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I visited Aachen several times before I was even aware of Frankenburg Castle. I was not impressed. The inside is basically stripped bare, and some archeological things are on display. There is also a stage...one of the local theatre companies obviously gives performances here. But unless you are going to one of those performances, there is really no reason to be there. The exhibits in the castle really don't have much to do with the castle, and you aren't going to feel as if you're inside a castle while you're there.
Written May 5, 2007
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Christmas market ('Weihnachtsmarkt') - It´s kind of a tourist trap. Buses of tourists from all over Germany and surrounding countries come to Aachen for it´s beautiful Christmas market. It sure IS very nice, but I have to admit that it´s not much better than other German Christmas markets I´ve seen...
It´s usually from November 22nd till December 22nd or something like that. If you happen to be in Aachen during Christmas time (before Christmas that is) you have to visit the traditional Christmas market in the old city center. The numerous stands offer different arts and crafts, gifts, food, and candy like the famous 'Aachener Printen'. Meeting points are the different hot wine ('Glühwein') places where you can chat with friends and get heated up by this typical winter time drink! It´s open daily from 11.00 till (only) 20.30, so you might want to continue the night in the surrounding bars.
Updated Sep 7, 2002
Those cows on Terrazza Fontana - believe it or not - are not for real! :-) Holly Cow!
Updated Dec 22, 2003
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3 Reviews and 290 Opinions My budget sadly didn't run to staying at the Hotel Quellenhof, but that didn't stop me appreciating...
1 Review and 234 Opinions I had two adjoining rooms here on my recent trip to Aachen with my parents and friend. We loved the...
1 Review and 177 Opinions Very nice room in a good hotel, next to the citycentre but quiet for a good night's rest. I booked...
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Those cows on Terrazza Fontana - believe it or not - are not for real! :-) Holly Cow!
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Q: I have a trip in Aachen for 1 week and I buy many things and would like to find some cheap or second hand luggage to carry it...
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City of Kings and Thermal Baths
Charlemagne (aka Karl der Grosse in German, Karel de Grote in Dutch, Carolus Magnus in Latin, and Charles the Great in English) became the sole King of the Franks in 760 A.D. upon the death of his...
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Aachen is a border city just six kilometers away from the Three Countries' Corner, which is a place up in the woods where the borders of Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium all come together. As in...
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Aachen - City of Coronations and Cakes!
Aachen was the setting for a VT meeting in September 2004. Many thanks to Sabsi for an open invitation to join her here and for meeting us at the airport and accomodating us in her Dusseldorf...
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History of Aachen Wieder kommt die Weihnachtszeit, die schoenste Zeit im Jahr, bringt den Menschen weit und breit Frieden und Freude dar. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ein Frohes Weihnachtsfest und zum...
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