In the small, historic fish market, the street names remind us that fish was sold here for centuries and kept fresh by the traders in the water of the “Pau” stream. The fish puddel at the fish market is the symbol for the fish that used to be offered here. The Fischpüddelchen is a fountain monument that was built in 1911 at the fish market. The name “Püddelchen” comes from the Öcher Platt and refers to a naked toddler.

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Jörg

September 16, 2024

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Nice little square in Aachen, lots of restaurants and a good view of the cathedral.

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December 12, 2025

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The Fischmarkt (Fish Market) is one of the small, charming, historic squares in Aachen's city center, nestled among narrow streets near Aachen Cathedral and Annastrasse, and surrounded by old houses, …

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