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Daily opening hours

21/11/ – 23/12/2025, daily 11. a.m. - 9 p.m, except:

  • sunday, 23/11/2025 (Dead sunday), 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • saturday, 13/12/2025 (long Christmas market): 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • tuesday, 23/12/2025: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

For over 50 years, the old town around the cathedral and town hall has been transformed into a festive Christmas village. Where Charlemagne once resided, visitors from all over the world now enjoy the scent of gingerbread, mulled wine, and sparkling lights. Experience the unique charm of Aachen during the most wonderful time of the year!

Daily opening hours

21/11/ – 23/12/2025, daily 11. a.m. - 9 p.m, except:

  • sunday, 23/11/2025 (Dead sunday), 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • saturday, 13/12/2025 (long Christmas market): 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • tuesday, 23/12/2025: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Events

 Friday, 5. December 2025     10:00 - 17:00

Praymobil. Medieval art in motion

Praymobil. Medieval art in motion

Just a few steps away from the Christmas market, visitors to the Suermondt-Ludwig Museum are enchanted by the world of movable artworks from the Middle Ages. From the pregnant Virgin Mary with a removable child to Christ children with crad...

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 Friday, 5. December 2025     16:00 - 18:00

St. Nicholas visits the children at the Aachen Christmas market

Do you know why St. Nicholas comes to Aachen on 5 November? It's simple: on St. Nicholas Day itself, he has so much to do that he wouldn't have enough time to meet all the children in peace.

That's why he makes a little early stop at the Aachen Christmas market – bec...

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 Friday, 5. December 2025     18:45 - 19:00

Tower brass band

Trumpet playing by the tower brass band ‘Neuß’ from the gallery of Aachen Cathedral

 

© Andreas Steindl

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Offers

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24 EU-Glühs for 98,- EUR (inkl. 19% MwSt.) from 21 November to 23 December 2025

With the EU-Glühs, our exclusive mulled wine currency, you save 20% when purchasing any wine mulled wine (red, white, rosé, alcohol-free red and white) or non-alcoholic mulled wine for children. Instead of € 4,00 (+ € 0,50 deposit) you pay only € 3,20 (+ € 0,50 deposit) per cup when purchasing 24 EU-Glühs.The EU-Glühs are available at our hut on the Katschhof.

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10 EU-Glühs for 46,- EUR (inkl. 19% MwSt.) from 21 November to 23 December 2025

With the EU-Glühs, our exclusive mulled wine currency, you can save 10% when purchasing any mulled wine (red, white, rosé, alcohol-free red and white) or  non-alcoholic mulled wine for children. Instead of € 4,50 (+ € 0,50 deposit) you pay only € 4,10 (+ € 0,50 deposit) per cup when buying 10 EU-Glühs. The EU-Glühs are available at our hut on the Katschhof.

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Spend a weekend full of festive cheer, sparkling lights and feel-good moments with ‘Aachen weihnachtlich’ (Aachen at Christmas). Aachen Tourist Service offers you an all-inclusive package so that you don't have to worry about a thing and can enjoy the special Advent atmosphere in the city.

Here's what you can expect:

  • Two nights' accommodation with breakfast – choose the hotel that best suits your needs: from cosy and comfortable to luxurious and elegant.
  • A winter tour of the old town, which will introduce you to Aachen's history and charming corners.
  • A stroll through the Aachen Christmas market, including a warming mulled wine in a pretty souvenir mug to take away.
  • 15% discount for the Carolus Thermen, so you can relax and recharge your batteries in between.
  • Tips and suggestions for your stay so that you can discover the city according to your wishes – including optional discounts for an evening at the Grenzlandtheater Aachen.

With ‘Aachen weihnachtlich’, you can enjoy everything that makes Aachen so special during the Christmas season: atmospheric alleys, delicious treats, exciting stories and relaxing moments. Sit back, let yourself drift and experience an Advent weekend that will remain in your memory.

Book now from €189 per person and enjoy the Christmas season in Aachen:
Click here to book ‘Aachen weihnachtlich’

*Offer from aachen tourist service e.v.

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When you purchase 20 drinks at our stand on Holzgraben, you will receive a 20% discount on your entire drink purchase.

We offer a wide selection:
– our delicious mulled wine
– our unique mulled beer
– our hot cocktail ‘Devils Mule’ (cranberry, ginger, vodka)

Until 5 p.m., you can also enjoy our creamy cocoa and various coffee specialities. When you purchase 20 drinks at our stand at Holzgraben, you will receive a 20% discount on your entire purchase.

We offer you a wide selection:
– our delicious mulled wine
– our unique mulled beer
– our hot cocktail ‘Devils Mule’ (cranberry, ginger, vodka)

Until 5 p.m., you can also enjoy our creamy cocoa and various coffee specialities.

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