We came to Monschau because of this Christmas market, which is only open on weekends. Also, bad weather is forecast. But when we arrive on a Thursday, we are welcomed by pleasant sunshine. An opportunity for a walking tour to get to know the place. Monschau lies in a narrow valley that the river Rur […]
Aachen Cathedral
The Aachen Cathedral, also known as St Mary’s Church, is the bishop’s church and, next to the town hall, the city’s most significant landmark. The cathedral was built by Charlemagne, who had the central building, the Carolingian octagon, and the western part built as the Palatinate Chapel of the Aachen Royal Palatinate. The foundation stone […]
Aachen Town Hall
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, […]