{"id":7032,"date":"2025-02-24T15:41:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/dagtrip-naar-aken\/"},"modified":"2025-04-03T14:10:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:10:26","slug":"dagtrip-naar-aken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/en\/dagtrip-naar-aken\/","title":{"rendered":"Daytrip to Aachen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_3 fusion-builder-column-1 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first 1_3\"  style='margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:33.33%;width:calc(33.33% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.3333 ) );margin-right: 4%;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Junior-Split-Room-5.png\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Junior-Split-Room-5.png\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1350\" alt=\"\" title=\"Junior Split Room (5)\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-6417\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271350%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201350%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%2731350%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Junior-Split-Room-5-200x141.png 200w, https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Junior-Split-Room-5-400x281.png 400w, https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Junior-Split-Room-5-600x422.png 600w, https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Junior-Split-Room-5-800x563.png 800w, https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Junior-Split-Room-5-1200x844.png 1200w, https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Junior-Split-Room-5.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_2_3 fusion-builder-column-2 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last 2_3\"  style='margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:66.66%;width:calc(66.66% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.6666 ) );'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Daytrip to Aachen<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Want to get away from it all and spend a day immersed in history, culture and relaxation? Aachen, just across the border in Germany, is the perfect destination. From the charming Merici Hotel in Sittard, you can be in this imperial city full of impressive sights and atmospheric squares within 35 minutes. Get inspired for an unforgettable day trip!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-3 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_2_3 fusion-builder-column-4 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first 2_3\"  style='margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:66.66%;width:calc(66.66% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.6666 ) );margin-right: 4%;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Start the day right at Merici Hotel Sittard<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Before setting off on your adventure, start your day with a full breakfast at the Merici Hotel. Taste the freshly baked breads, artisan cheeses and a cup of delicious coffee as you go over the day&#8217;s schedule. From the hotel, you can easily drive or travel to Aachen, a city known for its Roman and medieval heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_3 fusion-builder-column-5 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last 1_3\"  style='margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:33.33%;width:calc(33.33% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.3333 ) );'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2021-06-16_BistroVolte-020-1.webp\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2021-06-16_BistroVolte-020-1.webp\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"\" title=\"2021-06-16_BistroVolte-020 (1)\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-6965\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271000%27%20height%3D%27667%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201000%20667%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271000%27%20height%3D%273667%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2021-06-16_BistroVolte-020-1-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2021-06-16_BistroVolte-020-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2021-06-16_BistroVolte-020-1-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2021-06-16_BistroVolte-020-1-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2021-06-16_BistroVolte-020-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2021-06-16_BistroVolte-020-1-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/mericihotel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2021-06-16_BistroVolte-020-1.webp 1000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-6 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_3 fusion-builder-column-7 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first 1_3\"  style='margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:33.33%;width:calc(33.33% - 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( ( 4% ) * 0.6666 ) );'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Dive into the history of Aachen<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p>By car, you can reach Aachen in about 35 minutes. You can park at one of the central car parks, such as the one at Rathausplatz or at the Elisenbrunnen. Prefer to travel by train? From Sittard you can be at Aachen Hauptbahnhof station in no time, after which you can walk straight into the historic centre.<\/p>\n<p>Your visit starts at the impressive Aachen Cathedral, a masterpiece of Carolingian architecture and the heart of the city. This UNESCO monument is Charlemagne&#8217;s final resting place and an absolute must-see. Nearby, you will find Aachen&#8217;s imposing City Hall, where the coronations of German emperors once took place. Stroll through the atmospheric streets around the Cathedral and be surprised by historic buildings and charming courtyards.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-9 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_2_3 fusion-builder-column-10 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first 2_3\"  style='margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:66.66%;width:calc(66.66% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.6666 ) );margin-right: 4%;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Culinary discoveries and relaxation<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p>After a morning full of history, it is time to enjoy the local gastronomy. Opt for lunch in a traditional German restaurant and taste regional specialities such as \u2018Sauerbraten\u2019 or the famous Aachener Printen, a spicy delicacy found only here.<\/p>\n<p>Want to unwind further afterwards? Then visit the Carolus Thermen, where you can relax in warm mineral water as the Romans did centuries ago. This modern wellness complex offers various thermal baths, saunas and relaxation rooms for the ultimate pampering experience.<\/p>\n<p>For art lovers, the Ludwig Forum is highly recommended. This museum houses an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art by international luminaries. Prefer to explore the city further? 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Enjoy an excellent dinner in one of the restaurants in the area or take a seat in the stylish hotel bar for a glass of wine or a special beer. Afterwards, a comfortable overnight stay in a luxurious room awaits, leaving you refreshed and rested the next day.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Merici Hotel Sittard as a base for your day trip to Aachen?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent location: Aachen is just a 35-minute drive or short train ride away.<\/li>\n<li>Unique ambience: Stay overnight in a former monastery with modern luxury.<\/li>\n<li>Peace and comfort: Perfect combination of relaxation and style.<\/li>\n<li>Culinary indulgence: Start the day with a delicious breakfast and end with an atmospheric dinner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Make your day trip to Aachen a special experience and let Merici Hotel Sittard be the perfect base.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/app.mews.com\/distributor\/5e83eaef-a037-4187-8398-ab200101655a?mews\">Book your stay<\/a> and discover the best of both worlds!<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"margin:0 auto; text-align: center;\"><button class=\"designbuttongold distributor\" style=\"width: 150px; 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