--- title: "Our favorite events" url: "https://charlie.aachen-tourismus.de/en/blog/our-favorite-events" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Aachen > Blog > Our favorite events" --- Our favorite events Mit Zuschauer\*innen gefüllter Katschhof mit Blick auf den Aachener Dom. In der Mitte findet Stabhochsprung statt. The new year has started and with him Aachen is once again characterized by **exciting events, cultural highlights and unforgettable moments** . In the middle of the diverse events, our service center selected its very **personal favorites** . Whether traditional, modern or simply unique - you can particularly look forward to these events. Lothringair My favorite event is the cultural **street festival "Lorraine"** , which takes place on Lorraine Strasse. The festival has a **varied program** to offer such as poetry slam, theater, dance, food and design stands, live music and DJs. My little daughter also gets her money's worth with the extensive **children's program** . And on the playground and the Hirschgrün community garden, she can let off steam. It is the ideal event **for young and old** . For me, a special highlight is the **top parking deck of the Parkhaus Contipark** , where, among other things, a DJ and you get a real **festival feeling** . It is great that there is such a nice festival that is organized in Aachen **love and commitment** As an Aachener, you can also discover **new local artists** and find a **nice souvenir** . I am really looking forward to the upcoming festival! *- Lisa* Night of Open Churches As every year, I'm looking forward to the " **Night of Open Churches** ". Parishes of all Christian denominations in Aachen invite you to a **broad program** and show the **places of worship in a special light** . I like it to simply drive myself and let the diverse offer surprise, listen **musical sounds** **meditative or inspiring** , to be inspired by **spiritual impulses** , to dive into installations, to get in touch with people and simply enjoy **special atmosphere** Let yourself be touched at the next night of the open churches. By the way: admission is free 😊. *– Petra* CHIO Aachen As soon as the first riders have moved into their hotel rooms, I look forward to an evening with my dear colleague: it is the **opening ceremony of the** ! As a 10-year-old, I was a "horse girl"- not today. But the evening on the tournament site **captivates everyone** and you have the feeling of being **global highlight** We stroll through **the tent village** , drink an after-work cyclist, eat a bratwurst and watch the **hustle and bustle** : people from all over the world, poor and rich, young and old. And then it starts: In the setting sun, the opening ceremony of the Chio ensures real **goosebumps feeling** **mix of show, music, dance, acrobatics and international cultures** . A **perfect summer evening** - not just for horse fans! *- Sophie* Lousberg run I live near the for many years (with short interruptions), whose various jogging routes I often run. But I don't just appreciate the . Numerous paths invite you to **walk calmly in nature** and the **view** from above (e.g. with a cool drink on one of the park benches) towards the city center and the surrounding area is very nice. You can also find out **interesting things about the creation of the mountain** at the “” monument.… **When**: 01.07.26 **Where** : Rütscherstrasse and Lousberg *- Marcel* High between the cathedral and town hall Mit Zuschauer\*innen gefüllter Katschhof mit Blick auf den Aachener Dom. In der Mitte findet Stabhochsprung statt. Mit Zuschauer\*innen gefüllter Katschhof mit Blick auf den Aachener Dom bei Dunkelheit. In der Mitte findet Stabhochsprung statt. I am very happy to experience the **cathedral jumping** in Aachen again this year. The anticipation of this **sporty event of a special kind** is huge. Experiencing the pole vault up close is a completely different experience than on television! The athletes climb into the air and overcome gravity for a short, well -prepared and precisely calculated moment. It impresses me enormously how you **with apparent ease** and then reach unreachable heights for me. I imagine how they **over the roofs of the city** as if they were birds, and a second break in the freedom of the sky. This association makes the experience even more fascinating. And you experience all of this in the **unbeatably beautiful, picturesque backdrop** of the between the historical and the World Heritage Site ! An exciting, big event, **framed by the most beautiful sights** in our city - always a pleasure! *- Susanne*