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...
An orchestra from the Netherlands plays on the rear steps of the town hall.
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Trumpet playing by the tower brass band ‘Neuß’ from the gallery of Aachen Cathedral
© Andreas Steindl
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Anyone looking for a little spiritual respite in the run-up to Christmas will find it on Fridays at the Advent Impulses in Aachen Cathedral. The event begins at 6:45 p.m. with trumpet music played by the private tower band ‘Neuß’. This is followed by a 15-minute spiritual impuls...
On Sunday, 7 December, Aachen retailers will open their doors for Sunday shopping from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., coinciding with the atmospheric Aachen Christmas market. This is the perfect opportunity to browse in a relaxed atmosphere, pick up last-minute gifts or simply be inspired by the festively dec...
TREASURE CHEST WORKSHOP
In the past, valuable items were kept in chests and treasure chambers. In our museum workshop, you can make magnificent treasure chests for your own treasures and decorate them however you like!
Free open event at:
Centre Charl...
Since 1994, the Lions Club Aachen has been organising a Christmas concert with the Aachen Cathedral Choir in the Coronation Hall of the Town Hall on the third Sunday of Advent. This year, the charity concert will take place on Sunday, 14 December at 5 p.m. The proceeds will go to social causes. A...
On three Sundays during Advent (30 November, 14 and 21 December), visitors can join in the evening prayer in the Latin rite with sacramental blessing. It starts at 6 pm. Participants are invited to sing along in this traditional form of worship and (re)discover the power of prayer.
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On Mondays during Advent (1, 8, 15 and 22 December), morning weekday Masses are celebrated at 7 a.m. as Rorate Masses. The interplay of silence, darkness and candlelight creates a special, contemplative atmosphere that symbolically expresses the congregation's waiting for the coming of the light,...
From 15 to 23 December, every afternoon, a puppeteer dressed as a cheerful Santa Claus will be making his way around the entire Christmas market.
Look forward to little surprises, heart-warming encounters and magical moments for young and old alike!
During the Christmas market, there will be an open Advent singing programme for children and those who have remained children on three Mondays from 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm in the Domsingschule auditorium. Everyone who likes to sing is cordially invited! Admission is free.
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GAMES WORKSHOP
Join in and learn about Roman games! The round mill game, reminiscent of today's mill game, was very popular. The delta game is all about accurate aiming, and the game with astragals (small animal knucklebones) is about skilful dice rolling. In our museum wo...
A music association from Luxembourg plays on the rear steps of the town hall.
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For 35 years, it has been the biggest concert of the school year: on Sunday, 21 December, at 4 p.m., the boys and girls of the Cathedral Choir School will get their audience in the cathedral in the mood for the approaching Christmas celebrations. Cathedral organist Michael Hoppe and a small orche...
