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The best
shopping tips,
sights, restaurants
and hidden
treasures.
with 2 walking tours & map
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CITY from north to south and east to west
CULTURE all over the place
SHOPPING till you drop
DINING & NIGHTLIFE tasteful tips
EXPLORING THE REGION crossing borders
PRACTICAL INFO who, what, where, when
Welcome to our
international city!
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It is my honour to welcome you to Maastricht.
Maastricht is a very international city, and
that shows in a number of ways. Many Dutch
visitors say that coming to Maastricht is ‘like
going abroad’. We take that as a compliment.
Of course we’re proud of the Dutch culture, but
throughout history we’ve enjoyed combining
different cultures. For centuries Maastricht was
heavily influenced by Belgium and Germany.
That international character can be heard
on the streets. In addition to the sing-song
Maastricht dialect (and of course Dutch), you’ll
hear languages from all over: English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian,
Portuguese, Finnish, Chinese, Japanese, and
countless others. Some of these people are
tourists, but most are people who work or study
in Maastricht. With our many international
organizations and educational institutes like
Maastricht University, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Maastricht School of Management, and United World College, we welcome
talented people from around the world.
As a result, while it’s clear that Maastricht is not
an international metropolis in terms of size, it
certainly is in terms of its character and outlook. It’s a lively, dynamic, historic city which is
easy to get around in. It offers countless historical landmarks, rich and varied shopping, and
renowned gastronomic experiences. Life can
be thoroughly enjoyed here. Maastricht hosts
major international events like The European
Fine Art Fair, the André Rieu concerts, Jumping Indoor Maastricht, City Polo Maastricht,
the Preuvenemint culinary festival, the Château
Maestricht regional cuisine event, Magical
Maastricht, and much more.
Maastricht is also working towards the future.
In the field of life science, for instance, the
Academic Hospital Maastricht and Maastricht University work together on the Health
Campus. The city is also working on practical
connections like the subterranean double-decker tunnel for the A2 motorway.
It’s this combination of old and new, of history
and future, that makes Maastricht so attractive.
Enjoy every bit of it!
O. Hoes
Mayor
Maastricht:
a star among
cities.
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Maastricht:
one of the
Netherlands’
oldest cities!
The city
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Historic buildings and
trendy design shops.
Beautiful churches and
adventure-filled caves.
Tantalizing menus and
welcoming café terraces.
Dynamic festivals and
high-profile expositions.
Open squares and expansive vineyards. Maastricht
is all this and more! No
wonder it’s such a popular
destination for a day out,
a weekend away, or an
unforgettable holiday.
MARCHING MUSIC!
The colourful ‘Zaate Herremenie’, representing a Carnival orchestra, welcomes
you to Vrijthof square, one
of the Netherlands’ most
famous squares. The statues
created by the artist Han
van Wetering symbolize the
three days each year that
the square is coloured red,
yellow, and green during
the traditional Maastricht
Carnival celebrations.
WALKING DISTANCE
You’ll soon know your way
around Maastricht. The
city centre is compact. The
highlights are all within
walking distance and most
streets are off limits to cars,
so you won’t lose your way!
JOIE DE VIVRE
Charm, playfulness, a
healthy helping of humour,
and a zest for life: Those
are the ingredients of the
Maastricht native character.
This character has been
immortalized by the artist
Mari Andriessen in the
bronze statue ‘Mestreechter
Geis’, on the square near
Stokstraat.
RIEU’S ROOTS
The waltz king André Rieu
returns to his birthplace
Maastricht every summer
with his Johann Strauss
Orchestra. The Vrijthof
square becomes the backdrop for a huge open-air
concert filled with delightful melodies and lots of
romance!
Unique
neighbourhoods:
Every neighbourhood in Maastricht
has its own unique
character.
Experience for
yourself the many
flavours of the
different
neighbourhoods!
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Discover the characters
of Maastricht’s neighbourhoods here.
The back of this guide
has a map showing the
neighbourhoods.
Stately lady
The Markt square is the
heart of Maastricht, boasting the contemporary architecture of the municipal
offices and crowned by the
beautiful seventeenth-century city hall. The Markt’s
character suits the centre
of a city, with the bustle of
businesspeople and a noisy
weekly market.
Maastricht’s living
room
The Vrijthof square, perhaps
the Netherlands’ most
famous square, is the backdrop for the Preuvenemint
culinary festival, the André
Rieu concerts, and the
Theater aan het Vrijthof.
Sit down at one of the welcoming café terraces and
enjoy the heavenly view of
the St. Servaas basilica and
the St. Janskerk.
Exclusive charm
The Stokstraat quarter is
exclusive and charming,
with a hint of spirituality.
Little alleyways are reminiscent of the city’s Roman
past. The quarter’s highlight
is Stokstraat itself.
This former ghetto is now
one of Maastricht’s most
exclusive shopping streets.
It borders on the charming
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein
square with the Onze Lieve
Vrouwe basilica, where
hundreds of visitors light
candles daily in honour of
Maria Stella Maris.
It’s worth
the trip!
Latin Quarter
The Jeker quarter combines
picturesque settings with
a hospitable, artisanal
character. The Jeker river
babbles its way through
the quarter. Surrounded
by the old city walls, this
quarter has a rich student
life thanks to nearby Maastricht University, Maastricht Drama Academy,
and Maastricht Academy
of Music.
Across the river
The district of Wyck serves
as Maastricht’s front door,
the first district that you
see when you step off the
train. Wyck has a unique
atmosphere: contemporary
flair in a historic setting, filled
with fashion, accessories,
design, antiques, and gastronomy in the most stylish
shops and restaurants.
Architecture
par excellence
Céramique, Maastricht’s
newest district, exudes
lifestyle and architecture
at its best. Walk from
historic Wyck to modern
Céramique past large-scale
buildings by internationally
renowned architects and
inspiring high-end interior
design shops.
The Bonnefantenmuseum
and Centre Céramique are
the district’s highlights.
Hill and dale
Sint Pieter is a park-like
neighbourhood bounded
by the Sint Pietersberg hill,
the Jeker valley, and the city
park. Here you’ll find the
300-year-old Fort St. Pieter
and the marl caves. It’s an
easy walk from the city
centre over St. Pietersberg
hill and past the sloping
vineyards into Belgium.
A look ahead
Belvédère is a developing
eloping
neighbourhood that’s
hat’s a
cross between Manhattan,
tan,
Milan, and Hyde Park,
with a dash of an English
garden. It’s the home of the
harbour ’t Bassin with its
historic cellars on the wharf
(now housing restaurants
and shops). The Timmerfabriek is the neighbourhood’s cultural heart.
Across the border
The enjoyment doesn’t stop
when you leave the city
limits! Among the green
hills flanking the Meuse
you will find high-class
restaurants and hotels with
private vineyards, fruit
orchards, and countless
opportunities for outdoor
and water recreation.
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GO LOCAL
Discover the real
Maastricht with a local
guide who will be happy
to show you the city’s most
beautiful locations.
GUIDED TOURS
A walking tour of the city
with a professional VVV
guide is a must. Stories,
anecdotes, and background
information make history
come alive. The guide
will lead you to the most
beautiful spots in the historic centre, including the
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein
square, the town ramparts,
the parks, and the Vrijthof
square with the St. Janskerk
and St. Servaas basilica.
Price
Adults € 5,95 / Children € 4,95
Hours
till 5 Jan: daily at 12.00 except for 1 Jan.
6 Jan - 17 Apr: Sat & Sun at 12.00.
18 Apr - 21 Apr: Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon at 12.00.
22 Apr - 27 Apr: Sat 12.00 & 2.30 PM. Sun 12.00.
28 Apr - 5 May: Mon - Fri 12.00. Sat 12.00 & 2.30 PM. Sun 12.00.
6 May - 28 May: Sat 12.00 & 2.30 PM. Sun 12.00.
29 May - 4 Jun: Thu, Fri & Sun 12.00. Sat 12.00 & 2.30 PM.
5 Jun - 13 Jun: Sat 12.00 & 2.30 PM. Sun & Mon.
14 Jun - 4 Jul: Sat 12.00 & 2.30 PM. Sun 12.00.
5 Jul - 31 Aug: Mon - Sun 12.00 & 2.30 PM.
1 Sep - 12 Oct: Sat & Sun 12.00 & 2.30 PM.
13 Oct - 26 Oct: Mon - Sun 12.00 & 2.30 PM.
27 Oct - 10 Nov: Sat & Sun 12.00.
11 Nov - 16 Nov: Tue, Sat & Sun 12.00.
17 Nov - 21 Dec: Sat & Sun 12.00.
22 Dec - 4 Jan 2015: Mon - Sun 12.00.
Except for 25 & 26 and 1 Jan.
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THEMED GUIDED TOUR
You can see the A2 tunnel
close up with a guided tour
of the construction work.
It’s also possible to take a
guided tour of the ENCI
factory, and for early birds
there are guided tours of
the city every Sunday at
10:00 AM from 20 April to
26 October.
WALKING ON
YOUR OWN
Would you rather explore
the city on your own?
VVV Maastricht has maps
describing various routes
of one and a half hours,
each with a different theme:
City, Fortifications, Wyck,
Memorial Tablets, Statues,
Sacred Sites, The Jeker, and
Vineyards. All are available
in Dutch, while the City
Walking Tour and Fortifications Walk routes are also
available in English, French
and German. The routes
start at the VVV Maastricht
shop (Kleine Staat 1), and
the maps cost between €
1.60 and € 2.60.
For more information,
come to the VVV shop at
Kleine Staat 1 or call
T +31 (0)43 325 2121
CITY ON THE MEUSE
Maastricht thanks its existence
to the Meuse River. A settlement
arose around the bases of the
Roman-built bridge over the
Meuse. This settlement grew
into the Maastricht we know
today. From the water, you can
see a different side of Maastricht.
Discover Maastricht
from the water
OVER WATER
Rederij Stiphout has five
passenger ships sailing a
regular scheduled service. The
trips vary from a short trip on
the Meuse to a full day trip to
Liège. There’s also a Sunday
morning Brunch boat trip
and a Saturday Night Dinner
Cruise. Each of the many
trips offers a great way to
get away from it all for a bit.
Information and
schedule
Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
or www.stiphout.nl
Starting point:
Maaspromenade 58
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Cruise on the Meuse
This boat trip gives you an
excellent overall view of
Maastricht from the water.
The trip takes you past the
historic St. Servaas bridge,
the new Céramique district,
the Gouvernement building
and St. Pietersberg Hill. Just
before the Belgian border, the
boat turns back towards the
centre of Maastricht.
Duration approx. 1 hour
Price for adults € 8.95
Children 4 to 12 years € 4.95
Cruise on the Meuse with
a tour of the tunnels under
St. Pietersberg Hill
The same trip as described
above, but with a stop at
St. Pietersberg Hill. After
cruising for 20 minutes, you
disembark and walk up the hill,
where you are given a one-hour
guided tour of the marl tunnels
by a VVV guide. After the
underground tour, the cruise
continues. Attention: not
suitable for people who have
difficulty walking.
Duration approx. 3 hours
Boat trip through the
historic inner harbour:
‘t Bassin
This historic and fascinating
boat trip takes you through no
fewer than three sets of locks
and a tunnel which was part
of Maastricht’s fortifications.
In the inner harbour, ’t Bassin,
you’ll have a beautiful view of
the historic cellars along the
quayside, which now house
various shops and restaurants.
Duration 2 hours
Departure 10.45 AM, 1.15 PM
and 3.45 PM
4-Locks boat trip
This boat trip circles around
Maastricht over Dutch and
Belgian waters and passes
through 4 locks, including
Boat trip
the well-known lock at
Maastricht - Liège
Ternaaien.
(Round trip)
The boat cruises via the Meuse Duration 4 hours
to the locks at Ternaaien, where Departure 11.15 AM
it is locked 15 meters upwards
to the Albert Canal. Via this
canal, you proceed to the city
centre of Liège, where you arrive at about 12:30 PM to explore
the city on your own. The boat
departs at around 3 PM for the
return trip to Maastricht.
Duration approx. 7.5 hours
(incl. a 2.5 hour break in Liège)
Departure 10 AM
Price round trip for adults
€ 23.50, round trip for children
4 to 12 years € 14.50, one-way
trip for adults € 14.50, one-way
trip for children 4 to 12 years
€ 8.75
Saturday Night
Dinner Cruise
On the first and third Saturday
of every month from 3 May to
20 December (and every Saturday evening in June, July, and
August), you can participate
in a delightful two-and-a-half
hour dinner cruise during
which we will pass through the
well-known lock at Ternaaien
with its 15-metre difference in
water level. During the cruise,
the starter will be served at
your table. The main course
and the dessert will be served
buffetstyle, and there is an
extensive choice of dishes. The
Saturday Night Dinner Cruise
has a different theme every
month.
Duration 2,5 hours
Departure 7.30 PM
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Brunch boat trip
From 13 April to 14 December,
on every second and fourth
Sunday of the month, you can
take part in a fun brunch boat
trip. An ample brunch buffet
with cold and hot dishes helps
make this an enjoyable excursion for the entire family.
Duration 2 hours
Departure 11 AM
per year of age
Pancake Cruise
An afternoon boat trip on the
Meuse, complete with delicious
pancakes which you garnish
yourself with bacon, apple or
warm cherries: scheduled on
every second and fourth Sunday of the month from 13 April
to 14 December.
Duration 2 hours
Departure 2.30 PM
Reservations are required
for all trips!
Departure
GUIDED TOURS OF
MAASTRICHT
Stiphout Tours & Trips offers
original tours of beautiful
Maastricht in its American
school buses. The route includes
both the historic city centre
on the western bank and the
delightful, bustling district of
Wyck with the neighbouring
modern architectural district
of Céramique on the opposite
bank of the Meuse. The bus
departs from the Rederij
Stiphout jetty at
Maaspromenade 58 (between
the St. Servatius bridge
(Sint Servaasbrug) and the
Wilhelmina bridge).
Tour A City Tour
Maastricht
An interesting tour in an
oldtimer bus through historic
as well as modern Maastricht.
Duration approx. 45 minutes
Departures 11 AM, 12 AM, 1
PM and 2.30 PM and 3.30 PM
Price adults € 6.75;
children 4 to 12 years € 3.75
Tour B City Tour
Maastricht + cruise on
the Meuse
After the city tour, you will
board one of the Rederij
Stiphout cruise boats for a
Meuse cruise of about an
hour.
Departures 11 AM, 12 AM,
1 PM, 2.30 PM and 3.30* PM
*Departure at 3.30 PM only
between 26 April and 31
August.
Tour C City Tour
Maastricht + cruise on
the Meuse plus cave visit
This programme begins with a
city tour of Maastricht.
You will then take a cruise on
the Meuse, with a walking tour
of the caves beneath the
St. Pietersberg Hill halfway
through the cruise.
Departures 11 AM, 12 AM
and 1 PM
Rederij Stiphout,
Maaspromenade 58
(between the St. Servatius
bridge and the Wilhelmina
bridge).
For more information
and timestables
+31 (0)43 351 53 00 of
www.stiphout.nl
Scheduled tours:
12 Jan. to 23 Mar.
26 Mar. to 29 Jun.
2 Jul. to 31 Aug.
3 Sep. to 2 Nov.
9 Nov. to 4 Jan.
every Sat
Tue, Wed, Thu,
Sat, and Sun
daily
Tue, Wed, Thu,
Sat and Sun
every Sat
MAASTRICHT CITY TOUR
A horse-drawn carriage ride
through Maastricht, lasting
45 minutes.
Departure from Onze Lieve
Vrouweplein square.
T +31 (0)6 55 17 34 32
www.citytourmaastricht.com
Year round in good weather.
Price adults € 10.00 p.p.;
children € 5.00 p.p.
FLIKKEN MAASTRICHT
FILE
Solve a high-profile murder
in the Maastricht city centre.
Just imagine you’re a character
in the Dutch television series
Flikken Maastricht.
For sale at VVV Maastricht.
Kleine Staat 1
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
www.vvvmaastricht.nl
Price € 19.50 each
Duration approx. 3.5 hours
Only available in Dutch.
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MAASTRICHT
ECO-TRAM
Experience Maastricht’s
city centre with the solar
eco-tram.
Departure Kesselskade
T +31 (0)6 123 644 16
www.zonnetrein.nl
Price adults € 6.00 p.p.;
See the city
from a different
angle
HISTORY OF
MAASTRICHT
Maastricht not only vies with
Nijmegen for the honorary
title of ‘oldest Dutch city,’ it is
also the Netherlands’ second
monumental city. Maastricht’s
history as a Roman settlement,
religious centre, garrison city,
and early industrial powerhouse is still visible.
Old, but
not obsolete
THROUGH THE YEARS…
Roman settlement
Around the beginning of the
Common Era, the Romans
drove the Celts out of
Maastricht and built a bridge
over the Meuse. ‘Maastricht’
comes from the Latin ‘Mosae
Trajectum’, meaning ‘ford over
the Meuse’.
Religious centre
380
Bishop Servatius moves the
episcopal see from Tongeren
to Maastricht. In the Middle
Ages, his grave is a popular
pilgrimage site.
1204
Maastricht is granted medieval
city rights. During the Middle
Ages Maastricht comes under
the joint sovereignty of the
dukes of Brabant and the
prince-bishops of Liège.
Garrison city
1579
The Spanish army, led by Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma,
conquers Maastricht.
1632
The Stadtholder Frederik
Hendrik brings Maastricht into
the Seven United Netherlands.
1673
The French Sun King, Louis
XIV, captures Maastricht.
During the attack on the city
walls, the famous musketeer
d’Artagnan is killed.
1678
Maastricht is restored to
Dutch rule.
1794
Maastricht becomes part of
the French Republic, which
abolishes joint sovereignty and
grants French citizenship to all
residents.
1814
Maastricht again comes under
Dutch rule. General Dibbets
succeeds in keeping Maastricht
in Dutch hands during the
Belgian Revolution of 1830.
Early industrial city
1830
Industrialization is started in
the Netherlands when Petrus
Regout, a glass and pottery
manufacturer in Maastricht,
purchases the first steam
engine.
1976
The State University of Limburg is established in Maastricht in hopes of reinvigorating the economy of Limburg
after the mines are closed. In
1996, it is renamed Maastricht
University.
1991
The cooperative platform established by the Dutch, German
and Belgian provinces in 1976
acquires legal status in 1991 as
the Euregio Meuse-Rhine. The
cooperation initially applies
primarily to universities and
businesses.
1992
Representatives of twelve
European countries sign the
Treaty of Maastricht leading to
the introduction of the euro.
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The past
in the present
ZICHT OP MAASTRICHT:
A CULTURAL BIOGRAPHY
Maastricht is taking an innovative
approach to its history. In a website
chock-full of information and unique
activities, the city’s present is
constantly linked to its rich past.
Like people, a city can also have a
biography - a cultural biography,
that is. Zicht op Maastricht, which is
part of BV Limburg, is continuously
working on this biography. The city’s
stories are being supplied by cultural
heritage institutions, scientists, and
professional and amateur historians,
but mostly by the residents of Maastricht themselves!
Go to www.zichtopmaastricht.nl
for the complete biography and to
discover a historical view of the city
through files, timelines, and interactive maps.
Maastricht shines!
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1. INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT CITY
Maastricht is a vibrant international student city. Over 10%
of its residents are students,
almost half of whom are from
outside the country. This
international ambience is very
much in line with the character
and location of Maastricht in
the heart of the Euregio
Meuse-Rhine.
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Academies of Fine Arts,
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2. MAASTRICHT AS A
KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
When it comes to the
future, Maastricht is quite
ambitious. This is demonstrated by the 2030 City
Vision goals: Maastricht
wants to grow into a top
location for high-quality
knowledge technology,
with a strong economy,
sufficient job opportunities, and a pleasant living
environment. High-quality,
internationally-oriented
education is a precondition
for achieving the goal of
being an innovative city.
Studium Generale
As part of Maastricht
University, Studium
Generale organizes
activities relating to
science, art, and culture
and society. These activities
are a challenging and
stimulating addition to the
educational programmes,
and they are open to all.
www.sg.unimaas.nl
From student to
professional
The quality of the accommodation and the location are
critical for the success of a
convention, meeting, trade
fair, or event. Maastricht and
South Limburg are perfect in
this regard. There are locations to match every taste and
Maastricht is experienced in
requirement, from an interhosting international groups.
national congress centre and
Although the population is a
elegant hotels to exclusive and
mere 120,000, Maastricht has
unique locations in caves and
a large conference centre and
châteaus. The many squares,
many hotel rooms. Maastricht
has an international focus, with bars, restaurants, café terraces,
the gastronomic atmosphere,
many international institutes,
and hospitality also make
an academic hospital, and a
Maastricht a delightful place
university. The city has five
for after your event is over.
airports nearby and good
national and international train
For information &
connections.
inspiration:
Maastricht Convention
Bureau
Kleine Staat 1,
6211 ED Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 328 08 38
F +31 (0)43 321 37 46
info@maastrichtconventionbureau.com
www.maastrichtconventionbureau.com
3. BUSINESS
MEETING POINT
Maastricht is an appealing
location for any business event.
Its central location in Europe
makes it easily accessible.
Want to look for yourself?
Use the Venue & Service
Finder on www.maastrichtconventionbureau.com to find
and contact the most suitable
venues or services for your
purposes.
Facts & Figures
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exhibition space: 30.000 m²
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Maastrichts Expositie
& Congres Centrum
(MECC Maastricht)
Forum 100,
6229 GV Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 383 83 83
F +31 (0)43 383 83 00
www.mecc.nl
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Maastricht is
a great place
for culture!
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Culture:
see, smell,
analyse,
taste, feel,
watch, hear,
understand,
experience...
IT’S ALL IN THE MIX!
No matter what you do, in
Maastricht culture is always an
experience. You are submerged in a blend of shapes and
styles, colours and fragrances.
The past and the present are
intertwined in the countless
imposing monuments and
modern architecture. Its cultural palette gives Maastricht a
unique character - mysterious
and provocative with its underground cultural treasures and
characteristic towers, and dynamic and extroverted with its
lively festivals, expositions, and
breathtaking performances.
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Whatever your taste,
Maastricht is guaranteed to
tickle your senses.
MONUMENTS
There are certain sights you
just have to see when you
visit Maastricht. Don’t miss
the Helpoort, the oldest city
gate in the Netherlands,
which was built by Henry I
of Brabant in 1229 as part of
the city’s fortifications. Now
it houses an exhibition on
Maastricht’s fortifications.
The city’s fortifications include the pentagonal Fort St.
Pieter, on the northern edge
of St. Pietersberg hill, dating
from 1701-1702.
You should also visit the
Museum aan het Vrijthof,
in the 14th-century home of
the Duke of Brabant. It now
houses a museum, café, and
shop.
The City Hall on the Markt
square is also part of
Maastricht’s heritage. It was
built in 1659-1664 by the
architect Pieter Post. The
tower dates from 1684 and
houses a carillon with 49
bells which is still played
regularly.
Dinghuis
Another historic building is
the Dinghuis, on the corner
of Kleine Staat and Grote
Staat. The Dutch word ‘staat’
in these street names means
‘the place where municipal
authority is located’. The
name ‘Dinghuis’ comes
from the Dutch ‘dingen’,
which means ‘to administer
judgement’. This building
was the courthouse until
around 1650. These days, it
houses VVV Maastricht, the
Maastricht tourist board.
SUBTERRANEAN
SURPRISES
Much of Maastricht’s cultural
heritage is not visible to the
eye, as there are almost as
many cultural treasures below
ground as above ground.
The Derlon Hotel’s cellar
houses a museum with
Roman artefacts from the
second, third, and fourth
centuries. Another underground museum, Schuilen in
Maastricht, is located one of
the galleries of the Kazematten underground bunker
complex. This museum is
devoted to the shelters created
in Maastricht during World
War II and the Cold War.
Maastricht is also surrounded
by the Du Moulin Line and
the Kazematten, a network of
tunnels and mine shafts used
in defending the city during
times of siege between 1575
and 1825.
MAASTRICHT CAVES
The tunnels made by mining
for marlstone are also worth
visiting. St. Pietersburg hill
has the North and Zonneberg
Caves; and the Jesuits’ Cave,
with sculptures from all over
the world, is at Cannerberg
hill.
Ancient
hidden treasures
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Helpoort (Hell’s Gate)
The Helpoort, built in 1229,
is the oldest city gate in
the Netherlands and the
only remaining city gate in
Maastricht. The staff provide
information and answer
questions.
St. Bernardusstraat 24/b
Entrance fee voluntary
donation.
Opening hours 25 Apr to 1
Nov, 1:00 PM-4:30 PM daily
(subject to change).
Museumkelder Derlon
Artefacts from the second,
third, and fourth centuries.
Plankstraat 21
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
Entrance fee free.
Opening hours Sunday
12:00 noon-4:00 PM
(except Carnival Sunday).
City Hall on
Markt square
Built in 1659-1664. The tower
dates from 1684 and contains
a carillon with 49 bells.
The hall is open to visitors.
Markt 78
Entrance fee free.
Opening hours Mon to Fri
9:00 AM-12:00 noon and
2:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Maastricht
monuments
RELIGIOUS CULTURE
Maastricht has been a ‘tourist’
destination since the Middle
Ages. Pilgrims flocked to the
city to visit the grave of St
Servatius. Over fifty churches,
chapels, monasteries, and
convents take part in the
annual religious processions
through the city, showing that
religion is still a vibrant part
of Maastricht’s culture.
The St Servatius procession
is a ten-day religious event
held once every seven years
since 1391. It brings tens of
thousands of visitors to
Maastricht. The next one will
take place in 2018.
MAASTRICHT’S
TREASURES
The core of the medieval
transept basilica of St Servatius
dates from around AD 1000
and was built above the grave
of St Servatius (St. Servaas).
Maastricht keeps its greatest
relics in the basilica’s treasury:
the chest reliquary (Noodkist), the goblet, and the bust
of St Servatius. The collection
includes precious metals,
ivory, silks, paintings, and
statues.
The treasury of the basilica
of Onze Lieve Vrouwe is no
less magnificent. It contains
religious art and articles
including richly embroidered liturgical garments,
relics, processional banners,
liturgical silver, and statues.
The Gothic St. Janskerk is also
part of the city’s rich religious
heritage. Originally a Roman
Catholic parish church, it was
converted into a Protestant
church in 1632. It has a very
special pulpit, beautiful gravestones and wall paintings,
and the monumental
Binvignat organ.
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Onze Lieve
Vrouwebasiliek
treasury
O.L. Vrouweplein 20
T +31 (0)43 321 32 55
www.sterrederzee.nl
Entrance fee € 3,00 p.p.;
Children up to 12 years
€ 1,00 p.p.;
65 plus (with pass) € 2,00 p.p.
Opening hours Easter to All
Saints’ Day: MondaySaturday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM,
Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Sint Servaas treasury
Keizer Karelplein
T +31 (0)43 321 04 90
www.sintservaas.nl
Entrance fee for treasury
and basilica Adults: € 4.00 p.p.;
65+/children 18 and under
(unaccompanied)/students:
€ 2.50 p.p.; Groups 9 >:
€ 3.50 p.p.; Groups of pupils
accompanied by a teacher:
€ 1.50 p.p.; Wheelchair users
and companions: € 1.50 p.p.
Note: You must be able to
produce proof of age/identification on request.
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM,
Sun from 12:30 PM-5:00 PM
Guided tours: May-October,
Mon-Sat at 1:00 PM and
3:00 PM.
Sint Janskerk
Elegant 13th-century Gothic
church with a unique pulpit,
beautiful gravestones and
wall paintings, and a striking
70m tower.
Vrijthof square, entrance
at Henric van Veldekeplein
square.
Entrance fee Admission to
the church is free.
Admission to the tower:
Adults € 1.50 p.p.;
€ 0.50 p.p.
Opening hours Easter to
end of November: Monday Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Religious
splendour
FROM CHURCH TO…
The people of Maastricht are
highly inventive, particularly
in preserving their heritage. Over the years, many
churches, monasteries, and
convents have been threatened
with closing. They have them
from destruction by receiving
a new use.
The fifteenth-century Kruisherenklooster (Monastery of
the Crosiers) and its church is
a perfect example of this. The
entire complex was transformed
into a luxurious design hotel
with respect for its history. The
thirteenth-century former
Dominican church and
monastery have also been
repurposed. After thorough
restoration work, it now houses
a bookshop.
BEAUTIFUL CHURCHES
The churches of Maastricht
are numerous and most
are well worth visiting. For
detailed information on the
churches listed below and
virtual tours of Maastricht’s
two basilicas, go to
www.zichtopmaastricht.nl.
s:
Romanesque churches:
St. Servaasbasiliek,
basiliek
Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek
Gothic churches:
Cellebroederskapel, Dominicanerkerk, St. Janskerk,
St. Matthiaskerk, Eerste Minderbroederskerk, Nieuwenhof
Other churches:
Augustijnenkerk, Lutherse
kerk, Bonnefantenkerk en
-klooster, Jezuïetenkerk,
Tweede Minderbroederskerk,
Waalse kerk, Synagoge,
St. Martinuskerk, Koepelkerk,
St. Lambertuskerk
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CENTURIES OF
CRAFTMANSHIP
A visit to the Historical
Printing Museum is a visit
back in time. You can admire
a unique printing press
dating from approximately
1900 and discover the history
of the art of printing. The De
Keyzer artisanal brewery is
also an important historic
monument with equipment
dating from 1900-1929.
You can also go to Hoeve
Lichtenberg, Maastricht’s
oldest castle ruins, to see the
exposition about the former
municipality of Sint-Pieter
and marl extraction.
Hoeve Lichtenberg
Lichtenbergweg 2
www.oudsintpieter.com
Entrance fee
voluntary contribution.
Opening hours
27 Apr-2 Nov: every Sunday
12:00 noon - 4:30 PM.
Stoombierbrouwerij De
Keyzer NA Bosch
Wycker Grachtstraat 26
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
www.brouwerijbosch.nl
Entrance fee € 11.00 p.p.
Guided tour Every Saturday
2:00 PM Reservations required. Starting point: Maastricht Tourist Office.
Historical Printing
Museum
Audiotour available in
EN/NL/DU/FR.
Jodenstraat 22
T +31 (0)43 321 63 76
www.drukmuseum.nl
Entrance fee € 3.50 p.p.;
€ 2.00 p.p.
Opening hours March-July
and September-November:
1:00 PM-5:00 PM on Saturdays.
MAASTRICHT
UNDERGROUND
This is the collective name for
everything there is to see and
experience in Fort Sint Pieter,
the caves, and the Kazematten.
Go back in time, enter the
darkness, and let your imagination wander as you listen
to the stories of Maastricht
Underground.
Fort Sint Pieter
Step back in time and
experience history during a
tour of Fort St. Pieter. Your
enthusiastic guide will show
you the well, the embrasures,
and the cannon gallery while
telling you wonderful stories,
anecdotes, and facts. The
tour ends at the top of the
Fort, offering a breathtaking
view over the city, the Meuse
river, and the surrounding
landscape.
Caves under
Sint Pietersberg hill
Do you dare go underground?
Not afraid of the dark?
Explore the caves within the
Sint Pietersberg hill, North
Caves, and Zonneberg Caves!
Over the centuries, the mining
of marl in the caves has
created a labyrinth with over
20,000 tunnels. Both ‘block
breakers’ and artists have left
their traces here. The caves
also served as a refuge for the
people of Maastricht during
the many sieges of Maastricht
as well as during the Second
World War.
Kazematten (underground
tunnels/bunkers)
Between 1575 and 1825, a network of underground passageways or mine galleries was
created on the western side of
Maastricht. During times of
siege, these tunnels were used
to surprise the enemy from
underground. During the
Second World War, the people
of Maastricht sheltered here
from bombardments.
Visit the vaulted chambers,
powder rooms, and imposing
bombproof shelters and find
out more about this unique monument of military
engineering. You can also
see the above-ground and
underground fortifications in
a single tour. Two different
tours covering this have been
developed by Stichting
Maastricht Vestingstad:
Tour of the Du Moulin Line
and the Long Kazematten
Walk.
Practical information
The following applies to
standard Maastricht
Underground tours:
Duration approx. 1 hour
Entrance fee adults € 5.95 p.p.;
Dates & tickets via the
Tourist Office (VVV) or online
via www.maastrichtunderground.nl or by phone on
T +31 (0)43 325 2121.
For fun group activities,
a tailor-made programme,
or a children’s programme,
go to: www.maastrichtunderground.nl.
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GROTTEN NOORD (ADRES: LUIKERWEG 71) 365 DAGEN PER JAAR RONDLEIDING!
1 – 5 jan
Elke dag 12:30 & 14:00
6 jan – 16 feb
Elke dag om 14:00, za & zo tevens om 12:30
17 feb – 9 mrt
Elke dag om 12:30 & 14:00
10 mrt – 17 apr
Elke dag om 14:00, Za & Zo tevens om 12:30
18 apr – 5 mei
Elke dag om 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
6 mei – 4 jul
Elke dag om 12:30 & 14:00. Op za & zo alsmede 29 & 30 mei en
9 juni tevens om 11:00 & 15:30
5 jul – 31 aug
Elke dag om 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
1 sep – 10 okt
Elke dag om 12:30 & 14:00. Op za & zo tevens om 11:00 & 15:30
11 okt – 26 okt
Elke dag om 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
27 okt – 31 okt
Elke dag om 12:30 & 14:00
1 nov – 19 dec
Elke dag om 14:00, za & zo tevens om 12:30
20 dec – 4 jan 2015 Elke dag om 12:30 & 14:00
NORTH CAVES (ADDRESS: LUIKERWEG 71) GUIDED TOURS 365 DAYS A YEAR!
1 – 5 Jan
Daily at 12:30 PM & 2 PM
6 Jan – 16 Feb
Daily at 2 PM, Sat & Sun also at 12:30 PM
17 Feb – 9 Mar
Daily at 12:30 PM & 2 PM
10 Mar – 17 Apr
18 Apr – 31 Oct
Daily at 12:30 & 2 PM
1 Nov – 19 Dec
20 Dec – 4 Jan 2015 Daily at 12:30 PM & 2 PM
FORT SINT PIETER (ADRES: LUIKERWEG 71)
1 – 5 jan
Elke dag om 12:30
11 jan – 16 feb
Elke za & zo om 12:30
17 feb – 9 mrt
Elke dag om 12:30
15 mrt – 13 apr E lke za & zo om 12:30
18 apr – 5 mei
Elke dag om 12:30 & 14:00
7 mei – 4 jul
Elke wo & vr om 12:30. Op za & zo alsmede 29 & 30 mei en
9 juni om 12:30 & 14:00
5 jul – 31 aug
Elke dag om 12:30 & 14:00
5 sep – 10 okt
Elke vr om 12:30. Op za & zo om 12:30 & 14:00
11 okt – 26 okt
Elke dag om 12:30 & 14:00
1 nov – 14 dec
Elke za & zo om 12:30
20 dec – 4 jan 2015 Elke dag om 12:30
Let op: Voor uw veiligheid kan het zijn dat bij winterse omstandigheden de rondleiding
in het fort waar nodig wordt aangepast.
FORT SINT PIETER (ADDRESS: LUIKERWEG 71)
20 Apr – 26 Oct
Every Sunday at 3:30 PM
GROTTEN ZONNEBERG (ADRES: SLAVANTE 1)
2 jan – 5 jan
Elke dag om 12:50, 13:50 & 14:50
11 jan – 30 mrt
Elke za & zo om 12:50, 13:50 & 14:50 m.u.v. 2 mrt
31 mrt – 25 apr
Elke dag om 12:50, 13:50 & 14:50
26 apr – 31 aug
Elke dag om 11:50, 12:50, 13:50, 14:50 & 15:50
1 sep – 2 nov
Elke dag om 12:50, 13:50 & 14:50
8 nov – 21 dec
Elke za & zo om 12:50, 13:50 & 14:50
22 dec – 4 jan 2015 Elke dag om 12:50, 13:50 & 14:50 m.u.v. 24,25,26,31 dec & 1 jan.
ZONNEBERG CAVES (ADDRESS: SLAVANTE 1)
7, 8, 9 Jun
Daily at 2:50 PM
14 Jul – 31 Aug
Daily at 2:50 PM
GROTTEN ZONNEBERG (ADRESSE: SLAVANTE 1)
7., 8., 9. Juni
Täglich um 13:50 Uhr
14. Juli – 31. Aug. Täglich um 13:50 Uhr
KAZEMATTEN (ADRES: MIDDEN IN HET WALDECKPARK)
2 – 5 jan
Elke dag om 14:30, za & zo ook om 12:30
11 jan – 13 apr
Elke za & zo om 14:30 m.u.v. 2 mrt
18 apr – 21 apr
Elke dag om 12:30 & 14:30
26 apr – 5 mei
Elke dag om 14:30. Za & zo en 5 mei ook om 12:30
10 mei – 6 jul
Elke za & zo alsmede 29,30 mei, 9 jun om 12:30 & 14:30.
7 jul – 31 aug
Elke dag om 12:30 & 14:30
6 sep – 12 okt
Elke za & zo om 12:30 & 14:30
13 okt – 26 okt
Elke dag om 14:30. Za & zo ook om 12:30
1 nov – 21 dec
Elke za & zo om 12:30 & 14:30
22 dec – 4 jan 2015 Elke dag om 14:30 m.u.v. 24,25,26,31 dec & 1 jan. Za & zo ook om 12:30.
Let op: Wij raden u aan om uw ticket voor de Kazematten van tevoren te kopen via
www.maastrichtunderground.nl of bij VVV Maastricht. Ter plekke kunt u alleen
contant (gepast) betalen!
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Colours and scents
from then and now
EXCITING
COLLECTIONS
Art excites, seduces, surprises,
shocks or awakens other
emotions. And you can find
plenty of it in Maastricht’s
museums and art galleries.
But you can also dive into
history and meet Bèr and
Carlo, the famous Mosasaurusses of Maastricht. Or you
can experience Maastricht’s
past through stories about
the history of local crafts
and industry.
MAASTRICHT TELLS
ITS STORIES…
The Museum of Natural
History tells the story of
Limburg and its nature
from ancient times until the
present. The highlight is the
66-million-year-old Mosasaurus fossil, nicknamed ‘Bèr,’
and you can also watch live
images of the work on the
new Mosasaurus fossil ‘Carlo’.
To learn more about Maastricht, you can visit the Centre
Céramique, which houses the
public library.
You can view a historic scale
model of the city or attend
exhibitions on archaeology,
cultural history, Maastricht
earthenware, etc. Cultural activities like concerts, lectures,
and workshops are regularly
organized. The Museum aan
het Vrijthof, restored in 2012,
shows five centuries of the
cultural history of Maastricht
through objects of industrial
art, style rooms, and paintings. Each year the museum
also has two exhibitions about
local fine and industrial art.
ART IN THE CITY
More works of visual art can
be viewed in the Bonnefantenmuseum. The collection
includes important medieval
religious artefacts, wooden
sculptures from the Maasland
region, Italian paintings
from 1300-1600, and South
Netherlands paintings from
approximately 1475-1625. A
great deal of contemporary art
is also exhibited, with a focus
on works by internationally
renowned conceptual artists
and local artists.
In addition, Marres House
for Contemporary Culture
explores the visual arts in
the broadest sense with a
programme of exhibitions,
lectures, research, performances, and publications.
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BUREAU EUROPA
Bureau Europa offers exhibitions and other activities in
the field of architecture and
design from a social point of
view.
Timmerfabriek,
Boschstraat 9
T +31 (0)43 350 30 20
www.bureau-europa.nl
Entrance fee Adults € 5.00;
children up to 12 years free.
Opening hours WednesdaySunday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM.
GOUVERNEMENT AAN DE
MAAS/PROVINCIEHUIS
(GOVERNMENT
BUILDINGS)
Rotating exhibitions devoted
to art & history.
Limburglaan 10
T +31 (0)43 389 70 69
www.limburg.nl
FABLAB MAASTRICHT
A workplace where you can
make your own 3D product
(or have it made).
Herbenusstraat 89
(Kumulus building)
T +31 (0)43 711 03 00
www.fablabmaastricht.nl
BONNEFANTENMUSEUM
The Bonnefantenmuseum is a museum
for classical, modern, and contemporary art, with regularly changing
exhibitions, various tours, and
children’s activities. The building,
designed by Italian architect Aldo Rossi,
is a defining feature of Maastricht’s
skyline. The museum’s attractions also
include the museum shop and the
charming Café Ipanema. Get to know
this extraordinary art museum, which
continues to move on the cutting edge
of tradition and innovation.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday 11 AM-5 PM
Entrance fee: Adults € 9.00 | Students,
children aged 13-18, CJP (Cultural
youth pass) holders € 4.50 | Museumkaart holders and children under 13
free.
Avenue Céramique 250
T +31 (0)43 329 01 90
www.bonnefanten.nl
MUSEUM AAN HET VRIJTHOF
Museum aan het Vrijthof is a remarkable
museum which introduces its visitors
to Maastricht’s cultural identity. After
thorough restoration work, Museum
aan het Vrijthof presents ‘500 Years
Made in Maastricht’. Each year this
collection is complemented by two
exhibitions about fine and industrial
art from Maastricht. The museum
also has a cheerful café and shop in
the covered courtyard, which beautifully combines modern and medieval
architecture.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10 AM-6 PM
Entrance fee: Adults € 8.00 | Students,
children aged 13-18 € 4.00 | Children
aged 7-12 € 2.00 | Children under 7 &
Museumkaart holders free.
Vrijthof 18
T +31 (0)43 321 13 27
www.museumaanhetvrijthof.nl
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CENTRE CÉRAMIQUE
Library | Exhibitions |
Cultural heritage
Centre Céramique is on Plein 1992
between the Wyck and Céramique
districts. There is always something to
see, like an exhibition or concert, or
you can grab a coffee and sit down with
a paper, visit the library, or go online.
The building itself, designed by the
architect Jo Coenen, is also well worth
seeing.
Open: Monday closed,
Tuesday: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Wednesday-Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM,
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Entrance fee: free.
T +31 (0)43 350 5600
www.centreceramique.nl
MUSEUM N MORE
Museum N More is a new and unique
museum, with a large museum shop
and a characterful Surinamese café.
The museum has been set up in the
former convent of the Order of Ursulines, and employs people with disabilities. Visitors are surrounded by an
impressive collection of more than 200
beautiful statues of saints, all at least a
metre tall. These and the other pieces
of old religious art are alternated with
modern art.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 AM5:30 PM.
Entrance fee: Adults € 5.00 | Children
under 12 € 2.50.
Grote Gracht 74
T +31 (0)43 321 48 96
www.museummaastricht.nl
NATUURHISTORISCH MUSEUM
MAASTRICHT
Travel back in time to the Carboniferous period and see the giant
Mosasaurus fossil and the aquarium
with local wild fish species. See the animals of the forested hillsides, the chalk
grasslands, and the gravel pit pools; or
check out the older section of the museum. The ‘dynamics’ exhibit illustrates
the interactions between humans and
nature. You can also see inside a real
beehive with buzzing bees.
Open: Tuesday-Friday 11:00 AM-5:00
PM, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM5:00 PM. Entrance fee: Adults € 6.00 |
Children aged 4 or under free |
Children aged 5-11 and seniors € 4.00.
De Bosquetplein 7
T +31 (0)43 350 54 90
www.nhmmaastricht.nl
MARRES, HOUSE FOR
CONTEMPORARY CULTURE
Marres House for Contemporary
Culture was opened in Maastricht in
1998. The name ‘Marres’ comes from
the family of brewers who lived in the
he
house for most of the 20th century.
Through exhibitions, lectures, research,
performances, and publications, Marres
House for Contemporary Culture
explores the visual arts in the broadest sense. Get to know the intimate
character of the Marres house and
garden or to enjoy a meal at the Marres
Kitchen.
Open: Wednesday-Sunday 12:00 noon5:00 PM. Entrance fee: Adults € 5.00 |
Students/children aged 13-17 € 3.00 |
Museumkaart holders, children under
13 years free.
Capucijnenstraat 98
T +31 (0)43 327 02 07
www.marres.org
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ART & CURIOS
Maastricht’s galleries and art dealers
exhibit art, antique, and design from
all periods. Curio lovers will also find
plenty of bargains in Maastricht. The
streets are filled with shops offering
a wealth of second-hand items. And
every Saturday there is also an antiques
and flea market across from the railway station. Discover Maastricht’s art
and antique shops with the art route.
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14
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Helpoort
13
Nat. hist.
Museum
11
12
NaiM /
Bureau Europa
Bonnefantenmuseum
Politie
Richting
Fort St. Pieter
& Grotten Noord
Richting
Grotten Zonneberg
& Ainsi
Gouvernement
(provinciehuis)
1
Van Goch & Gerards
fine art
Alexander Battalaan 31
www.vangochengerards.nl
9
Onze Lieve Vrouwe
Galerie
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 4
www.olvrouwegalerie.nl
2
Galerie Post + García
www.postgarcia.nl
10
Arteaux Art & Design
Sint Pieterstraat 26
www.arteaux.nl
3
Antiquariaat Librairie
Stille
Rechtstraat 85
www.mabp.eu
11
Galerie la Falie
Faliezusterspark 8
www.artspectrum.info
12
Galerie Merle Anderson
www.merleanderson.nl
13
Galerie Moa
Grote Looijersstraat 28A
www.galeriemoa.nl
14
Roëll Kunst en
Antiquiteiten
Tongersestraat 2
www.guusroell.com
15
Bärwaldt Galerie
Tongersestraat 11
www.baerwaldtgalerie.nl
16
Antiekhallen Wolters
Cannerweg 111
www.antiekhallenwolters.nl
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5
6
Leon Salet ArteModa
Rechtstraat 88E
www.leonsalet.com
Maaslands antiquariaat
en lijstenmakerij
Rechtstraat 77A
www.maaslands.nl
Galerie Schuwirth & van
Noorden
Rechtstraat 64
www.schuwirthenvannoorden.nl
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8
Tizia Jewels and Art
Rechtstraat 41
www.tiziajewelsandart.nl
Steiner Antieke Juwelen
Stokstraat 2
17
www.steinermaastricht.com
Venduehuis Dickhaut
Maastricht
Bredestraat 23A
www.veilingmaastricht.nl
18 Karavanserai
Keizer Karelplein 5
www.primitiveart.nl
19 Gezellig Ouderwets
Brusselsestraat 26
www.gezelligouderwets.nl
20 Residentie Maastricht
Brusselsestraat 30
www.residentiemaastricht.nl
21 Antiekhandel van Eyck
Boschstraat 74
www.vaneyckantiek.nl
22 Huub Hannen Galerie
Boschstraat 50
www.huubhannen.nl
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Old & new:
exciting!
ARCHITECTURE
Functionality, stability and
aesthetics are the three
elements which architecture
strives to bring into balance.
In Maastricht you can see the
various architectural styles
used over the centuries to
achieve that end. Discover the
exciting interplay of old and
new architecture.
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
AND CONTEMPORARY
ARCHITECTURE
Maastricht’s entire city
centre is a protected national
monument. The monumental
buildings and elegant villas
show architectural styles from
various periods – from the
early Roman period to the
Maastricht Renaissance style.
The Maastricht Renaissance is
characterized by steep pitched
roofs over attics used to store
food during the many periods
of siege. But architecture is
still very much alive today.
Experience the seamless
transition from historic
monuments and façades to
contemporary architecture
and the monuments of the
future. A beautiful example
of the latter is the Academy of
Visual Arts on Herdenkingsplein square, designed by the
Limburg architect Wiel Arets,
which UNESCO described
as one of the most beautiful
buildings of the 20th century.
The houses on Veldekeplein
square are prime examples
of contemporary urban
architecture.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Céramique is the modern
neighbourhood on the east
bank of the Meuse. The
neighbourhood owes its name
to the Société Céramique
ceramics factory which used
to be here. In 1987, Jo Coenen, the former Government
Architect, started implementing his master plan for the
redevelopment of the former
factory grounds. He called
on internationally renowned
architects such as Botta, Siza,
Galfetti, and Cruz & Ortiz
for the design of the office
and apartment buildings. The
Italian architect Aldo Rossi
designed the Bonnefantenmuseum. Jo Coenen himself designed the Centre Céramique,
a library and cultural centre.
Impressive monuments of the
city’s industrial past also mark
some of the district’s architectural highlights. The best
example is the Wiebengahal
dating from 1912, built using
construction methods which
at the time were pioneering in
their use of concrete.
Bureau Europa addresses
current topics on the developments in architecture and
design from a sociocultural
point of view in a varied exhibition programme.
Maastricht is also currently
developing the Belvédère
neighbourhood, which is
intended to be an international, dynamic district with
a 24-hour knowledge and
culture economy. The district
will combine the elegance of
Maastricht life with the raw
energy of an urban centre.
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Cinema fans can also find
plenty to interest them in
Maastricht, with the Pathé
Maastricht cinema and the art
film house Lumière showing
everything from popular films
and classics to cult films and
world cinema. Or you can
head just over the border to
Belgium and the Euroscoop
cinemas.
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Pathé Maastricht
Wilhelminasingel 39
T +31 (0)43 325 84 61
www.pathe.nl/maastricht
Lumière Cinema
Maastricht
Bogaardenstraat 40b
T +31 (0)43 321 40 80
www.lumiere.nl
Euroscoop Bioscopen
Lanaken, Maasmechelen
and Genk
T +32 (0)89 77 85 90
www.euroscoop.be
ON THE TOWN
The UITmail e-mail service
from Maastrichts Uitburo tells
you everything Maastricht’s
culture and nightlife has to
offer. It contains hot tips,
interesting news, and special
offers. You can sign up at
www.maastrichtsuitburo.nl,
where you can also indicate
your preferred activities. You
will receive your own UITmail
customized to suit your wishes
and interests!
MUSIC
CONCERT HALLS
philharmonie
zuidnederland
T +31 (0)43 350 70 00
www.philharmoniezuidnederland.nl
Cellebroederskapel
Cellebroedersstraat 4
T +31 (0)43 321 39 49
(inlichtingen)
www.cellebroederskapel.nl
Mastreechter Staar
Koninklijke Zangvereniging
T +31 (0)43 367 03 79
www.mastreechterstaar.nl
Concertzaal Willem Hijstek
Conservatorium Maastricht
Bonnefantenstraat 15
T +31 (0)43 346 66 80
www.hszuyd.nl/conservatoriummaastricht
Opera Zuid
T +31 (0)43 321 01 66
www.operazuid.nl
Stichting Intro in situ
Stage and workplace for
contemporary music and
sound
Capucijnengang 12
T +31 (0)43 325 05 11
www.stichtingintro.nl
Muziekgieterij
Maastricht
Stage for pop music
Boschstraat 57
www.muziekgieterij.nl
Concertzaal Wyck
Conservatorium Maastricht
Franciscus Romanusweg 90
T +31 (0)43 346 62 60
www.hszuyd.nl/conservatoriummaastricht
Henri Hermanszaal
Kumulus Centrum voor de
Kunsten Afdeling Muziek /Dans
St. Maartenspoort 2
T +31 (0)43 350 56 69
www.kumulus.nl
THEATRE: STAGES AND
PERFORMING ARTS
COMPANIES
Theater aan het Vrijthof
Vrijthof 47
Uitbalie (Kassa / informatie)
T +31 (0)43 350 55 55
www.theateraanhetvrijthof.nl
Toneelgroep Maastricht
Bordenhal
Plein 1992-15
T +31 (0)43 350 30 40
www.toneelgroepmaastricht.nl
Theater Kumulus
Herbenusstraat 89
T +31 (0)43 350 56 56
www.kumulus.nl
‘t Magisch Theatertje
Molenweg 4 (Amby)
T +31 (0)43 363 08 26
www.magischtheatertje.nl
Toneelacademie Maastricht
Hogeschool Zuyd
Lenculenstraat 31-33
T +31 (0)43 346 66 90
www.toneelacademie.nl
Vestzaktheater
Pesthuys Podium
Vijf Koppen 1
T +31 (0)43 325 29 12
www.pesthuyspodium.nl
AINSI
Lage Kanaaldijk 112-113
T +31 (0)43 323 32 65
www.ainsi.nl
La Bonbonnière
Achter de Comedie 1
T +31 (0)43 350 09 35
www.bonbonniere.nl
FESTIVALS
Maastricht has countless
high-quality festivals offering
a range of activities and
programmes. Maastricht
residents of all ages are proud
of the city’s festivals. Classical
music, pop, house, jazz, chamber music, early music, and
organ music; theatre, dance,
poetry, and youth culture
are all featured in various
festivals.
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Up-to-date information about
programmes and locations
can be found at:
www.maastrichtsuitburo.nl.
EXPERIENCE EVERY
SEASON!
Maastricht is brimming full of
activities all year round, and
every season is special!
In spring, experience the
artistic highlights of DURING
TEFAF; during Maastricht
Summer of Culture, discover
the activities for young and old;
taste the gastronomic autumn
with Château Maestricht; and
enjoy the winter atmosphere
and fun during Magical Maastricht. Discover Maastricht’s
four seasons at:
Enjoy every
season
2014 CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
Beetle Winter Fest
Indoor Volkswagen event in
MECC Maastricht.
4 and 5 January
www.keverwinterfestijn.nl
Maastricht Fair for
Special Journeys
Holiday fair with new
destinations and possibilities.
11 and 12 January
www.vakantiebeursmaastricht.nl
Nacht van de Klassieke
Muziek
From 8 PM, students and
teachers perform till late at
various venues.
31 January
www.conservatoriummaastricht.nl
Ragweek
Activities run by students.
All profits go to charitable
causes.
12 to 19 February
www.ragweekmaastricht.nl
Jewellery and
Paranormal Fair
Spiritual and jewellery fair.
11 and 12 January
www.paraview.nl
Carnival
Carnival in Maastricht, with
parades, brass bands, and
street carnival.
2 to 4 March
www.tempeleers.nl
Interclassics & Topmobiel
Two classic car fairs at MECC
Maastricht.
17 to 19 January
www.ic-tm.nl
Book Week
Lectures and other activities on
travelling.
9 to 16 March
Maastricht aan Tafel
(Maastricht Dining
Experience)
Enjoy gastronomy while
helping a charitable cause.
26 January to 9 February
www.maastrichtaantafel.nl
27th TEFAF
International art fair.
14 to 23 March
www.tefaf.com
DURING TEFAF
international theatre, dance,
opera, and music festival.
14 to 23 March
www.duringtefaf.nl
Maastricht Antiquarian
Book and Print Fair
(MABP)
Major international fair for
antiquarian books and prints.
14 to 16 March
www.maastrichtbookandprintfair.nl
City Polo Maastricht
Vrijthof square is transformed
into a real polo arena.
21 to 23 March
www.citypolomaastricht.nl
Jazz Maastricht Festival
Jazz festival with an
international programme.
22 and 23 March
www.jazzmaastricht.com
Affordable Art Fair
Art for a reasonable price in
the Timmerfabriek.
2 to 6 April
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Amstel Gold Race
Major annual bicycle race.
20 April
www.amstelgoldrace.nl
King’s Day
Dutch National Day with
music, and markets.
26 April
El Dunya
Global culture festival.
May
www.eldunyamaastricht.nl
Sint Servaaskermis
Fair on Vrijthof square.
9 to 18 May
Week of the
Amateur Arts
Fascinating exhibits by
amateur artists.
17 to 25 May
www.kunstactiefmaastricht.nl
KunstTour
Three days of art exhibitions
and activities.
23 to 25 May
www.kunsttour.com
Dancetour
Touring dance festival with
top DJs.
25 May
www.dancetour.nl
ScenesConnected
Crowdsourced cultural
festival.
27 to 29 June
www.scenesconnected.nl
Jeker Jazz Art Live
The Jeker quarter will buzz
with creative musical energy.
Early June
www.jekerjazz.com
Ronde van Wolder
Maastricht’s oldest bicycle
race.
5 and 6 July
www.rondevanwolder.nl
International Giants
Festival
European festival of
giant puppets.
1 June
www.gigantius.nl
André Rieu Concerts
In July Vrijthof square
belongs to André Rieu as it
becomes the backdrop for his
magnificent concerts.
4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 19 and 20
July
FASHIONCLASH
Three-day fashion event with
extensive side programmes.
13 to 15 June
www.fashionclash.nl
Maastrichts Mooiste
Running and walking
event in Maastricht.
14 and 15 June
www.maastrichtsmooiste.nl
Manus van Alles
Multi-cultural festival
June
www.manusvanallesfestival.nl
L’Europe et l’Orgue
Organ festival
Various dates in July and
August
www.orgelfestivalmaastricht.nl
Quatorze Juillet
The French National Day
is celebrated in the Jeker
quarter.
14 July
www.jekerkwartier.com
Roze Vrijdag/
Kadefeesten
Party at Kesselskade with
various artists.
25 and 26 July
www.kadefeesten.nl
INKOM (University Freshers Week):
General introduction week
for new students in Maastricht.
19 to 22 August
www.inkom.nl
Marsdefilé
Parade of marching bands
through the city centre.
During Het Parcours
www.kunstactiefmaastricht.nl
Ridderronde
Cycle race for professionals.
6 August
www.ridderronde.nl
Preuvenemint culinary
festival
The 33th edition of this culinary and musical festival.
28 to 31 August
www.preuvenemint.nl
Open Monument Day
Nation-wide event during
which several Maastricht
monuments can be
visited free of charge.
13 September
www.openmonumentendag.nl
Maastricht aan Tafel
(Maastricht Dining Experience)
Enjoy gastronomy while
helping a charitable cause.
3 to 17 August
www.maastrichtaantafel.nl
Orlando Festival
The Netherlands’ oldest
chamber music festival.
6 to 17 August
www.orlandofestival.nl
Internationaal Vrijthof Jeu
de Boules Toernooi
Bowls tournament on Vrijthof
square.
15 to 17 August
www.vrijthoftoernooi.nl
Vertelfestival
Listen to storytellers
for all ages in the city park.
17 to 20 August
www.vertelfestival.nl
200 years of the Kingdom
Maastricht: international
orientation
Festivities marking the 200th
birthday of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands.
30 August
Festival Bruis
Diverse multicultural event
with various acts and a talent
show.
Early September
www.bruismaastricht.nl
Het Parcours
Opening of the cultural season.
Early September
www.hetparcours.nl
70th anniversary of the
Liberation of Maastricht
Festivities honouring Maastricht’s liberation in September
1944.
Mid-September
Musica Sacra Maastricht
Festival with a broad international programme of music,
film and theatre.
18 to 21 September
www.musicasacramaastricht.nl
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BACA Projects
Exhibition for the Biennial
Award for Contemporary Art.
26 September 2014 to
January 2015
www.bonnefanten.nl
International
Dogshow Maastricht
International dog show for
various breeds.
27 and 28 September
www.dogshowmaastricht.nl
Kinderboekenweek
Annual week of activities promoting children’s literature.
2 to 13 October
www.kinderboekenweek.nl
Mergelmaand
Activities and festivities
celebrating South Limburg’s
unique marl caves, held in
and around Valkenburg and
Maastricht.
October
www.maastrichtunderground.nl
Nederlandse Dansdagen
(Dutch dance days)
Exciting dance performances
by Dutch artists in theatres
and unexpected locations in
Maastricht.
3 to 5 October
www.nederlandsedansdagen.nl
Château Maestricht
The premier event for wine,
gastronomy, and culture.
October/November
www.chateaumaestricht.nl
Folie Culinaire/BBB
Hospitality sector trade fair.
6 to 8 October
www.bbbmaastricht.nl
Popronde
Touring festival with live
performances by up-and-coming bands.
October/November
www.popronde.nl
JekerJazz Festival
Unique jazz festival in various cafés in Maastricht.
October
www.jekerjazz.com
Festival Jong
Theatre, children’s films,
workshops, and music.
Autumn school holidays
www.festivaljong.nl
World Press Photo
Exhibition in Centre Céramique: the results of an international press photography
competition.
November
De 11e van de 11e
Official opening of the Carnival season.
11 November
www.de11devande11de.nl
Sinterklaas aan de Maas
Celebrating the Feast of St
Nicholas with children’s
activities.
November/December
www.sinterklaasaandemaas.nl
Magical Maastricht
Christmas and winter event.
November/December
www.magicalmaastricht.nl
Event
highlights
FESTIVAL BRUIS
This free music festival
for families is held every
September at the Koompe
grounds. Bruis has grown
into a regular feature of
the Euregion’s cultural life.
The programme features
international artists as well
as local talent. Previous
editions have featured Caro
Emerald, dEUS, and Will
and the People. So find a
comfy patch of grass and
enjoy the late summer
weather and the exciting
sounds of Maastricht!
www.bruismaastricht.nl
TEFAF
MASTERPIECES
Maastricht is synonymous
with art. One reason
for this is the fact that
Maastricht has hosted
The International Fine
Art Fair (TEFAF) since
1975. The more than 290
participating art and
antique dealers from 22
countries display their
most beautiful objects. The
DURING TEFAF festival
is held in the same period,
offering numerous cultural
events and activities. And
once TEFAF has finished,
the many museums and
art galleries in the city
continue to provide plenty
to attract art lovers.
www.tefaf.com
www.duringtefaf.com
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Fashion City
Maastricht.
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FROM UNIQUE BOUTIQUES
TO HIGH-STREET BRAND
SHOPS
Maastricht is the ultimate
fashion city. Famous fashion
brands have beautiful shops
here, and countless unusual
boutiques and speciality shops
present unique fashion and
design items and accessories.
And the historic city centre
provides a fantastic backdrop
to the ultimate shopping experience. This makes the city a
Mecca for fashion enthusiasts
and shopaholics.
SHOPPED OUT?
On every street corner you’ll
find a charming café, brasserie,
or restaurant where you can
catch your breath and admire
your latest purchases.
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From unique
boutiques to
high-street
shops,
Maastricht is
a Mecca for
fashion
enthusiasts and
shopaholics.
7 DAYS A WEEK
Since 2013, Maastricht shops
have opened their doors seven
days a week*! That means
that no matter what day it is,
you can shop till you drop in
Maastricht!
General shop opening hours
Monday:
1 PM - 6 PM
Tuesday:
9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 9 PM
Friday:
9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 5 /6 PM
Sunday*
from 12
*with the exception of New
Year’s Day, Carnival Sunday,
Easter Sunday, 1 June (in
connection with 2014 Giants’
Parade), Whitsun, Christmas
Day, and Boxing Day. On 11
May 2014, the shops will open
at 1:00 PM due to the city
processions.
UNTIL LATE
Maastricht has a late shopping
evening every Thursday. Most
shops are open until 9 PM.
And every December there
are extra shopping evenings
so you can get all your shopping done for St Nicholas or
Christmas.
LAZY SUNDAY
Enjoy performances by
members of Opera Zuid, the
Maastricht Academy of Music,
Jazz Maastricht, or philharmonie zuidnederland
during the free Lazy Sunday
Concerts at Grand Café
Soiron at 11 AM and Thiessen
Wijnkoopers at 4 PM.
For more information, go to
www.altijdmaastricht.nl
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MADE IN ‘MESTREECH’
Are you looking for a typical
Maastricht gift for your loved
ones back home? Maastricht
has a number of speciality
shops like De Chauvinis,
where you can buy all kinds
of locally made products,
including candles, gingerbread, chocolate, wine, and
mustard. You can even get
products which will teach you
the Maastricht dialect!
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Original Maastricht products,
locally made delicacies, and
elegant souvenirs are of
course also available in the
VVV shop (Kleine Staat 1) or
online at
maastrichtbookings.com.
WALK & SHOP
The Beautiful Maastricht
route takes you past trendy
shopping districts and
charming historic locations.
You’ll walk along the most
popular shopping streets
like Stationsstraat, Wyckerbrugstraat, Maastrichter
Brugstraat, Kleine Staat, and
Grote Staat; and you’ll also
discover side streets with
must-see boutiques!
READY, SET, GO: WYCK
The trendy Wyck district the first fashion quarter you
come across when you leave
the train station! This is the
place to be if you’re looking
for a unique outfit or an
eye-catching decoration for
your home. In Wyck’s trendy
shops, galleries, cafés, eateries,
and delicatessens, Maastricht’s gourmets are regular
customers.
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You’ll be amazed
Don’t cross the bridge into
the city centre right away,
because there are many
unique boutiques on Rechtstraat and Hoogbrugstraat.
At Hoogbrugstraat 21 you’ll
find one of the most charming
shops in Maastricht, De
Verwondering. Their unique
collection includes cupboards,
carpets, mirrors, jewellery,
shawls, and more!
KOOKHUIS AAN DE MAES
Good and tasty cooking starts with
proper techniques and materials. In the
former bank building on the Market
in Maastricht, is the cooking-store of
Maastricht and surroundings.
Acclaimed and praised by professionals
and hobby chefs. You’ll find at our over
600 m2 of : kitchen utensils and machinery-cookers, cooking pots and frying
pans, tableware-crockery, cooking
demonstrations and much more!
Feel free to walk in for an expert
advice, or just to taste an espresso.
Opening hours:
Mon closed
Tue & Wed 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Thu 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Fri 9:30 AM-6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM-5:30 PM
Sun 12:00 noon-5:00 PM
Markt 16 – 18
T +31 (0)43 350 08 00
www.kookhuisaandemaes.nl
DE JOFFERS,
FASHION FROM SIZE 42 AND UP
De Joffers in Wyck is well-known in
Maastricht and the region. It sells
Fashion with a capital ‘F’! Come by and
discover for yourself that fashion in
European size 42 and up does not have
to mean wearing a different look. You
can be given good, honest advice upon
request. If you change your mind once
home, simply return your purchase for
a full refund.
Opening hours:
Mon 1:00-5:00 PM
Tue to Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Open late on Thursday evenings.
Open on the first Sunday of the month.
Rechtstraat 74
T +31 (0)43 321 82 53
www.dejoffers.nl
FOLLOW THE JEKER
The square Plein 1992
marks the edge of the
modern Céramique
district, at the ‘Hoeg Brögk’
pedestrian bridge. Cross
the Meuse via this remarkable bridge and you will
find yourself in Onze Lieve
Vrouweplein square, the
start of the Jeker quarter.
This characterful district is
known for its authenticity,
charming cafés, and its
galleries and interior decor
shops alternating with
jewellers and delicatessens.
In the bag
Are you looking for the
perfect bag? Come to
Lutgarde Bags and More
(Sint Pieterstraat 18) in the
Jeker quarter. The name
says it all - you might also
find a matching shawl, hat,
or bracelet while you’re
there.
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DE BOEKENWURM
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
AND TEENS
From babies to young adults,
De Boekenwurm grows up
with you!
CRAFTS & CO
Crafts & Co is a large, extraordinary
shop with unique Handmade Goods,
made by local creatives, who are often
at work in the shop. There is an organic
Teahouse and Crafts & Co offers many
workshops. Crafts & Co is a Friendchise:
creatives share costs and contribute
actively to the concept. The shop is
situated in the hot and happening
Jekerkwartier, close to the historical
city park and is the ideal stop on your
city walk!
Opening hours:
Mon closed
Tue-Fri 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Sat 9:30 AM-5:00 PM
www.craftsandco.nl
Opening hours:
Tue-Fri 9:30 AM-6:00 PM
Sat 9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Mariastraat 6
T +31 (0)43 321 17 99
www.deboekenwurm.info
STOKSTRAAT QUARTER
Discover the cream of
the crop of haute couture
in the Stokstraat quarter,
Maastricht’s most exclusive
shopping district. You’ll think
you’re in Paris or Milan as you
admire the latest creations
by Chanel, Dior, Cartier, or
Versace. In addition to the
latest fashion, you can also
treat yourself to dazzling
jewellery, elegant shoes, huge
bouquets, or a phenomenal
hair style. Finish your outing
at one of the many welcoming
terrace cafés at Onze Lieve
Vrouweplein square.
Edible ‘jewels’
n the
The shop windows in
splay
Stokstraat quarter display
on.
more than just high fashion.
At Havenstraat 8 you can stop
in Benoît Nihant for the crème
de la crème of chocolate.
These mouthwatering
chocolate creations are
displayed as elegantly as
if they were jewels!
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Shop to your
heart’s content!
ENTRE DEUX.
FASHION AND MORE.
Finally... You’ve arrived in
Maastricht and you’re ready
to go. The city has so much
to offer, as you probably
found out beforehand. But
the great thing about a city
trip is the promise of the
unexpected. Being open to
new influences and unforgettable experiences. The
Entre Deux shopping centre,
situated between the Vrijthof
square and the Markt
square, is the kind of place
where you can expect to be
surprised and impressed.
The mix of shops makes
it possible to put together
a complete outfit within
a single shopping centre,
sheltered from the elements.
Entre Deux also offers more
than fashion. Wandering
through the centuries-old
Dominicanenkerk (Dominican church) which has been
converted into a beautiful
bookshop, or enjoying a
cappuccino also form part
of the Entre Deux experience. Not set off yet? Take
a look at entredeux.nl to
see everything Entre Deux
has to offer... and what you
really wouldn’t want to miss
out on!
Opening hours:
Mon 12:00 noon-6:00 PM
Tue till Fri 10:00-6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Sun 12:00 noon-5:00 PM*
*Closed on 2 March, 20
April, 1 & 8 June, 25 & 26
December, and 1 January.
www.entredeux.nl
VRIJTHOF SQUARE
Are you looking for special
lingerie, Dutch design, unique
shoes, or a tailored suit? You’ll
find what you want in one of the
shopping streets surrounding
famous Vrijthof square. You’ll
also find Entre Deux, one of
two shopping centres in the
heart of Maastricht. It offers
three storeys of accessories,
books, and fashion brands
like H&M, Mango, Zara, and
Hollister Co.
The world’s most
beautiful bookshop
Even if you’re not a bookworm,
the divine bookshop Polare
Maastricht (Dominicanerkerkstraat 1), in a 700-yearold former Dominican
church, is definitely worth a
visit! Browse the thousands
of books, admire the ancient
murals in the romantic light
shining through the Gothic
windows, or enjoy a fantastic
cup of coffee at Coffeelovers.
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MOSAE FORUM:
DISCOVER 21ST-CENTURY SHOPPING
BETWEEN MARKET AND MEUSE
Centuries of history and modern architecture
come together at Mosae Forum, the
shopping centre between Markt square and
the Meuse river. Shopping and joie de vivre
merge together here in a typically Maastricht
way. Mosae Forum exemplifies everything you
expect from shopping in Maastricht. At Mosae
Forum, you will find dozens of different fashion
houses, general shops and speciality shops.
From sportswear shops to delicatessens, and
from supermarkets to restaurants. But they all
have the unique, sophisticated-yet-cosy Mosae
Forum atmosphere in common. Mosae Forum:
You don’t just visit it, you experience it!
Getting there
First follow the signs to ‘P-Markt’ and then to
‘P-Mosae Forum’. The underground car park is
open 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
www.mosaeforum.nl
7
dagen
per week
open!*
days
a week
open!*
*Closed on 2 March, 20 April, 1 & 8 June, 25 & 26 December,
and 1 January.
MARKT SQUARE
Between the Markt and
Vrijthof squares, you can shop
to your heart’s content at
major chains in Mosae
Forum, the second shopping
centre in the middle of Maastricht. In the historic vaulted
cellars epicures can explore
the many culinary shops,
including Limburg specialities
at Preuve Limburg, Asian
products at Amazing Oriental,
and gastronomic highlights
at Traiteur Saveurs. The side
streets between Markt square
and Grote Staat house many
original shops selling trendy
fashion, jewellery, baby clothes, and cooking utensils.
A girl’s dream
The name is as unique as the
collection. G.O.S.H. Butik
(Markt 19) takes you
back in time and gives each
article of clothing its own
story. Admire the breathtaking vintage clothing and lace,
beautiful kimonos, unique
modern designs, and couture
bridal gowns decorating not
only the clothing racks and
mannequins, but also the
walls.
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All-organic
Would you rather shop for
organic breads, vegetables,
meats, and other sustainable
regional products? Every
Thursday between 2:00 PM
and 6:30 PM there is an
organic farmers’ market on ‘t
Percée, the little square under
the clock on Stationsstraat.
GOING
TO MARKET
General merchandise, special
goods, or themed products.
Weekly or at special events.
Here are the most important
open-air markets in Maastricht.
On Markt square
Maastricht’s most famous
market is held on its market
square, Markt. Every week
you can stroll past the wares,
enjoy the scents of fresh fruits
and vegetables, and hear any
number of languages.
Wednesday: small generalgoods market.
Friday: Large market with
general goods, fabric, produce,
and fish, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Flea market
It’s always fun to rummage
among the antiques, collectibles,
books, and furnishings at a
flea market. Maastricht holds
a flea market every Saturday
from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
on Stationsstraat. The same
location sees a large antique
market held twice a year.
Biggest of all is the Mega Flea
Market held four times a year
in MECC Maastricht
(12-13 Apr, 21-21 Sep,
18-19 Oct, and 15-16 Nov).
Rummaging across
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the border
If you can’t get enough of
open-air markets, there are
several Sunday markets in the
surrounding area.
The La Batte market in Liège
is held every Sunday 8:00
AM-2:00 PM. Or if you’re a
real early bird, Tongeren holds
an antiques and collectibles
market every Sunday 6:00
AM-1:00 PM.
The Netherlands’s
gastronomic
capital!
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Maastricht is
perfect for
cooking
enthusiasts,
foodies, and
epicures.
Bon appétit!
A DIFFERENT CUISINE
EVERY DAY
Maastricht has plenty to
interest you in terms of
gastronomy, because nearly
every cuisine has at least one
restaurant here. From Mediterranean and Asian specialities to local delights and from
Michelin-starred restaurants
to traditional Maastricht
working-class pubs, the
countless restaurants offer
hospitality and quality for
every budget.
PULL UP A CHAIR
You’ll find restaurants in a
range of fascinating locations,
including castles, country estates, vaulted cellars,
warehouses, and even former
churches. This creativity is
also reflected in the dishes
served. Irresistibly delicious!
It’s just another reason to put
a trip to Maastricht on your
menu.
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COUNTING THE STARS
‘Worth a detour’ is what the
Michelin Guide says about
Restaurant Beluga, to which
it has once again awarded
two stars. But Maastricht has
more culinary stars: Château
Neercanne, Toine Hermsen,
and Tout à Fait have each
been awarded one Michelin
star and the classification of
‘very good restaurants’!
BE SURE TO TRY…
...a typical Maastricht dish
such as zoervleis (meat stew),
huidvleis (brawn) or the local
Rommedoe cheese with its
powerful odour and taste,
finished off by a delicious
piece of vlaai (sweet tart).
CITY OF FLAVOURS
The Maastricht chefs and
restaurateurs enjoy using
local produce and products.
Regional ingredients can often
be found on menus in the city,
in both traditional dishes and
innovative fusion dishes.
ON YOUR
SHOPPING LIST
You can find many delicious
local ingredients and products
in Maastricht’s culinary
shops. At Adriaan de Smaakmaker, you can find fantastic
home-made mustards and
chutneys. For over a century,
Blanche Dael has been the
address for in-house roasted
coffee and speciality teas.
Come to Bisschopsmolen,
Bread & Delicious, and the
traditional bakery Souren
for traditionally-made bread,
Limburg vlaai (sweet tart)
and other delicacies. For all
the regional specialities under
one roof, come to Preuve
Limburg! Everything can be
taken home and enjoyed long
after your visit to Maastricht
is over.
For a list of all the culinary
addresses, go to
vvvmaastricht.nl
to download the free MMM
Maastricht route.
Delight in
Maastricht’s
local wines!
CHEERS!
Bacchus, the Roman god of
wine, would surely love
Limburg wines. Several
varieties of wine grapes,
including Pinot Noir, Riesling,
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on the sun-drenched slopes
of the Jeker valley. Every year,
Maastricht winegrowers produce quality wines, many of
which have won awards.
MAASTRICHT’S WINES
On Louwberg hill in Limburg
is one of the Netherlands’
oldest and largest vineyards,
Apostelhoeve. This vineyard
produces six white wines from
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Riesling, and Pinot gris
grapes, as well as two
sparkling wines.
The Jeker valley also houses
the second oldest vineyard,
Hoeve Nekum. They even
make wines worthy of royalty
- at the wedding of King
Willem-Alexander and Queen
Máxima, one of the wines was
a Riesling from Hoeve Nekum. The best wines are found
in the Netherlands’ oldest
wine shop, Thiessen Wijnkoopers, which also produces
wines from its own urban
vineyard! Tours including
wine tastings are availablee for
groups and by appointment.
ntment.
De Apostelhoeve
Susserweg 201
www.apostelhoeve.nl
Hoeve Nekum
Nekummerweg 31
www.hoevenekum.nl
Thiessen Wijnkoopers
Grote Gracht 18
www.thiessen.nl
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MAASTRICHT COFFEE CULTURE
CL 1 COFFEELOVERS DOMINICANEN
In fabulous bookstore
Dominikanerskerkstraat 1
CL 2 COFFEELOVERS CÉRAMIQUE
Urban coffee & lunch
Ruiterij 2
CL 3 COFFEELOVERS THE ANNEX
Coffee lounge & terrace
Plein 1992
CL 4 COFFEELOVERS AVENUE
Coffee in the library (1st floor)
Avenue Céramique
CL 5 COFFEELOVERS UNIVERSITY
Students & coffee meeting point
Bonnefantenstraat 2
CL 6 COFFEELOVERS ST. PIETER
Neighbourhood coffee corner
Glacisweg 26
MAISON BLANCHE DAEL SINCE 1878
Coffee roasters ~ tea packers ~ fresh peanuts
Wolfstraat 28 ~ www.blanchedael.nl
Culinary events
“PREUVE” ON
VRIJTHOF SQUARE
The Preuvenemint culinary
festival in summer is the
highlight of Maastricht’s
gastronomic calendar. From
Thursday 28 August to Sunday
31 August 2014, Vrijthof square becomes the 33rd edition
of the Netherlands’ largest
open-air restaurant. Come
enjoy the varied flavours of
foods ranging from meatball
sandwiches to amuse-bouches
by Michelin-starred chefs,
and finish with a fine wine
or local speciality beer. Once
again the Preuvenemint will
provide spectacular food and
spectacular music.
28-31 Aug
www.preuvenemint.nl
LA SAISON CULINAIRE
Wine, gastronomy, and
culture - those are the three
key words in the months of
October and November in
Maastricht and the surrounding area! For two months,
the region will see a remarkable
calendar of tasting events,
workshops, special dinners,
guided tours, and more. The
highlight is the three-day
wine and food event Château
Maestricht, during which
Vrijthof square becomes a
gastronomic tasting paradise.
You can enjoy exquisite local
wines, Euregional products,
traditional Limburg foods,
demonstrations by top chefs,
and more.
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The gastronomic trade fairs
Folie Culinaire and BBB
Maastricht, held in MECC
Maastricht, officially start off
the culinary season.
Oct & Nov
www.chateaumaestricht.nl
MAASTRICHT DINING
EXPERIENCE
Maastricht aan Tafel (the
Maastricht Dining Experience)
is a hugely popular tradition.
For two weeks in winter and
again in summer, various
Maastricht restaurants, representing a range of cuisines,
each serve a three-course
menu for € 25.20 per person.
But there’s more!
Several Maastricht cafés also
offer Maastricht aan de Bar,
during which you can get an
aperitif and snacks for two
people for € 10.20. If those
prices seem strange, it’s
because in each case the 20
eurocents are being donated
to the charity Fill the Cup,
which provides school meals
through the World Food
Programme.
That may not seem like a lot,
but it only takes 20 eurocents
to provide a healthy meal to a
school-age child in a
developing country.
The motto is ‘Small change,
big difference!’
Winter: 26 Jan-9 Feb
Summer: 3-17 Aug
www.maastrichtaantafel.nl &
www.maastrichtaandebar.nl
WINE RESTAURANT MES AMIS
Just a two minutes’ walk from Vrijthof
square is the wine restaurant mes amis,
specializing in regional wines.
The hostess, viticulturist Annaline
Doelen, emphasizes the combination
of wines with the dishes. Each dish is
served with a recommended wine by
the glass. The cuisine is classic French
and traditional Limburg. Excellent
vegetarian dishes are also available.
Mes amis is characterized by a passion
for wine, hospitality, and delicious food.
BRASSERIE FLO MAASTRICHT
The taste of Paris in Maastricht’s finest
brasserie. FLO Maastricht is the trendy
‘little sister’ of the world-famous Parisian establishments Julien, La Coupole,
and FLO. Aficionados of French cuisine
will delight in FLO. In addition to
the Fruit-de-Mer menu, there are the
extensive seasonal menu and the popular FLO a la carte menu. The freshly
prepared dishes, unique location, and
price-quality ratio make Brasserie FLO
an experience for all occasions, for
intimate or large groups!
Cuisine: French
Cuisine: French, Limburg
Tongersestraat 5
T +31 (0)43 325 78 66
www.mesamis.nl
Stationsstraat 28
T +31 (0)43 328 25 25
www.flomaastricht.nl
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LA CHINE
La Chine Chinese restaurant,
located in the heart of Maastricht, has enjoyed an enviable
reputation as a great place for
lunch, dinner, a small bite or
take-away. Here you can enjoy
authentic Chinese cuisine. One
of La Chine’s signature dishes
is Peking Duck with pancakes.
And if you enjoy surprises,
we can put together a special
surprise menu for you. In the
summer, outdoor seating is
also available. La Chine is a
member of Maastricht Culinair.
Cuisine: Chinese
Markt 33
T +31 (0)43 321 61 23
www.lachine.nl
THE INDIA HOUSE
Walk right into India, from
Vrijthof square! Get to know
the multifaceted cuisine
of India with an extensive
selection of curry, Tandoori,
and vegetarian dishes. The
India House serves the original
flavours of Indian cuisine,
prepared fresh daily and served
by our friendly staff. The India
House is the perfect place for
a romantic dinner for two and
the ideal location for groups,
both indoors and outside on
our terrace.
Cuisine: Indian
Bredestraat 45
T +31 (0)43 325 8186
www.theindiahousemaastricht.com
PIEKE POTLOED
A café-eatery in a wonderful, authentic Maastricht
setting, offering hospitality with a capital H. Hidden
away in the city centre, a stone’s throw from the
Bijenkorf department store, between St Amorsplein
and Grote Staat (main shopping street) in the characterful Sporenstraat, Pieke Potloed is an authentic Maastricht café with a delightful summer/winter terrace.
An eatery - not a restaurant - offering delicious
simplicity; it’s like coming home. You will always feel
welcome, at the bar or at a table. Delicious, high-quality,
authentic local dishes - good, traditional food. Enjoy
‘Mestreech’ as it has always been. For drinks, lunch,
and dinner from 11:00 AM daily. You haven’t visited
Maastricht if you haven’t visited Pieke Potloed!
Cuisine: Dutch, French, Limburg
Sporenstraat 5
T +31 (0)43 321 59 68
www.piekepotloed.nl
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BOUCHON D’EN FAÇE
Bouchon d’en Façe lies in
Maastricht’s dynamic Wyck
district, a stone’s throw from
the river Meuse. It’s the perfect
place for a romantic evening,
because the lights are low and
the sound system plays French
chansons. At Bouchon d’en
Façe, the food and the
atmosphere make you feel just
as if you were in a bistro in
Lyon. The menu includes steak
tartare, escargot, and bouillabaisse.
Cuisine: French
Wyckerbrugstraat 54
T +31 (0)43 311 64 38
www.bouchondenface.nl
STADSCAFÉ LURE
Modern hospitality in a setting
which honours and glorifies the
past - that is Stadscafé LURE.
The lunch and dinner menus are
extensive and include a range of
house-made products. Whether
in the charming café or in the
shade of the plane trees on the
terrace, you’re sure to enjoy
yourself and your meal. We are
located just a short walk from
the city centre, and street parking is also available nearby.
Grote Looiersstraat 7
T + 31 (0)43 321 17 75
www.cafelure.nl
AUX PAYS BAS DINNER
& LOUNGE
The Aux Pays Bas Dinner
& Lounge is housed in a
lovely, historic, high-ceilinged
building on the most famous
square in the Netherlands. The
modern, comfortable interior
and friendly service combine
to create a relaxed, informal
ambience in which you quickly
feel at home. The cuisine is
international, and the kitchen
is the only one in Maastricht
open until 1 AM.
Cuisine: International,
Dutch, French
Vrijthof 7
T +31 (0)43 325 44 59
www.auxpaysbas.nl
BASILICA
Taste Maastricht among the
Maastricht natives.
Vrijthof 15a
T +31 (0)43 321 39 36
www.basilicamaastricht.nl
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GRAND CAFÉ EDD’S
Welcome to Grand Café Edd’s,
well-known for its live music.
For a delicious lunch, dinner,
our famous tapas, or in order
to enjoy some of the thirty
brands of beers we sell, come
to Edd’s, Maastricht’s most
welcoming restaurant!
Heggenstraat 3
T +31 (0)43 352 17 17
www.edds-cafe.nl
EETCAFÉ MINCKELERS
Minckelers café is located on
Markt square in a building
more than 400 years old. Enjoy
a fresh cup of coffee with a slice
of Limburg vlaai (sweet tart)
on our terrace, or try one of the
exciting menus of the week. Or
just relax with a refreshing local
beer or tasty wine. We offer a
varied menu. All our dishes
are prepared fresh in our own
kitchen, from salad with smoked
salmon to our Steak Maison
with Belgian chips.
Cuisine: Dutch, French,
Limburg
Markt 35
T +31(0)43 321 65 38
www.minckelers.nl
GRAND CAFÉ-DINER D’N INGEL
In d’n Ingel, surrounded by a unique
ambience and hundreds of angels,
you can enjoy a delicious lunch or
dinner, or just a delicious cup of
coffee. Groups can also use one of
the two period rooms offering a view
RESTAURANT PETIT BONHEUR
Petit Bonheur is tucked away in the
Jeker quarter, just 200 metres from
Vrijthof square and O. L. Vrouweplein square. The restaurant’s unique
character will make you feel like
you’ve stepped into France. You can
dine on our unique interior terrace
throughout the year. We also offer
large and small private rooms for
groups of up to 150 people. The
kitchen serves Italian and French
dishes in which the focus is on fresh,
seasonal products.
Cuisine: French, Italian
Achter de molens 2
T +31 (0)43 321 51 09
www.petitbonheur.nl
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of the most beautiful square in the
Netherlands, the Vrijthof! Our menu
selection always follows the season
and is characterized by high-quality
dishes from the international and
regional Limburg cuisine.
Cuisine: International, Limburg
Vrijthof 13
T +31 (0)43 321 72 26
www.ingel.nl
LA BONNE FEMME
Fine food in the old Roman
heart of Maastricht.
Graanmarkt 1
T +31 (0)43 321 68 61
www.labonnefemme.nl
GRANDCAFÉ DE PERROEN
Located on Vrijthof square, the
Netherlands’ most beautiful
square, this charming grand café
is popular with young and old
alike. Our chefs are passionate
about what they do. Enjoy a cup
of coffee and a piece of Limburg
vlaai (sweet tart), a business
lunch, a fine wine or speciality
beer, a romantic dinner, or a
meal after the theatre. You’re
always welcome!
Cuisine: Dutch, International
Vrijthof 34-35
T +31 (0)43 325 20 73
www.perroen.nl
BUITENGOED SLAVANTE
The romantic building from 1846 is
located on St. Pietersberg hill with
a view over the Meuse river valley.
During the day, the extensive lunch
menu offers varied regional dishes.
In the evening, Slavante is open only
for groups of 50 or more. We also
offer a range of group packages
which include boat trips, cave tours,
and/or nature walks. Ask about the
options.
Cuisine: Dutch, Limburg
Slavante 1
T +31 (0)43 321 00 15
www.slavante.nl
CAFÉ ZUID
Café Zuid is located in the Céramique district, completely in keeping
with the district’s architectural delights. Here you can enjoy lounging
in a deck chair beside the Meuse
before seeing a performance at our
theatre. Our menu is varied, offering
everything from delicious tapas to
delightful main courses. Café Zuid:
because life in the South is always
better!
Cuisine: Dutch, International
ational
Plein 1992 15
T +31 (0)43 361 05 55
www.cafezuid.nl
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HARRY’S
Harry’s has an independent,
no-nonsense attitude. Here
you’ll enjoy good food,
interesting company, and a
good glass of wine. The dishes
are recognizable without
pretentious embellishment, and
the waiting staff are efficient
and welcoming.
No long-winded explanations
of ‘works of art’ on a plate - just
good, honest food at a good,
honest, affordable price.
Harry’s serves unpretentious
food in a comfortable setting.
Cuisine: International
Wycker Brugstraat 2
T +31 (0)43 325 44 33
www.harrysrestaurant.nl
Mmmm...
for Maastricht
The following pages provide
an overview of restaurants and
cafés. For detailed information
about these businesses, please
see www.vvvmaastricht.nl
PRICE INDICATION FOR 3-COURSE SET MENU P.P.: TO € 17,50: € / FROM € 18,- TO €30,-: €€ / FROM €
31,- TO € 40,-: €€€ / FROM € 41,- TO € 74,-: €€€€ / € 75,- AND MORE: €€€€€
*= NUMBER OF MICHELIN STARS
Name
Address
Telephone
Website
Closed
Cuisine
Beluga**
Plein 1992 - 12
+31 (0)43 321 33 64
rest-beluga.com
Sun+Mon
Haute cuisine
Château Neercanne*
Cannerweg 800
+31 (0)43 325 13 59
chateauhotels.nl
Mon+Sat
aftern.
FR
Restaurant Toine Hermsen*
Sint Bernardusstraat 2-4
+31 (0)43 325 84 00
toinehermsen.com
Sun+Mon
FR
Ezelmarkt 4
+ 31(0)43 321 23 59
aucoindesbonsenfants.nl
Sun+Mon
FR
MAASTRICHT
€€€€€
€€€€
Restaurant Au Coin des Bons
Enfants
Kruisherenrestaurant
Kruisherengang 19-23
+31 (0)43 329 20 20
chateauhotels.nl
None
FR
Ristorante Mediterraneo
Rechtstraat 73
+31 (0)43 325 50 37
ristorantemediterraneo.nl
Sun
IT
Restaurant Tout à Fait*
Sint Bernardusstraat
16-18
+31 (0)43 350 04 05
toutafait.nl
Mon+Tue
FR
Restaurant Pakhoes
Waterpoort 4-6
+31 (0)43 325 70 00
pakhoes.nl
Sun
FR, BE
wijnrestaurant mes amis
Tongersestraat 5
+31 (0)43 325 78 66
mesamis.nl
Tue
FR, Limb
Restaurant Harry’s
Wycker Brugstraat 2
+31 (0)43 325 44 33
harrysrestaurant.nl
None
INT
Restaurant Le Courage
Rechtstraat 81
+31 (0)43 321 17 27
lecourage.nl
Sun
FR, INT
Restaurant Derlon
O. L. Vrouweplein 6
+31 (0)43 321 67 70
derlon.com
None
FR, Mediter.
Amrath Grand Hotel de
l’Empereur
Stationsstraat 2
+31 (0)43 321 38 38
amrathgrandhoteldelempereur.nl
None
FR, Limb
Brasserie FLO Maastricht
Stationsstraat 28
+31(0)43 328 25 25
flomaastricht.nl
None
FR
Il Giardino Della Mamma
O.L. Vrouweplein 15
+31(0)43 325 62 29
None
IT
Restaurant ‘t Hegske
Heggenstraat 3a
+31(0)43 325 17 62
hegske.nl
None
FR
India House
Bredestraat 45
+31(0)43 325 81 86
theindiahousemaastricht.com
None
Indiaas
€€€
Ut Lieuwke
Grote Gracht 62
+31 (0)43 321 04 59
lieuwke.nl
Tue+Wed
FR, Limb
Molo 5 bar Italiano
Bassinkade 5
+31(0)43 327 00 33
molo5.nl
None
IT
None
FR, IT
None
NL, FR, ESP,
Limb
Restaurant ‘de Mangerie’
Ruiterij 1
+31(0)43 350 91 91
crowneplazamaastricht.com
NH Maastricht
Forum 110
+31(0)43 383 82 81
nh-hotels.com
Nxt Door
Koestraat 2-6
+31(0)43 310 10 20
nxtdoor.nl
None
INT
Restaurant ‘O’
Rechtstraat 76
+31(0)43 325 97 47
restaurant-o.nl
Mon
FR, BE
Restaurant ‘t Plenkske
Plankstraat 6
+31(0)43 321 84 56
hetplenkske.nl
Sun
FR, BE
Eectafé Van de Kaart
O.L. Vrouweplein 28
+31(0)43 321 98 89
la-ville.nl
None
NL, FR
Barsserie Appart
Achter de Molens 15
+31(0)43 390 08 36
barsserie.com
None
FR, Fusion
Grand Café d’Artagnan
Graanmarkt 3
+31(0)43 325 51 64
cafedartagnan.nl
Mon
Limb, Mediter.
€€
99
Au Mouton Blanc
Kersenmarkt 10
+31(0)43 321 59 92
aumoutonblanc.nl
None
FR, IT
Aux Pays Bas
Vrijthof 7
+31(0)43 325 44 59
auxpaysbas.nl
None
NL, FR, INT
Basilica
Vrijthof 15a
+31(0)43 321 39 36
basilicamaastricht.nl
None
FR, Limb
Restaurant la Bohème
Observantenweg 3
+31 (0)43 325 08 08
restaurantlaboheme.nl
Mon
FR
Restaurant Bokes
Platielstraat 7
+31(0)43 325 30 00
bokes.nl
None
NL, FR Limb
La Bonbonnière
Achter de Comedie 1
+31(0)43 350 09 35
bonbonniere.nl
Mon
Limb, BE
La Bonne Femme
Graanmarkt 1
+31(0)43 321 68 61
labonnefemme.nl
None
FR, Limb
Brasserie Bonhomme
Maaspromenade 78
+31(0)43 351 05 18
bonhomme.nl
None
NL, FR, Limb
Bouchon d’en Face
Wycker Brugstraat 54
+31 (0)43 311 64 38
bouchondenface.nl
Tue
FR
Brasserie van Buuren
+31(0)43 321 22 33
bvbmaastricht.nl
None
FR, INT
Brasserie Britannique
Vrijthof 6
+31(0)43 321 86 91
britannique.nl
None
FR, IT
koffie, lunch, diner Cachet
Boschstraat 104-106
+31(0)43 321 35 23
cachetmaastricht.nl
None
NL, FR
Chiang Dynasty
Erasmusdomein 39
+31(0)43 361 76 60
chiangdynasty.nl
Mon
Chinees, Asian
Restaurant La Chine
Markt 33
+31(0)43 321 61 23
lachine.nl
None
Chinees
Eetcafé de De Dikke Dragonder
Platielstraat 21
+31(0)43 321 41 87
dikkedragonder.nl
None
FR, Limb
Restaurant Dreamz
Pierre de Coubertinweg 1
+31(0)43 352 90 00
goldentulipappleparkmaastricht.nl
None
NL, FR
Grand café EDD’s
Heggenstraat 3
+31(0)43 352 17 17
edds-cafe.nl
None
FR, Limb
Grand Café Centre Ville
Mosae Forum 163
+31(0)43 356 00 09
grandcafe-centreville.nl
None
INT
Fameuse ‘the italian bite’
Vrijthof 14
+31(0)43 321 90 44
fameuse.nl
None
NL, IT
Florian
Bredestraat 7
+31(0)43 321 14 92
florianmaastricht.nl
Mon
IT
Restaurant Food Plaza
Sibemaweg 10
+31(0)43 361 18 11
accorhotels.com
None
FR, NL
Gadjah Mas
Rechtstraat 42
+31(0)43 321 15 68
gadjahmas.nl
None
Indon.
Eetcafé Il y a
Koestraat 7
+31(0)43 325 07 77
eetcafeilya.nl
None
FR, IT, ESP
Hotel Restaurant In den Hoof
Akersteenweg 218
+31(0)43 361 06 00
indenhoof.nl
None
FR, Limb
Grand Café-Diner D’n Ingel
Vrijthof 13
+31(0)43 321 72 26
ingel.nl
None
NL, FR, Limb
Ipanema
+31(0)43 329 01 57
ipanema.nl
Mon
FR, IT
Indonesisch Rest. Kapulaga
Hoogbrugstraat 23a
+31(0)43 750 25 88
kapulaga.nl
Mon
Indon.
‘t Kläöske
Plankstraat 20
+31(0)43 310 09 16
klaoske.nl
None
FR, Limb
Restaurant Livrei
Brusselsestraat 15
+31(0)43 608 05 00
livrei.nl
Sun+Mon
NL, FR, Limb
Les Marolles
Rechtstraat 88a
+31(0)43 325 04 47
lesmarolles.nl
Sun+Mon
FR, Limb
Grand Cafe Nieuw Bruin
Vrijthof 5
+31(0)43 321 87 24
nieuwbruin.nl
None
NL, FR
Bistro ‘t Örgelke
Tongersestraat 40
+31(0)43 321 69 82
orgelke.nl
Mon+Tue
NL, FR
Grandcafé de Perroen
Vrijthof 34-35
+31 (0)43 325 20 73
perroen.nl
None
INT, Limb
Restaurant Petit-Bonheur
Achter de Molens 2
+31(0)43 321 51 09
petitbonheur.nl
None
FR, IT, Limb
Bar-Bistro Pieke Potloed
Sporenstraat 5
+31(0)43 321 59 68
piekepotloed.nl
Mon
NL, FR, Limb
Restaurant Reube
Tongersestraat 23
+31(0)43 325 28 43
reube.nl
None
FR en Mediter.
Eetcafé Rekko
Vrijthof 10
+31(0)43 321 99 56
rekko.nl
None
FR, Limb
Eetcafé Rilette
+31(0)43 325 52 84
eetcaferilette.nl
None
FR, IT
Café Sjiek
+31(0)43 321 01 58
cafesjiek.nl
None
Limb
Buitengoed Slavante
Slavante 1
+31(0)43 321 00 15
slavante.nl
None
NL, Limb
Eetcafé ‘t Stadhoes
Markt 66
+31 (0)43 311 68 82
eetcafestadhoes.nl
None
INT, Limb
Le Tapage
Sint Pieterstraat 8a
+31(0)43 325 00 74
letapage.nl
None
FR
B.For
St. Amorsplein 4
+31(0)43 321 69 72
Restaurant Villeneuve
Observantenweg 2
+31(0)43 325 25 86
barrestaurantvilleneuve.nl
Mon
FR, IT
Witloof (from Belgium)
Sint Bernardusstraat 12
+31(0)43 323 35 38
witloof.nl
Mon+Tue
Vlaams
Restaurant-Brasserie
Amadeus
Dominicanerkerkstraat 1a
+31 (0)43 356 05 92
brasserieamadeus.nl
None
NL, FR,
glutenvrij
D’n 11e Baog
Kesselskade 61
+31 (0)43 390 06 06
11debaog.nl
None
FR
Chalet Bergrust
Luikerweg 71
+31 (0)43 325 54 21
bergrust.com
None
INT
Boulevard
Stationsstraat 2
+31 (0)43 352 16 70
boulevard-maastricht.nl
None
NL, IT
Café La Cloche
Vrijthof 12
+31 (0)43 321 24 07
lacolche.com
None
NL, IT
None
€
Coffeelovers De Annex
Plein 1992 - 15
+31 (0)43 356 19 44
coffeelovers.nl
None
IT
Doe Gewoon Eten en Drinken
Boschstraat 98
+31 (0)43 350 01 69
doe-gewoon.nl
Sun+Mon
NL, Limb
John Mullins Irish Pub en Rest.
+31 (0)43 350 01 41
johnmullins.nl
None
Fusion, Limb
Eetcafé De Lanteern
O.L. Vrouweplein 26
+31 (0)43 321 43 26
lanteern.nl
None
NL, FR
Mascaron Social Club
Hoenderstraat 11
+31 (0)43 852 04 69
mascaronsocialclub.nl
Mon
ESP, tapas
Eetcafé Minckelers
Markt 35
+31 (0)43 321 65 38
minckelers.nl
None
NL, FR, Limb
Café Eetkamer Saint Servais
Susserweg 1
+31 (0)43 321 29 44
st-servais.nl
Tue
NL, FR
Eetcafé De Sjans
Mergelweg 1
+31 (0)43 321 48 71
sjansmaastricht.nl
None
INT
Grand Café Soiron Maastricht
Vrijthof 18
+31 (0)43 321 11 11
grandcafemaastricht.nl
None
NL, Limb
Spice of India
Achter het Vleeshuis 27
+31 (0)43 321 63 75
spiceofindia.nl
None
Indiaas
Subway
Hoenderstraat 30
+31 (0)43 350 08 84
subwaymaastricht.nl
None
INT
Taart Zaak
Helmstraat 2a
+31 (0)43 737 00 54
taartzaak.nl
None
Gebak
Tasty Thai
Rechtstraat 29
+31 (0)43 852 49 62
tastythaimaastricht.nl
Mon
Thais
Tuutsje vaan Teunsje
+31 (0)43 879 53 73
tuutsje.nl
None
NL, Limb
+31 (0)43 321 97 72
venezia-maastricht.nl
None
IJssalon
IJssalon Venezia
Nieuwstraat 10
Brasserie Vrijthof 9
Vrijthof 9
+31 (0)43 356 11 10
vrijthof9.nl
None
FR, IT
Café Zuid
Plein 1992 - 15
+31 (0)43 361 05 55
cafezuid.nl
None
FR, IT, INT
Café de Zwaan Maastricht
Markt 68
+31 (0)43 321 54 21
dezwaanmaastricht.nl
None
NL, Limb
Hotel Rest. Brasserie in
Kanne en Kruike
Statiestraat 39
Kanne - Riemst (BE)
+32 (0)12 45 25 75
kannenekruike.com
None
FR, IT
Restaurant Pirandello
Tunnelweg 99
Landgraaf
+31 (0)45 546 43 43
chateauhotels.nl
Tue
IT
Château St. Gerlach
Joseph Corneli Allée 1
Valkenburg a/d Geul
+31 (0)43 608 88 88
chateauhotels.nl
Sun+Mon
FR
Restaurant Herberg St.
Brigida
Dorpstraat 36
Noorbeek
+31 (0)43 457 13 47
herbergsintbrigida.nl
Wed
FR, Limb
OUTSIDE MAASTRICHT
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Coffeelovers Plein 1992
Ruiterij 2
www.coffeelovers.nl
Café Charlemagne
www.cafecharlemagne.nl
Café de Pieter
Café Falstaff
Sint Amorsplein 6
www.cafefalstaff.com
TAP YOUR FEET
Going out here is inextricably
intertwined with the typical
Maastricht lust for life. From
grand café to trendy bar or
student hang-out, whether
you want to have a good conversation or dance the night
away, you’ll find it here. And
Maastricht seizes just about
any opportunity to organize
another event or festival.
Open mike nights, live bands,
and DJs provide the music.
Who could sit still?
Café in de Karkol
Stokstraat 5
www.indekarkol.nl
Café ’t Rozenhoedje
Boschstraat 109
Café ‘t Pothuiske
Het Bat 1
www.pothuiske.nl
Café ‘Take One’
Bierspecialiteitencafé
Rechtstraat 28
www.takeonebiercafe.nl
Café Tribunal
Tongersestraat 1
www.detribunal.nl
Café van Bommel
Platielstraat 15
www.cafevanbommel.nl
Dancing Club
de Alla For Students
Leliestraat 5-7
www.alla.nl
D’n Hiemel
Bernardusstraat 24a
www.hiemel.com
Stadscafé Lure
Grote Looiersstraat 7
www.cafelure.nl
Café de Knijnspiep
Muntstraat 45
www.knijnspiep.nl
Café la Clé
Kesselskade 60
www.cafelacle.nl
Wienkontor R55
Rechtstraat 55
www.wienkontor.nl
Café Forum
Sint Pieterstraat 4
www.cafeforum.eu
Café Local
Markt 38
www.cafelocal.nl
Basilica
Vrijthof 15A
www.basilicamaastricht.nl
SJINKERIJ DE BÓBBEL
This unique café was awarded the
title of best café in the Netherlands in
2012. Here you can enjoy the famous
hospitality of ‘de Bóbbel’.
The menu offers regional specialities
and house creations, and the extensive
drinks menu features four house
drinks made to secret recipes. A visit
to Sjinkerij de Bóbbel is always an
unforgettable experience. You can
also take the four house drinks home
for yourself or as a gift.
Wolfstraat 32
T +31 (0)43 321 74 13
www.debobbel.com
IN DEN OUDEN VOGELSTRUYS
In den Ouden Vogelstruys is quite
possibly the oldest, and definitely
the liveliest café in Maastricht. The
café, the second home to many a
Maastricht native, hosts a variety of
activities. This is the place for
expertly-tapped beer and the best
cup of coffee in Maastricht. All of this
added to the bar’s rich history and
unsurpassed ambiance are reason
enough to stop in at In den Ouden
Vogelstruys on Vrijthof square.
Vrijthof 15
T +31 (0)43 321 48 88
www.vogelstruys.nl
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Maastricht
& the region
105
Discover
Maastricht’s
many languages:
Welkom,
Willkommen,
Benvenuto,
Welcome,
Bienvenue,
Bienvenido…
It takes more than a day to get
to know Maastricht, especially if you want to explore
the unique rolling hills of the
surrounding area. The Euregio
Meuse-Rhine is famous for its
epicurean attitude, warm
hospitality, culinary excellence,
and many local artisanal
products. And cities and
towns like Valkenburg aan
de Geul, Hasselt, Liege, and
Aachen are all less than 30
kilometres away, making
Maastricht the ultimate
destination for city trippers!
The heart of Europe
ACROSS THE BORDER
Of course the city of
Maastricht offers lots to do
and see; but the surrounding
area also has plenty of theatres,
cinemas, museums, shops,
wellness locations, restaurants, and events. Discover the
thrilling city of Aachen with
its Cathedral, which has towered over the city’s roofs for
1200 years. In 2014 the city
will be honouring the 1200th
anniversary of the death of
Charlemagne, and three major
exhibitions will celebrate this
important figure in the history
of Europe.
The city of Liège has more than
25 specialized museums. Don’t
miss the beautiful churches of
St James the Minor, St Martin,
and St Bartholomew and their
stunning baptismal fonts. For
a special evening in Liège,
combine a dinner in one of
the countless restaurants with
a breathtaking performance
by the famous Orchestre
Philharmonique Royal de
Liège. You can learn about
Hasselt’s famous residents in
the Het Stadsmus museum,
and in the National Genever
Museum you can dive into the
world of this locally produced
liquor. Are you more interested
in fashion? In addition to
exploring the many boutiques
which Hasselt offers, you can
enjoy old and new fashion
trends in the Fashion
Museum of Hasselt.
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ACCOMMODATIONS &
PACKAGES
Maastricht is too much fun
to spend just one day here so spend the night too! No
wonder the holiday website
Zoover named Maastricht the
best Dutch city trip destination in 2012! You can book a
hotel, bed & breakfast, appartment, or group accommodation easily and quickly using
the online service provided by
VVV Maastricht. Go to www.
maastrichtbookings.com and
book your accommodations!
VVV Maastricht also offers
personal advice and great
package deals. Send an e-mail
to info@vvvmaastricht.nl or
call us on +31 (0)43 325 21 21.
(Monday to Saturday from
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.)
Sweet dreams
Looking for a bed & breakfast,
a youth hostel, a small hotel
in a historic building, a trendy
design hotel, a château hotel,
or the kind of service provided
by an international chain?
Wherever you sleep, you’ll
find hospitality and quality.
And Maastricht has accommodations for every taste and
budget. VVV Maastricht will
be happy to help you find the
right accommodation, quickly
and professionally, and will
answer any questions you may
have regarding price, location
facilities etc. We also guarantee the lowest prices when you
book your accommodation
through us.
The best
addresses for
seeing the
region
ACTIVE IN SOUTH LIMBURG!
Get some exercise, enjoy the great
outdoors, and challenge yourself:
South Limburg has it all. We know
how to work hard and play hard,
but we also know how to relax! Ride
through the hills on a mountain bike
and then enjoy a café terrace. Play
eighteen holes of golf followed by
dinner. Go snowboarding and then
relax at Thermae 2OOO. Or simply
explore South Limburg’s rolling
green hills, winding rivers, charming
villages, and historic castles.
Whatever you do, you’ll definitely
enjoy yourself!
DISCOVER MAASTRICHT AND
SOUTH LIMBURG BY SCOOTER!
Take a beautiful trip through Maastricht or Limburg’s rolling hills. It’s
romantic for couples and fun for a
group of friends or colleagues.
Scooter rental starts at € 25.00
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Scooterverhuurlimburg
Akerstraat 18, Maastricht
T +31(0)43 711 43 00
www.scooterverhuurlimburg.nl
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BICYCLE AND VESPA RENTAL
AT CYCLE CENTER
Rent Vespas, hybrid or electric bicycles,
kick scooters, mountain or racing
bikes, and more. Individual guests are
welcome at our office in Valkenburg. For
groups of up to 300, we can transport
bicycles or scooters throughout Europe.
Our service, reliability, and quality are
outstanding. With route maps and, if
desired, with a professional guide, head
for any of the many attractive locations
dotting the surrounding hills on the
two-wheeler of your choice.
De Valkenberg 8b,
Valkenburg a/d Geul
T + 31 (0)43 601 53 38
www.cyclecenter.nl
LA DOLCE VERHUUR
Do you want a day out with family,
friends, or colleagues?
Call for reservations today! We offer
something for everyone! Maastricht
and South Limburg are the perfect
starting point for an active, cultural,
or culinary day with an Italian Vespa
scooter, Eco Solex bicycle, or Kickbike
kick scooter. Relaxation with no
perspiration! Any special requests?
We would be happy to help you plan
your perfect day out.
Part of Cycle Center Verhuur
Maastricht.
For route and bookings:
T +31 (0)43 609 07 05
www.ladolceverhuur.nl
DE MILJOENENLIJN
Take a remarkable trip on a steam train
through the Netherlands’ most beautiful landscape, the rolling hills of South
Limburg. More than 200 volunteers
with the Zuid-Limburgse Stoomtrein
Maatschappij have been maintaining
this unique bit of cultural heritage for
more than 25 years. A ride with one of
our trains or a visit to our station, rail
yard, workshop, or one of our events is
an unforgettable experience. And your
visit also contributes to our goals of
keeping our Limburg cultural heritage
alive.
Miljoenenlijn | ZLSM
Stationstraat 20,
Simpelveld
T +31 (0)45 544 00 18
www.miljoenenlijn.nl
HET RIJK VAN MARGRATEN
GOLF COURSE
Het Rijk van Margraten golf course
is nestled between farmland,
vineyards, and ancient forests in the
beautiful rolling hills of South
Limburg. The varying character of
the 18 holes makes this top-condition
course a uniquely attractive experience. The beautiful panorama terrace
gives you a striking view of the course
and the surrounding area.
You can come to Het Rijk van
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Bemelerweg 99, Cadier en Keer
T +31 (0)43 356 99 99
www.golfenophetrijk.nl
THE MUSEUM CHURCH
OF OUD-REKEM
The picturesque town centre is
dominated by the moated Aspremont-Lynden Castle and the restored
museum church. An authentic town
gate, a very attractive historic pharmacy
dating from the 19th century, and
the narrow streets form the most
important cultural heritage of the
Maasland region.
Visit the 18th-century church of St
Peter in Oud-Rekem, now a museum.
Admission is free. Oud-Rekem was
proclaimed the most beautiful village
in Flanders in 2008!
Groenplaats z/n Rekem (B)
T +32 (0)89 71 86 21
www.toerismelanaken.be
For more information
and reservations:
Toerisme Lanaken
T +32 (0)89 72 24 67
PIETERSHEIM ESTATE,
LANAKEN
Visit the Pietersheim estate in Lanaken, one of the five points of entry
to the Hoge Kempen National Park.
Combine a visit to the 12th-century moated castle with a visit to
the petting zoo. You’ll see all kinds
of animals, including a cart horse,
cows, sheep, goats, rabbits, and
chickens. There is also a playground.
Don’t forget the ‘gnome path’ full of
fun games!
Admission to the petting farm is
free. Visit the website for more
information, including opening
hours.
Neerharenweg 12
3620 Lanaken (B)
T +31 (0)89 71 21 20
www.pietersheim.be
OTHER ADERESSES:
Cave biking
(ASP adventure)
Led by an experienced guide,
you will discover the cave’s
most beautiful spots by bicycle.
Duration approx. 1 hour.
Daelhemmerweg 150,
Valkenburg
T + 31 (0)43 604 06 75
www.aspadventure.nl
Price: € 26.00 p.p.
Mergelcarving.nl
Marlstone carving workshops
at your location or in the Valkenburg Velvet Cave atelier.
T +31 (0)45 524 34 01
www.mergelcarving.nl
Prices: see website.
Canoe & Rafting Maastricht
Paddling and enjoying nature.
Cycling and canoeing or rafting
trips.
c/o De Steeg 2,
6268 NW Bemelen
T +31 (0)6 15 05 29 03
www.kanomaastricht.nl
Prices: starting at € 14.50 p.p.
Kayak and Rafting Tour
Limburg
Safari on the Meuse near the
Belgian border. Ride the rapids
in army rafts.
T +32 (0)89 614 424
www.kajaktourlimburg.nl
Prices and locations of trips:
see website.
Viti BV
Tours, tasting sessions, workshops, and packages relating to
local products, viticulture, and
wine. By appointment only.
Meerssenhoven 200,
Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 364 48 56
www.viti.nl
Kajak Maasland, Rafting &
Outdoor
See Limburg and the Meuse by
kayak, canoe, or raft.
Gauwakkerstraat 54,
3621 Lanaken (Belgium)
T +32 (0)89 71 73 90
www.kajakmaasland.be
Prices: see website.
SnowWorld in Landgraaf
Have fun in the snow at
SnowWorld in Landgraaf, the
Netherlands’ ultimate winter
sport location.
Witte Wereld 1,
Landgraaf
T +31 (0)45 547 07 00
www.snowworld.com
Entrance fee for adults:
from € 19.95 p.p.
Entrance fee for children:
from € 16.95 p.p.
ROCCA Sport & Adventure
Activity centre for bicycle and
mountain bike rental, GPS
walks, climbing adventures, etc.
Landsraderweg 13, Gulpen
T +31 (0)43 450 47 47
www.rocca.nl
Entrance fee for adults: from
€ 10.50 p.p.
from € 7.00 p.p
Subtropical Swimming
Paradise Mosaqua Gulpen
The region’s largest subtropical
swimming paradise, with the
most facilities!
Landsraderweg 11, Gulpen
T +31 (0)43 450 74 00/450 74 13
www.mosaqua.nl
Entrance fee: from € 7.95 p.p.
Thermae 2OOO
Authentic wellness on top of
Cauberg hill.
Cauberg 25-27,
Valkenburg a/d Geul
Telephone +31 (0)43 609 20 00
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www.thermae.nl
Entrance fee: € 32.50 p.p.
Holland Casino Valkenburg
Kuurpark Cauberg 28
Valkenburg aan de Geul
T +31 (0)43 609 96 00
www.hollandcasino.nl/
valkenburg
Entrance fee: € 5.00 p.p.
Boerderij Daalhoeve
Petting zoo
Funville Speellounge
A unique indoor playground
for children aged 0 to 12 with
supervision in the centre of
Maastricht!
Kesselskade 43, Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 22 12
www.funville.nl
Entrance fee for children 12
and under: from € 6.75; one
adult per child admitted free.
St. Pietersberg hill
Luikerweg 78, Maastricht
T + 31 (0)43 321 17 29
Fort Willem Playground
For young and old. Run
around, climb and clamber on
playground equipment, wading
pool, mini golf course. Perfect
for birthday parties and school
trips.
Kastanjelaan 50, Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 13 97
(in season)
T +31 (0)43 343 15 97
(out of season)
www.speeltuinfortwillem.nl
Entrance fee for adults: € 1.90
Entrance fee for children (to
12 years): € 1.90 (subject to
change)
Romeinsebaan 200
Maastricht/Daalhof
T+ 31 (0)43 347 47 86
www.daalhoeve.nl
Café-eatery & Mini
Golf Course
www.midgetgolfmaastricht.nl
MUSEUMS IN THE AREA
Hoensbroek Castle
One of the country’s biggest
and prettiest castles.
Klinkertstraat 118,
Hoensbroek
T +31 (0)45 522 72 72
www.kasteelhoensbroek.nl
Entrance fees: see website.
Thermenmuseum
This museum displays the
impressive remains of a Roman
bathhouse.
Coriovallumstraat 9, Heerlen
T +31 (0)45 560 51 00
www.thermenmuseum.nl
FIETS- EN
SCOOTERVERHUUR
Aon de stasie
Stationsplein 26, Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 11 00
www.aondestasie.nl
Rates: see website.
Courtens Bike Sport
Calvariestraat 16, Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 38 20
www.fietsverhuurmaastricht.nl
Prices: from € 12.50 per
bicycle per day.
Maastricht Biking
T +31 (0)6 178 387 28
www.maastricht biking.com
Rates: see website.
Cycle Center
De Valkenberg 8B,
Valkenburg a/d Geul
T + 31 (0)43 601 53 38
www.cyclecenter.nl
Rates: see website.
La Dolce Verhuur
Maastricht
T +31(0) 43 609 07 05
www.ladolceverhuur.nl
Rates: see website.
Vespa Lifestyle Rental
Kommel 16A, Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 325 85 20
www.myvespa.com
Rates: see website.
ATTRACTIONS AND
PLACES OF INTEREST
IN THE AREA
GaiaZOO Kerkrade
Experience nature through
four discovery routes. Awarded
the Netherlands’ best zoo three
times!
Dentgenbachweg 105,
Kerkrade
T +31 (0)45 567 60 70
www.gaiapark.nl
Entrance fee: from € 13.50 p.p.
The Labyrinth at Drielandenpunt
Have hours of fun in the
Drielandenpunt labyrinth.
Welcoming tavern with outdoor seating.
Viergrenzenweg 97, Vaals
T +31 (0)43 306 52 00
www.drielandenpunt.nl
Fun Valley at Maastricht
A unique indoor-outdoor
recreation park just outside
Maastricht.
Oosterweg 5, Eijsden
T +31 (0)43 409 44 41
www.funvalleymaastricht.nl
Entrance fee: from € 7.50
Children up to 2 years free.
65+: € 6.50
Continium Discovery
Centre
Thrill to the surprising world of
science and technology.
Museumplein 2, Kerkrade
T +31 (0)45 567 08 09
www.continium.nl
Entrance fee: adults € 12.00;
children € 9.00
A Gogo Valkenburg
Complete programmes with
laser games in the caves, cableway, toboggan run, paintball,
and lunch and dinner options.
Neerhem 44,
Valkenburg a/d Geul
T +31 (0)43 609 06 09
www.agogovalkenburg.nl
Valkenburg
Grottenaquarium
Fascinating saltwater and
freshwater fish, reptiles, and
amphibians.
Trichtergrubbe 2,
Valkenburg a/d Geul
T +31 (0)43 604 29 29 or
T +31 (0)43 601 23 36
www.grottenaquarium.eu
Greetzz Ballonvaarten
(hot-air balloon tours)
Location: Park de Geusselt
Stadionweg, Maastricht
Telephone +31 (0)43 201 06
10
www.greetzz.com
Rates: see website.
Fort Eben-Emael
This impressive fort was once
the strongest fort in Europe.
Rue du Fort 40,
Eben-Emael (Belgium)
T +32 (0)4 286 28 61
www.fort-eben-emael.be
Géologium du Broukay
Shows the history of this part
of the Jeker valley.
Chemin du Broukay,
Eben-Emael (Bassenge,
Belgium)
T +32 (0)42 869 270
www.gmvloisirs.be
Castle Ruins & Velvet Cave
Valkenburg
Experience the Middle Ages in
the country’s only hill fortress
and find the secret tunnels to
the Velvet Cave.
Daalhemerweg 27,
Valkenburg
Telephone +31 (0)43 820 00 40
www.kasteelruinevalkenburg.nl
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Landcommandry Alden
Biesen
Impressive castle complex built
by a German order of knights.
Kasteelstraat 6, Bilzen
(Belgium)
T +32 (0)89 51 93 93
www.alden-biesen.be
Access to grounds free of
charge.
Regenboogspiraal Hundertwasser
Two-and-a-half-hour tour of
this building designed by the
architect Hundertwasser.
With coffee or tea and
Limburg sweet tart.
Onderstestraat 35,
Valkenburg a/d Geul
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
Entrance fee for adults: € 11.00
Reservations via VVV
Maastricht.
Coal mine Valkenburg
Look for ‘black gold,’ as coal
was called, with an ex-miner
as your guide.
Daalhemerweg 31,
Valkenburg a/d Geul
T +31 (0)43 601 24 91
www.steenkolenmijn.nl
Entrance fee for adults:
€ 8.25 p.p.
€ 5.75 p.p.
Getting to
Maastricht
GETTING THERE
Maastricht is very internationally oriented - in terms of
language skills as well as
accessibility. There are excellent roadways, five nearby
airports, and various train
connections. They say all
roads lead to Rome - but most
of them go through Maastricht! Find out more at
www.vvvmaastricht.nl.
CARS AND PARKING
Maastricht is easily accessible
from all directions by car.
But you should not count
on finding free parking. In
general, street parking must
be paid for between 8:00 AM
and 6:00 PM. On Thursday
evenings and additional shopping evenings these hours are
extended until 9:00 PM.
MAASTRICHTBEREIKBAAR.NL
For detailed transport information, visit www.maastrichtbereikbaar.nl. It shows
information about traffic
conditions, roadwork, and car
parks. Inexpensive parking is
available at the Park & Ride or
Park & Walk car parks which
are indicated on this website.
For up-to-the-minute information on the go, you can also
download the Slim Parkeren
(‘smart parking’) app from
this website.
Taxibedrijf Estax
T +31 (0)43 361 55 00
www.estax.nl
Brull Personenvervoer
T +31 (0)43 343 00 00
www.brull.nl
Taxi ranks
Central Railway Station
Markt square
Vrijthof square
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Maastricht has excellent rail
and bus connections. Most of
the city’s attractions are within
walking distance of the central
railway station.
Bus
Veolia Transport Limburg
Parallelweg 59
6221 BD Maastricht
www.veolia-transport.nl
T 0900 92 92
(only available in the
Netherlands, € 0.70 per
minute)
Train
Nederlandse Spoorwegen
(Dutch Railways)
Central Railway Station
Stationsplein 27
6221 BT Maastricht
www.ns.nl
T 0900 92 92 (only available
in the Netherlands, € 0.70 per
minute)
FROM GERMANY TO
MAASTRICHT
There is bus service between
Maastricht and Aachen,
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start at € 5.00. Buses depart
daily from the bus station near
the central railway station.
Learn more at
www.deinbus.de.
BICYCLE AND SCOOTER
You can also explore Maastricht by bicycle.
Rental locations are shown
on page 114. Note: You are
allowed to park your bicycle
only in designated areas. We
recommend that you make
use of a bicycle rack!
Noordzee
Amsterdam
VERENIGD
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NEDERLAND
Rotterdam
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Eindhoven
Maastricht-Aachen
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3 uur
AIRPORTS
Maastricht-Aachen Airport
(MAA) is just outside the city.
Ryanair has regular flights
between MAA and European
destinations. The airports
of Brussels, Liege, Charleroi
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Weeze Niederrhein, Cologne
Bonn, and Eindhoven are all
approximately an hour away
by car.
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PUBLISHER’S IMPRINT
This City Guide is
published by:
VVV Maastricht (Maastricht
Tourist Board)
Kleine Staat 1,
6211 ED Maastricht
In cooperation with
Chapeau Magazine
Het Bat 8, 6211 EX Maastricht
www.chapeaumagazine.com
Information and reservations
(including hotel reservations)
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 /
F +31 (0)43 321 37 46
info@vvvmaastricht.nl
Group reservations and
information
Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Telephone +31 (0)43 350 62 62
F +31 (0)43 350 62 70
groups@vvvmaastricht.nl
www.groupseventsmaastricht.nl
Design and layout
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Peper & Co
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Joris Vroemen
Images
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Jonathan Vos, Philip Driessen,
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advertisers, VVV participants, and
many others.
Printing
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Circulation 100.000.
Liability
This brochure has been prepared
with the greatest possible care.
All rates specified are subject to
change. The Maastricht Tourist
Board cannot accept any liability
for possible errors.
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