SAY WHAT?!: LINDENTHAL

Noteable Metro Stations

Moltkestrasse – Lines 1, 7

Universitätsstrasse – Lines 1, 7

Dürener Strasse/Gürtel – Lines 7, 13

Wüllnerstrasse – Lines 7, 13

Near to the university campus, Lindenthal is an area populated mostly by students, yet surprisingly sleepy in places. The 'high-street' here would be Dürenerstrasse which, as well as having all of the usual mini-supermarkets, banks and pubs, also has a few hidden surprises. Far enough removed frm the town centre, you won't get any high-street names here, but there are some interesting independent shops here where you can pick up a treat or a surprising bargain. Towards the end of Dürenerstrasse (in the direction of RUDOLFPLATZ) you will find Stein's, which houses some interesting garments, quite often with a retro or vintage feel. And if vintage is your thing, there are also a few vintage clothing boutiques to be found right at the end of the street, just before you reach Universitätsstrasse.

Carry on from there (cross over Universitätsstrasse and follow Dürenerstrasse) and you will find yourself at the Aachener Weiher (also accessible from Aachenerstrasse, from Universitätsstrasse station), a man-made lake and a popular picnic spot in the summer months. In a particularly cold winter, the water freezes over and, if sufficiently thick, is used as an ice-skating rink. You'll have to bring your own skates if you have them, so it is far from being an official set-up, but there are always emercency services vehicles on standby in case of accidents.

If you enjoy a watery landscape, you'll be pleased to note that Lindenthall also has a canal system, most easily accessible from Wüllnerstrasse. Simply head down Wüllnerstrasse (with Aachenerstraase in your left and Dürenerstrasse on your right), take any available left turn and you'll soon find yourself strolling along a short stretch of canal.

Lindenthal isn't all nice walks and independent shops though, if you travel down Aachenerstrasse in the direction of RUDOLFPLATZ you'll find that there are many cheap cocktail bars, and if you travel right down Brüsselerstrasse (between Moltkestrasse and Rudolfplatz), you will see a very interest bar adjacent on Richard-Wagner-Strasse – 'Die Wohngemeinschaft'. This is a bar set up to ressemble a 'WG' or 'flat share' between 5 fictional people. Rooms are set up to ressemble lounges and kitchens and you will find all kinds of odd creations such as lights made from snare drums. It is very popular though and you'll be incredibly lucky to find a place to sit most evenings.