Cozy retreats for rainy autumn days
Strolling weekly market in the beautifully warm sunlight We all love at some point, somehow, feeling free and light. It takes place on Tuesdays at the Elisenbrunnen and Thursdays at the market square , from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
However, the ease seems to disappear with the beginning of autumn, cooler temperatures, drizzle or heavy rain and shorter hours of sunshine Realistically speaking, this doesn't have to be the case, right? There are so many beautiful and intense things that intoxicate our senses in autumn. That's exactly what I want to show you in Aachen!
Katja Esser
Cooking blogger, author of the Dreiländerschmeck cookbook, passionate cook and mom. She knows best what you can do in Aachen. Follow her tips and get to know Aachen from a completely new perspective.
“This part, this little part of my life, is called: Bliss.”
With this film quote by Will Smith from “ The Pursuit of Happiness ” we start our little journey to some destinations in Aachen that evoke positive feelings
Café Vers at Löhergraben
Sometimes it's particularly nice to be able to develop freely a relaxed atmosphere Simply with your own thoughts, with nice conversations, a book, knitting , with people who do good. For good coffee, savory and sweet delicacies, good wine and special drinks, I love going to Café Vers am Löhergraben. The literature café in the old baroque factory exudes the special spirit of a mixture of coffee, art and literary culture , which is also reflected in diverse events . An incredibly inspiring place to “be” and “absorb” culture.
International Newspaper Museum & Café
another exciting symbiosis of “art and coffee” on Pontstrasse in the International Newspaper Museum with a nice café to linger. The incredibly interesting media museum covers the history of print media up to the modern day , offers Guided Tour and workshops for young and old, trains media skills and a sense of the written word, the feel of paper in book and magazine form, and the spoken word Word. magazines from all over the world in the “Good News” café, which has seating inside and also in the cozy courtyard – wrapped in a woolen blanket in a kind of metal igloo . My little trip around the world in the heart of Aachen . Insanely inspiring.
Studio Clay
For me, being able to develop your own creativity, just do something, and give your ideas a form is a form of happiness. In the “Studio Clay”, Borngasse, pottery and ceramic painting possible in beautiful, warm, pastel rooms. Young and old can go there without an appointment to paint the ceramics that are sold there. Pottery courses and creative workshops take place by appointment. How nice is such a creative stay for a birthday, a bachelorette party, team building or simply family time?
Capitol
Visual enjoyment very important in Aachen's - for me, most beautiful cinema - Capitol Special film selections, something beyond the mainstream , attract a particularly interested audience. Surrounded by film-loving people, with the special feature of a lounge bar in the cinema hall , I can rave about the excellent “quality of stay” in Aachen. Watch a film while enjoying a drink at the bar. It's great, a bit cosmopolitan. And yet all of Aachen, because the people of Aachen have known the Capitol since time immemorial, albeit in a different form.
Restaurant Elisenbrunnen
For lovers of a classic city restaurant, the Elisenbrunnen restaurant in the middle of the city is perfect. Good cuisine - I love the Wiener Schnitzel - from morning to evening. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, snacks, cakes and coffee specialties be enjoyed in a relaxed manner in the restaurant, on the terrace or in the ambience of a fine and cozy fireplace room For me, the Elisenbrunnen restaurant is “urban cozy”. Relaxed stay with a view of the Elisengarten .
Lust for life
Not everyone knows it, not everyone loves it... maybe I can pique your curiosity with a tip for families . With a name that says it all, “ Lust auf Life ,” an empty former department store property is currently being converted into a temporary location for events, culture and sport . I like the atmosphere of the urban rough and yet familiar skate night . Further events are always being announced. Like I said – it’s temporary! The new development will start at some point!
Carolus Therme
There is no other place in Aachen where the interface of all sensory pleasures - smelling, tasting, hearing, feeling - is as wonderful and large as in this magical place: the oasis " Carolus Therm e" on the edge of Aachen's city center. Believe me, everyone can enjoy absolute relaxation . Thermal bath inside and outside , a beautiful sauna area (textile-free) that takes you into other worlds, a spa , the best massages , meditations . Pure vacation for body and mind! A few hours of this bliss give me pure energy! Where else can I immerse myself in the atmosphere of the Orient and a cool mountain lake , drink a good wine, eat fine food or enjoy a massage?
Curious about my cozy fall tips?
Let yourself drift to the fine places, because even “ drifting ” creates moments of bliss !
I love my Aachen!