Erasmus Day at the Aachen Christmas Market in Germany
Includes :
- Return transport by private bus
- Bilingual tour leader (French/English)
- Photos & videos
- Aachen Christmas Market
Not included:
- Personal expenses
- Meals
Travel program
Self-guided tour of the Christmas market
Discover the historic center
Stroll around the cathedral
Tasting of German specialties
We're off for a day trip to one of Germany's most emblematic cities during the festive season. Aachen, on the Dutch-Belgian border, welcomes you with its renowned Christmas market, considered one of the most authentic in the country.
Arriving in the late morning, you'll have the whole day to explore the carefully decorated streets of the historic center, and discover the wooden chalets filled with local crafts, handmade decorations and gourmet specialties.
Don't miss the Printen, a kind of gingerbread typical of the city, or a glass of mulled wine with cinnamon to warm you up. The atmosphere is friendly, bright and perfect for strolling around, taking photos or bringing home a souvenir.
At the end of the afternoon, we take the bus back to Lille, our bags full of sweets and our heads full of lights.
Itinerary
Self-guided tour of the Christmas market
Discover the historic center
Stroll around the cathedral
Tasting of German specialties
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Unforgettable destinations!
Situated on the border between France, Germany and Belgium, Aachen is famous for its cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its friendly atmosphere. The Christmas market takes over the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, in a fairytale setting.
Did you know?
The Aachen Christmas market is one of the most famous in Germany, with its local craftsmen, wooden decorations and sweet specialities. It's a great way to experience the magic of German Christmas, just a few hours from Lille.
Unforgettable destinations!
Situated on the border between France, Germany and Belgium, Aachen is famous for its cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its friendly atmosphere. The Christmas market takes over the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, in a fairytale setting.
Did you know?
The Aachen Christmas market is one of the most famous in Germany, with its local craftsmen, wooden decorations and sweet specialities. It's a great way to experience the magic of German Christmas, just a few hours from Lille.
Our charters
At Erasmus Place, the journey begins as soon as you get on the bus. It's a friendly atmosphere, where people get to know each other, have a laugh and share music and tips.
Our buses are comfortable, air-conditioned and equipped with toilets, barring major exceptions. We want you to feel at ease, even during several hours of driving. To make sure everything goes smoothly, we also have a few simple rules: respect for everyone, no inappropriate behavior, no consumption of alcohol or banned substances on the bus.
For each trip, we select quality establishments, always with a minimum 2-star rating for hotels. Whether it's a hotel or a hostel, you can count on comfortable, clean and conveniently located accommodation.
Our hotels and hostels are always located in the city center, close to places of interest and local entertainment, so you can make the most of your stay without wasting time in transport. With a few exceptions.
Rooms are shared among friends, in a relaxed atmosphere, but we respect a simple rule: men stay with men, women with women. Rooms are divided into groups of 2, 3 or 4 people, depending on the configuration of the site. If you're traveling as a couple, it's possible to have a room for two, but only by prior arrangement.
We want you to feel comfortable, surrounded and safe throughout your stay.
Each Erasmus Place trip is supervised by one or more trained Tour Leaders, who are friendly and always available. Their role is to ensure that your stay is well organized, that the group is safe and that a friendly atmosphere prevails from departure to return. They welcome you, inform you, lead the trips, coordinate the different stages of the program and listen to you throughout the trip.
Our Tour Leaders are fluent in between two and five languages, including English, making it easy to communicate with all participants, whatever their nationality. They are not certified guides like those you find in museums, but they know perfectly well the destinations they visit, the instructions for the trip, and the good tips to share. They're there to accompany you, reassure you, answer your questions, deal with the unexpected and make sure you get the most out of your Erasmus experience.
Their aim is simple: to make sure you return home with your head full of memories... and the desire to go back (alone or with us!).