Aachen Christmas Market
Set around Aachen's historic cathedral and town hall, the festive Christmas village features twinkling lights and holiday scents. Visitors can explore stalls offering traditional Aachen Printen, mulled wine, handmade crafts, and seasonal foods. The market also includes children's carousels and ice curling.
What to Expect
Awarded the Excellent European Christmas Market quality seal in 2026.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
MAC – Märkte & Aktionskreis City e.V.
Food & Drink
Market stalls offer traditional Aachen Printen, mulled wine, roasted almonds, and regional foods.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market visitors
Vibe
Festive and historic
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Daily, normally 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 22 November 2026, 6–9 p.m.; Saturday 12 December 2026, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Wednesday 23 December 2026, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Parking: Those arriving by car should take advantage of the City of Aachen's Park & Ride service to get to the Christmas Market or shopping in the city centre by bus in a cheap, fast and relaxed way.
Tips & Advice
- If you're driving, leave the car at a Park & Ride site and take the bus into the centre. Buy the special P+R ticket on the bus or at the Tivoli car park entrance.
- Come on Saturday, December 12 for the long Christmas market, when the stalls stay open later in the evening than on a normal day.
- Don't plan a daytime visit on Dead Sunday, November 22, because the market only opens in the evening that day.
- Stop at the Drouven Printen stall on the Katschhof to pick up Aachen Printen, the gingerbread you can smell all over the market.
- Head to the Kugelbrunnen if you have little ones, because the Kids Jet carousel and duck fishing are both there.
Special Events & Promotions
- Dead Sunday, November 22: the market opens only in the evening.
- Long Christmas market on Saturday, December 12, with the stalls open later than usual.
- Wednesday, December 23: the last day, with an earlier closing than usual.
- New for 2026: the market won the 'Excellent European Christmas Market' quality seal, one of just 12 markets to receive it.
- 'Aachen weihnachtlich' weekend package from Aachen Tourist Service, sold separately: two hotel nights, an old-town winter tour and mulled wine in a souvenir mug.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What food and drink is there?
The market smells of gingerbread and mulled wine. For Aachen Printen, head to the Drouven Printen stall (No. 71) on the Katschhof.
Is there anything for young children?
Yes. There's a children's carousel at the Lentzen stall on the Markt. Over at the Kugelbrunnen, the Bartels stalls have the Kids Jet carousel and duck fishing.
Can we try ice curling?
Yes. Curling is at the Hexenhof stand, No. H02, on Holzgraben.
Is there a package for a weekend stay?
Aachen Tourist Service sells 'Aachen weihnachtlich' separately. It includes two nights with breakfast and a winter tour of the old town. You also get a market stroll with mulled wine in a souvenir mug, a discount at the Carolus Thermen and optional discounts for the Grenzlandtheater.
Is there a quick way to get answers about the market?
Yes. The chatpoints AI guide answers questions about the Aachen Christmas Market. You can chat with it at www.chatpoints.de/aachenerweihnachtsmarkt.
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