Forest House Guidebook
Restaurants
This restaurant is located right at the edge of the forest, making it a good starting / end point for a hiking or mountain-bike tour.
Waldschenke
340 Lütticher Str.This restaurant is located right at the edge of the forest, making it a good starting / end point for a hiking or mountain-bike tour.
Play mini golf and visit the donkeys, ducks and sheep. This restaurant is located right at the edge of the forest, making it a good starting / end point for a hiking or mountain-bike tour.
Waldrestaurant Gut Entenpfuhl
11 Entenpfuhler WegPlay mini golf and visit the donkeys, ducks and sheep. This restaurant is located right at the edge of the forest, making it a good starting / end point for a hiking or mountain-bike tour.
Cheap and cheerful but very good food, they also have vegan options. You can also sit down in the bar next door, the ‘Egmont’ for a drink and get your food brought over from AKL.
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AKL Libanesisches Restaurant
1-3 PontstraßeCheap and cheerful but very good food, they also have vegan options. You can also sit down in the bar next door, the ‘Egmont’ for a drink and get your food brought over from AKL.
Pont Pascha
114-116 PontstraßeBest pizza in town, cheap and cheerful but so good.
Wei&Wei
45 KarlsgrabenBest dumpling place in Aachen, also offers vegan options.
Nice vegan restaurant, good service, relaxed atmosphere and a large range of games, so you might have to stay longer to get your revenge :)
Pfannenzauber
12 SuermondtplatzNice vegan restaurant, good service, relaxed atmosphere and a large range of games, so you might have to stay longer to get your revenge :)
Cozy place offering vegan and vegetarian options. It's maybe a little bit pricier but therefore you can play and cuddle with the cats (if they want to) and you pay for their food as well of course. :)
Katzencafé Aachen
55 AlexanderstraßeCozy place offering vegan and vegetarian options. It's maybe a little bit pricier but therefore you can play and cuddle with the cats (if they want to) and you pay for their food as well of course. :)
Very good Chinese noodle restaurant offering large portions. They are vegan and dog friendly. :)
Mei Choi
168 PontstraßeVery good Chinese noodle restaurant offering large portions. They are vegan and dog friendly. :)
Very good Thai restaurant recommended by one of our guests who found this gem and enjoyed great food on their way back from a day at the Dürener Badesee.
Nakhon-Thaifood
97 IndestraßeVery good Thai restaurant recommended by one of our guests who found this gem and enjoyed great food on their way back from a day at the Dürener Badesee.
One of the best places to have a great view over Aachen whilst enjoying breakfast or an afternoon coffee with a slice of cake.
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Drehturm Belvedere GbR
5 BelvederealleeOne of the best places to have a great view over Aachen whilst enjoying breakfast or an afternoon coffee with a slice of cake.
One of the best ice cafés in Aachen. They have many different flavours to chose from, just delicious 😋
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Eiscafe Del Negro
73a JakobstraßeOne of the best ice cafés in Aachen. They have many different flavours to chose from, just delicious 😋
One of the best ice cream cafés in Aachen, also offering vegan options. Go early because the flavors sell out super fast, that’s how good it is! They also offer really nice breakfast.
Leana and Luise
72 BoxgrabenOne of the best ice cream cafés in Aachen, also offering vegan options. Go early because the flavors sell out super fast, that’s how good it is! They also offer really nice breakfast.
La Bécasse has earned itself a Micheline Star. Its high end classic cuisine with a contemporary influence is know to give you a food experience of another level.
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La Becasse
1 Hanbrucher Str.La Bécasse has earned itself a Micheline Star. Its high end classic cuisine with a contemporary influence is know to give you a food experience of another level.
Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen
52 MonheimsalleeA high-end restaurant, dine with style and class.
Fun Activities
Kletterwald Aachen
7 Unterer BackertswegGood fun and just around the corner.
Freibad Hangeweiher
32 Am HangeweiherOpenair swimming pool, right next to the park 'Hangeweiher'.
Lovely park with a little lake where you can hire a pedal boat or watch ducks and geese. There is also a little playground for the kids and enough green areas to relax and read a book.
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Hangeweiher
Lovely park with a little lake where you can hire a pedal boat or watch ducks and geese. There is also a little playground for the kids and enough green areas to relax and read a book.
Perfekt for a hot summer day! There is a large area partially sand, partially gras to sun lounge. The left side is dedicated to family and couples and the right side to the young and hip people, you decide where you want to belong to :) There are changing rooms, toilets, showers and a kiosk for food and drinks. You even have the opportunity to try out waterskiing if you like. Parking is 3Euros and entry to the bath is 4Euros per adult.
Dürener Badesee
Perfekt for a hot summer day! There is a large area partially sand, partially gras to sun lounge. The left side is dedicated to family and couples and the right side to the young and hip people, you decide where you want to belong to :) There are changing rooms, toilets, showers and a kiosk for food and drinks. You even have the opportunity to try out waterskiing if you like. Parking is 3Euros and entry to the bath is 4Euros per adult.
(Temporarily closed because of Covid-19) Perfekt for a hot summer day! Go hiking on one of the many routes around the Blausteinsee and then cool off with a nice swim.
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Blausteinsee
(Temporarily closed because of Covid-19) Perfekt for a hot summer day! Go hiking on one of the many routes around the Blausteinsee and then cool off with a nice swim.
The Tripoint route is a lovely 1 hr hike through the Aachener forest. The Tripoint is where the borders of Germany, Belgium and Holland meet. When you reach the Tripoint you can jump between the borders, climb the tower and enjoy a great view, find your way through a big maze, or rest and have some food and drinks.
http://www.djh-rheinland.de/docs/aachen/wandern/aachen_dreil.pdf
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Vaalserberg
The Tripoint route is a lovely 1 hr hike through the Aachener forest. The Tripoint is where the borders of Germany, Belgium and Holland meet. When you reach the Tripoint you can jump between the borders, climb the tower and enjoy a great view, find your way through a big maze, or rest and have some food and drinks.
http://www.djh-rheinland.de/docs/aachen/wandern/aachen_dreil.pdf
Hiking at the Nationalpark Struffelt – Biotope Struffelt Loop from Roetgen. Combine it with a visit to Monschau for a perfect day out.
Struffeltroute
Hiking at the Nationalpark Struffelt – Biotope Struffelt Loop from Roetgen. Combine it with a visit to Monschau for a perfect day out.
Great hiking area with amazing views of the Rursee.
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Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel
Great hiking area with amazing views of the Rursee.
A beautiful hiking tour, and at the right time you can see a 1000 wild daffodils.
Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbachtal
A beautiful hiking tour, and at the right time you can see a 1000 wild daffodils.
Large ice skating ring, good for beginners as well as advanced skaters. They offer ice disco, and often host events like figure dancing, ice hockey and much more. Check out their website for more info.
100,5 Arena
8 Hubert-Wienen-StraßeLarge ice skating ring, good for beginners as well as advanced skaters. They offer ice disco, and often host events like figure dancing, ice hockey and much more. Check out their website for more info.
Enjoy a spa day at the Carolus Thermen. You will feel completely relaxed and rejuvenated.
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Θερμές Καρόλου
79 PassstraßeEnjoy a spa day at the Carolus Thermen. You will feel completely relaxed and rejuvenated.
Great place in winter as well as in summer! Get pampered and just relax 😊
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Saunadorf Roetgen Therme
8 PostwegGreat place in winter as well as in summer! Get pampered and just relax 😊
The centrally located market takes place twice a week against the most beautiful backdrop of Aachen.
In addition to fresh foods such as fruit, vegetables, herbs, dairy products, fish, meat and eggs, the most beautiful flowers from the region are also offered. This market is not only a meeting point for residents of the area, but also a tourist magnet.
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Πλατεία της αγοράς στο δημαρχείο
MarktThe centrally located market takes place twice a week against the most beautiful backdrop of Aachen.
In addition to fresh foods such as fruit, vegetables, herbs, dairy products, fish, meat and eggs, the most beautiful flowers from the region are also offered. This market is not only a meeting point for residents of the area, but also a tourist magnet.
The Aachen Old Town Flea Market is Germany's most popular flea market!
It takes place four times a year in the heart of Aachen, where numerous exhibitors from all over Germany present their treasures. In addition to the classic offer of junk dealers, you will find many handmade art and everyday items. Anyone looking for something special, antique or unique will definitely find what they are looking for at this Flea Market.
The sale takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Markt 39
39 MarktThe Aachen Old Town Flea Market is Germany's most popular flea market!
It takes place four times a year in the heart of Aachen, where numerous exhibitors from all over Germany present their treasures. In addition to the classic offer of junk dealers, you will find many handmade art and everyday items. Anyone looking for something special, antique or unique will definitely find what they are looking for at this Flea Market.
The sale takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sightseeing
Rursee
Go hiking around the Rursee and enjoy fantastic views.
Blausteinsee
Beautiful views and great hiking routes.
Aachen city is packed with historic sights, little markets, shops and restaurants, but all within walking distance. Just go for a stroll you will have lots to discover.
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Aachen-Mitte
Aachen city is packed with historic sights, little markets, shops and restaurants, but all within walking distance. Just go for a stroll you will have lots to discover.
The Aachener Dom is a must see when in Aachen. Enjoy its beauty and hear about sagas and old wives tales.
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Καθεδρικός ναός του Άαχεν
1 DomhofThe Aachener Dom is a must see when in Aachen. Enjoy its beauty and hear about sagas and old wives tales.
Make the Ponttor your last stop before you want to sit and eat. The Ponttor is a historic sight and its adjacent street named Pontstrasse is filled with restaurants and bars.
Πόνττορ
18 PontwallMake the Ponttor your last stop before you want to sit and eat. The Ponttor is a historic sight and its adjacent street named Pontstrasse is filled with restaurants and bars.
A fountain where 52 ° C warm medicinal water gushes out of the Kaiser spring from two integrated drinking fountains. The water, which contains a lot of sulfur, provides the familiar smell of rotten eggs at the Elisenbrunnen. Sulfur water is said to have special healing powers - bathing in it or drinking it is said to help against a wide variety of ailments. However don't drink it, it's only allowed under medical supervision.
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Ελισενμπρούνεν
Friedrich-Wilhelm-PlatzA fountain where 52 ° C warm medicinal water gushes out of the Kaiser spring from two integrated drinking fountains. The water, which contains a lot of sulfur, provides the familiar smell of rotten eggs at the Elisenbrunnen. Sulfur water is said to have special healing powers - bathing in it or drinking it is said to help against a wide variety of ailments. However don't drink it, it's only allowed under medical supervision.
A nice walk with great views and when the weather is good, relax in a hammock and enjoy the view.
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Lousberg
BelvederealleeA nice walk with great views and when the weather is good, relax in a hammock and enjoy the view.
Museum in a former umbrella factory with a collection of modern & pop art, plus rotating exhibits. Always worth a visit.
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Ludwig Forum για τη Διεθνή Τέχνη
97-109 Jülicher Str.Museum in a former umbrella factory with a collection of modern & pop art, plus rotating exhibits. Always worth a visit.
Cologne is only 50min by car or by train and worth a day trip. Visit the cathedral, see the lock bridge and enjoy the view over the Rhine River. Cologne has also everything a shoppers heart could need.
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Cologne
Cologne is only 50min by car or by train and worth a day trip. Visit the cathedral, see the lock bridge and enjoy the view over the Rhine River. Cologne has also everything a shoppers heart could need.
Maastricht is only 35min by car from our Airbnb and definitely worth a visit. It brims with charm and historic sights.
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Maastricht
Maastricht is only 35min by car from our Airbnb and definitely worth a visit. It brims with charm and historic sights.
Monschau is a beautiful little historic town and definitely worth a visit. Combine it with a little hiking tour for the perfect day trip.
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Monschau
Monschau is a beautiful little historic town and definitely worth a visit. Combine it with a little hiking tour for the perfect day trip.
Beautiful historic town with caves to visit and beautiful Christmas markets.
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Valkenburg
Beautiful historic town with caves to visit and beautiful Christmas markets.
Vaals is a nice little village and lovely for sightseeing. Because it belongs to the Netherlands already, the shops are open on Sundays! :)
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Vaals
Vaals is a nice little village and lovely for sightseeing. Because it belongs to the Netherlands already, the shops are open on Sundays! :)
Shopping
Great shopping mall with a good selection of shops and a food court for a quick bite. It’s located in the middle of the city so you have the main shopping street right next to it as well as historic sights and other restaurants.
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Aquis Plaza
100 AdalbertstraßeGreat shopping mall with a good selection of shops and a food court for a quick bite. It’s located in the middle of the city so you have the main shopping street right next to it as well as historic sights and other restaurants.
Adalbertstraße is the main shopping street in Aachen, and close to many tourist attractions like the Aachen Cathedral and the Marketplace with a lot of small eateries and more shops.
Adalbertstraße
AdalbertstraßeAdalbertstraße is the main shopping street in Aachen, and close to many tourist attractions like the Aachen Cathedral and the Marketplace with a lot of small eateries and more shops.
Events
Open air theatre showing a good selection of cabarets, concerts and movies, from May to September. Be quick tickets go quickly! :)
Burg Wilhelmstein, Freilichtbühne Würselen (nahe Aachen)
An WilhelmsteinOpen air theatre showing a good selection of cabarets, concerts and movies, from May to September. Be quick tickets go quickly! :)
Öcher Sommerbend
130 SüsterfeldstraßeFun Fun Fun! Theme park at the Oecher Bend grounds. 14.8. - 6.9.2020
The Aachen Christmas Market is a must visit during the festive season! 20.11. - 23.12.2020
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Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt
MarktThe Aachen Christmas Market is a must visit during the festive season! 20.11. - 23.12.2020