Went here for a day trip out of Cologne, and I didn't think the market was very different from what was offered in Cologne. I did enjoy the Printen themes though! read more

Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt - Christmas Markets Near Me - Aachen, NW

We had been to the Christmas market in Aachen about 30 years ago and went back for the first time. It has still got it. Around the Dom, Rathaus and Markt are plenty of stalls with food, gluehwein and Christmas merchandise. The size of the market is quite big but it has a good vibe. A nice place to spend 3 hours getting into the Christmas spirit. read more

Awesome Christmas market. We were Christmas market-hunting this weekend and this was a complete jackpot. It was BIG (so big!), sold crafts like sheep-shoes, wooden toys, schals etc, furthermore they sold food, mulled wine (non alcoholic as well), cakes, spices, christmas decor and you name it. The setting, in a beautiful square with the Cathedral rising above us all, was just magnificent. The stalls were unified, all in red and with the same lighted fir decor which made it extra beautiful. There was one marry-go-round but honestly I'd say this was a market for adults and not so much for kids. There was only one bad thing about this market was the problem of being English speaking. A lot of the staff didn't know it, or got grumpy as soon as I opened my mouth. Toilets available for 50 cents. read more

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Brilliant Christmas Market. Everything you imagine a German Christmas Market should be. Vibrant, lively, colourful. The whole city is alight & exciting. The market is held around the town hall, near the Cathedral, (both of which are lit up) with colourful stalls, music and deliciously, appetising smells. The merchandise here seems different, more Christmassy, with unusual stocking filler toys, wooden toys, crystals, Christmas decorations, stained glass etc Stalls of wonderful foods - Gingerbread men of all sizes, Enormous wursts overhanging the tiny rolls and the inevitable, warming Glühwein. The atmosphere is happy, relaxed & cosmopolitan, if some times noisy with the Ooompah bands !! Plenty of multi story car parks around. Lovely restaurants. Do visit the Cathedral & surrounding, tiny shops. read more

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The Christmas Market is located in a square surrounded by medieval buildings, the town hall and the cathedral. It's beautiful. There is gluhwein everywhere along with food, candy and christmas stuffs abound. There's also a stage where Christmas oriented music is played. It's a huge market with lots to offer. It's open from 11:00 to 21:00 everyday. read more

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Although agreeably a nice Weihnachtsmarkt, Aachen does have a decent amount to offer but is nothing compared to the nearby Cologne Weihnachtsmarkt. Aachen offers only 2 locations in the city, by the Dom and Ratskeller areas. Both are very well decorated and offer a wide variety of stalls (food and otherwise). However, you finish seeing all that there is in the matter of 2-3 hours (that's if you're going slow and taking a Glühwein or two). This place is also teeming with Dutch, French, English and Belgian tourists--I felt there weren't that many Germans there. During the day it also seems a lot more packed than Cologne is. Although I'm happy I gave Aachen a try, next year, I'll stick to Cologne with it's numerous markets spread throughout the city, it's worth the drive (just a bit longer) and you are able to stop in stores nearby that aren't as full with market visitors). read more

Sprawling all over the place, yet I couldn't find anything to interest me or anything I wanted to eat. I love Christmas Markets generally but this is one of the least favourite I have been to. read more

Loved it so far. read more

Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt - Christmas Markets Near Me - Aachen, NW