"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

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  • Intro Updated Feb 18, 2005
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    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 :)

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    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! :-)

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    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?

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    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

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    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!

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    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 :-)

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    Kentbein Jan 22, 2004 at 4:03 PM Report Abuse

    Thanks. I enjoyed reading your info.

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    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)

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