"Aachen - City of Charlemagne" Top 5 Page for this destination Aachen by Mariajoy

Aachen Travel Guide: 502 reviews and 1,205 photos

More than just Gluehwein and Printen

Wieder kommt die Weihnachtszeit,
die schoenste Zeit im Jahr,
bringt den Menschen weit und breit Frieden und Freude dar.

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Ein Frohes Weihnachtsfest und zum Jahreswechsel alles Gute!

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Pros:Kakao to die for!!!

Last visit to Aachen: Dec 2005
Intro Updated Dec 22, 2005
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Reviews (17)

Das Rathaus - The Town Hall Things to Do (5)

Aachen Town Hall was built in the 14th century on the foundations of Charlemagne's palace. The Gothic facade is... more travel advice

Get your Gluehwein here! Shopping (6)

Gluehwein is the traditional warm alcoholic beverage drunk at Christmas markets all over Germany on chilly winter days.... more travel advice

Christmas shopping in Aachen Shopping (6)

It was a real treat just to wander around and experience the atmosphere here - it really feels Christmassy, despite the... more travel advice

Wuerste und Pommes Restaurants (2)

The Christmas market is full of stalls selling lots of traditional German fast food - namely sausage and chips!! You can... more travel advice

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johngayton Sep 8, 2010 at 2:06 PM

Well-researched on the "Fat Baby with Fish". I'm a big fan of European Christmas Markets too - especially the sausages and mulled wine bit.
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Maurizioago Jan 2, 2010 at 2:13 AM

Nice page. I'd like to visit Aachen one day. Ciao!
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colgatha Jun 18, 2009 at 3:33 AM

hi maria,thanx for your warm comment on our little planet egmont.sorry for the water;it came from the windows on the roof,and the owner has put new ones on-so next time u stay dry... :-) greetings from aachen,stefan/egmont
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Mikebb Apr 3, 2008 at 7:06 AM

Hi Maria, Just checked out your page again, getting close to our trip to Brussels & day trip to Aachen early Sept'08.
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BillNJ Mar 22, 2008 at 9:55 AM

Hi, Thanks for the great tips and photos on Aachen! I especially liked the ones about food. They will be a big help for my upcoming trip. Best regards from the USA, Bill
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Jan 1, 2008 at 11:59 PM

I was in Aachen in 2002 and planning to visit it this year (German shepherds World Championship will be held there in September). Thanks Maria for the virtual tour. It's quite on the theme - Christmas shopping tips!
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yumyum Feb 16, 2007 at 9:07 AM

That hot chocolate just looks soooo yummy!
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aaaarrgh Oct 17, 2006 at 2:06 PM

My mom just got back from Aachen, thanks for the tips and photos. Now I know what its like! And Germany's first taste of chocolate too ...yum
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robertgaz Jun 8, 2006 at 12:03 AM

The Rat House must a diddle ages kinda place ;~)
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Paul2001 Feb 26, 2006 at 8:33 AM

Aachen is a very charming town. I wished I had spent more time there so as to try out the wonderful restaurants that you have listed.