report Abuse

was nice meeting you again. yes i liked petit belge too. i put it on my tip for aachen. hope to meet you again. diana and jose
nepalgoods May 31, 2004 at 8:56 AM Report Abuse

Interesting tips!!! I was born near Aachen, but I have not been there since more than 30 years!
Gili_S Apr 20, 2004 at 7:18 AM Report Abuse

Nice page, very tempting coffeehouses here, I would like to know the local customs, especially concerning beer :-)
Kentbein Jan 22, 2004 at 4:03 PM Report Abuse

Thanks. I enjoyed reading your info.
HORSCHECK Nov 26, 2003 at 2:18 PM Report Abuse

Interesting tipps about Aix la Chapelle ....hmmmm but a few photos are missing ... I hope you have already receovered from the big laugh of sunday ... :o)