Traditional Bakery in Aachen: Nobis Printen
Nobis Printen is an Aachen family business with a long tradition. Master baker Johannes Michael Nobis founded the bakery in 1858 on Pontstraße in Aachen, and it has been family-run ever since. Today, around 45 bakeries, bakery cafés and Printen specialty shops in and around Aachen belong to Nobis. Everything is baked in the company’s own bakery on Charlottenburger Allee.
The Aachen Printe
The Aachen Printe is the city’s signature speciality and is protected throughout the EU as “Aachener Printen” (Protected Geographical Indication, PGI). Typical ingredients are sugar syrup, rock sugar and brown sugar, along with Printen spices such as anise, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and cardamom. According to the ingredients list, Nobis herb Printen also contain wheat flour, a little rye flour, candied orange peel and baking soda and potash as raising agents. Nobis offers herb and “Prinzess” Printen, chocolate and nut Printen, soft Printen, Printis and the Aachener Domspitzen filled with marzipan, among others.
Every Bite a Treat
Besides Printen, Nobis bakes bread, rolls, cakes, pastries and snacks every day. At Christmas time, seasonal specialities such as butter Christstollen, butter and almond Spekulatius, gingerbread tips and Baumkuchen pieces are added. The range is completed by Printen spirits from the KARL brand.
Printen and gift boxes can be ordered from the online shop, by email or by phone. According to its terms, Nobis ships to addresses in Germany and abroad. For deliveries outside Europe, Nobis recommends ordering about four weeks before the desired date.
Part of Aachen's History and Culture
Nobis Printen is not just a company known for its treats. It is also part of Aachen’s history and culture: a true gem of the city and an institution that has delighted generations of locals and visitors.
Website: https://www.nobis-printen.de/
Online shop: https://shop.nobis-printen.de/
Head office:
Charlottenburger Allee 30,
52068 Aachen
Our Tip: The Branch on Münsterplatz
Especially worth a visit is the Nobis branch at Münsterplatz 3, right next to Aachen Cathedral. It is the largest Nobis bakery café and has a sunny terrace with a view of the cathedral. Right next door, at Münsterplatz 2, you’ll find the Printen specialty shop.
