Monschau Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the district of Aachen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
About Monschau
The historic heritage that makes Monschau the main tourist destination in the Eifel today, is largely due to its former fame as a centre for textile production. As early as the 12th century it was one of the primary towns of the region. City rights were obtained in 1352, but the town really flourished in the 18th century, when some 6000 textile workers alone were employed in Monschau. As the textile industry diminished in the 19-hundreds, tourism grew and became the main source of income. Nowadays, Monschau has about 12,000 permanent residents (2020). However, with over 170,000 hotel night bookings and 2 million day trip visitors per year, it remains the urban centre of the Eifel region. Many of the hotels, shops and restaurants here are small family businesses which may not accept foreign
Top Attractions in Monschau
Explore the best things to see and do in Monschau:
- ★Burg Monschau
- ★Christmas market
- ★Monschau Klassik
- ★Mustard mill
- ★Red House
Where to Eat in Monschau
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alte Herlichkeit
- 🍴Café Kaulard
- 🍴Rur-Café
- 🍴Schokoladen Café
- 🍴Zum Haller
Where to Stay in Monschau
- 🏨Bürgerhaus Monschau
- 🏨Campingplatz Perlenau
- 🏨Haller Hotel
- 🏨Horchem Hotel-Restaurant-Café-Bar
- 🏨Monschau Castle Youth Hostel
Monschau Travel Guide Sections
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