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Category Archives: Markets
Easter Markets and Fun
Carnival may be over, but there is still fun going on before the Easter holiday. Check the links and information below. Öcher Bend Fun Fair (Carnival Rides) at Bendplatz, Aachen March 26 – April 11 1400-2400 (Bonus, this is right … Continue reading
Posted in Adults, Castles, Craft/Home decor, Kids, Open Sunday, Other markts, Things to do
Tagged easter, events, fun, markets
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Serious Request by 3FM
I gave this Serious Request presentation during my monthly Information Exchange class at the A&FRC. While 2016’s Serious Request will be in Breda, this article is here to explain the yearly event that you will likely still hear about on the radio. A … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Markets, General Local Info, Open Sunday, Things to do
Tagged charity, christmas, Heerlen, netherlands, nl
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Unique Christmas Markets and Other Holiday Events
While the holiday season is over for 2015, many of these markets will be back next year. Click on the links to find out the dates for the upcoming year. The Schinnen Public Affairs Office has compiled a list of … Continue reading
Posted in Castles, Christmas Markets, Kids, Open Sunday, Shopping, Things to do, Upcoming Events
Tagged christmas markets, festivals
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Local Christmas Markets
While the holiday season is over, many of these events will be back in 2016. Find out more at the links and look in your local papers and town flyers and signs for date in the upcoming year. It’s almost … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Markets, NO COST, Shopping, Upcoming Events
Tagged christmas, church, local, markets
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Kommern Living Museum Christmas Market -1st Weekend of Advent
About 1.5 hours from the Tri-Border area is an open air museum near the town of Kommern called LVR-Freilichtmuseum Kommern. There are open air museums scattered throughout Europe. The main goal of these museums is to educate people about the … Continue reading
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Tagged Kommern, open air museum
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Stolberg Christmas Market
The first Christmas Market of the season for me was in the town of Stolberg, just on the outskirts of Aachen. The majority of the market was surrounding the large castle, Burg Stolberg. I was too close to get a … Continue reading
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Tagged Burg Stolberg, castle, christmas, Market, Stolberg
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Local Christmas Markets and Bazaars
This post was for 2014 markets, but many of these markets will return for 2015. Dates will change of course. There are a bunch of local Christmas markets and church bazaars going on the next few weeks. Here’s a summary. … Continue reading
2014 Christmas Bucket List
The dates listed on this post are for 2014, many of these events will return, but the dates will be updated closer to the holiday season. Here list of a few unique Christmas experiences that aren’t centered around shopping. Thanks … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Markets, Other markts, Things to do
Tagged Charles Dickens, christmas
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Nearby Christmas Markets
The Christmas Market season is upon us. Here is some information on ones close to GK. Aachen – November 21 – December 23 – Surrounding the Dom and Rathaus, this market is always fun. There are plenty of parking garages … Continue reading
Dutch Market Search Engine
Do you need a market other than Sittard, Eygelshoven or Heerlen? I’ve found a database that lists all of the markets across the Netherlands, to include specialty markets of cheese, books, or antiques. The home page has a description of … Continue reading
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Monschau Christmas Market
Monschau is my favorite place in all of Germany so you can bet that I went to the Christmas Market! The parking situation is a bit unique. You can try to find parking (hahahaha, yea right!) just outside of Monschau, … Continue reading
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Merode Castle Xmas Market
This is by far my favorite Christmas Market. I’m sure I will find others that are amazing, but this is kind of a Christmas topper! A beautiful castle surrounded by a moat and then a trail around that moat that … Continue reading
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Trier
GK NATO’s IYA program offers many trips throughout the year. This years final trip was to Trier for their Christmas Market. It was a wonderful way to see Trier. The trip on the bus was about 2.5 hours. It is … Continue reading
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The Many Drinks of Christmas Markets
There are more warm Christmas drinks at the markets than just Glüwein, but it’s not always clear what they are, so here’s a list of drinks I have come across locally so you can hopefully find a favorite. Most of … Continue reading
Christmas Time HereAtGk
Spending Christmas at home is a luxury for those who have home at their finger tips. HereAtGK has compiled a list of places that would work as a home away from home during the holidays. Ranging from absolutely picturesque to … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Markets, Travel Tips and Resources
Tagged christmas, cologne, eggnog, eirpunsch, Koln, markets, prague, sinterklaas, Travel, vienna
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Markets in the Local Area- Plus Late Night Shopping!
Markets and Late Night Shopping in the Local Area TOWN MARKET DAYS LATE NIGHT SHOPPING Amstenrade Thurs morning Beek Wed morning Fri Brunssum Sat morning Thurs Elsloo Sat morning Fri Eygleshoven Sat 10.00-17.00 hrs Geleen Thurs, Sat all day Thurs … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Geilenkirchen, Heinsberg, Maastricht, Markets, NO COST, Other markts, Sittard
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Christmas Market Websites – Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg
The Christmas season is fast approaching, and with it come the Christmas Markets or Weihnachtsmarkts. Most towns in Germany have at least a small market while the large cities, like Cologne, have several markets that you can visit within walking … Continue reading
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Tagged Belgium, christmas, France, Germany, markets, netherlands, Websites
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Tongeren – Sunday Antique Market
If your looking for a no cost (unless you buy stuff!) way to spend your Sunday, this is a great trip. About 1 hour and 15 minutes from GK, Tongeren is a beautiful town in Belgium that is known because it … Continue reading
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Eygelshoven Market – Netherlands
This market is held on Saturdays in Eygelshoven Centrum. It is an extremely small town so you can type it into the GPS and it will take you to the center. No way to miss this, not that you would … Continue reading
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Köln (Cologne) Christmas Market
The Cologne Market begins in the Centrum and expands over the city. In total there were 7 different markets. Each had their own entrance and used unique gluhwein mugs. This market is considered to be one of the larger markets … Continue reading
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Sittard Market – Thursdays
There are two parking garages in Sittard. Both cost €1,00/hr with a max day tariff of €5,00. ABC Parking: Walstraat 67, Sittard, The Netherlands (This garage closes at 9pm M-F and 7pm on Sat, Closed on Sunday) If your trip is … Continue reading
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