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Christmas Market Trip to Aachen

Key Highlights

Location

Aachen

Subject

Christmas Market

Duration

2 days, 1 nights

Transport

Coach

About this trip

Aachen lies directly on the Belgian and Dutch borders and is Germany’s closest Christmas market to the UK and a great, cost-effective choice for a two day school trip!

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 Find out more
  • Depart from school by coach
  • Connect with channel crossing
  • Explore Christmas markets of Bruges
  • Visit Belfry Tower
  • Arrive at accommodation
  • Depart accommodation
  • Explore Christmas markets of Bruges
  • Connect with channel crossing
  • Arrive back in the UK

Excursion Ideas

Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet Find out more

Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural
What you’ll experience: The chocolate company Lindt – Sprüngli was founded in 1898 in Bern by chocolatiers Rodolphe Lindt and Sprüngli Rudolf. The largest Lindt plant in Germany is located in Aachen and the factory outlet sells a huge variety of chocolate!
Select Says: The factory shop sells Lindt at bargain prices so a good chance to stock up especially on seasonal products such as the chocolate Santas.

Aachen Cathedral and Treasury

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural, History, Religious Studies
What you’ll experience: The Cathedral of Aachen is the coronation church of more than 30 German kings and the burial site of Charlemagne. The Cathedral Treasury in Aachen houses some great relics of Charlemagne and other works of art from Germany’s past.
Select Says: In 1978 it was the first German building to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Aachen Christmas Market

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural
What you’ll experience: Aachen’s annual Christmas market is held in the market place and adjoining small medieval streets. The colourful stands and stalls offer a great deal of choice including culinary delicacies as well as beautiful works of art and crafts. The market place is also home to Aachen’s impressive cathedral and town hall.
Select Says: One local speciality you must try is the Aachen Printen, a kind of freshly baked gingerbread.

Accommodation Options

A&O Aachen Hauptbahnhof Find out more

A&O Aachen Hauptbahnhof

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Our Rating:

Capacity: 188
Location: Central Aachen
What you’ll experience: Located directly by the main train station near the picturesque old town and a few minutes’ walk from Aachen Cathedral and the Christmas markets. This is a comfortable and well-positioned accommodation – perfect for your overnight stay in Aachen. Located directly by the main train station near the picturesque old town and a few minutes’ walk from Aachen Cathedral and the Christmas markets. This is a comfortable and well-positioned accommodation – perfect for your overnight stay in Aachen.

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