Listen to the stories about the lords of the castle and the rich cloth makers and about the hard life of the simple weavers. Finally, you will be able to judge for yourself whether or not the great fire of 1879 contributed significantly to the tourist appeal and popularity of Monschau.
Every two years on the 3rd weekend in July, Roman life is brought back to life in Mayen - with a Roman camp, military demonstrations, crafts and much more.