Aachen’s history is irretrievably associated with the person of Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire. Central buildings are the Aachen Cathedral and the town hall, that was completed in 1349. Between 1349 and 1531, the Coronation Hall was the venue for banquets on the occasion of Aachen’s royal coronations. History Already among the Celts and […]
A stroll through Aachen
Our city exploration of Aachen starts at the central station. We mainly came to Aachen to see the historical testimonies of Charlemagne, like the Aachen Cathedral and the Town Hall, as well as the Christmas Market, but we show these parts in separate posts and videos. About 300 m west of the central station is […]
Christmas Market in Monschau
Monschau is a small town near the Belgian border on the edge of the Eifel. The river Rur has cut a narrow valley between the mountain slopes. Monschau is famous for its Christmas market and mustard. The half-timbered houses give the feeling of being directly in a nativity scene. Before we go on our way, […]
Aachen Christmas Market
As the coronation place of the German kings and since Charlemagne, capital and residence of the German kingdom, Aachen was already known in early times beyond the borders of the Empire. It is therefore not surprising that one of the most important Christmas markets in Germany has developed here. Remarkable is the location of the […]
City Skyliner in Trier
From 30 August to 27 October 2019, the City Skyliner was an attraction in Trier. It is currently the highest mobile observation tower in the world. The City Skyliner is a gyro tower with a cabin rotating up and down around a supporting mast. It can transport up to 60 passengers per trip to a […]
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