8 Things To Do in Aachen, Germany | The Perfect Day Trip

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Looking for the best things to do in Aachen, Germany in one day? 🇩🇪 We took the train from Roermond, Netherlands to Aachen for an easy day trip and discovered a fascinating German city filled with history, beautiful architecture, great food, and plenty of places to simply slow down and enjoy the atmosphere. In this video, we share 8 things to see, eat, and do in Aachen that can easily fit into a day-trip itinerary. We explore the incredible Aachen Cathedral, visit the historic Aachen Rathaus, stop by the famous Elisenbrunnen, and walk along the remains of Aachen's old city walls and gates. Of course, we couldn't visit Germany without trying some local food! We enjoy a traditional German meal at Aachener Brauhaus, stop for coffee and some people watching, and try Aachener Printen, the city's famous local cookie. If you're visiting the Netherlands, Belgium, or western Germany, Aachen's location makes it an interesting option for an easy day trip by train. 🌎 In this video: • Aachen Cathedral • Aachen Rathaus • Elisenbrunnen • A traditional German meal • Aachener Printen • Coffee and people watching • Aachen's historic city gates and walls • Exploring Aachen's historic center Have you visited Aachen? What would be your first stop — the cathedral, German food, or the Printen? Let us know in the comments! We're Sean and Deb, a Gen X couple who sold almost everything to travel full-time while working remotely. Subscribe to follow our slow-travel adventures, day trips, food discoveries, and life as digital nomads around the world. #Aachen #GermanyTravel #AachenGermany #Germany #DayTrip #EuropeanTravel #SlowTravel #digitalnomadspirit 👉 Chapters In This Video: 00:00 Intro and how we got from Roremond to Aachen 00:39 Walking to the city center 00:47 Visiting the Aachen Cathedral 02:06 Exploring the Rathaus 03:30 Checking our the city guard gates 04:18 Beer and German food at the Aachner Brauhaus 04:58 Coffee and pastries on the main square 05:48 Checking out the hot springs at the Elisenbrunnen 06:38 Learning some Aachen history 07:43 Trying the famous Aachener Printen cookie ✅ Subscribe To The Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@seananddebgo/?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Important Links: Website: https://www.seananddebgo.com/ Stay Connected With Us: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seananddebgo 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seananddebgo/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seananddebgo 📩For business inquiries: talktous@seananddebgo.com ============================== Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: We Visited the Famous Roermond Outlet | Is It Actually Worth It? 👉 https://youtu.be/ypey98aqnzk ROERMOND, NETHERLANDS 🇳🇱 | The Dutch City Tourists Are Missing? 👉 https://youtu.be/I6ku50tsC78 Would We Do a Princess Transatlantic Cruise Again? Full Honest Review 👉 https://youtu.be/hcLMQBJw658 What To Do In Málaga, Spain If You Only Have One Day 👉 https://youtu.be/6aC4e7jMC9k Our FIRST TIME in AFRICA! 🇲🇦 Exploring Tangier, Morocco From a Cruise Ship 👉 https://youtu.be/ldUOFGhuOow Carnival Celebration Key WITHOUT the Crowds?! Our Afternoon Experience 👉 https://youtu.be/tdik5RTicZA CODE: S&D?G$

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