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Aachen Christmas Market 2026

The Aachen Christmas market sits between the Cathedral and the Town Hall, with plenty of crafts and Aachener Printen gingerbread. The 2026 edition runs from 20 November to 23 December, daily 11:00-21:00, with free entry. It is a classic for visitors from the Netherlands and Belgium too; at weekends it is very full, so come by train or bus.

2 markets · checked October 2026

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    • Aachener Rathaus mit Weihnachtsmarkt im Schnee📷 Nima j72 · CC BY-SA 4.0
      Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt bei Nacht mit bunten LichterkettenWeiße Zelte und Girlanden vor einer Steinmauer auf dem Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt

      📷 Amel · CC BY-SA 3.0 · 📷 Alex Riechert · CC BY-SA 3.0

      Holiday market · Aachen

      Aachen Christmas Market (Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt)

      ✨ Date night🎉 With friends🧒 With kids

      What's there

      • Between the Cathedral and the Town Hall
      • Lots of crafts, little junk
      • Aachener Printen (gingerbread)
      • Mulled wine stand right at the Cathedral

      What visitors sayGoogle 4.2 ★ · 213 reviews

      Praised are the backdrop of the Cathedral and Town Hall and the high-quality crafts - more than just food stalls. At weekends it is very full, the parking situation is difficult, and some find the food prices extreme.

      One of the most atmospheric markets in the west - a classic also for visitors from the Netherlands and Belgium.

      2026
      20 Nov - 23 Dec 2026
      Cost
      Free entry.

      Getting there and parking

      • About 15 minutes on foot from Aachen main station; at weekends better by train or bus.

      Worth knowing

      • Daily 11:00-21:00.
      Münsterpl., 52062 AachenOfficial site
    • Burtscheid Christmas Market, AachenIllustration

      Holiday market · Aachen

      Burtscheid Christmas Market

      ✨ Date night🎉 With friends

      What's there

      • Right in front of the decorated church in Burtscheid
      • Small wooden chalets with crafts and food
      • Less commercial than the market at the Cathedral

      What visitors sayGoogle 4.1 ★ · 30 reviews

      Visitors praise the family-style, traditional character and the backdrop in front of the church; some find the market less commercial than central Aachen. Frequent criticism is crowding at almost any time of day and high prices - around EUR 10 for bratwurst with sauerkraut or mushrooms, mulled wine EUR 5-6. Some miss Christmas music.

      A cozy complement to the main Aachen market - if you avoid crowds, come early in the day.

      Dates
      2026 dates to be confirmed
      Cost
      Free entry. Mulled wine EUR 5-6, hot dishes around EUR 10.

      Getting there and parking

      • Altdorfstraße in Aachen-Burtscheid, in front of the church.

      Worth knowing

      • Steps make some routes difficult for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
      • Especially full on the last day of the market.
      Altdorfstraße 1, 52066 AachenOfficial site

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