🇩🇪 Aachen Day Trip: Cherry Blossoms, Hot Springs & Foodie Heaven!

📍 Perfect for Dutch neighbors! Just 1h by bus from Maastricht to Aachen (cheaper prices + amazing Chinese food!). Spent Easter here - cheap, cheerful & unforgettable! 🚞 Transport Hacks From Heerlen (NL border) → Aachen (great for weekend pass users!) Direct bus 350 from Maastricht (or stay overnight for a 2-city weekend!) 🌸 Cherry Blossom Spot 📍 Arbeitsgericht Aachen (hidden park behind the court) No crowds! Unlike other sakura spots, this one’s a secret paradise 🌸✨ ♨️ Hot Spring Bliss 📍 Carolus Thermen 💰 Tickets: €14.4 (3.5h) | €16 (4.5h) | €18 (full day) +€2 for sauna access 🔥 Hottest springs in Europe! Fancy decor, outdoor pools, waterfall jets & massage options. ⚠️ Bring your own towel, slippers & toiletries! 🍲 FOODIE STOPS (tested & approved!) 1️⃣ Yan Tasty 🐷 - Braised pork knuckle soup, dumplings, noodles 2️⃣ Chic Town 🌶️ - Sichuan dry pot (spicy & addictive!) 3️⃣ Mala Bar 🥢 - DIY spicy hot pot (unlimited sauces!) 4️⃣ Xi’an Canteen 🫓 - Roujiamo (Chinese burgers) & lamb soup #Aachen #CherryBlossoms #HotSprings #GermanFoodie #BudgetTrip 🌸♨️🍻