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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Maastricht: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Maastricht
- Maastricht, the provincial capital of Limburg, is one of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands.
- On both sides of the Maas River, it is one of the country's most important economic and tourism districts.
- Maastricht was fortified in the 3rd century and again in the 14th century after being founded by the Romans in 50 BC on a vital crossing point on the Maas where two military roads crossed.
- Over the years, the city has changed hands several times and been exposed to numerous sieges, resulting in distinct architectural influences.
- The city became the symbol of the European Union with the ratification of the Maastricht Treaty in 1992, with the first summit of the original 12 member nations held here.
- Tourist attractions in Maastricht include well-preserved mediaeval churches and museums brimming with art treasures.
- One of the most excellent things to do in Maastricht is enjoy meandering through the city's many evocative streets and riversides.
- International Airport: Maastricht Aachen Airport
- Population: 121,108
- Currency: euro
- Time: GMT+2
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: German, English and Arabic
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Maastricht
- The caves near Maastricht are worth a visit.
- Take a walk through Maastricht's underground network.
- Over 300 years ago, this fortification guarded the city. You can now take a guided tour to learn more about it.
- Learn all about producing craft beers at Maastricht's only remaining city brewery.
- The most excellent way to see Maastricht is on foot. When you visit Maastricht, take advantage of these fantastic walking tours.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Maastricht
- Maastricht has a wide range of average temperatures. Temperatures feel cold for roughly half of the year but otherwise pleasant, with a probability of rain or snow for the rest of the year.
- Compared to tourist locations throughout the world, the area is less temperate than others, ranking in the 30th percentile for pleasant weather.
- If you're looking for the hottest months to visit Maastricht, July, August, and June are your best bets.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Maastricht
City Hall and Market Square
- Wandering Maastricht's many pedestrian-friendly alleys and laneways are an excellent way to know the city. Begin your walking tour at the bustling city centre (Market Square).
- The Dutch Baroque Stadhuis, Maastricht's city hall, is located here.
- It is famous for its beautiful neoclassical façade with a handsome entryway reached by an imposing double staircase built in the 1650s as a Cloth Hall.
- The matching steps were built to allow Maastricht's two rulers, the Duke of Brabant and the Prince-Bishop of Liège, to enter simultaneously.
- Tapestries, stucco decorations, ceiling paintings, and exquisite chimneypieces are notable aspects of the interior. There are guided tours available, and they are highly worth taking.
- Many attractive cafés along the perimeter of Market Square, which hosts a food market on Wednesdays and Fridays and a flea market on Saturdays.
- Stop in for a treat before seeing the city's biggest tourist attractions, all within walking distance.
Saint Servatius
- The Roman Catholic Basilica of St. Servaaskerk, built in the 6th century atop the burial of St. Servatius, the first Bishop of Maastricht, is the Netherlands' oldest church.
- The Imperial Hall and Imperial Gallery, built between 1165 and 1677, and the beautiful south gateway known as the Bergportaal, with its Biblical sculpture from the 13th century, are among the highlights of a visit.
- The abbey and the magnificent vaulting of the nave and transepts were constructed in the 14th and 15th centuries.
- The treasures of St. Servaaskerk are the most critical component of the old church, which are currently housed at a museum called The Treasures of St. Servaaskerk.
- The crypt, which houses the tomb of Charles of Lorraine, a statue of Charlemagne, and the ruins of a 12th-century altar, is well worth visiting.
- There are English-language guided tours available, and if feasible, attempt to overlap your visit with one of the church's many concerts. Visitors are welcome to attend the service.
The Caves of Maastricht
- Mount Saint Peter (Caestert Plateau) is a well-known nature reserve and recreational area in Belgium, lying between Maastricht and the city of Liège.
- The ancient 18th-century Fort Sint Pieter is also located nearby.
- This well-preserved fort was built to defend the city against the French and is a treat to explore above and below ground.
- The famous Maastricht Caves are located beneath the fortification and the "mountain."
- This enormous system of tunnels and galleries, also known as the St. Pietersberg Caves, was built over many years by the quarrying of local marlstone.
- During World War II, 20,000 tunnels with a total length of 200 kilometres were built here, some of which were enlarged with storerooms, a bakery, and even a chapel.
- The caves were also used to protect art masterpieces during the conflict, including Rembrandt's Night Watch.
- A fantastic guided tour can be taken to explore the caves.
- They are historically significant, but they also provide the opportunity to see traces of ancient fossils.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Maastricht Off the Beaten Track
The Basilica of Our Lady
- Only a section of the original Basilica of Our Lady (Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw) survives, which was established around AD 1000.
- The crypts and transepts were erected around 1150, while the east choir and gallery over the ambulatory were built in the early 1200s.
- With its two stair turrets, the Romanesque west front's fortress-like aspect harkens back to the church's historical role as part of the town's fortifications.
- The Late Gothic choir, with its spacious crypt and the side chapel with a 15th-century figure of Our Lady Star of the Sea, are beautiful.
Bonnefanten Museum
- The spectacular Bonnefanten Museum, located on the banks of the Maas River in an ultra-modern tower that resembles a 1950s version of a rocket ship houses Maastricht's most important art collections.
- With its massive conical tower, this stately edifice is named after the museum's former convent home – it was known as the Bonnefanten for its well-behaved children, the "bons enfants" – and houses numerous paintings from the Dutch Masters, as well as many Italian and modern works.
- The museum also has extensive mediaeval art collections, including wooden sculptures from the 13th through 16th centuries.
- With enough notice, English-language guided tours are offered.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Maastricht Culture and Traditions
- Because museum visits are currently less tempting, Maastricht's cultural institutions have been motivated to go beyond the box.
- Culture is awake all the time! During the current crisis, Maastricht's cultural institutions demonstrate their creative side by developing unique new initiatives.
- It's lovely to look at and much more enjoyable to experience firsthand from the comfort and safety of your own home.
- This website will inform you about these exciting new initiatives.
- Even though performances at Theater aan het Vrijthof are no longer physically possible, the stage remains active!
- There are endless performances to enjoy from the comfort of your own home, including dancing, singing, laughing, and moments of utter wonder.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Maastricht: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Beluga
#Food
- Beluga is a classic restaurant awarded two Michelin stars in 2005.
- The interior is attractive and sophisticated, with a mix of light and dark tones and furnishings made of natural materials like wood and glass.
- Hans van Wolde, a well-known Dutch chef, owns Beluga and prepares excellent meals with a unique, creative flair.
- Order a six-course surprise menu for the whole tasting experience.
- It's delicious with a glass of wine, and don't forget to try some Beluga beer.
Pieke Potloed
#Food
- Pieke Potloed is located in one of Maastricht's oldest backstreets, right in the city's centre. Located in a historic building with a warm, classic atmosphere and a lovely terrace.
- The ambience in this authentic Maastricht restaurant is warm and inviting.
- The cuisine includes regional specialities created using traditional techniques and locally sourced ingredients.
- Try Pieke's three-course tasting menu, which features some of the restaurant's trademark dishes.
Harry’s Restaurant
#Food
- Harry's is a classic restaurant with an elegant ambience and a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
- Food from all around the world is served, with influences from French, Spanish, and Italian cuisines.
- Harry's tasting menu consists of three or four courses, best enjoyed with a glass of fine wine. Complete your meal with one of Harry's delectable desserts.
Shopping Centre Entre Deux
#Fashion
- You can put together your whole outfit in one indoor shopping mall in Maastricht, thanks to the vast range of businesses at Entre Deux, located between the Vrijthof and the Market.
- Sneakers from one store go wonderfully with an intelligent shirt from another store.
- And with that stylish dress, those lovely shoes shine.
- But there's more to Entre Deux than just fashion. Visit the centuries-old Dominican Church, dubbed "the world's most beautiful bookstore."
- Then stop by Coffee lovers, located in the cathedral, for a cappuccino.
Mosae Forum
#Fashion
- First, visit Mosae Forum, a bustling shopping centre in the middle of Maastricht.
- This shopping centre, which is adjacent to the Meuse, has its own oversized underground parking garage.
- The Mosae Forum shopping centre rises to you as you follow the Meuse towards Markt square.
- Brands like Sissy Boy, Esprit, H&M, Van Haren, and S. Oliver may be found at Mosae Forum.
- Saveurs, a caterer known for its assortment of regional products, is located in the shopping centre's vaulted cellar.
- Mosae Forum also hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer festival along the Meuse and a wonderful Christmas symphony to make your shopping experience unique.
- Mosae Forum, with its around 20 stores, is an excellent place to begin a day of shopping in Maastricht.
- On the nearby Markt square, there are several cosy cafés where you can finish off your great day of shopping in Maastricht.
- The underground parking garage contains 1,150 places, allowing you to conveniently load all of your purchases into your car and continue touring the city!
Designer Outlet in Roermond
#Fashion
- The Designer Outlet in Roermond, housed in a former barracks, is slightly under 50 kilometres from Maastricht.
- McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Roermond is the official name of this significant outlet centre.
- With over 200 worldwide designer labels and a convenient location near Roermond's city centre, this is the place to be if you enjoy shopping.
- Brands like Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana, Levi's, and Adidas will spoil you.
- You may always take a break and settle down at one of the many restaurants and cafés in the city centre to eat and drink.
- There's also a playground for the little ones to enjoy. The Designer Outlet in Roermond is a great place to take the whole family for a fun day out.
Walibi Holland
#Fun
- Walibi Holland is arguably the Netherlands' most entertaining theme park.
- Some numerous quick rides and attractions spin you around, hoist you to tremendous heights, and test your g-forces.
- Younger guests can find plenty of entertainment in the park. It's not for the faint of heart to visit Walibi Holland.
- You won't have time to catch your breath between the various roller coasters and other rides with names like Aztec, el Condor, and Goliath.
- The grip on while you reach breakneck speeds, make head-spinning loops and experience jaw-dropping drops.
Madurodam
#Fun
- The Hague's Madurodam is the ideal site to learn about what makes Holland special.
- Madurodam is home to canal residences, flower-bulb fields, cheese markets, windmills, the Peace Palace, and the Delta Works.
- Madurodam brings the miniatures and their tales to life. There is a lot to see, do, and experience.
- Madurodam uses multimedia to tell the stories intertwined with the tiny structures, allowing you to learn more about Holland's past.
- You may operate the Oosterscheldekering storm surge barrier yourself, load containers on a cargo ship at the Port of Rotterdam, see an aeroplane take off from Schiphol Airport, and bid on a bouquet at the flower auction house.
- You may experience what it's like to fight against the water at the indoor attraction 'de Waterwolf.'
- A copy of the historic De Cruquius steam pumping station can be found there.
- You and other spectators will battle the water to drain the massive Haarlemmermeer lake during a spectacular spectacle.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Maastricht: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- This 10.6-kilometre circular trail near Maastricht, Limburg, is worth checking out. It takes an average of 3 hours and 2 minutes to finish this moderately tricky route.
- Hiking and walking are both enjoyable on this trail.
- This intriguing stroll through a nature reserve and past historic sights will take you around the Sint Pietersberg.
- This area's uncommon natural beauty makes for a lovely stroll.
- The terrain is hilly, and you'll pass through limy grasslands with butterflies and the vantage point "de Ster van d'n Observant."
- On this trip, you will see Fort Sint Pieter and the quarry d'n Observant and the Devil's Cave, an old lime quarry.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Maastricht Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Bonnefanten possesses the most extensive collection of Ferdi's works, having collected six of the fifteen Hortisculptures.
- The sculptures, unfortunately, have remained in fair to bad condition for quite some time.
- SRAL entirely restored the Damsel Dragonfly in 2018. (1967).
- The Bonnefanten had two other Hortisculptures cleaned in 2021, following which it determined it was time for a comprehensive restoration of the complete collection.
- Ferdi has a captivating charm and a beautiful appearance.
- In Paris, she quickly makes friends with Cobra painters and Vijftigers like Karel Appel and Hugo Claus.
- She took welding training from sculptor Ossip Zadkine and taught herself.
- She achieved popularity with her iron jewellery, which insects primarily inspired.
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