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Over 300 years of "Am Knipp"

(loosely translated: "at the foot of the mountain")

is the oldest restaurant in Aachen, existing since 1698.
Franz and Margarethe Ramrath ensured that the historic character of the restaurant was preserved during the reconstruction after the war in 1950, which guests still enjoy today.

Franz & Margarethe Ramrath

Paula & Heinz Ramrath

The Second World War did not spare the "Knipp". In 1943 the restaurant was destroyed. In 1950 it was reopened after careful restoration.

In 1990, the "Hirschgarten" with a capacity of up to 120 people was opened on the site of the former brewery and distillery. The life-sized deer resting there reveal Franz and Heinz Ramrath's passion for collecting.

A wealth of exquisite antiques adorns every corner of "Am Knipp". Why the people of Aachen gave the landlord Heinz Ramrath the nickname "The Tin King of Aachen" is self-explanatory when you look at the countless copper wine and beer jugs on the ceiling and walls. Aachen's regulars enjoy them just as much as the numerous visitors to the imperial city.

After Emperor Charles and the Cathedral Treasury, a visit to the "Knipp" has long been a "must".

Because here, in the company of pretty baroque angels and a Rhenish Madonna from the 14th century enthroned above everything, there is not only something good for the throat and stomach, but also a lot to see:

fine Aachen-Liège wood carvings
Aachen wine and coffee pots
Delft bowls and plates
and finest Rauenstein porcelain in the wall cabinets

The proximity to our Dutch and Belgian neighbors is unmistakable. The shiny bluestone floor is a feast for the eyes, as is the wall paneling made of gorgeous Delft tiles... Anyone with a sense of beauty and attention to detail will be delighted. You can see that we are proud of our restaurant. Or should we say "museum"?

But there's usually nothing to drink there...