a market square with a large fountain with standing figure in the middle and in front a lantern; Markt Square in Aachen seen from the steps of the Town Hall, Germany

15 Best Things to Do in Aachen

One of the greatest rulers known in Europe, with an empire stretching from the Pyrenees to the Elbe River, and from the North Sea to Central Italy, chose to spend the last years of his life in a city that …

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a photo-collage of 6 places with half-timbered houses in Germany

14 Pretty Half-timbered Towns in Germany

Germans might not be famous for being truly romantic, but small German towns with half-timbered houses are perhaps the most romantic places to visit. And Germany has an abundance of these. There are also two popular routes in Germany – …

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lots of people going to the Aachen Christmas Market with the Town Hall at the background

Aachen Christmas Market (2023 Edition)

It’s Christmas markets season! Where are some of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe? Yes! In Germany! The city of Charlemagne, the royal Aachen, hosts one of the loveliest Christmas markets in Europe. Do you want to know everything …

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