Aachen Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Aachen and surrounding areas
Aachen brings the holiday season to life around the old town and the cathedral with the Weihnachtsdorf am Büchel, candlelight concerts, and cultural events that highlight local charm. Christmas lights and Holiday lights glow over the cathedral square and Pontstraße as festive parades and seasonal gatherings welcome visitors. Enjoy family activities, regional gingerbread, and spirited performances during Aachen’s cozy winter celebrations.
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Christmas Markets
57 eventsUnderground Christmas market in a historic cave
Christmas Shows
12 eventsAndré Rieu's Christmas concert with his orchestra
Christmas Parties
8 eventsNew Year's Eve celebration and traditional Sauerkraut Evening
Christmas Lights
5 eventsAward-winning winter event with immersive themed worlds and spectacular shows.
Christmas Activities
18 eventsEnchanting winter wonderland celebration
Editor's Picks (6)
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Kerstmarkt Fluweelengrot Valkenburg
(Valkenburg aan de Geul)
Underground Christmas market in a historic cave
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Liège Christmas Village
(Liège)
Traditional Germanic-inspired Christmas market with a Latin character.
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Kupferstädter Weihnachtstage (Copper City Christmas Days)
(Stolberg)
Historic Christmas market in Stolberg's Alter Markt and Burg
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Winterwonderland Genk
(Genk)
Enchanting winter wonderland celebration
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Kerststad Valkenburg
(Valkenburg)
Europe's largest underground Christmas market
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Christmas with André Rieu
(Maastricht)
Magical winter fairytale setting with ice rinks and live music
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Aachen Christmas FAQ
The most significant annual Christmas events in Aachen are undoubtedly its renowned Christmas markets, primarily located around the Cathedral and Town Hall.
Aachen is known for its historic Christmas markets, which have a long tradition of offering high-quality crafts and festive foods in a beautiful medieval setting.
The historic city center, especially around the Cathedral and the main squares, is the most dazzling area for Christmas lights in Aachen.
You can find the main Christmas markets and local makers in the squares surrounding the Aachen Cathedral and the Town Hall.
Enjoying the festive lights in the city center and browsing the free-to-enter Christmas markets are excellent budget-friendly activities.
Families often enjoy the Christmas markets for their festive atmosphere, carousels, and treats, as well as any special family-friendly shows or events scheduled.