Map of each district, with Must Sees

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City Guide Maastricht
Guide
Map of each
district, with
Must Sees
The best shopping tips,
sights, tours, restaurants
and hidden treasures of
Maastricht
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InternatIonal, orIgInal, dynamIc, hospItable, and authentIc
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co n t e n t
LEGEND
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Wyck
THE HIDDEN
SECRET
BETWEEN
VRIJTHOF
AND MARKT.
29 discover
Céramique
Binnenstad
Jekerkwartier
Stokstraatkwartier
the
city
142
36Wyck
48 Céramique
56 City centre
74 Jeker quarter
88 Stokstraat quarter
94 Sphinx & Bassin
102 Around the Vrijthof square
108 St. Pieter
116 Maastricht & Environs
Sphinx & Bassin
3 Foreword
Vrijthofstraatjes
4 General info
POLARE / ZARA / HOLLISTER CO. / HE BY MANGO / H&M
8 History
E CONCEPT STORE / MEN AT WORK / SOAP STORIES / COOK & CO
NEW YORKER / RANDCAFE AMADEUS / HET HUIS OPTICIENS
ERICA TODAY / S CONCEPT STORE / CADEUX / HANS ANDERS
AKTIESPORT / JACK & JONES / VERO MODA / XENOS2 / ZIENGS / GSUS
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12 Student city
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ConferenceSint
city
Pieter
entredeux.nl
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24
29
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At a
glance
131 Restaurants
Cafés
Guided tours
Sights /
Maastricht Underground
Attractions
Boat tours
Galleries /
Calendar of events
Antique dealers
Overnight stays in Maastricht 142 Getting there
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fo r e wo r d
welcome
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our city
on behalf of all our residents.
It is a city rich in history, which you cannot help but feel all around you
as you stroll through the streets of the old centre or gaze upon our many historic
buildings. But of course, more than anything else it is the people who make the city.
Maastricht is, unquestionably, the Netherlands’ most international city. The people who
live and work here go about their daily lives throughout the Euregio. And that international
character is enhanced by educational institutions in the city, like Maastricht University,
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, the Maastricht School of Management,
and the United World College, all of which open their doors
to talent from the whole world.
And we are working towards the future! For example, on the Health Campus,
a life sciences knowledge institution operated in partnership between the AZM
and Maastricht University. Maastricht is also moving the city forward, with projects
like the Willem Alexander Tunnel and the redevelopment
of the Sphinx district.
Our city is full of enterprising and creative people with an eye for style
and an appreciation of gastronomy. They are the driving force behind this lively
city full of dining, shops, galleries, and events, from Carnival to TEFAF,
and from the Preuvenemint to FASHIONCLASH. You can read
all about this in this booklet.
Discover! Experience! And enjoy Maastricht!
O. Hoes
Mayor of Maastricht
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Lo cat i o n & at mos ph e r e
Maastricht
maastricht
A place where north and south meet, the crossroads of the three countries that
together make up the Euregio Meuse-Rhine, the place where it’s hard to believe
you’re still on Dutch soil, it must be another country.
This is the place where you’ll find Maastricht...
MAASTRICHT is the
netherlands’ most
european city
You can feel it, you can see it,
and you can taste it! It’s a place
with a unique and authentic
energy and dynamism that you
won’t experience anywhere
else in the Netherlands. Once it
was the place where Germanic
and Roman cultures collided;
today it is the current mix
of cultures, languages, and
flavours that makes the city
burst with creativity, research,
enterprise, trend-setting and
culinary delights. Today’s
Maastricht is a city that has
the best of all worlds: north
and south; past and present.
There are historic buildings
and trendy designer boutiques;
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majestic churches and thrilling
cave adventures; inspired menus and inviting café terraces;
lively festivals and sensational
expositions; stately squares
and vast vineyards. All this
and more makes Maastricht a
favourite destination for a day
of shopping, a weekend away
for two, or an elegant European
holiday.
EUREGIO
The Euregio Meuse-Rhine is
the three-country area where
the Netherlands, Germany, and
Belgium meet, home to four
million people and four different languages. At the heart of
this area lies Maastricht.
COMPACT & CONTACT
You will feel right at home
in Maastricht. You can get to
know the very compact city
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centre very quickly, and you’ll
be greeted warmly everywhere
you go. The highlights are all
within walking distance, and
it’s hard to lose your way on
the charming, mostly car-free,
streets. But if you ever do,
there’s always someone
willing to point you in the
right direction.
thE ‘mestreechter geis’
Charm, playfulness, a healthy
dose of humour, and a zest for
life: these are the ingredients
of the Maastricht local
character. This character has
been immortalized by the artist
Mari Andriessen in the bronze
statue ‘Mestreechter Geis’, on
the square near Stokstraat.
architecture & culture
fas h i o n & fo o d
Maastricht
Maastricht
who can shop to their hearts’
content here, seven days a
week.
HISTORIc buildings
and contemporary
architecture
The whole of the Maastricht
city centre has been declared a
protected national monument.
In the historic buildings and
elegant houses, you will find
a rich variety of architectural
styles from different ages –
from the early Roman period
to the Maastricht Renaissance.
Experience the seamless transition from stately, old façades
to contemporary architecture
and the historic buildings
of the future. One beautiful
example is the architecture
district Céramique, built on
the former site of a prominent
ceramics factory. Another is the
Maastricht Academy of Fine
Arts and Design (MAFAD) on
Herdenkingsplein, designed by
Limburg architect Wiel Arets,
which UNESCO has named
as one of the most beautiful
buildings of the 20th century.
IT’S ALL IN THE MIX
That intriguing blend of
past and present is not only
seen in the architecture, but
definitely carries through into
the city’s cultural offerings as
well. Colourful, traditional,
and uniquely Maastricht, but
also mysterious, undiscovered,
challenging, and sophisticated.
From underground cultural
treasures and the city’s signature bell towers to energetic and
exciting festivals, exhibitions,
and breathtaking performances – Maastricht is bursting
with activities year-round, with
a four-season event calendar
featuring unique and distinct
cultural happenings for every
season. In spring, experience the artistic highlights of
TEFAF; during Maastricht
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Summer of Culture, discover
the activities for young and old;
taste the delights of gastronomic autumn with Château
Maestricht; enjoy the winter
atmosphere and fun during
Magical Maastricht.
VRIJTHOF square
It’s been called the most
beautiful square in the country.
Maybe it’s because when you
stand in the middle of the
Vrijthof and look around, you
could almost forget you’re in
the Netherlands. But perhaps
it’s also because it’s the cultural
heart of the city. The place
where the theatre is framed
by intriguing museums and
spectacular churches. But it’s
also the place that undergoes a
metamorphosis almost weekly,
smoothly transitioning from
each cultural season and event
to the next, and the place where
all the patchwork collection of
colours and sounds of Carnival
general opening hours
come together, the beautiful
backdrop for the concerts of
local favourite André Rieu,
and where Maastricht and the
region come to enjoy the many
flavours of the Preuvenemint,
the Netherlands’ largest food
festival.
city of fashion
and shopping
Designer boutiques and major
labels are found in abundance, punctuated by genuine
one-of-a-kind shops with
unique must-have fashion,
lifestyle, and design items and
accessories. All this only adds
to the rich setting of the historic
city centre. The heart of the
city is rightly legendary among
fashion-lovers and shopaholics,
Monday: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM-6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM-6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM-6:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM-5:00/6:00 PM
Sunday* Open from 12:00 noon
*Except New Year’s Day,
Carnival Sunday, Easter Sunday,
Whit Sunday, Christmas Day,
and Boxing Day. On the days
of the Sacramental Procession
(Easter Monday, 6 April) and
the city procession (17 May),
shops in the city centre open
at 1:00 PM.
Another day,
another cuisine
If you love food, you won’t
be bored in Maastricht,
because you’ll find at least one
restaurant for just about every
type of cuisine here. From Mediterranean classics, to Asian
specialities, to the delights
you’ll only find here; and from
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Michelin-starred restaurants
to wine bars to good old-fashioned
pubs, Maastricht has it all.
The countless restaurants
offer hospitality and quality for
every budget. You will find Maastricht’s restaurateurs eager to
showcase local products, not
only in traditional local dishes,
but in exciting and original
‘world cuisine’ combinations.
And don’t miss the chance
to visit some of the many
unique dining opportunities in
castles, estates, vaulted cellars,
warehouses, and churches.
Culinary highlights abound
throughout the city. Chef Hans
van Wolde of Beluga Loves You
has retained his two Michelin
stars for another year, and
the guide has also heralded
Château Neercanne and Tout à
Fait as ‘très bonne cuisine’ with
one star each.
The taste of maastricht
Broaden your horizons and try
one of the typical Maastricht
dishes 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).
take home and enjoy
Look for Maastricht delicacies
in the many culinary boutiques.
Taste, take home, and enjoy the
delicious memory for long after!
For a list of all the city’s culinary
addresses, download the free
MMM Maastricht route on
vvvmaastricht.nl.
MAASTRICHT wine
Several varieties of wine
grapes, including Pinot Noir,
Riesling, and Müller-Thürgau,
do well on the sun-drenched
slopes of the Jeker Valley.
Every year, Maastricht wine-
c u linary & histo ry
h i sto ry & cr afts
Maastricht
Maastricht
growers produce delicious and
award-winning wines. Like De
Apostelhoeve, which produces
six lovely white wines from
Müller-Thurgau, Auxerrois,
Riesling, and Pinot gris grapes,
as well as two sparkling wines.
The Jeker Valley is also home
to the country’s second-oldest
vineyard, Hoeve Nekum, the
wines of which are literally
fit for a king - one of them,
a Hoeve Nekum Riesling,
was served at the wedding of
King Willem-Alexander and
Queen Máxima. For the best
wines, have a look in at the
Netherlands’ oldest wine shop,
Thiessen Wijnkoopers, which
also produces wines from its
own urban vineyard!
The oldest city?
Maastricht and Nijmegen
will probably continue to
debate which of the two is
the Netherlands’ oldest city
for centuries to come, but
whatever the answer, did you
know that Maastricht is home
to more historic buildings than
any city in the Netherlands
save one? All over the city, you
can still find the traces that go
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back to Maastricht the Roman
settlement, religious centre,
garrison city, and early industrial powerhouse.
from roman
settlement to european
melting pot
Roman settlement The
name Maastricht comes from
the Latin Mosae Trajectum,
‘crossing over the Meuse,’
which refers to the bridge over
the river that the Romans built
here around the first century
AD. Religious centre (380)
In this year, St. Servatius,
Bishop of Tongeren, moves
the bishop’s see to Maastricht.
Joint sovereignty (1204)
Maastricht is granted medieval
city rights, and over the course
of the Middle Ages falls under
the dominion of the Duke of
Brabant and the Prince-Bishop
of Liege. Garrison city (1579)
The Spanish army, led by
Alexander Farnese, Duke of
Parma, conquers Maastricht.
Republic (1632) Stadtholder
Frederik Hendrik brings
Maastricht into the Republic of
the Seven United Netherlands.
French conquest (1673) The
French Sun King, Louis XIV,
captures Maastricht. During
the attack on the city walls, the
famous musketeer d’Artagnan
is killed. Dutch control (1678)
Maastricht returns to Dutch
rule. French Republic (1794)
Maastricht becomes part of the
French Republic. The French
abolish joint sovereignty and
make all residents French
subjects. Netherlands (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) Petrus
Regout, a glass and pottery
manufacturer in Maastricht,
ushers in the age of industrialization in the Netherlands
with his purchase of the
country’s first steam engine.
University city (1976) The
State University of Limburg is
established in Maastricht
with the goal of breathing
new life into the economy of
Limburg after the closure of
the mines. Euregio MeuseRhine (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 relates primarily
to universities (both traditional
and applied sciences) and the
business community. Treaty of
Maastricht (1992) Representatives of twelve European
countries sign the Treaty of
Maastricht, paving the way for
the introduction of the Euro.
Maastricht: A city’s
biography
‘Zicht op Maastricht’ is the
title of the cultural biography
of Maastricht compiled from
stories provided by cultural
and heritage institutions,
academics, professional and
amateur historians, and most
importantly, the people of
Maastricht themselves. Visit
www.zichtopmaastricht.nl for
the complete biography and a
historical look at the city.
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A continuum
of craftsmanship
You have only to stroll through
Maastricht to taste it, smell it,
and experience it for yourself.
Here, you find yourself in a
continuum of crafts, some old,
some with a modern twist.
Take the Historical Printing
Museum, where you step back
in time onto the premises of a
unique printing and engraving
workshop that was active
around 1900. Then there’s the
Steam Brewery De Keyzer, a
craft brewery with equipment
dating from 1900-1929, still
operating in a building of
industrial and archaeological
significance; or the Bisschopsmolen, where the baker’s
craft is taken to new heights
alongside the country’s oldest
still operating water mill of the
Netherlands.
MU ST SEES
t r e asur e s
Monuments
Maastricht
Helpoort
Oldest city gate in the
Netherlands.
The Helpoort long served
as a real and vital defensive
work. Now it houses an
exhibition on the history of
Maastricht as fortified city.
Sint Bernardusstraat 24b
Fort St. Pieter
Pentagonal fort
from 1701-1702.
A defensive fortification
just outside the city centre,
at the northern tip of St.
Pietersberg hill.
city hall
Heirloom of Maastricht.
Built from 1659-1664 by
the architect Pieter Post;
the tower dates from 1684
and houses a carillon with
49 bells that is still played
regularly.
Luikerweg 71
ecclesiastical
ruins and churches
Markt
Hoeve Lichtenberg
Oldest castle ruin in the
Netherlands.
Also home to an
exhibit about the former
municipality of Sint-Pieter
and the many aspects of
marlstone mining.
Museum aan het Vrijthof
16th-century
historic building.
Here, at the ‘Spanish
Gouvernement,’ Charles V,
King of Spain and Duke of
Brabant, once stayed.
Vrijthof 18
het Dinghuis
Home of
VVV Maastricht.
The name ‘Dinghuis’ comes
from the Dutch dingen,
which means ‘to administer
judgement’. Until around
1650, this building was the
courthouse of Maastricht.
Kleine Staat 1
Lichtenbergweg 2
Maastricht has been a ‘tourist’
destination since the Middle
Ages, ever since the many
pilgrims who came to the
city to visit the grave of St.
Servatius. More than 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. This is
also expressed in the Procession of Holy Relics, a ten-day
religious event that takes place
once every seven years and
draws tens of thousands of
visitors. The procession goes
back to 1391, and the next is
scheduled for 2018. Maastricht
has a great many impressive
churches well worth a visit,
perhaps the best-known being
St. Servatius Basilica and
Basilica of Our Lady, both
Romanesque churches. But the
lesser known, such
as the Cellebroeders Chapel,
St. John’s church, the first
Friars Minor church, and
many others, are equally
exquisite and worth a visit. In
recent years, thanks to creative
enterprise many monasteries and churches have been
repurposed to save them from
destruction. The fifteenthcentury Kruisherenklooster
and its church is a perfect
example of this. Starting in
2000, the entire complex was
transformed into a luxurious
designer hotel while preserving its history. Likewise, the
thirteenth-century former
Dominican church and
monastery has also begun
a new life, reopening as a
breathtaking bookshop after
a comprehensive restoration.
For more detailed information
about all the churches and
virtual tours of Maastricht’s
two Basilicas, visit
www.zichtopmaastricht.nl.
maastricht’s treasures
The core of the medieval transept basilica of St. Servatius
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dates from around AD 1000
and was built above the grave
of St. Servatius. Maastricht
keeps its greatest relics in the
basilica’s treasury: the chest
reliquary, the goblet, and
the bust of St. Servatius. The
collection includes precious
metals, ivory, silks, paintings,
and statues. The treasure
room of Our Lady, Star of the
Sea, part of the 11th century
transept basilica of the same
name, is no less splendid
and magnificent, containing
various sacred objects of art
and fine craftsmanship: richly
embroidered copes and chasubles,
relics, procession banners, and
religious silver objects and
statues. The Gothic St. John’s
church 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.
Its features include a very
noteworthy pulpit, beautiful
gravestones and wall paintings,
and the historic Binvignat
organ.
stu d ent c ity
st ud e n t ci t y
Maastricht
Maastricht
student city
University students are an inseparable part of
Maastricht life. In recent years, the city has grown
into a thriving international student city.
Students are part of what makes Maastricht
so colourful, dynamic, and international.
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STUdying IN MAASTRICHT
• Studying here means
choosing from an incredible
variety of programmes, from
the 82 bachelor’s and master’s
programmes at Maastricht
University, to Zuyd University,
with no fewer than four faculties of the arts: the Maastricht
Academy of Fine Arts and
Design, the Academy of Architecture, the Academy of Music,
and the Theatre Academy.
• It also means the chance to
take one of the international
programmes offered by institutions like Maastricht School of
Management (the Netherlands’
biggest international business
school), the European Institute
of Public Administration (a
training centre for European
issues), or the European
Journalism Centre (a teaching
institute for journalists and
media professionals).
• Just don’t forget to enjoy your
student years as well, perhaps
with a membership in one of
the many student associations
and societies. And be sure to get
the most out of all the facilities
and cultural events that the
city now develops and holds
specially for students.
FACTS & FIGURES
Maastricht has 86 different
degree programmes • More than
10% of residents of Maastricht
are students • around 50%
come from abroad • Maastricht
University will be celebrating its
40th anniversary in 2016 • more
than 50 student and academic
associations and independent
societies for Dutch and international students are active in
Maastricht.
UNITED WORLD
COLLEGE MAASTRICHT
United World Colleges (UWC)
is a broad international educational organization advocating
peace and sustainability. UWC
makes education a force to unite
people, nations, and cultures for
peace and a sustainable future.
The organization has thirteen
member secondary schools
worldwide, with students from
more than 120 countries. The
only UWC in the Netherlands
is in Maastricht, and has been
serving some 950 students since
it opened its doors in 2013.
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jules maastricht
student service
Jules Maastricht is a services
company devoted to supporting
students and professionals during
their arrival and throughout
their stay in Maastricht. Jules
Maastricht helps students
with issues like finding housing,
opening a bank account, contracting the best mobile phone
subscription, getting insurance,
etc. Jules Maastricht also provides bicycles, language courses,
student jobs, exam training, and
even moving and handyman
services.
knowledge city
Maastricht wants to grow into
a top location for high-quality
knowledge technology, with
a strong economy, ample
employment, and a pleasant
living environment. High-quality, internationally-oriented
education is one of the requirements for achieving the goal of
being an innovative city. This is
demonstrated by the 2030 City
Vision goals.
co n ve n t i o n ci t y
Maastricht
conference city
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 combine both perfectly.
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BUSINESS VS. pleasure
Maastricht is an ideal place
for any business event. It’s
a compact city, and thanks
to its central location in
Europe it is a short trip away
no matter how you get here.
The city has eight airports
nearby and good national
and international train
connections. And for a city
of its size, Maastricht has a
very large conference centre, a huge number of hotel
rooms and, perhaps most
importantly, the talents,
skills, and experience to
receive international groups.
Maastricht is extremely
internationally oriented, and
is home to many international institutes, a teaching
hospital, and a university.
There are locations that
can meet every need, from
conference centre to hotels
both elegant and eclectic, to
exclusive and unique locations like caves and châteaus.
The many squares, bars,
restaurants, café terraces,
the gastronomic atmosphere, and hospitality also make
Maastricht a delightful place
to tarry after your business
event.
FACTS & FIGURES
organizing a conference
in maastricht?
• The diversity of the city
means that there are locations, hotels, and programmes
available for every taste and
budget.
• It means business programmes can be combined
with tasteful and cultural
activities just a stone’s
throw away.
• It also means people
meeting people, as professional guests come out of
the confines of the conference
centre and meet up in the
evenings somewhere in the
charming city centre.
• While you’re here, also
take advantage of Maastricht the fashion and shopping city, the rolling green
hills of the countryside, and
the caves as ideal elements
of teambuilding and social/
partner programmes.
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• 39 rooms in budget hotels
• 2,514 rooms in standard
hotels • 1,472 rooms in luxury
hotels • 9 km to Maastricht
Aachen Airport • 100 km to
Brussels Airport • 100 km to
Düsseldorf Airport • 125 km to
Antwerp Airport • largest auditorium seats 1,650 • largest
exhibition space 30,000 m2
• MECC Maastricht is the
city’s largest conference centre.
www.mecc.nl
find it yourself
On www.maastrichtconventionbureau.com, you
will find a Venue & Service
Finder that can help point
you to the location or
service you need for your
business or other event.
for information
and inspiration
Maastricht Convention Bureau
T +31 (0)43 3280838
F +31 (0)43 3213746
www.maastrichtconventionbureau.com
[email protected]
to urs
Maastricht
Times for city walk
go for a walk
with a guide
Memorable stories, exciting anecdotes and interesting
trivia you might never have been able to uncover yourself.
Why not discover the real Maastricht? Experience the tales of the city
with a local guide who would be happy to show you our true highlights.
Don’t miss the chance to take a walking tour of the
city with a professional VVV guide.
german: 11:30 am
times for city walk
English: 1:30 PM
times for city walk
go local
The guide will take you to
the most beautiful spots
in the historic city centre,
including the Onze Lieve
Vrouweplein with basilica,
the city ramparts, the park,
the Jeker quarter, and the
Vrijthof square with the historic St. John’s church (St.
Janskerk) and St. Servatius
(St. Servaas) Basilica.
dutch:
•21 Mar
•2 Jan: 12:00 noon
•3, 4, 5 Apr
•3 Jan - 2 Apr:
•1, 14, 15, 24, 25 May
Sat - Sun 12:00 noon
•4, 5, 29, 30 Jun
•3 Apr - 6 Apr:
•1 t/m 31 Jul
every day at 12:00 noon
•1 t/m 11 Aug
•7 Apr - 3 May:
•3 Oct
Sat 12:00 noon & 2:30 PM
• 1 Nov
Sun om 12:00 noon
•4 May - 10 May:
price adults: € 6.20
every day at 12:00 noon
children: € 5.00
Sat also 2:30 PM
• 11 Apr -17 May:
Thu - Sun 12.00 noon
themed
Fri - Sat also 2:30 PM
guided tours
•18 Apr - 2 July:
Want to see the A2 tunnel
close up? Or want to know
more about Maastricht
the industrial city, or the
contemporary architecture
you’ll find in the Céramique
district? Check out the
famous ENCI area from up
close, or take a city walking
tour just as Maastricht is
waking up? Along with
the standard city walking
tours, there are also quite a
few themed tours tailored
to specific desires and
interests.
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A2 tour
Sat 12:00 noon & 2:30 PM
Sun 12:00 noon
also 25 may 12:00 noon
•3 July - 30 Aug: every day at 12:00 noon & 2:30 PM
•31 Aug - 16 Oct: Sat - Sun 12:00 noon & 2:30 PM
•17 Oct - 1 Nov: every day at 12:00 noon & 2:30 PM
•2 Nov - 18 Dec:
Sat - Sun 12:00 noon
also 11 Nov 12:00 noon
•19 Dec - 3 Jan: every day
at 12:00 noon except 25/26 Dec & 1 Jan
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It’s been called a project
unique in Europe: the A2
tunnel at Maastricht. The
A2 tunnel tour covers a
lot, and takes you right
up to the imposing works
themselves, so you can see
the step-by-step process
behind the transformation
to the ‘Green Carpet’. The
tour starts at the A2 Maastricht Information Centre
at Geusselt Stadium, where
you will hear all about the
progress of the work and
what it will all look like
when it’s done.
Extra details Not recommended
an important part of our
industrial heritage. It is a
factory with huge and historic industrial buildings,
including structures by the
architect Peutz, rising from
among the green slopes of
the St. Pietersberg hill since
1926. Cement production
here will cease in 2018, but
some parts of the complex
have already been opened
for visitors accompanied
and supervised by former
ENCI employees. The tour
is broad, covering elements
of industry, geology, and
the transformation of the
quarry into nature area
unique in the Netherlands.
Feel the immense heat
of the furnace, marvel at
the wonderful industrial
architecture, and enjoy the
extraordinary natural beauty emerging in and around
the deep open-cast quarry,
made world-famous by the
discovery of a Mosasaurus
fossil here on 10 September
2012!
for people with difficulty walking.
Duration approx. 1,5 hours
You will then walk the
route along the most significant accessible sites of
the A2 tunnel. Places you’ll
stop include the lookout
points at Bauduinstraat and
Geusselt-South. Along the
way, the guides tell you all
about the project and some
interesting anecdotes.
Duration 2 hours Price € 6.75
Departs from Stadionplein 6d
Languages Dutch
Max 20 persons per group, so
ENCI tour
ENCI, the First Netherlands Cement Industry, is
reservations recommended.
Price adults € 8.95 /
children (4-12) € 5.00
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Departs from Châlet d’n Observant, parking lot d‘n Observant,
southernmost entrance (towards
Belgium) from Lage Kanaaldijk.
Languages Dutch
Extra details Appropriate
footwear is required. A hard hat
will be provided, and must be
worn at all times. Unfortunately,
this activity is not suitable for
people with difficulty walking
or confined to a wheelchair.
INDUSTRial walk
How did Maastricht’s own
Petrus Regout become
the Netherlands’ first big
industrial magnate? Why
do the people of Maastricht
refer to their factory by the
name of Paris’ most famous
landmark? Find out on this
guided tour. On this fascinating walk, you’ll discover
Maastricht’s rich industrial
heritage. Burgeoning industrialization was a fantastic
success story, but also had
its dark side – working
conditions were at times
terrible, and child labour
was commonplace. Your
professional guide will tell
you the whole story. This
tour also includes a visit
to the prestigious Eiffel
Building, the former Sphinx factory, where you can
enjoy one of the best views
of the Maastricht skyline
from the roof.
Fortifications, Wyck,
Memorial Tablets, Statues,
Sacred Sites, The Jeker,
and Vineyards. These tours
are available in Dutch, all
start from VVV Maastricht
(Kleine Staat 1), and are
priced between € 1.60 and
€ 2.75. The Fortifications
tour is also available in
English, French and German;
the City Centre tour is
available in these languages
plus Italian and Spanish.
children € 5.00
when the city is slowly
waking up and preparing for
the new day. For visitors in
search of the silence, and
who like to discover the
tranquil side of Maastricht,
the Early Bird City Walk
will take you to all the
beautiful and special places
in the city before the rest of
the crowd.
Departs from VVV Maastricht,
Duration 1,5 hours
Kleine Staat 1
For more information,
Extra details
children € 5.00
times and tickets go to
Due to the many flights of stairs
Departs from
www.vvvmaastricht.nl
on the tour, not recommended for
VVV Maastricht,
or come to the VVV shop at
people with difficulty walking.
Kleine Staat 1
Kleine Staat 1
Languages Dutch
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21.
Duration 1,5 hours
Early bird
city walk
Maastricht is a beehive of
excitement and activity
all year long. But there is
a time when you can find
the shopping boulevards
empty. It’s the early hours
on your own steam
Would you prefer to explore
the city on your own?
VVV Maastricht has maps
describing a range of oneand-a-half hour self-guided
walking tours: City Centre,
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U ND ERGRO U ND
UN D E R G R O UN D
Maastricht
Maastricht
maastricht
underground
Maastricht’s cultural heritage goes deeper than the eye can see.
Underground, still more historical treasures await. Go back in time,
enter the darkness, and let your imagination go as you listen to the stories of
Maastricht Underground, all the attractions, points of interest, and things
to see and experience in Fort Sint Pieter, the caves, the Kazematten
underground bunker complex, the ENCI and De Schark quarry.
FORT SINT PIETER
Step back in time and
experience history on a
tour of Fort St. Pieter.
Your enthusiastic guide
will take you to the well,
the embrasures, and the
cannon gallery while entertaining you with wonderful
stories, anecdotes, and
facts. The tour ends atop
the Fort with a spectacular
view of the city, the Meuse,
and the surrounding
countryside.
CAVES OF
SINT PIETERSBERG HILL
Do you dare go underground?
Not afraid of the dark?
Explore the Sint Pietersberg hill caves: North Caves, and Zonneberg Caves!
Over the centuries, the
mining of marl in the caves
has created a labyrinth of
more than 20,000 tunnels.
‘Block breakers’ and artists
alike have left their marks
here. The caves also served
as a refuge for the people of
Maastricht during the many
sieges of the city, including
during the Second World
War.
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KAZEMATTEN
(underground
tunnels/bunkers)
Between 1575 and 1825, a
network of underground
passageways or mine galleries was created on the western side of Maastricht. In
times of siege, these tunnels
were used to surprise the
enemy from underground.
During the Second World
War, the people of Maastricht spent many anxious
hours here sheltering from
the bombardments. Visit
the vaulted chambers, powder rooms, and imposing
bombproof shelters, and
learn more about this unique monument of military
engineering. You can also
see the above-ground and
underground fortifications in a single tour. The
Fortifications Maastricht
Foundation has developed
two different tours to show
you them: the Du Moulin
Line tour and the Long
Kazematten Walk.
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ENCI/De Schark quarry
Discover the ENCI, a
unique mix of industry and
geology, and the ongoing
transformation of its quarry
into a nature area unique in
the Netherlands. Here, you
will also find the De Schark
quarry, a historically
important site that played
a significant role in World
War II and the liberation of
Maastricht 70 years ago.
PRActical matters
For all Maastricht
Underground tours:
Duration approx. 1 hour
Entrance fee adults € 6.20 per
person / children € 5.00
Dates & tickets available from
the VVV shop or online on
maastrichtunderground.nl, or
by telephone: +31 (0)43 325 21 21.
For fun group activities, a
tailor-made programme, or
a children’s programme, go to:
www.maastrichtunderground.nl.
U ND ERGRO U ND
UN D E R G R O UN D
Rondleidingen 365 dagen per jaar / Guided tours 365 days a year!
Rondleidingen 365 dagen per jaar / Guided tours 365 days a year!
Fort Sint Pieter
grotten noord
Grotten Zonneberg
met een NEDERLANDSTALIGE GIDS
Adres: Luikerweg 71, duur: 1 uur
(ticketloket & startpunt naast Chalet Bergrust)
Adres: Luikerweg 71, duur: 1 uur
1 jan – 4 jan
Iedere dag om 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
1 jan – 4 jan
Iedere dag om 12:30 & 14:00
2 jan
Om 12:50, 13:50 & 14:50
5 jan – 13 feb
Ma t/m vr om 14:00.
5 jan – 13 feb
Ma t/m vr om 12:30.
3 jan – 29 mrt
Elke za & zo om 12:50, 13:50 & 14:50;
Za & Zo om 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
Za & Zo om 12:30 & 14:00
niet op 15 feb
14 feb – 1 mrt
Iedere dag om 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
14 feb – 1 mrt
30 mrt – 24 apr
Elke dag om 12:50, 13:50 & 14:50
2 mrt – 3 apr Ma t/m vr om 14:00.
2 mrt – 24 apr Ma t/m vr om 12:30.
25 apr – 30 aug
Elke dag om 11:50, 12:50, 13:50, 14:50 & 15:50
Za & Zo om 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
Za & Zo en 6 apr om 12:30 & 14:00
31 aug – 8 nov
Elke dag om 12:50, 13:50 & 14:50
4 apr – 24 apr
Ma t/m vr om 12:30 & 14:00
25 apr – 17 mei
Ma t/m vr om 12:30 & 14:00
14 nov – 20 dec
Elke za & zo om 12:50, 13:50 & 14:50
Za & Zo en 6 apr om 11:00,
Za & Zo en 6 apr om 11:00, 12:30,
21 dec – 3 jan `16
Elke dag om 12:50, 13:50 & 14:50
12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
14:00 & 15:30
(niet op 24, 25, 26 & 31 dec & 1 jan)
25 apr – 17 mei
Iedere dag om 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
18 mei – 3 jul
Ma t/m vr om 12:30
18 mei – 3 jul
Ma t/m vr om 12:30 & 14:00
Za & Zo en 25 mei om 12:30 & 14:00
Za & Zo en 25 mei om 11:00, 12:30,
4 jul – 30 aug
Iedere dag om 12:30 & 14:000
14:00 & 15:30
31 aug – 16 okt
Ma t/m vr om 12:30
4 jul – 30 aug
Iedere dag om 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
Za & Zo om 12:30 & 14:00
31 aug – 16 okt
Ma t/m vr om 12:30 & 14:00
17 okt – 1 nov
Za & Zo om 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
2 nov – 6 nov
Iedere dag om 12:30
17 okt – 1 nov
Iedere dag om 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
7 nov – 18 dec Ma t/m vr om 12:30.
2 nov – 6 nov
Za & Zo om 12:30 & 14:00
7 nov – 18 dec Ma t/m vr om 14:00
19 dec – 3 jan `16
Za & Zo om 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
19 dec – 3 jan `16
Iedere dag om 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30
Fort Sint Pieter
north caves
with an ENGLISH TOUR GUIDE
Address: Luikerweg 71, duration: 1 hour
(ticket office and start point next to Chalet Bergrust)
Address: Luikerweg 71, duration: 1 hour
(ticket office and starting point next to Chalet Bergrust)
1 Jan – 4 Jan
Every day at 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM
5 Jan – 13 Feb
Mon to Fri at 2:00 PM,
Sat & Sun at 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM
14 Feb – 1 Mar
2 Mar – 3 Apr
Sat & Sun at 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM
4 Apr– 8 Nov
9 Nov – 18 Dec
Sat & Sun at 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM
19 Dec – 3 Jan 2016
Year round
Every day at 12:30 PM
(except Oct 25)
Zonneberg Caves
Address: Slavante 1, duration: 1 hour
(ticket office and starting point next
to restaurant Slavante)
4 Jul – 30 Aug 24
Every day at 2:50 PM
ENCI /
Groeve de Schark
Adres: Slavante 1, duur: 1 uur
(ticketloket & startpunt naast Buitengoed Slavante)
Duur: 1,5 tot 2,5 uur
4 apr – 1 nov
Kindergrottentocht
in Grotten Noord
(3-8 jr)
Adres: Luikerweg 71
Zonneberg Grotten
mit einen DEUTSCH sPRACHIGE
GROTTENFÜRHRER
Adresse: Slavante 1, dauer: 1 Stunde
(Schalter und start links von Restaurant Slavante)
4 Jul – 30 Aug
Elke za & zo om 13:00
4 – 8 mei
Iedere dag om 14:30
13 mei – 1 jul
Iedere woensdag om 14:30
6 jul – 28 aug Iedere Ma, Di, Wo, Do & Vr om 14:30
2 sep – 14 okt
Iedere woensdag om 14:30
19 okt – 30 okt
Iedere Ma, Di, Wo, Do & Vr om 14:30
Jeden tag um 13:50
Tickets
Kazematten
Per tour
Adults: € 6.20
Children (4-12 years) € 5.00
ENCI/De Schark quarry
admission: € 8.95
Adres: Bastion Waldeck, midden in het Waldeckpark
2 jan
Om 14:30
3 jan – 27 apr
Za & Zo + 6 & 27 apr
om 12:30 & 14:30, niet op 15 feb
1 mei – 10 mei
14 mei – 17 mei
23 mei – 5 jul
Iedere Za & Zo en 25 mei om 12:30 & 14:30
6 jul – 30 aug
5 sep – 11 okt
Iedere Za & Zo om 12:30 & 14:30
17 okt – 1 nov
Ma t/m Vr om 14:30.
Za & Zo om 12:30 & 14:30
7 nov – 13 dec
Iedere Za & Zo om 12:30 & 14:30
19 dec – 3 jan `16
Ma t/m Vr om 14:30,
niet op 25 & 31 dec en 1 jan.
Za & Zo om 12:30 & 14:30, niet op 26 dec
Tickets can be purchased in advance.
on www.maastrichtunderground.nl or at
VVV Maastricht and at the site prior
to the tour.
Note: We recommend that you purchase
your tickets for Kazematten and Zonnenberg Caves
in advance on www.maastrichtunderground.nl
or at VVV Maastricht. The number of tickets
available at the site is limited.
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CR UI S E S
Maastricht
maastricht
From the water
or combination boat tour
and cave visit. Or how
about a complete evening
out on the boat for a Saturday Night Dinner Cruise,
or intimate Sunday Brunch
boat tour? The choice is
yours!
A boat trip is a great way to discover and
experience the city and relax at the same time.
You won’t even have to lift a finger…
Floating along the Meuse,
with the contours of the city
as your backdrop, on board
with a cup of coffee and a
delicious piece of sweet tart...
Simply delightful. As soon
as you board one of the tour
boats, you will feel that
holiday feeling taking hold,
and you can relax and enjoy
learning even more about
this beautiful city.
The five tour boats of the
Stiphout company are
located at a very central
spot on the Meuse in the
city centre, between the
railway station and the
Vrijthof. You have a great
many boat tours departing
from here to choose from,
from high-speed highlights
to an all-day tour to Liège
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Information and timetable
Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
or www.stiphout.nl
Departs from
Maaspromenade 58
cruise on the meuse
On a Meuse cruise, you’ll
discover some of Maastricht’s
most special places on a
single boat trip. The trip
takes you past the historic
St. Servatius (St. Servaas)
bridge, the new Céramique
city district, the Gouvernement building and St.
Pietersberg hill. Just before
reaching the Belgian border,
the boat turns around and
returns to the centre of
Maastricht.
Duration approx. 1 hour
Price adults € 9.25,
children (4-12) € 5.10
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Cruise on the meuse with
a tour of the tunnels
under st. pietersberg hill
What better combination
than seeing Maastricht
from the water and visiting
the caves on the same trip?
On this cruise, you’ll call
at St. Pietersberg hill, walk
with a guide to the top, and
explore the famous marl
caves for about an hour.
After the underground tour,
the cruise continues. Note:
not suitable for people who
have difficulty walking.
Duration approx. 3 uur
Prijs adults € 15.45,
children (4-12) jaar € 10.10
Boat trip to the historic
river harbour ‘t bassin*
Would you enjoy learning
a little history and stories
of old Maastricht? Then
this cruise is for you. It will
take you through three
different locks and a tunnel
belonging to Maastricht’s
old fortifications. Then, at
the river harbour ’t Bassin,
you’ll have a beautiful
view of the old quayside
storerooms, now converted
into charming shops and
restaurants.
Duration 2 hours
Departures 10:45 AM, 1:15 PM
and 3:45 PM
Prijs adults € 13.25,
children (4-12) € 7.50
maastricht - liège
round trip*
With the Belgian city
of Liège so close by, it’s
something a lot of visitors
to Maastricht put on their
to-do list. And what better
way to do it than by boat!
The boat cruises up the
Meuse to the locks at
Ternaaien, where it is
locked 15 metres upwards
c ru ises
cr ui s e s
Maastricht
Maastricht
to the Albert Canal. You
follow this canal to the
city centre of Liège, where
you arrive at about 12:30
PM. There you can disembark and explore the city
on your own. The boat
departs at around 3 PM
for the return trip to
Maastricht.
Duration about 7.5 hours
your table, followed by an
extensive selection of main
courses and desserts served
buffet-style. The Saturday
Night Dinner Cruise has
a different theme every
month.
4 - lock cruise*
On a cruise around Maastricht, you will sail through
Dutch and Belgian territory
and pass through four
locks, including the famous
Ternaaien lock.
Duration 4 hours
Departure 11:15 AM
children (4-12) € 11.75
(including 2.5-hour stop in Liège)
Duration 2.5 hours
Departure 7:30 PM
children (4-12) € 23.85
Brunch boat cruise*
On this Sunday morning
boat cruise, you will be
served a sumptuous brunch
buffet of hot and cold
dishes. A fun outing for the
whole family.
Departure 10 AM
Saturday Night
Duration 2 hours
Price adult return ticket, € 23.75,
Dinner Cruise*
Departure 11 AM
adult single ticket, € 14.75,
children (4-12) return ticket € 14.75
children single ticket, € 9.00
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A sophisticated night-time
cruise down the Meuse
on a Saturday night, with
sumptuous buffet dinner
included. During the cruise,
the starter will be served at
pancake cruise*
Take a lovely Sunday
afternoon cruise enjoying
piping hot pancakes you
top yourself with bacon,
apple, ice cream or
hot cherries.
* We recommend to make
reservations for these trips!
Duration 2 hours
or www.stiphout.nl
Departure 2:30 PM
Departs from: Maaspromenade 58
children (4-12) € 11.25
Price Adults € 29.75, children (4-12)
€ 1.50 per year of age
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Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
CAL E N DAR
Maastricht
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Maastricht tours
by coach
Poetry parcours and
www.conservatoriummaastricht.nl
Rag week
+ cruise on the meuse
and 1:00 PM
Poem day (29 January)
Doll and Teddy Bear Fair
Various activities organized
by bookshops, libraries, and
literary organizations.
Major international expo for
dolls and teddy bears.
Activities run by students.
All proceeds go to charity.
Departs from:
2 January - 4 February,
www.mecc.nl
Duration approx. 2 hours
Rederij Stiphout,
various locations
Departures 11:00 AM, 12:00 noon,
Maaspromenade 58
www.maastrichtboekenstad.nl
1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM*
(Between St. Servatius bridge
Interclassics & Topmobiel
and Wilhelmina bridge)
Two classic car fairs at
MECC Maastricht.
* 3:30 PM tour from 25 April to
8-11 January, MECC
30 August only
+31 (0)43 351 53 00 or
www.ic-tm.nl
After the city tour, you board
one of the Stiphout cruise
boats for a river cruise of
about an hour.
children (4-12) € 13.00
children (4-12) € 8.00
City Tour Maastricht +
Departures 11:00 AM, 12:00 noon,
1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM
children 4-12 € 3.90
30 January,
Departures 11:00 AM, 12:00 noon
choose from:
Duration approx. 45 minutes
Night of Classical Music
Ensembles of students and teachers give short performances.
City Tour Maastricht
Tour C.
An interesting driving
tour through historic and
modern Maastricht.
www.maastrichtaantafel.nl
Duration approx. 4 hours
There are three tours to
various restaurants
Tour B.
www.stiphout.nl
Tour A.
25 January-8 February,
Maastricht Conservatory
Zweit veur leid
Maastricht’s biggest
charity run.
31 January-1 February, MECC
4-11 March, various locations
www.ragweekmaastricht.nl
Book week
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Get to know the city in an
original way with Stiphout
Tours & Trips’ tours of
beautiful Maastricht by
American school bus. The
route includes Maastricht’s
historic West Bank and the
charming districts of Wyck
and Céramique, across the
Meuse, with its highlights
of modern architecture. The
bus departs from the Rederij
Stiphout jetty at Maaspromenade 58 (between the
St. Servatius bridge and
the Wilhelmina bridge).
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Maastricht Dining Experience
Gastronomic event for charity.
Readings and other activities
on a specific theme.
7-15 March, Centre Céramique
www.centreceramique.nl
28th TEFAF
International art &
antiques fair.
13-22 March, MECC
www.tefaf.com
DURING TEFAF
International theatre, dance,
opera, and music festival.
cruise on the meuse with
Timetable:
11 January, city centre
cave visit
3 Jan - 28 Mar
www.zweitveurleid.nl
Boekenfestijn
every Saturday
National Reading Aloud Days
31 March - 28 June
Festival for reading aloud
Fair for books and
other hobby items.
every day (except Mondays)
21-31 January,
5-8 February, MECC
29 Jun - 30 Aug
Centre Céramique
www.boekenfestijn.com
Book and Print Fair (MABP)
daily
Carnival
1 Sep - 1 Nov
Maastricht Holidays Fair
every day (except Mondays)
Trade expo for the travel industry.
With parades, the ‘tipsy brass
band contest’.
Major international fair for
antiquarian books and prints.
7 Nov - 2 Jan
24 and 25 January, MECC
15-17 February, city centre
every Saturday (except 26 Dec)
www.vakantiebeursmaastricht.nl
www.tempeleers.nl
The whole package! This
programme begins with
a city tour of Maastricht.
You then board a boat for a
cruise on the Meuse, with
a stop for a walking tour of
the caves beneath the St.
Pietersberg hill halfway
through the cruise.
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13-22 March, various locations
www.duringtefaf.nl
Maastricht Antiquarian
13-15 March, St Janskerk
www.maastrichtbookandprintfair.nl
www.citypolomaastricht.nl
Jazz Maastricht Festival
8 May, De Griend
Jazz festival in a theatre setting
with an international programme.
www.summerdeejays.nl
Duck race
21 March, Theater aan het Vrijthof
Major annual cycling race.
www.jazzmaastricht.com
19 April, Markt (starting line)
Race on the water with
thousands of rubber ducks.
www.amstelgoldrace.nl
10 May, The Jeker/City park
Koningsdag/
www.duckracemaastricht.nl
Week of the Amateur Arts
King’s night & King’s day
Maasmarathon
National holiday with music,
performances, and markets.
26 and 27 April, city centre
Marathon event starting in
Visé (BE) and running through
Maastricht.
Fascinating exhibits by
amateur artists.
10 May
Dancetour
www.maasmarathon.com
Touring dance festival
with top DJs.
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05
Amstel Gold Race
El Dunya
World music and culture festival.
14 May, OLV wall/City park
31 May, Markt
www.dancetour.nl
Maastrichts Mooiste
Running event.
10 April (Amorsplein)
Free pop festival with
live bands.
& 11 April (city centre)
15 May, Cörversplein/Wyck
JekerJazz Artlive
www.tunademaastricht.com
D(esign) Day
Jazz and art festival.
15-19 April, Tapijn
Small French-oriented festival.
www.affordable-artfair.com/
maastricht
www.jekerkwartier.com
www.scenesconnected.nl
Kadefeesten
Manus van Alles Festival
Party at Kesselskade with performances by various artists.
Multicultural festival featuring
world music.
24-26 July, Kesselkade
28 June, Wittevrouwenveld
www.kadefeesten.nl
www.manusvanallesfestival.nl
Living Statues Festival
Maastricht en Pause
Wyck Live
Surprising platform for
cutting-edge designers.
14 July, Jeker quarter
A walking route along
living statues.
Experience Spanish &
Portuguese musical culture.
Jour du Muguet
26-28 June, location TBA
www.waknederland.nl
www.eldunyamaastricht.nl
Affordable Art Fair
ScenesConnected
Crowdsourced cultural festival.
30 May-7 June, various locations
Tunafestival
Real art at affordable prices.
Quatorze Juillet
Celebration of the French
national day, with varied
programme.
7 June, Markt
www.maastrichtsmooiste.nl
6 and 7 June, Jeker quarter
www.jekerjazz.com
15-17 May, location TBA
FASHIONCLASH
1 May, Kommelplein
www.designday.nl
www.maastricht.alliance-francaise.nl
arttour
Interdisciplinary fashion
event with extensive fringe
programme.
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08
Summer Deejays
Outdoor dance festival
for students.
20-22 March, Vrijthof
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City polo Maastricht
Vrijthof square is transformed
into a real polo arena.
26 July, city centre
www.maastricht-en-pause.nl
Ronde van Wolder
Recreational cycling event
with after-party.
4 and 5 July, Wolder
www.rondevanwolder.nl
Andre Rieu Concerts
Museum week
WE Festival
A week highlighting social
activities of Maastricht’s museums.
Non-profit, sustainable festival.
Three days of art, with
exhibitions and activities.
11-14 June, SAM Decorfabriek
The Vrijthof is the backdrop
for Rieu’s biggest and most
exciting concerts.
4-10 May, various locations
22-25 May, Tapijn & city centre
www.fashionclash.nl
July, Vrijthof
Gastronomic event for charity.
18-24 April, various museums
www.we-festival.org
www.kunsttour.com
Maastricht Colours You/
2-16 August, various restaurants
www.museumweekend.nl
Sint Servaas fair and
Secret Places Festival
Pink Saturday (20 June)
l’Europe et l’Orgue
www.maastrichtaantafel.nl
National Sport Week
procession (17 may)
Nationwide sporting event.
Fun fair on Vrijthof square.
Festival with music, performances, and a bit of magic.
Pink week with varied
programme.
International organ festival.
Various dates in July and August,
Professional cycling event.
18-25 April, various locations
8-17 May, Vrijthof
29-31 May, Frontenpark
14-21 June
various locations
5 August, city centre
www.nationalesportweek.nl
www.nightscapesproductions.nl
www.maastricht-colours-you.nl
www.orgelfestivalmaastricht.nl
www.ridderronde.nl
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Ridderronde
Dutch dance festical
Wide variety of Dutch dance
performances.
28-29 August, Jeker quarter
2-4 October, various locations
Internationaal Vrijthof
Kunstplein OLV
ww.nederlandsedansdagen.nl
Jeu de Boules Toernooi
Art market on the square to
view, enjoy, and buy.
Major jeu de boules tournament, open to amateurs.
www.vrijthoftoernooi.nl
INKOM
Introduction week for new
students.
17-21 August, various locations
www.inkom.nl
Culture Valley
29 and 30 August, OLV/Graanmarkt
Opening of the cultural season.
Parallel culinary industry trade
shows.
www.kunstpleinolv.nl
13 September, city centre
5-7 October, MECC
www.hetparcours.nl
www.bbbmaastricht.nl
Parcours
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14-16 August, Vrijthof
Folie Culinaire/BBB
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Mucho Mundo
Salsa and tango festival with
open-air dance evenings.
Cultural festival with dance
performances, theatre and live
music.
World Press Photo
The winners of the international press photography
competition.
FEM.
Historic Buildings Open Day
Kinderboekenweek
Selected historic buildings
open their doors to the public
free of charge.
Annual week of activities promoting children’s literature.
Centre Céramique
Everything about fashion,
styling, your career, and more.
7-18 October
20-22 November, MECC
12 and 13 September, various
www.kinderboekenweek.nl
JIM
www.mecc.nl
locations
Château Maestricht, la sai-
www.openmonumentendag.nl
son culinaire
20-29 November, MECC
Musica Sacra Maastricht
The premier event for wine,
gastronomy, and culture.
International dressage and
show jumping competition.
30 October-1 November, MECC
www.boekenfestijn.com
Art festival with a broad and
international programme.
23 October-15 November,
Boekenfestijn
www.jumpingindoormaastricht.nl
Magical Maastricht
October/November,
MJazz
17-20 September
various locations
Two days of all kinds of jazz.
Christmas and winter
extravaganza.
www.musicasacramaastricht.nl
Event: 30 October-
7-8 November, MECC
28 November-29 December,
4-6 September, De Koompe
Euregional Documentary Film
1 November, Vrijthof
www.mjazz.nl
city centre
www.bruismaastricht.nl
Festival
www.chateaumaestricht.nl
Racing Days
www.magischmaastricht.nl
early/mid-August
Statues on the Vrijthof
17–20 September, Sphinx quarter
JekerJazz Festival
www.boetegewoen.nl
5-13 September, Vrijthof
Triathlon Limburg
Car and motorcycle event with
shows and demos.
19 August, City park
Festival Bruis
www.inkom.nl
Variety event with performing
acts and open mic.
Boetegewoen aan tafel
Friendly and sociable dining at
the long table.
90’s Forever
Orlando Festival
Catwalk on the Meuse/Mater
20 September
7 and 8 November, MECC
Chamber music festival in
Maastricht and environs.
Special jazz festival in selected
Maastricht cafés.
Dance experience event showcasing music from the nineties.
Mosa
www.triathlon-limburg.nl
9-11 October, Jeker quarter
www.racingdaysmaastricht.nl
5 December, MECC
Major fashion event.
International Dogshow
www.jekerjazz.com
The 11th of the 11th
www.90sforever.nl
20-30 August, various locations
11-13 September, near Rederij
Maastricht
Healthy and Vital Living
www.orlandofestival.nl
Stiphout, www.matermosa.eu
26 and 27 September
Health and lifestyle exhibition.
Official opening of the Carnival
season.
20 December-2 January, MECC
www.dogshowmaastricht.nl
16-18 October, MECC
11 November, Vrijthof
www.wintercircusmaastricht.nl
www.gezondmaastricht.nl
www.de11devande11de.nl
Holi Fusion Festival
Colourful culture and dance
festival.
21-23 August, Cörversplein
12 September, De Griend
Preuvenemint
www.holifusion.com
Culinary extravaganza with
musical fringe programme.
Parcours of Art and Science
Art and science festival.
27-30 August, Vrijthof
www.preuvenemint.nl
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Cörverspleinfeesten
Free pop festival with live
bands.
Wintercircus Maastricht
Festival Jong/Cinekid
Sinterklaas aan de Maas
Theatre performances,
workshops, film and
music for children.
Celebrating the Feast of St
Nicholas with children’s
activities.
For the latest details, see
Autumn holidays, AINSI
14 November (arrival celebration)
other cultural activities, see
12 September, various locations
and Lumière Cinema
to 5 December, city centre
www.pasmaastricht.nl
www.festivaljong.nl/www.lumiere.nl
www.sinterklaasaandemaas.nl
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www.maastrichtagenda.nl
For a list of exhibitions, tours and
sleep
Maastricht
sleep
With so many choices of places to stay, it’s hard to resist the
temptation to spend a day or two longer enjoying Maastricht. So why not stay?
There’s rooms for everyone: budget, standard, deluxe, or anything in between.
Any time you spend the night in Maastricht, you do it your way: always in charming
and hospitable surroundings just a short stroll from any of
the city’s many attractions.
Sweet dreams
OVERNIGHT STAYS
& PACKAGES
Not thinking of leaving us
after just one day, are you?
Why not book a hotel, bed
& breakfast, apartment, or
group accommodation?
It’s easy and fast with the
online service provided
by VVV Maastricht. To
find your perfect accommodation, just visit www.
maastrichtbookings.com!
VVV Maastricht also offers
personal advice and great
package deals.
Send an e-mail to
[email protected]
or call us on
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
(Mo-Sa 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
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Looking for a bed &
breakfast, a youth hostel,
a small hotel in a historic
building, a trendy designer
hotel, or a château hotel?
Or maybe you prefer to
count on the service level of
a major international hotel
chain. Wherever you stay
in Maastricht, you will be
taken care of by professionals who pride themselves
on their hospitality and
quality. And Maastricht has
accommodation 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
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prices when you book your
accommodation through
us.
FACTS & FIGURES
Maastricht currently has
62 hotels with a total of
7,944 beds • Last year,
more than three million
people visited the city of
Maastricht • The city’s
oldest operating hotel is
the Hotel Derlon, which
opened in 1870 • During
the TEFAF, the world’s
largest art and antique fair,
virtually every hotel room
in the city is booked. When
coming for TEFAF, most
visitors book their rooms a
year in advance • Holiday
review site Zoover proclaimed Maastricht best Dutch
city trip 2012.
WYCK
trendy but honest
Welcome to Maastricht. Its streets are charming, its hotels are hip,
and its businesses are booming. All this makes Wyck the perfect
introduction to the rest of the city.
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wyck
Wyck has often been described as the up-and-coming part of Maastricht.
And although it’s still a dynamic area in development, it’s already seen a real
transformation from ten years ago.
Today, it’s hard to imagine that there was a time that this side of the Meuse was dismissed as
‘outside Maastricht,’ and the people of Wyck were considered bumpkins. But this history has
also had a defining impact, and made Wyck into the unique urban borough that it is. The many
contemporary and exclusive shops, hotels, restaurants, and creative enterprises that have come
here in recent years are a perfect fit with the long-standing local boutiques, fine food shops, and
the locals themselves. That’s what makes Wyck one of the best places in Maastricht to live, work,
and shop. On weekdays Wyck is bustling with business from the train station to the river, and on
weekends it is just as jumping, with the tourists and day visitors tarrying here to ‘warm up’ for a day
out on the town. Today, it’s rightly said that you haven’t seen Maastricht until you’ve seen Wyck!
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Shopping in Wyck is all about the boutiques you won’t find
anywhere else, from designer labels to antiques. There’s Thai food, French, Italian,
or even traditional Limburg cuisine. Where you go depends only on your mood. If you’re
looking for a hotel, you’ll find lots of beds here in Wyck. Stay at one of the upmarket, hip,
or homey hotels throughout this borough and explore the city from here.
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Harrie Beaumont
Hotel owner
Le Salonard
Bread, cheese, wine
and more…
Een ambachtelijke
zuurdesem-bakkerij met
heerlijke zelfgemaakte
taartjes, brownies, caramel,
koekjes, quiches en
andere lekkernijen.
In 1978, succeeded his
father as director and
owner of Hotel Beaumont
in Wyck. On 1 April 2014,
Transferred management
of Beaumont to his two
sons, ushering in the
fourth generation of
this family-run business
Martijn de Bloemist
Florist with style.
A beautiful shop in a
historic building. Martijn
really has his own style,
and his unique green
creations fit perfectly in
contemporary interiors.
Rechtstraat 55
(since 1912).
Biologische
Boeremerret
Buy local.
If you want shopping bags
full of organic products
from the region once a
week, this is the place!
Rechtstraat 84
De Percée
Café Zondag
(Thursdays 2 PM to 6:30 PM)
Relaxed & unusual.
The place for a drink
or a really nice lunch.
The guests here are
relaxed and hip.
Mayfair
Dressed to the nines.
British-oriented men’s
clothing shop, with a
dynamic mix of famous
names in English fashion
and lesser-known or
new designers.
Wycker Brugstraat 42
De Percée
Stationsstraat 20
Wyck at its best.
The former ‘Percée’ or
traffic corridor between the
station and the Old Bridge,
is the most beautiful street
in Maastricht.
Harry’s
Stationsstraat en Wycker Brugstraat
Steam Beer Brewery
No nonsense.
An independent streak and
a no-nonsense attitude.
Just good food, interesting
company, and a good
glass of wine.
Your Saturday rummage.
Great fun to poke around
the antiques, collectibles,
books, and furniture.
Wycker Brugstraat 2
(Saturdays 10 AM to 4 PM)
Flea market
Stationsstraat
De Keyzer NA Bosch
Welcome home!
Belgian-French with an
international touch. For
young and old, gourmet
and gourmand.
Wyck’s best-kept
secret.
If you book ahead,
you can get
great tours here.
And enjoy a real
old-fashioned beer
afterwards.
A unique view of glasses.
Perfect custom work with
a southern flair.
Great vision...in every
sense of the word.
Waterpoort 4-6
Wycker Grachtstraat 26
Stationsstraat 58
Restaurant Pakhoes
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International brasserie.
Brasserie FLO
The taste of Paris in Maastricht.
Mayfair 5
British style.
Scandinavian Rebel.
Harry’s serves timeless international
brasserie favourites, made from the best
ingredients, served seven days a week
for lunch and dinner - and brunch on
Sundays too. Harry’s serves unpretentious
food and beverages in a relaxed,
comfortable setting.
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, we
have an extensive seasonal menu and the
popular FLO à la carte menu.
Combines fashion and
lifestyle for men, focusing
primarily on contemporary
British tastes. Barbour x
Norton & Sons, Hancock,
New Balance, Paul Smith,
and more.
At Noir, you’ll find
affordable French, Dutch,
and Scandinavian fashion.
Marie Sixtine, mbyM,
Dr. Denim, Just Female,
O My Bag, Cowboysbag,
and more.
Stationsstraat 20
Wyckerbrugstraat 45
Hoogbrugstraat 21
Wycker Brugstraat 2
Stationsstraat 28
T +31 (0)43 321 66 10
T +31 (0)043 311 64 37
T +31 (0)43 321 13 34
T +31 (0)43 325 44 33 www.harrysrestaurant.nl
T +31 (0)43 328 25 25 www.flomaastricht.nl
www.mayfair-maastricht.nl
www.shopnoir.nl
www.verwondering.nl
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The shop that makes
you happy.
De Verwondering’s amazing
collection of home decor
and gifts, Indian antiques,
design, jewellery, and all
things beautiful is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
sho p s
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Wyck
Wyck
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De Joffers
An institution famous in Maastricht and
beyond. Come by and discover for yourself
that plus sizes don’t have to mean dressing
out of style. Fashion consultants can offer
honest, sound advice. Just give it a try,
because if you change your mind they
do take returns.
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Fashion for your eyes.
Tasty Thai 10
Authentic Thai food.
Arice y Mi Pasión 11
Passion for fashion and shoes.
Exclusive ladies’ fashion.
Whether you are looking for rugged
or elegant, you’ll leave Mestrini
Occhiali with eye-catching eyewear. Anne
et Valentin, Chanel, Lindberg, Mykita,
Theo, and more leading eyewear stylists.
For the ultimate combination of fashion
and eye care, look no further.
Winner
Maastrichtse Toppers
2013 in the category of
‘Most Dazzling Dining’.
Tasty Thai for lunch,
dinner, and takeaway.
Arice for a breathtaking
collection of brands like
Eva & Claudi, La Salle, and
Angels; and Mi Pasión for
tango, salsa, and other
dance shoes.
Dazzling yet wearable fashion
made from exclusive, quality
fabrics. Silk, wool, and stretch
satin in strong colours. Kris
Wolf knows what today’s
modern and confident
woman is looking for.
Rechtstraat 29
T +31(0)43 321 08 88
Rechtstraat 69
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Kris Wolf 12
Rechtstraat 80
Rechtstraat 74
Stationsstraat 58
T +31 (0)43 852 49 62
www.aricedamesmode.nl/
T +31 (0)43 327 08 67
T +31 (0)43 321 82 53 www.dejoffers.nl
T +31 (0)43 711 22 16 www.mestrini.nl
www.tastythai.nl
www.mipasion.nl
www.kriswolf.nl
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Wyck
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Verhuur Limburg
Discover Maastricht
by e-bike or scooter!
Take a beautiful trip
through Maastricht or
Limburg’s rolling hills.
It’s romantic for couples
and a fun day out for
groups. Hires include
route map and insurance,
starting from the centre
of Maastricht or
Valkenburg.
No deposit and no
helmet requirement.
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Akerstraat 18 Maastricht
Valkenburg location
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Tizia Jewels and Art
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The art of design.
www.scooterverhuurlimburg.nl
Bouchon d’en Façe
www.e-bikeverhuurlimburg.nl
Vive la France.
Timeless artisan jewellery
and watches by international
designers and metalsmiths,
relationship rings, colourful
purses and handbags, and
beautiful leather, from jackets to
fashion and accessories.
The lights are dim, French
chansons are playing, and the
menu is French from start to
finish. Bouchon d’en Façe
is the place for your
romantic evening.
Rechtstraat 41
Wyckerbrugstraat 54
T +31 (0)43 409 14 70
T +31 (0)43 311 64 38
www.tiziajewelsandart.nl
www.bouchondenface.nl
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CÉRAMIQUE
Maastricht’s architecture district
Leave the narrow, cobblestone streets and their historic old buildings
behind for a bit and discover the exciting, dynamic, other Maastricht.
Nowhere in Maastricht is there a place where present and past
come together so powerfully as Céramique.
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CÉRAMIQUE
In the Céramique district, you still feel the industrial past, even though
you’re standing in the newest and most modern part of the city. It’s the kind
of place where you look up and keep looking, to take in the impressive architecture,
even as the ground around you buzzes with culture and activity.
Céramique arose in the early 1990s on the site of ‘Société Céramique,’ a ceramics factory
that operated from 1850 to 1985, best known for its tableware. When the factory was offered
for sale to the municipality in the late 1980s, the idea to redevelop the area as a quality residential and commercial district quickly emerged, and Government Architect Jo Coenen was
engaged to develop a master plan. One of his fundamental premises was to bring something
of a Mediterranean feel to this part of the city. To achieve this, he brought in a luminary
architects from southern Europe for the design of the various residential and business
complexes. The result is a total package of architectural high point after high point, like Mario Botta’s ‘La Fortezza,’ Alvaro Siza’s ‘Tower of Siza,’ and perhaps the crowning glory, Aldo
Rossi’s Bonnefanten Museum. But despite all the forward-looking architecture, the connection to the past remains, in the street names, remnants of older buildings and tableware that
turn up unexpectedly, and the exhibitions in the Bonnefanten Museum and Centre Céramique. Each and every one is a golden thread of history interwoven into the fabric of today.
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Céramique hums with contemporary architecture, without selling short its industrial past.
Wine and dine in style at cultural hotspots like Michelin-starred Beluga, theatre café Zuid or
museum café Ipanema. Avenue Céramique takes you past eye-catching shops and offices, as well as
architectural highlights like the Bonnefanten Museum and the Wiebengahal.
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Eric Wetzels
Archaeologist
& director of
Centre Céramique,
Kumulus, and the
Museum of Natural
History Maastricht.
Sjieke shop/
about the cultural identi-
One big beautiful
living room.
The place to immerse
yourself in Maastricht’s
cultural biography
while you enjoy one of
Coffeelovers’ famous
espresso drinks.
ty of Maastricht, the area
Plein 1992 -15
Born in Maastricht,
studied archaeology in
Amsterdam. Passionate
Café Zuid
That southern feeling.
Great service, delicious
food and drinks. In summer,
definitely one of the most
popular terraces in the city.
Plein 1992 - 15
and the Euregio.
Café Ipanema
Eats! Yummmmm!
A true promised land for
products like fresh pasta,
wine, and all the things
that make Mediterranean
cuisine great. At the edge
of Céramique.
Hoogbrugstraat 15
SRAL (Limburg
Conservation Institute)
The view from
in the Wiebengahal
Centre Céramique
Viva Ipanema!
The Bonnefanten museum
café. On museum days,
a cultural-culinary spot;
also a great lunch place
or party location.
Sjiek Kookpunt
Coffeelovers de Annex
A heavenly view.
In any season, a spectacular
view over the city and for
miles around.
The city’s best-kept secret.
Keeping our cultural
heritage preserved and
open. Public visitor
function in the
Bonnefanten Museum.
Avenue Céramique 50
Beluga Loves You
Love for food.
Two Michelin stars shine
at the entrance; a beautiful
place on the river to enjoy
art on a plate.
(entrance on Maaspuntweg)
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Gouvernement
Provincial government
building.
An architectural highlight
of the city, but perhaps
better known as home to
the table where the Treaty
of Maastricht was signed.
Limburglaan 10
Theater de Bordenhal
Home base for the
Toneelgroep Maastricht
theatre ensemble.
Formerly the plate wing of
the ceramics factory, now a
fully-fledged theatre.
Plein 1992 - 15
Charles Eyck Park
Green on the Meuse.
Céramique’s park,
along the Meuse, is a
favourite picnic and
gathering place for
students and locals.
Hoegbrögk
Old versus new.
A modern path that takes
you from Céramique to the
city centre. Also a beautiful
lookout point and popular
photo location.
Go !
Céramique
Café Zuid 18
Diner & Lounge
Because southern living
is just better.
From lounging in a
beach bed on the riverside
to attending a show at our
theatre, everything at Café
Zuid is all about the good
life. The menu ranges
from irresistible tapas
to inspired main
dishes.
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T + 31 (0)43 361 05 55
www.cafezuid.nl
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Old Masters & Modern Art.
Relax with a coffee and the morning paper.
This iconic building, designed by Italian
architect Aldo Rossi, is home to an always
exciting programme of temporary exhibits,
museum tours, lectures, and children’s
activities. The Bonnefanten Museum is also
the place to find unusual art gifts
(online too!), and to have lunch,
at the famous Museumcafé Ipanema.
Between Wyck and Céramique, on Plein
1992, is Centre Céramique. There’s always
something going on here: Come for a surprising
exhibition, concert, or lecture, or – since it’s
also the public library – just to enjoy a cup
of coffee and read the paper (and the free
WiFi). The building itself, by architect
Jo Coenen, is worth a visit in its own right.
T +31 (0)43 329 01 90 www.bonnefanten.nl
T +31 (0)43 350 5600 www.centreceramique.nl
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city centre
Shopping heaven in picturesque city centre
Shop ’til you drop – it is a creed that the city centre of Maastricht lives by.
Maastricht is known for being a shopping city, and it does not lack for
world-class retail offerings. Stroll the area between Sint Servaasbrug,
the Markt, and the Vrijthof, and you’ll see.
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It’s all here, whether you go for the big names or those cute little
boutiques you find nowhere else. And whether you prefer an upmarket
department store or a covered shopping centre for your whole new wardrobe,
or enjoy running from shop to shop in search of that one perfect item.
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Here in the Maastricht city centre, there’s something for every shopaholic, young or old, boy
or girl. Comb the Grote Staat and be dazzled by all the known and lesser-known chains you
find here. Take a peek at the shopping centre Entre Deux, worth a visit for its architecture alone, and for the huge shops for famous labels you’ll find here. There are still a few surprises for
you in store at the shopping centre Mosae Forum, just next to the Markt. And don’t overlook
the basement floor, where you’ll find some hidden gems (of the edible kind!). But it’s not all fashion,
beauty, and lifestyle; there’s also a special place for books, in the amazing bookshop in the
medieval Dominican church, a highlight of the city centre not to be missed. Need a breather?
When you’re ready to take a break from your shopping adventure, you’ll be pleased to find
that the amazing array of shops is interspersed with pubs, cafés, and charming restaurants.
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The thriving heart of shopping city Maastricht. Fashion in every style and size, price class
and trend. The charming streets and small stores keep everything intimate. Shopped out?
Discover the centre’s other treasures, like the Vrijthof and its museum, theatre,
the Hoofdwacht (main guardhouse), and St. Servaas Basilica.
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Petra Muijrers
Communications
consultant, Theater
aan het Vrijthof
the fish market
on fridays
Initiative Maastricht
The best fish going!
Fresh, healthy fish every
week, attracts people
from all over the
Euregio, and always
busy and fun.
Central America),
Markt square
Also board member
for communications
of Pimma (Private
Historical
Printing Museum
Forgotten arts.
Industrial heritage,
artistry, and stories
of the history of
printing in Maastricht
and beyond.
and new mother of
a baby girl.
Festen
Shop + Coffee.
A ‘different’ kind of shop,
with everything under
one roof, or just come in
for the delicious cappuccino
and homemade
cake.
Minckelersstraat 1a
De Dominicanen
Heavenly bookshop.
Spectacular old church, and
thankfully preserved as a
bookshop due to the efforts
of the people of Maastricht.
Great coffee as well.
Jodenstraat 22
Take5
TaarT Zaak
Jazzy hotspot.
A Maastricht institution,
practically a landmark.
Jazzy, hip, dark, trendy,
and yet so comfortable.
Also the place to be
during Carnival!
A nice peace of cake.
Spoil yourself with their
amazing cakes and the
perfect cup of coffee or tea.
Ideal for an enjoyable afternoon tea or a sweet-themed
lunch with friends.
Bredestraat 14
Helmstraat 2A
SoupSolo
City Hall on Markt
Sint Servaasklooster 38
Symbol of power.
Admire this stately
building that has
dominated the Markt
since the 17th century.
The carillon is still played
daily.
New soup bar & art gallery.
Hot spot for young
artists and creatives.
International, charming,
friendly, but most importantly, delicious soups that
change every week.
Dominicanerkerkstraat 1
Theatre on the Vrijthof
markt square
Heppie & Ko
Restaurant Gio’s
Ma sempre delicioso.
La dolce vita on the
Vrijthof. Authentic
Italian food.
No menu, so prepare
to be surprised!
My place to be.
I just can’t and won’t
leave this one off my list.
A wonderful, exciting
national and international
programme, always a great
night out!
Best baby & kids store in the
Netherlands!
If you’re looking for an
ideal kids gift, try here.
Great books and clothes
and cute little things you
just have to have.
Vrijthof 29A
Vrijthof 47
Kesselskade 52
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Entre Deux
City centre
Fashion
Shopping secrets between
Vrijthof and Markt.
The best thing about a
city trip is discovering the
unexpected. That’s what
you’ll find at Entre Deux,
between the Vrijthof and
Markt squares. Guaranteed
you’ll find a whole new
ensemble you love.
But Entre Deux is more
than just fashion.
Lose yourself in the
unforgettable bookshop
housed in a centuries-old
church or just enjoy a
well-earned cappuccino
after your Entre Deux
experience.
www.entredeux.nl
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De Boekenwurm 20
Books for children & teens.
Rousseau 21
Chocolate Maastricht.
Brasserie Keizer 22
From babies to young
adults, De Boekenwurm
grows up with you!
Chocolates to share with
friends, say congratulations,
say thanks, or just spoil
yourself. You’ll find the best
quality, the best variety, and
the best prices at Rousseau
Chocolade.
Provençal-inspired cuisine
that is simply delicious.
Located in the heart of old
Maastricht, between the
St. Servaas Basilica and
Theater aan het Vrijthof.
Simply delicious.
Mariastraat 11
Markt 52
Keizer Karelplein
T +31 (0)43 321 17 99
T +31 (0)43 311 02 91
T +31 (0)43 321 11 15
www.deboekenwurm.info
www.rousseau.nl
www.brasseriekeizer.nl
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City centre
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Fashion & Food
Fashion & Food between the
Market and the Meuse.
Centuries of history and
modern architecture come
together at Mosae Forum,
the new riverside shopping
area, combining shopping
and joie de vivre. Mosae
Forum: You don’t visit
it, you experience it! If
you’re coming by car, follow
the signs to P-Markt and
P-Mosae Forum.
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Kookhuis aan de Maes
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Pieke Potloed
For professional chefs and serious amateurs.
Authentic Maastricht café dining.
Great cooking starts with the right equipment
and techniques. When you’re in Maastricht a
visit to Kookhuis aan de Maes is a must.
It offers 600 m2 of kitchen equipment, pans,
tableware, coffee machines and coffee,
cookbooks – not to mention cooking demos,
workshops, tastings and more!
In the charming Sporenstraat, between
Amorsplein and Grote Staat, look for
Pieke Potloed and its lovely summer/
winter terrace. Authentic local dishes, with
the honesty of the good old days and the
attention to quality you expect today.
For drinks, lunch, and dinner from
11:00 AM daily.
Markt 16 – 18
T +31 (0) 43 350 08 00
Sporenstraat 5
www.kookhuisaandemaes.nl
T +31 (0)43 321 59 68 www.piekepotloed.nl
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Grand Café-Diner d’n Ingel 28
Voted best café in the Netherlands 2012.
The famously good service, unique menu
with both regional and house specialities,
and the four house secret recipe cocktails
add up to make a visit to Sjinkerij de Bóbbel
a true experience. The house drinks are also
available to take home or as a gift.
Enjoy a delicious lunch, extended dinner,
or just a cup of coffee served with care.
The menu is always seasonal and
composed around highlights of international
and regional Limburg cuisine. Groups
are very welcome in one of the two lovely
private salons with a view of the Vrijthof!
Café dining in unique atmosphere.
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Ringed by flights of angels.
Wolfstraat 32
Vrijthof 13
T +31 (0)43 321 74 13 www.debobbel.com
T +31 (0)43 321 72 26 www.ingel.nl
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Aux Pays Bas 32
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Diner & Lounge
On the Netherlands’ most
famous square.
The modern, comfortable
interior and friendly
service give Aux Pays Bas
Diner & Lounge a relaxed,
informal ambience in
which you immediately
feel at home. The cuisine
is international, and the
kitchen is the only one in
Maastricht open until
1:00 AM.
Vrijthof 7
T +31 (0)43 325 44 59
www.auxpaysbas.nl
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Boekhandel
Dominicanen
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Inspiring reading.
In the inspiring ambience of
a medieval church, browse
through the sophisticated
selection of 40,000 titles and
non-books whilst enjoying
the best cappuccino in town.
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Hotel d’Orangerie
Little piece of England.
Charming English-style
hotel in an 18th-century
building on the riverside,
just a short stroll away
from the alluring
highlights of
Maastricht.
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VVV tourist shop
A good start…
The best place to go for all
of the information you need
to start exploring Maastricht
and environs. All the best
tips for fun activities,
excursions, a great night
out, and hotel stays.
Dominicanerkerkstraat 1
Kleine Gracht 4
Kleine Staat 1
T +31 (0)43 410 00 10
T +31 (0)43 326 11 11
T+31 (0)43 325 21 21
boekhandeldominicanen.nl
www.hotel-orangerie.nl
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Restaurant Laus
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In Den Ouden Vogelstruys 36
‘The House of the Old Ostrich’ is quite
possibly the oldest and definitely the
liveliest café in Maastricht. Also known
by many locals as ‘the living room,’ and the
backdrop for a multitude of activities that
let you enjoy the rich history of the city
over the best draught beer and tastiest
coffee in town.
Contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.
Aperitif, Maastricht style.
The original Peking duck.
If you’re looking for ‘la cucina Italiana’
with a twist, look for Restaurant Laus
between the Vrijthof and Onze Lieve
Vrouweplein squares. There’s no mistaking
the traditional Mediterranean hospitality at
Laus; the staff make personal contact
with every guest.
Your day out in Maastricht should start
right here, tucked away between the Onze
Lieve Vrouweplein square and the river.
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner,
the atmosphere is always welcoming.
The highlight is always the afternoon
aperitif on the sunny terrace or at the
comfortable bar.
A Maastricht favourite for lunch, dinner,
a quick bite, or a takeaway. Enjoy delights
of Chinese cuisine like their signature
original recipe Peking duck with pancakes.
Or, if you like surprises, the chef will
put together a special menu
just for you.
Maastricht’s living room.
Bredestraat 7
Graanmarkt 1
Markt 33
Vrijthof 15
T +31 (0)43 303 00 04 www.restaurantlaus.nl
T +31 (0)43 321 68 61 www.labonnefemme.nl
T +31 (0)43 321 61 23 www.lachine.nl
T +31 (0)43 321 48 88 www.vogelstruys.nl
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Dancing late into the night.
Museum aan het Vrijthof
Made in Maastricht.
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Eetcafé Minckelers 39
Grandcafé De Perroen 40
Landmark in 400-year-old historic
building.
Traditional pub that feels like home.
A hotspot for lunch, dinner, and nightlife.
Dedicated chefs transform fresh local
ingredients into culinary delights. Beer
lovers come for the eleven beers on tap and
55 different bottled beers. On weekends,
Maastricht’s most famous DJs keep you
dancing late into the night.
A private museum where the visitor
enjoys ‘60 minutes of art and culture.’ The
museum tells the ‘Made in Maastricht’
story, how creativity and enterprise have
shaped and continue to shape the city.
Past and present come together, in the
museum’s breath-taking interior too.
Covered courtyard, charming restaurant,
cosy pub with homey atmosphere,
and gastropub with impressive tap
list – all under one roof. Open year-round
for breakfast, lunch, dinner, parties,
or even just drinks, with seasonal
menus featuring local specialities.
Vrijthof 15a
T +31 (0)43 321 13 27
Markt 35
Vrijthof 34-35
T +31 (0)43 321 39 36 www.basilicamaastricht.nl
www.museumaanhetvrijthof.nl
T +31(0)43 321 65 38 www.minckelers.nl
T +31 (0)43 325 20 73 www.perroen.nl
Staple on the market square, a great
place to enjoy a coffee, Brand beer or glass
of wine, or sample from this week’s menu.
From the Limburg sweet tart to the Steak
Maison with Belgian chips, everything
on the menu is prepared right
here in kitchen.
Vrijthof 18
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JEKER
quarter
slow down in maastricht’s latin quarter
While high-intensity power shopping rages on just a few hundred
metres away, the Jeker quarter is the place to experience life in the slow lane.
Slow down, breathe, and enjoy the wealth of art, flavours, and traditions
that make this district special.
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JEKER
quarter
Those who live and work here say that you don’t really need to
explain where the Jeker quarter is: Once you’re there, you’ll know.
This is where the locals stroll the streets at their leisure, students read in the park,
and you can spend a whole Sunday on a café terrace, a wisp of jazz music in the
air in the background, and never get bored.
The Jeker quarter is nestled between the old city walls and centuries-old houses, bordered by the green of the city park. Although people have lived here for centuries, no one has
ever explored it all. Enterprise is deeply rooted in the genes of this community: A history
full of crafts and trades has left its marks, and forged the unique, authentic, innovative and
creative atmosphere you feel here today. And right through the middle of it, that impudent little river, the Jeker, flows brazenly on. The quaint streets, stately homes, and idyllic
parks have everything to make history come alive, while the rich student life, mix of young
and old, culinary highlights, and abundant art and culture pull you back to the present.
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Shop & stroll along boutiques, unique shops, enticing bakeries and trendy delights.
Browse & buy art at a vast collection of galleries and antique stores. Even with the hustle and
bustle of the international student body, it seems as though time stands still here. A never-ending stream of regional delicacies and Mediterranean delights in the charming Koestraat.
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Lucas de Bie
International
Business student
at SBE in
Maastricht.
Hotel Le Virage
for and by students.
Just around the corner.
When you’re a
student with family
coming to visit, this cosy
little hotel right next
to Onze Lieve
Vrouweplein
is the perfect place.
Passion for energizing
Cortenstraat 2
Also, since 2014, owner
of ‘Maastricht Nights,’
an event organization
Helpoort (hell’s gate)
Imposing monument.
The oldest city gate in
the Netherlands and the
only surviving one in
Maastricht.
Sint Bernardusstraat 24B
student life in
Koestraat
Must-see street in the
Jeker quarter.
For a lot of people in
Maastricht, a favourite
haunt for food and drinks,
at the foot of Onze Lieve
Vrouwe basilica.
Koestraat
Adriaan de Smaakmaker
Maastricht.
Eat where the locals meet.
Bursting with locals,
but non-locals feel
right at home at
this classic
Maastricht café.
Taste sensations
you just have to try!
The tastiest Maastricht
souvenirs: mustards,
jams, chutneys, dressings,
mayonnaises, and much
more. All of it artisan-made
and organic.
Sint Pieterstraat 13
Café Sjiek
City park
Green, greener, greenest.
Wonderful place for
walks, drinking in the
history (in the remnants
of the fortifications),
and picnicking
or studying.
De Bisschopsmolen
The smells of fresh-baked
bread and vlaai.
You just can’t walk past
that smell of fresh-baked
spelt bread and Limburg’s
favourite sweet tart, ‘vlaai’,
without stopping in here!
Stenenbrug 3
Café Forum
Fresh food & music
at all times.
Every Monday night,
live jazz played
by young
talents!
New destination.
A new cultural hotspot,
with a food market opening
February 2015.
The world in a cup.
Exciting lifestyle shop
where you can also take
afternoon tea.
Sint Pieterstraat 4
Sint Hubertuslaan 12
Koestraat 9
Tapijnkazerne
(former barracks)
Teazone
Quatorze Juillet
Vive la France
à Maestricht.
The Jeker quarter throws a
big party every year for the
French national day: a good
glass of red wine, French
chansons, cinema, and ‘joie
de vivre’.
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Niloc Pagen Balloon dog Multicolor
45 cm € 149,-
Romero-Britto ceramic tea pot
Pop-Art design € 49,-
Mouth-blown glass vases in various
colors and designs € 99,-
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35 cm € 85,-
Bronze Statue Francesca Simula
45 cm € 195,-
Traditional mouth-blown glass plates
diameter ca 45 cm from € 99,-
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Via Mucca 43
Maastricht’s Latin
Quarter is home to this
Mediterranean restaurant
with the best of Italian,
French, Spanish, and
Portuguese cuisine.
Maastricht’s most unique
wine bar. The extensive
selection of top wines will
take your breath away. Open
Wednesdays to Fridays from
4:00 PM, Saturdays and
Sundays from 2:00 PM.
Taste the Mediterranean.
Willemijn by Gerdine Duijsens
hand painted on extracted paper
from € 295,- framed Floated
Borowski Design object. The beautiful
bright colors give this glass vase
a cheerful look € 725,-
Mia Coppola ‘Dolly’ sculptures
in various sizes from € 22,95
Unique & Affordable
Sint Pieterstraat 26-28, Maastricht, 043 326 13 06, www.arteaux.nl
Unique wine bar.
Taverna La Vaca 44
A little piece of southern
Europe.
In southern Europe,
dining, drinking, and light
bites are rituals, a way of
life, how you celebrate.
Koestraat 7
Koestraat 17
Koestraat 3
T + 31 (0)43 325 07 77
T +31 (0)43 852 14 55
T + 31 (0)43 311 45 56
www.eetcafeilya.nl
www.viamucca.nl
www.tavernalavaca.nl
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Jekerkwartier
cafe
At home in Maastricht!
You will feel right at home
the moment you walk
into Café Tribunal, and
hosts Rianda and Leo
invite you to sit down and
enjoy something delicious.
Come in and experience
Maastricht hospitality to
the fullest! Café Tribunal
is open seven days a week,
Mondays to Saturdays
from 8:00 AM to midnight
and Sundays from
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Breakfast and lunch are
served every day, and chef
Trudie’s evening menu is
served Monday to Thursday. The menu changes
regularly, but always
prominently features the
tender, locally-sourced
steak with homemade
chips.
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Crafts & Co
Shop with tea house.
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Wine restaurant
Mes Amis
Passion for wine.
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Bygone days.
Handmade goods by local
creative types. Crafts & Co is
a ‘friendchise,’ a cooperative
of creative types who share
the costs and contribute
their wares. A great place
to stop in between the city
park and the Jeker quarter!
Classic French cuisine
with traditional Limburg
accents, with wine pairings
poured with every dish. No
one knows regional wines
better than mes amis.
Tongersestraat 5
Grote Looiersstraat 7
T +31 (0)43 325 78 66
T +31 (0)43 321 17 75
www.craftsandco.nl
www.mesamis.nl
www.cafelure.nl
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Contemporary hospitality
in an ambience that takes
you back to days gone by.
Afternoon and evening
dining, with an extensive
menu of house specialities. Tongersestraat 1
T +31 (0)43 321 03 90
www.detribunal.nl
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Go!
Jekerkwartier
Jekerkwartier
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Café In de
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Nostalgia & Authenticity.
Beer, wine, or cocktail?
Whatever you fancy, don’t
miss the chance to try one
of our 30 grilled sandwiches
with it. Vintage Maastricht
welcomes you.
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Hotel Les Charmes
Charm offensive.
If you’re looking for a
charming place to stay in
Maastricht, look no further
than the exquisite and
historic Hotel Les
Charmes, on a quiet street
in the heart of the city.
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Eetcafé Rilette
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Deux & Koffie
Taste the French-Italian
atmosphere.
Coffee, clothes and more.
You can taste the Mediterranean the moment you
walk in. French-Italian
style is not just on the
menu, but is also visible
throughout the interior.
A treasure of the Jeker quarter,
Le Marais Deux & Koffie is a concept
store with outlet clothes, art,
furniture, vintage cycles,
delicious coffee, and more.
Galerie Hotel Dis & Kunstlokaal 53
Lodging and dining among the artworks.
In the historic Tafelstraat, you’ll find Galerie
Hotel Dis and its new exhibition space the
Kunstlokaal. The early 17th century building is
now home to a number of different activities.
The hotel has seven ample rooms and one loft.
Hotel guests are served breakfast in the former
brewery. From Thursdays to Saturdays, enjoy a
cup of coffee, lunch, or brunch among the art.
Koestraat 14-16
Lenculenstraat 18
T +31 (0)43 311 00 31
T +31 (0)43 321 25 21
T +31 (0)43 325 52 84
Maastrichter Heidenstraat 6
Tafelstraat 28
fb: CafeInDeBoonteKooj
www.lescharmes.nl
www.eetcaferilette.nl
T +31 (0)6 50635579 www.lemarais.nl
T +31 (0)43 325 9117 www.dismaastricht.nl
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Restaurant Petit Bonheur 55
Everything about the wild animals of the
Limburg landscape, from the Mosasaurus
that lived here in the Cretaceous sea to the
fish you’ll find living in Limburg’s streams
today and the bees in the beehive. The story
of how humans and nature interact. Plus:
exhibits, garden, and shop.
Just 200 metres from Vrijthof square and
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square, it’s one of
the Jeker quarter’s best-kept secrets. Petit
Bonheur is a little piece of France, serving
extended dinners in the interior courtyard
all year long. The kitchen serves Italian and
French dishes based on fresh,
seasonal products.
A trip through time.
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Joie de Vivre.
De Bosquetplein 7
Achter de molens 2
T + 31 (0)43 350 54 90 www.nhmmaastricht.nl
T +31 (0)43 321 51 09 www.petitbonheur.nl
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STOKSTRAAT
quarter
exclusive shopping in historic heart of Maastricht
The streets are narrow, the pubs are small. The shopping is exclusive,
the selection refined. The history is rich, the atmosphere intimate. The Stokstraat
quarter is the place to be in the heart of the city for shopping and being seen.
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STOKSTRAAT
quarter
The collection of streets between the city centre and the Jeker quarter
is known as the Stokstraat quarter. It’s that historic corner of the city between
two statues, ‘De Mestreechter Geis’ and ‘Slevrouwe’. All of these streets
ultimately lead to the ever-charming, intimate and romantic
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein.
In this part of the city, you can find the warmth and charm of a classic Maastricht pub on virtually every corner. The quarter takes its name from what may be the city’s most famous (or
infamous) street. Today, Stokstraat is known as the place for the most exclusive and luxury
shops in the Netherlands, but it was not always so. If there’s any street that has seen its fortunes turn over the years, it’s this one. In the Middle Ages, its reputation was dubious thanks
to its many bathhouse-brothels; later, the street enjoyed a renaissance with many reputable
merchants established in it, until, as the Industrial Revolution took hold and the city centre
became overpopulated with wave after wave of migrants from the countryside, the street became synonymous with grinding poverty. Living conditions here became so dire that there
was even talk of demolishing the entire street. The Stokstraat quarter of today is the result of
a dramatic redevelopment between 1950 and 1973, which succeeded in preserving its historic character but transforming it into a fashionable address for living, shopping, and dining.
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World-class shops, fine dining, and local colour all in one. Exquisite boutiques with
exclusive labels like Natan, Paule Ka, Patrizia Pepe, Prada, Caroline Biss, and more.
Welcoming pubs on every corner. Roman ruins of a bathhouse in the museum cellar of the
Hotel Derlon. And there are lots of things to see, like the unique stone plaques
and statues of icons of the city’s history.
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Kiki Niesten
Entrepreneur
In de Moriaan
ambassador for the
The glass is never
half-empty.
Famous for being the
smallest café in the
Netherlands as well as for
its traditional onion soup.
The terrace is great in the
summer, but the conservatory
is lovely in winter, too.
charm of her beloved
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Born in Maastricht, and
owner of the famous
boutique that bears her
name in the Stokstraat
for more than 35 years.
Not only a Maastricht
fashion icon, but a true
Steiner
Vintage watches and jewels.
This tiny shop has the
atmosphere that I think
everything on the
Stokstraat should have!
Gorgeous antique
jewellery and watches.
Stokstraat 2
city and an expert in its
rich history and culinary
highlights.
Thermenplein
Hidden history in the
heart of Maastricht.
A fantastic place, that takes
you back in time to the
days of the Romans. You
can still see traces of their
original bathhouse here.
statue of
Between Plankstraat and
mestreechter geis
Morenstraat
Joie de vivre.
Charm, playfulness, good
humour, and joie de vivre:
that’s ‘the Spirit of Maastricht’ (Mestreechter Geis).
Café In de Karkol
As Maastricht as it gets.
Here, they speak
Maastrichts, you order
your beer by the blad
(tray), and you can sing
along to all the old local
torch songs.
Gelateria Luna Rossa
You won’t be able to resist.
The finest Italian-style
ice cream in an amazing
variety of flavours. The
outstanding presentation
makes their ice creams look
almost too good to eat...
almost, that is!
Graanmarkt 4
KIKI 2
Shoes & Shirts
More for less.
For fashion-lovers, a candy
store; for fashionistas, a
treasure trove! KIKI 2 is
the outlet store for Kiki
Niesten Maastricht.
Square near Stokstraat
High quality & exclusivity.
For the very best in shoes
and men’s accessories.
Even handmade shoes!
Definitely worth making a
special trip for.
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the lady chapel at the
o.l.v. basilica
Rozemarijn
A little piece of Tuscany!
A very refined cuisine,
big on fish, and a
must-do in the summer
for its amazing terrace on
the Thermenplein.
Havenstraat 19
Houses of Stokstraat
A stone with a history.
Behind every façade
and stone marker lies
a story. Enrich your
historical knowledge
of the city!
Stokstraat 5
Light a candle and enjoy
a meditative moment.
If you’re there at the right
moment, you’ll also
experience the bells.
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein
Square
SPHINX
& BASSIN
quarter in the making
A piece of Maastricht that’s not there yet. Sphinx is a quarter in the making,
the outlines of which are now slowly becoming visible. It’s also a quarter of a kind
that Maastricht doesn’t have yet: young, creative, edgy, and industrial.
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‘This is where the cultural, creative, and enterprising urban district Sphinx will arise.’
So reads the ambition behind the plans for the development of the Sphinx area.
Plans focus on the place where Maastricht’s industrial revolution began. It was here that
Petrus Regout built his ‘Sphinx Factory,’ the start of what grew into an enormous industry,
producing bathroom fixtures, tiles, and the products that made Maastricht great. The factory operated until 2006, and since then efforts have been under way to redevelop this area
as a district that fits in with the city, but as something Maastricht does not already have.
That’s why this district is being designed to attract creative types, young residents, national
and international students, and expatriates. It will be internationally oriented, with room
for flexible space and temporary functions. Where this area is going is becoming clearer
and clearer, in things like the arrival of the pop music stage in a former sawmill, and the
newly opened Brandweer(kantine), with workspaces and meeting places for creative entrepreneurs. But not everything in this part of the city is new and different. The historic and
picturesque river harbour ‘t Bassin, adjacent to the Sphinx area, makes a perfect buffer for
the transition from the more familiar and better known Maastricht to this new part of town.
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Industrial, edgy and creative. The new Maastricht is clustered closely in and
around the iconic Eiffel Building, the former Sphinx factory. Romantic, intimate,
and oh-so-slightly Mediterranean is the atmosphere at ‘t Bassin, on the interface between
old and new. The Muziekgieterij pop music venue and Bureau Europa are poised to be
the backbone of cultural life here.
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Maarten Kuypers
Creative and project
leader at B2B
Design Agency.
Statue of Petrus Regout
Active as team member
of TEDx Maastricht, and
organizer of small
exhibitions and intimate
film evenings. Advocate
of change and
Maison Florop
Worldly wine.
Wine shop that’s great to
dash into for something to
start the weekend off right.
You always get a great wine
for a great price.
Boschstraat 41
De Brandweer
The place to be in
the new Sphinx.
My new favourite, top of
my list. It’s a wonderfully
inspiring, broad-minded
place for creatives that’s
just opened in the former
fire station.
innovation in
the city.
Timmerfabriek
Cultural hotspot
of tomorrow.
A piece of industrial
heritage, now home to
several different cultural
institutions: rock/pop
music venue Muziekgieterij,
architecture forum Bureau
Europe, and at the end of
2015, cinema Lumière.
Eiffel building
Maastricht’s new
landmark.
Old building that’s been
given a new use, and is giving a new dimension to the
whole city. The view from
the roof is indescribable!
The Salad Bar
Fresh & Healthy.
For fresh salads, juices,
smoothies, and great
sandwiches. My all-time
favourite is the carrot
tapenade with coriander
and garlic.
Captain of industry.
We have Regout in
Maastricht to thank for the
industrial revolution in the
Netherlands. His company
de Sphinx provided work
for many generations of the
people of this city.
Boschstraat 67
Boschstraat
Hotel Trash deluxe
From trash to deluxe.
Gorgeous small boutique
hotel in the city centre.
Every room has its own
theme, fully equipped with
every convenience.
Boschstraat
Boschstraat 55
Bureau Europa
Architecture forum.
Exhibitions and other
activities in the field of
architecture and
design, with a social/
sociological angle.
Frontenpark
Green gateway
to Sphinx.
Wandering through
Maastricht’s newest
park is like discovering
a new world.
Boschstraat 9
Boschstraat 5-7
De Brandweerkantine
Capucijnenstraat 21
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Extinguish your thirst.
Great for drinks with
friends. Impressive menu
with heirloom vegetables
and fair-trade
products.
Jewel of the south.
Culinary and cultural
adventures through the
Middle East. For many,
still undiscovere.
Capucijnenstraat 21
Capucijnenstraat 98
Marres Kitchen
Art mee ts fo o d
good
Sphinx
Sphinx
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Marres
House for Contemporary
Culture and excellent
cuisine.
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Galerie KunZst
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Historic Inner Harbour ‘t Bassin 60
Maastrichtsloep has
six-person and eightperson river cruise boats
for hire (no boating license
required) and offers larger
boats for 18 or 24 people
(including captain).
A stone’s throw from the old city centre, nestled against
the new residential district Sphinx, a historic river harbour:
‘t Bassin. Today home to many pleasure craft, as well as
exciting restaurants and galleries. Outdoor dining in spring
and summer, and cosy romantic dinners in vaulted cellars in
autumn and winter. If you’ve got your own boat, you can
moor at one of the 70 berths here
from 1 April to 1 November.
The place to meet.
Changing exhibitions.
Cultural & creative
place where entrepreneurs,
students, creative types,
and the public at large
come together for lectures,
workshops, food and
drink, films, markets,
and projects.
With exhibitions
changing every five weeks,
be sure to check the
website to see what
highlights of contemporary
art you’ll find at
Galerie KunZst.
Bassinkade 3
Bassinkade 9
T +31 (0)43 327 02 07
Capucijnenstraat 21
T +31 (0)6 29 43 45 45
T +31 (0)43 609 05 77
For more information:
www.marres.org
www.debrandweer.com
www.galeriekunzst.nl
www.maastrichtsloep.nl
www.tbassin.nl
Contemporary art, lovely
garden, southern charm and
exquisite Mediterranean /
Arabic cuisine
(Marres Kitchen).
Capucijnenstraat 98
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Maastricht from the water!
Discover a piece of history.
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vrijthof
square
Down Town Maastricht
Just when you think you’ve discovered all Maastricht has to offer,
you find the little streets around the Vrijthof. Urban, artistic, and undiscovered.
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Tucked away behind the church towers and just in the shadow of the Vrijthof,
you would almost miss them. Almost. Because as soon as you pass the entryway to the
St. Servaas Basilica, you’ll figure out that it’s worth walking on. You’ll see for yourself
that Maastricht doesn’t end at the Vrijthof.
Sometimes you just have to take those few extra steps. That’s when Maastricht will surprise you with just how surprising the city centre really is. The Vrijthof has a number of
little streets leading into it from all directions. They include Brusselsestraat, Grote Gracht,
and De Kommel. Unlike the more idyllic boulevards in most of the rest of the city, these
streets evoke a feeling of the urban, the artistic, the unknown. Here, students and locals
come and go: artists, designers, professionals. It’s an area that’s moving fast: new shops,
start-ups, young businesses, surprising concepts. Yet at the same time, it’s bursting with
historic buildings, and is still very much a place where locals want to live. In truth, you
can’t really describe the streets around the Vrijthof in a few words. It’s where local, university, business, authentic, forward-looking, and surprising Maastricht all come together.
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A patchwork of faces: artistic students & designers attracted by the Maastricht Academy of
Fine Arts and Design (MAFAD). Drinking and dancing downtown. Vintage & second-hand
shopping for an original suit or exclusive outfit. Authentic & artistic boutiques for painting and
crafts, mind-blowing magic tricks, and maybe even that tattoo you’ve always fancied. A magical
feeling when you walk through the copper entranceway to the Kruisheren Hotel, into the sunlight
shining through the dizzyingly tall stained-glass windows.
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Chequita Nahar
Designer
Cellebroeders chapel
Owner and designer of
Fine Arts and Design since
Silent monument.
Hidden behind a historic
gateway in the facade of
number 58, you find this
domain of silence.
2001, and its director
Cellebroedersstraat 4
CN jewellery studio and
showroom Editions.
Affiliated with the
Maastricht Academy of
Wine bar Rouge & Blanc
Hidden away in the
Kruisheren Hotel.
Not staying there? Be sure
to take a look around and
have a glass of wine and in
the beautiful inner court or
at the wine bar.
since September 2013 .
Thiessen Wijnkoopers
Enchanted by the magical
beauty of Maastricht
and its sometimes hidden
treasures.
Kruisherengang 19
Oldest wine merchant
in the Netherlands
Beautiful rooms,
spectacular cellars, and
their own vineyard at the
back. Tastings and tours
on Saturdays and
Sundays.
JAN VAN EYCK ACADEMY
Where ideas are born.
In summer, enjoy a cup
of tea in the garden,
but the food here is
really great, too!
Academieplein 1
Maastricht Academy
Grote Gracht 18
of Fine Arts and
Edgar’s Hair & Make-up
A well hidden treasure.
A place where young talent
in the visual arts and design
get to work in ateliers and
workshops to die for.
Dare to be different
Quite a way past the
Vrijthof, but if you dare
undergo a real
transformation,
this is your place.
Herdenkingsplein 12
Ambachtsweg 35
Design (MAFAD)
Bakkerij
Oven-fresh
artisanal bread.
St. servaas basilica
entrance
Transition from
authentic to urban.
That lingering moment
when you stop here and
decide whether you will
or won’t go in to view the
St. Servaas Basilica.
Keizer Karelplein 3
Studio 33
A magical oasis.
Valentin Loellmann and
Fabian von Spreckelsen,
alumni of the MAFAD,
open their doors here every
now and then.
Volksplein 33 b
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St. Servaas Basilica
treasure chamber
Sacred treasures.
This is where Maastricht
keeps her greatest treasures.
The most precious is the
reliquary of St. Servaas, the
Netherlands’ first bishop.
The best in traditional
pastries and breads since
1936. Taste the difference of
a genuine artisan baker using
traditional recipes. It’s the
bread that locals love to take
home warm.
Zakstraat 9
T +31 (0)43 321 31 17
www.bakkerijhermans.nl
SINT PIETER
The south of the south
One of the unique things about Maastricht as a city is that you can go
from the city centre to the rolling hills of the countryside in no time. If you didn’t
know better, you’d think you’ve left the Netherlands behind.
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You’ll feel like you’ve crossed the border, but you’re not quite there yet.
Of course, you’re aware that Maastricht’s central location in the Euregio means you can
be in Belgium very quickly. But you don’t really feel it until you see how the city, and the
countryside around it, is layered with a unique mix of foreign influences.
With the Sint Pietersberg hill, the historic caves, the vineyards, Fort Sint Pieter, and
Château Neercanne as backdrop, this part of the city has everything you need to capture that holiday feeling. Sint Pieter was its own municipality until 1920. This part
of the city was always outside the city walls (and so had it the toughest in times of war).
Then, it was mainly farmers who lived here; now, it’s mostly families, epicureans,
and a few descendants of the inhabitants of that old Sint Pieter. Today, Sint Pieter is
Maastricht’s most popular residential district, not just for its beautiful houses but because of its ideal location between city and green. And it still feels like its own town,
with its own social life, and charm, even though it’s just a stone’s throw away from the
city park. In fact, it has the best of both worlds: village and city. Nature and culture.
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The perfect place to round off your visit to Maastricht. It’s ideal for walks and cycling
tours. Track down a piece of history with a visit to the Fort or the Caves. Charming restaurants
with local specialities cluster around the five-way crossroads at the foot of the hill. It’s an easy
walk from the city centre, so just the thing after a day of shopping. You’ll feel like you’re
in France, with the vineyards of the Apostelhoeve, Hoeve Nekum, and Château
Neercanne in the background. By bicycle or Vespa, you can discover
even more of the countryside from here.
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Bertie
Berendschot-Hertogs
City guide
Slavante Estate
Born and raised
in Sint Pieter, lived all
over the place,
and eventually came
home. Started in 1975,
and still a VVV
guide in
Maastricht.
Sint Pietersberg
The ‘high point’
of Maastricht.
It’s a tough climb – quite
unusual in the Netherlands.
But once you’re on top,
just relax and
enjoy!
Restaurant De Sjans
Delightful spot at the
five-way crossroads.
Locals, hikers, and people
just wanting to escape the
hustle and bustle of the city
meet here for a special beer
or a hot meal.
Hoeve Lichtenberg
A breath of fresh air.
After a brisk hike, what
better than to enjoy the
spectacular view over a fine
pancake, traditional ‘vlaai’
or a special beer.
House of history and stories.
Formerly of strategic
importance, now just a
great view. And you can
book a room here, too!
Lichtenbergweg 2
Slavante 1
Peter Lemmens
Taste the tradition.
Artisan pastry shop where
you can enjoy sweet and
savoury treats… or take
them home.
Mergelweg 1
Coffeelovers
Glacisweg 30H
sint pieter
Your special moment...
I first buy some flowers
for myself and then
settle in at Coffeelovers
for a quiet moment with
a lovely cup of coffee.
The good old days.
Small café that takes you
back to the days when
Sint Pieter was a
separate village.
Glacisweg 26
Papenweg 34
De Bookvink
ENCI
Unusual industrial
heritage site.
For almost 100 years, they
extracted marlstone here.
Today it’s world-famous for
the prominent Maastrichtian
Chalk formation and the
discovery of the Mosasaurus!
For tours, see
maastrichtunderground.nl
Zonneberg Caves
Fort Sint Pieter
The pinnacle of defence.
This takes you back to ages
gone by, to the time
of conquest, invasions,
and sieges.
Imagination and guts
required.
No light, no sound, no
smell, no sunlight, no
pollution, no mobile phone
signal, no idea of time…
No nonsense, just good food.
Really good food in an
unpretentious, living-room
atmosphere. Try the
Catalonian-style mussels!
Luikerweg 71
Slavante 1
Observantenweg 2
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Buitengoed 62
Slavante
Maastricht
Underground
Regional cuisine
Experience it for
A romantic location
dating from 1846.
yourself
Imagination and
guts required!
On St. Pietersberg hill, with
a view over the Meuse river
valley. By day, everyone is
welcome to enjoy a lunch
of traditional local dishes.
By night, the estate is
closed for private functions
for groups of 50 or more.
Slavante also offers a range
of group packages like
boat trips, cave tours, and
nature walks. Ask about the
options.
Discover the mysterious,
unfathomable, and
enigmatic side of Maastricht. How? Experience
Maastricht Underground:
the subterranean attractions
of Fort Sint Pieter, the
North Caves, Zonneberg
Caves, ENCI, De Schark
quarry and the Kazematten.
Here, the stories of the part
of Maastricht’s cultural
heritage swathed in dark,
ancient corridors, bunkers,
tunnels, and mine galleries
come to life before your
eyes. Every day of the year,
a guide is available to show
you the dark secrets of
Maastricht Underground.
Call for tour times.
Slavante 1
T +31 (0)43 321 00 15
www.slavante.nl
Information
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
www.maastrichtunderground.nl
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& environs
the heart of europe…
Welkom, Willkommen, Welcome, Bienvenue, to Maastricht,
deep in the heart of Europe. Where cultures, languages, and flavours blend,
and where locals, international students, tourists and lovers
of the good life come together.
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Oud-Rekem
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Klimmen
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Margraten
Rĳckholt
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Banholt
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Noorbeek
‘s-Gravenvoeren
Visé
Bocholtz
Mechelen
St. Geertruid
Eĳsden
Gaia Zoo Kerkrade P. 124
Valkenburg
Schin op Geul
Terblĳt
Bemelen
Cadier en Keer
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Riemst
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Geilenkirchen
Brunssum
Over the border: Discover the charm of neighbouring cities like Aachen
and Liège, with their over 25 museums. Outlet shopping! For big names at small prices,
shop Maasmechelen Village and Designer Outlet Roermond, just outside Maastricht. Fashion
lover? Don’t miss the many boutiques of Hasselt, and the parade of trends old and new in the
Fashion Museum. Limburg specialities, original Belgian Fries or traditional German
cuisine. All within a 30 km-radius. By mountain bike, Vespa, luge, or just on foot:
there’s many ways to discover the outdoors with friends and family –
some of them quite adventurous!
DUITSLAND
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SITTARD
It takes more than a day to get to know Maastricht. Much more if you want to
discover the spectacular hilly countryside surrounding it.
The Meuse-Rhine Euregio is famous for being a varied, hospitable, and culinarily outstanding region. And cities and towns like Valkenburg aan de Geul, Hasselt, Liège, and Aachen
are all less than 30 kilometres away, making Maastricht the ultimate destination for city
trippers! For people who like to mix some action with their relaxation, in South Limburg
you’re in the right place for both. Recover from your challenging mountain bike tour on an
elegant café terrace; step off an 18-hole golf course and into a Michelin-starred restaurant;
work up a sweat snowboarding and then chill out in a wellness spa, or just stroll through
the gorgeous South Limburg landscape. Whichever you choose, it will be a day well spent.
Erkelenz
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Teuven
Warsage
Aubel
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Staff
VVV shop
Maastricht
the Labyrint at
Drielandenpunt
With over 100 years of
experience, they are
without a doubt the
best-qualified specialists
to tell visitors about
the hottest spots in
Thermae 2OOO
Wellspring of good living.
Relax atop the Cauberg
hill. A wellness centre with
a total package: thermal
baths, barefoot walk, massage, sauna, healthy food
and drinks.
Maastricht and the
region.
Cauberg 25-27,
Château
Valkenburg a/d Geul
St. Gerlach
A giant among forts.
A vast complex that
takes you back to the first
moments of the Second
World War. Learn all
about secret German plans
and the mightiest
weapons of the age.
Viergrenzenweg 97, Vaals
GaiaZOO
Award winning zoo.
Four-time winner of the
title of ‘Best Zoo in the
Benelux’ and in 2013
chosen by the Royal Dutch
Touring Club as ‘Most fun
outing in the Netherlands.’
Rue du Fort 40, Eben-Emael (B)
Restaurant
Gerardushoeve
Dentgenbachweg 105, Kerkrade
Continium
Maastricht’s retreat.
A breathtaking, deluxe
castle hotel, on a beautiful
country estate.
The pinnacle of luxury!
Discovery Centre
Pick your brain.
Visit the Continium
Discovery Centre at
its temporary home in Maastricht until 10 May 2015. In
October, Continium returns
to its home in Kerkrade.
Joseph Corneli Allée 1,
Valkenburg a/d Geul
Eyserhalte
Full steam ahead.
A chance to see the loveliest corners of the South
Limburg Hill Country by
steam or diesel train is not
to be missed!
Only the best is
good enough.
Shop for foodies, with
an amazing selection of
fruit and vegetables.
At Eyserhalte, it’s all about
the experience of pure,
honest food.
Stationsstraat 20-22, Simpelveld
Wittemerweg 2, Eys
De Miljoenenlijn
Fort Eben Emael
Highest point in
the Netherlands.
For the kids, but be warned:
adults also find it a challenge to find their way out!
Fun for the whole family.
The height of
culinary excellence.
Restaurant with panorama
view over the foothills of
the Belgian Ardennes and
the German Eifel.
Julianastraat 23, Epen
Jenevermuseum Hasselt
Maastricht: Boschstraat 30A
Let that be a lesson to you.
From the museum to
the exhibit, or the many
workshops, tastings and
performances, it’s always
an experience.
Kerkrade: Museumplein 2
Witte Nonnenstraat 19, Hasselt (B)
Holland Casino
Fancy a wager?
All the makings of a
memorable night out right
here: excitement,
entertainment,
and great food.
Cauberg 28, Valkenburg a/d Geul
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B
A different kind of
two-wheeled travel.
Discover Maastricht in a
completely new way. See
the city on a comfortable
and modern Segway, the
electric two-wheeler.
Geusseltbad
Indoor & Outdoor
swimming fun.
Geusseltbad is a swimming area with something
for everyone. A fun and relaxing water experience with
multiple pools both inside and out. A rich programme of
water activities for young and old, for keeping fit or just
having fun, as well as special water events.
Heugemerweg 6C
Discusworp 4
T +31 (0)6 39 10 95 25
T +31 (0)43 350 45 00
www.segemotion.com
www.geusseltbad.nl
Just 30 minutes from Maastricht, discover your favourite
designer brands for up to 70% less all year round at
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Roermond.
Home to over 200 leading brands,
this stylish shopping village is
just a few minutes walk from
picturesque Roermond, making
it the perfect addition to your
shopping and sightseeing itinerary.
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Award
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ZOO!
Dentgenbachweg 105
[email protected]
6468 PG Kerkrade NL
T +31(0) 45 567 60 70
Open every day from 10 am
Only 30 minutes from Maastricht
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The museum church of Oud-RekemE
Pietersheim estate, Lanaken F
The picturesque town centre of Rekem is
dominated by the moated AspremontLynden Castle and its restored museum
church. An authentic town gate, an
exquisitely preserved historic pharmacy
dating from the 19th century, and quaint
narrow streets make this place a major
regional cultural heritage.
Pietersheim is one of the six gateways to
the Hoge Kempen National Park. Get to
know the rich history of the estate, and
combine a visit to the twelfth-century
moated castle with a stroll among the petting
zoo’s cart horses, cows, sheep, chickens, and
rabbits. Don’t forget the playground and
fairytale walk!
Most beautiful village in Flanders.
GaiaZOO.nl
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A walk in the park.
Groenplaats z/n, Rekem (B)
Neerharenweg 12, Lanaken (B)
T +32 (0)89 72 24 67 www.visitlanaken.be
T +31 (0)89 71 21 20 www.pietersheim.be
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Genk is a creative city. A city
with all its cards on the table,
but also full of hidden charms.
C-mine, the symbol of Genk’s
rich mining past, is bursting
with contemporary creativity
and experiences.
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In addition, you will discover
Genk’s unique local colour
everywhere in the city; both in
the multi-culinary gastronomy
and in the attractive streets. Let
Genk surprise you.
Info www.visitgenk.be
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Thermae 2OOO H
Het Rijk van Margraten I
Natural springs with extraordinary
healing properties, a lush sauna landscape,
massages and body treatments, a beauty
salon, wellness, and much more: Thermae
2OOO has everything for a good
and healthy life.
Tucked away in the rolling South Limburg
hills, you’ll find the Rijk van Margraten golf
course. Affordable, accessible, and open to all,
with nine holes of Pitch & Putt. Great fun, even
for first-timers! Get started from just € 12.50
per person. It’s worth it for the view from the
stunning panorama terrace alone.
Wellspring of good living.
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Pitch & Putt.
Cauberg 25-27, Valkenburg a/d Geul
Bemelerweg 99, Cadier en Keer
T+31 (0)43 609 20 00 www.thermae.nl
T +31 (0)43 356 99 99 www.golfenophetrijk.nl
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Cycle Center /
La Dolce Verhuur
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Number one in two wheels
An experience on wheels!
The Netherlands’ biggest
cycle hire.
Maastricht and the
Hill Country are the
perfect starting point
for an active, cultural, or
culinary outing by bike.
Ever thought of discovering
the hidden treasures of
the countryside on a real
Italian Vespa, or breezing
around on a classic yet
sustainable and silent Eco
Solex? Or why not try a
kickbike for some sporty
fun? Visit the website to
see all the options, information, and packages.
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Cycle Center Valkenburg
De Valkenberg 8B
T +31 (0)43 601 53 38
Fashion Museum Hasselt K
Japanese Garden L
Fashion Museum Hasselt surprises
visitors twice a year with new exhibitions
highlighting a designer, a material, or a
specific technique, and featuring exciting
pieces on loan. The two shows for 2015
will be: ‘Hello, my name is Paul Smith’ and
‘Jazz Age: The Roaring 20s’.
Europe’s largest Japanese garden is found
in Hasselt. Built as a 17th century tea garden,
it reflects the characteristic features of the
Japanese landscape.
Open from 1 April to 31 October.
Gasthuisstraat 11, Hasselt (B)
Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 23, Hasselt (B)
T +32 (0)11 23 96 21 www.modemuseumhasselt.be
T +32 (0)11 23 95 40 www.japansetuin.be
Hello, my name is Paul Smith.
www.cyclecenter.nl
La Dolce Verhuur
Maastricht
Sint Gerardusweg 40
T +31 (0)43 609 07 05
www.ladolceverhuur.nl
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Maasmechelen Village
Maasland Kayak
Outlet shopping.
Adventures in the wild.
Discover your new shopping hotspot, where less
than 20 minutes away from Maastricht you can find
luxury fashion and lifestyle brands at bargain prices.
In Maasmechelen Village, you’ll find Belgian and
international fashion brands like Furla, Hugo Boss,
Wolford, and Max Mara, all at 30% to
60% off the original retail price.
Open seven days a week.
Cruise the untamed Meuse.
One-person and two-person
kayaks and three/four-person
canoes can be hired between
1 April and 31 October. River
rafting trips are available
year-round.
Zetellaan 100 Maasmechelen (B)
T +32 (0)89 71 73 90
www.MaasmechelenVillage.com
www.kajakmaasland.be
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Restaurants
Restaurants
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 *
Restaurant ‘t Plenkske
Kruisherenrestaurant
MAASTRICHT
Brasserie Bonhomme
Plankstraat 6
Kruisherengang 19-23
Restaurant Le Courage
Restaurant Harry’s
+31 (0)43 321 84 56
Basilica Maaspromenade 78
+31 (0)43 329 20 20
Rechtstraat 81
Wycker Brugstraat 2
hetplenkske.nl
Vrijthof 15a
+31 (0)43 351 05 18
chateauhotels.nl
+31 (0)43 321 17 27
+31 (0)43 325 44 33
Closed: Sun
+31 (0)43 321 39 36
bonhomme.nl
€€€€€
closed: none
lecourage.nl
harrysrestaurant.nl
Cuisine: FR., BE.
basilicamaastricht.nl
Closed: none
Beluga**
cuisine: fr.
Closed: Sun
Closed: none
Eetcafé Van de Kaart
Closed: none
Cuisine: NL., FR., regional
Plein 1992 - 12
Ristorante Mediterraneo
Cuisine: FR., INT.
Cuisine: INT.
O.L. Vrouweplein 28
Cuisine: FR., regional
Bouchon d’en Face
+31 (0)43 321 33 64
Rechtstraat 73
Restaurant Derlon
Restaurant ‘t Hegske
Restaurant ‘de Mangerie’
+31 (0)43 321 98 89
Restaurant la Bohème Wycker Brugstraat 54
rest-beluga.com
+31 (0)43 325 50 37
O. L. Vrouweplein 6
Heggenstraat 3a
Ruiterij 1
vandekaartmaastricht.nl
Observantenweg 3
+31 (0)43 311 64 38
Closed: Mon + sat
ristorante-mediterraneo.nl
+31 (0)43 321 67 70
+31 (0)43 325 17 62
+31 (0)43 350 91 91
Closed: none
+31 (0)43 325 08 08
bouchondenface.nl
haute cuisine
closed: sun
derlon.com
hegske.nl
crowneplazamaastricht.com
Cuisine: NL., FR.
restaurantlaboheme.nl
Closed: Tue
Château Neercanne*
cuisine: it.
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: Mon
Cuisine: FR.
Cannerweg 800
Restaurant Tout à Fait* Cuisine: FR., Mediter.
Cuisine: FR.
Cuisine: FR., IT.
€€ +31 (0)43 325 13 59
St. Bernardusstr. 16-18
amrath Grand
India House
wijnrestaurant mes amis
chateauhotels.nl
+31 (0)43 350 04 05
Hotel de l’Empereur
Bredestraat 45
closed: mon + sat aftern.
toutafait.nl
Stationsstraat 2
+31 (0)43 325 81 86
cuisine: fr.
closed: mon + tue
+31 (0)43 321 38 38
Restaurant
cuisine: fr.
Toine Hermsen
€€€
Sint Bernardusstraat 2-4
Cuisine: FR.
Brasserie van Buuren
Grand Café d’Artagnan
Restaurant Bokes
O.L. Vrouweplein 25
Tongersestraat 5
Graanmarkt 3
Platielstraat 7
+31 (0)43 321 22 33
+31 (0)43 325 78 66
+31 (0)43 325 51 64
+31 (0)43 325 30 00
bvbmaastricht.nl
theindiahouse
mesamis.nl
cafedartagnan.nl
bokes.nl
Closed: none
hoteldelempereur.nl
maastricht.com
Closed: Tue
Closed: Mon
Closed: none
Cuisine: FR., INT.
Closed: none
Closed: none
Cuisine: regional, Mediter.
Brasserie Britannique
Cuisine: FR. regional
Cuisine: Indian
NH Maastricht
Au Mouton Blanc
La Bonbonnière
Vrijthof 6
+31 (0)43 325 84 00
Le Bon Choix
Brasserie FLO Maastricht
Brasserie Keizer
Forum 110
Kersenmarkt 10
Achter de Comedie 1
+31 (0)43 321 86 91
toinehermsen.com
Rechtstraat 12
Stationsstraat 28
Keizer Karelplein 15
+31 (0)43 383 82 81
+31 (0)43 321 59 92
+31 (0)43 350 09 35
britannique.nl
closed: sun
+31 (0)43 311 63 27
+31 (0)43 328 25 25
+31 (0)43 321 11 15
nh-hotels.com
aumoutonblanc.nl
bonbonniere.nl
Closed: none
cuisine: fr.
lebonchoix.nl
flomaastricht.nl
brasseriekeizer.nl
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: Mon
Cuisine: FR., IT.
Closed: Mon
Closed: none
Closed: Mon
Cuisine: NL., FR., ESP., regional
Cuisine: FR., IT.
Cuisine: regional, BE.
koffie, lunch,
Cuisine: FR.
Cuisine: FR.
Cuisine: FR., Mediter.
Restaurant Pakhoes
Aux Pays Bas
La Bonne Femme
diner Cachet
Au Coin des Bons Enfants
Le Bon Vivant
Il Giardino Della Mamma
Ut Lieuwke
Waterpoort 4-6
Vrijthof 7
Graanmarkt 1
Boschstraat 104-106
Ezelmarkt 4
Capucijnenstraat 91
O.L. Vrouweplein 15
Grote Gracht 62
+31 (0)43 325 70 00
+31 (0)43 325 44 59
+31 (0)43 321 68 61
+31 (0)43 321 35 23
+31 (0)43 321 23 59
+31 (0)43 321 08 16
+31 (0)43 325 62 29
+31 (0)43 321 04 59
pakhoes.nl
auxpaysbas.nl
labonnefemme.nl
cachetmaastricht.nl
aucoindesbonsenfants.nl
lebonvivant.nl
ristoranteilgiardino.nl
lieuwke.nl
Closed: Sun
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: none
closed: sun + mon
Closed: Mon (on request)
Closed: none
Closed: Tue + Wed
Cuisine: FR., BE.
Cuisine: NL., FR., INT.
Cuisine: NL., FR.
cuisine: fr.
Cuisine: FR.
Cuisine: IT.
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Restaurants
Restaurants
Ipanema
Eetcafé Rilette
Restaurant Dreamz
Bistro ‘t Örgelke
Pierre de Coubertinweg 1
+31 (0)43 329 01 57
Tongersestraat 40
+31 (0)43 325 52 84
+31 (0)43 352 90 00
ipanema.nl
+31 (0)43 321 69 82
eetcaferilette.nl
goldentulipappleparkmaastricht.nl
Gadjah Mas
Closed: Mon
orgelke.nl
Closed: none
Closed: none
Rechtstraat 42
Cuisine: FR., IT.
Closed: Mon + Tue
Cuisine: FR., IT.
Witloof (from Belgium)
Steakhouse Carnal
Cuisine: NL., FR.
+31 (0)43 321 15 68
Indonesisch
Cuisine: NL., FR.
Café Sjiek
Sint Bernardusstraat 12
Eten en Drinken
Wyckerbrugstraat 35
Grand café EDD’s gadjahmas.nl
Rest. Kapulaga Grandcafé de Perroen
+31 (0)43 323 35 38
Boschstraat 98
+31 (0)43 321 30 99
Heggenstraat 3
Closed: none
Hoogbrugstraat 23a
Vrijthof 34-35
+31 (0)43 321 01 58
witloof.nl
+31 (0)43 350 01 69
steakhousecarnal.nl
+31 (0)43 352 17 17
Cuisine: Indon.
+31 (0)43 750 25 88
+31 (0)43 325 20 73
cafesjiek.nl
Closed: Mon + Tue
doe-gewoon.nl
Closed: none
edds-cafe.nl
De Gouverneur
kapulaga.nl
perroen.nl
Closed: none
Cuisine: BE.
Closed: Sun + Mon
Cuisine: ESP.
Closed: none
Maastricht
Closed: Mon
Closed: none
Cuisine: regional
Chiang Dynasty
Boschstraat 105A
Cuisine: Indon.
Cuisine: INT., regional
Buitengoed Slavante
€
Grand Café Geusseltbad
Erasmusdomein 39
Grand Café Centre Ville
+31 (0)43 852 11 25
‘t Kläöske
Restaurant Petit-Bonheur
Slavante 1
Chalet Bergrust
Discusworp 6
+31 (0)43 361 76 60
Mosae Forum 163
degouverneurmaastricht.nl
Plankstraat 20
Achter de Molens 2
+31 (0)43 321 00 15
Luikerweg 71
+31 (0)43 363 71 50
chiangdynasty.nl
+31 (0)43 356 00 09
Closed: none
+31 (0)43 310 09 16
+31 (0)43 321 51 09
slavante.nl
+31 (0)43 325 54 21
grandcafegeusseltbad.nl
Closed: Mon
grandcafe-centreville.nl
Cuisine: FR., BE., regional
klaoske.nl
petitbonheur.nl
Closed: none
bergrust.com
Closed: none
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Closed: none
Eetcafé Il y a
Closed: none
Closed: none
Cuisine: NL., regional
Closed: Tue + Thu
Cuisine: INT.
Restaurant La Chine
Cuisine: INT.
Koestraat 7
Cuisine: FR., IT., regional
Eetcafé ‘t Stadhoes
Cuisine: INT.
John Mullins
Markt 33
Fameuse ‘the italian bite’
+31 (0)43 325 07 77
Limburg Kookt
Bar-Bistro Pieke Potloed Markt 66
Boulevard
Irish Pub en Rest.
+31 (0)43 321 61 23
Vrijthof 14
eetcafeilya.nl
Achter de Molens 15
Sporenstraat 5
+31 (0)43 311 68 82
Stationsstraat 2
lachine.nl
+31 (0)43 321 90 44
Closed: none
+31 (0)43 390 08 36
+31 (0)43 321 59 68
eetcafestadhoes.nl
+31 (0)43 352 16 70
+31 (0)43 350 01 41
Closed: none
fameuse.nl
Cuisine: FR., IT., ESP.
limburgkookt.nl
piekepotloed.nl
eetcafestadhoes.nl
boulevard-maastricht.nl
johnmullins.nl
Cuisine: Chinese
Closed: none
Hotel Restaurant
Closed: none
Closed: Mon
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: none
Restaurant
Cuisine: NL., IT.
In den Hoof
Cuisine: FR., IT., regional
Cuisine: INT., regional
Cuisine: NL., IT.
Cuisine: Fusion, regional
Café con Leche
Festaurant laus
Akersteenweg 218
Les Marolles
Restaurant Reube
Le Tapage
Café La Cloche
Eetcafé De Lanteern
Luikerweg 33
Bredestraat 7
+31 (0)43 361 06 00
Rechtstraat 88a
Tongersestraat 23
Sint Pieterstraat 8a
Vrijthof 12
O.L. Vrouweplein 26
+31 (0)43 311 00 03
+31 (0)43 303 00 04
indenhoof.nl
+31 (0)43 325 04 47
+31 (0)43 325 28 43
+31 (0)43 325 00 74
+31 (0)43 321 24 07
+31 (0)43 321 43 26
cafeconlechemaastricht.nl
restaurantlaus.nl
Closed: none
lesmarolles.nl
reube.nl
letapage.nl
lacloche.com
lanteern.nl
Doe Gewoon
Closed: Mon + Tue (1 Sep - 1 Apr)
Closed: Mon
Closed: Sun + Mon
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: none
Cuisine: Int.
Cuisine: IT. keuken
Grand
Cuisine: FR., Mediter.
Cuisine: FR.
Cuisine: NL., IT.
Cuisine: NL., FR.
Eetcafé De Dikke Dragonder Restaurant Food Plaza
Café-Diner D’n Ingel
Grand Cafe Nieuw Bruin
Eetcafé Rekko
Restaurant Villeneuve
Coffeelovers De Annex
Eetcafé Minckelers
Platielstraat 21
Sibemaweg 10
Vrijthof 13
Vrijthof 5
Vrijthof 10
Observantenweg 2
Plein 1992 - 15
Markt 35
+31 (0)43 321 41 87
+31 (0)43 361 18 11
+31 (0)43 321 72 26
+31 (0)43 321 87 24
+31 (0)43 321 99 56
+31 (0)43 325 25 86
+31 (0)43 356 19 44
+31 (0)43 321 65 38
dikkedragonder.nl
accorhotels.com
ingel.nl
nieuwbruin.nl
rekko.nl
barrestaurantvilleneuve.nl
coffeelovers.nl
minckelers.nl
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: Mon
Closed: none
Closed: none
Cuisine: FR., NL.
Cuisine: NL., FR.
Cuisine: FR., IT.
Cuisine: IT.
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Restaurants
Cafés
Cafe Local
Subway
Brasserie Vrijthof 9
Markt 38
Hoenderstraat 30
Vrijthof 9
+31 (0)43 326 38 55
Café de Pieter
+31 (0)43 350 08 84
+31 (0)43 356 11 10
cafelocal.nl
subwaymaastricht.nl
vrijthof9.nl
Closed: none
Café Eetkamer
Closed: none
Closed: none
Cafe ‘t Rozenhoedje
Café ‘Take One’
Closed: none
Sjinkerij ‘De Bobbel’
Saint Servais
Cuisine: INT.
Cuisine: FR., IT.
Boschstraat 109
Bierspecialiteitencafe
Café in de Karkol
Wolfstraat 32
+31 (0)43 321 20 02
Susserweg 1
Taart Zaak Café Zuid
+31 (0)43 321 45 75
Rechtstraat 28
Stokstraat 5
+31 (0)43 321 74 13
+31 (0)43 321 29 44
Helmstraat 2a
Plein 1992 - 15
caferozenhoedje.nl
+31 (0)43 321 64 23
+31 (0)43 321 70 35
debobbel.com
st-servais.nl
+31 (0)43 737 00 54
+31 (0)43 361 05 55
Closed: mon
takeonebiercafe.nl
indekarkol.nl
Closed: none
Closed: Tue
taartzaak.nl
cafezuid.nl
Café Forum
Closed: tue, wed
Closed: none
Stadsherbergh
Cuisine: NL., FR.
Closed: none
Closed: none
Sint Pieterstraat 4
Café ‘t Pothuiske
Café van Bommel
de Knijnspiep
Eetcafé De Sjans
Pastry
Cuisine: FR., IT., INT.
+31 (0)43 851 94 75
Het Bat 1
Platielstraat 13-15
Muntstraat 45
Mergelweg 1
Tasty Thai
Café de Zwaan Maastricht cafeforum.eu
+31 (0)43 321 60 02
+31 (0)43 321 44 00
+31 (0)43 321 40 65
+31 (0)43 321 48 71
Rechtstraat 29
Markt 68
Closed: none
pothuiske.nl
cafevanbommel.nl
knijnspiep.nl
sjansmaastricht.nl
+31 (0)43 852 49 62
+31 (0)43 321 54 21
Café La Clé
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: none
tastythaimaastricht.nl
dezwaanmaastricht.nl
Restaurant Pirandello
Kesselskade 60
Café Charlemagne
D’n Hiemel
Wienkontor R55
Cuisine: INT.
Closed: Mon
Closed: none
Tunnelweg 99
+31 (0)43 851 27 50
O.L. Vrouweplein 24
Sint Bernardusstraat 24
Rechstraat 55
Grand Café
Cuisine: Thais
Cuisine: NL., regional Landgraaf
cafelacle.nl
+31 (0)43 321 93 73
+31 (0)6 83 34 78 79
+31 (0)6 42 16 44 21
Soiron Maastricht Tuutsje vaan Teunsje
Closed: wed
cafecharlemagne.nl
hiemel.com
wienkontor.nl
Vrijthof 18
chateauhotels.nl
Stadscafé Lure
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: mon, tue
+31 (0)43 321 11 11
+31 (0)43 879 53 73
outside
MAASTRICHT
+31 (0)45 546 43 43
Closed: Tue
Grote Looiersstraat 7
Café Falstaff
In den Ouden Vogelstruys Café de Belsj
grandcafemaastricht.nl
tuutsje.nl
Cuisine: IT.
+31 (0)43 321 17 75
Sint Amorsplein 6
Vrijthof 15
Maastrichter Heidenstraat 7
Closed: none
Closed: none
Restaurant
cafelure.nl
+31 (0)43 321 72 38
+31 (0)43 321 48 88
+31 (0)6 53 75 13 25
Het Rijk van Margraten
Château St. Gerlach
Closed: none
cafefalstaff.nl
vogelstruys.nl
cafedebelsj.com
Spice of India
IJssalon Venezia
Bemelerweg 99
Joseph Corneli Allée 1, Dancing - Club de alla -
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: mon
Achter het Vleeshuis 27
Nieuwstraat 10
Cadier en Keer Valkenburg a/d Geul
For Students
Café Tribunal
Coffeelovers Céramique
Wijnbar Vino! Vino!
+31 (0)43 321 63 75
+31 (0)43 321 97 72
+31 (0)43 356 99 99
+31 (0)43 608 88 88
Leliestraat 5
Tongersestraat 1
Ruiterij 2
Kesselskade 56
spiceofindia.nl
venezia-maastricht.nl
golfenophetrijk.nl
chateauhotels.nl
+31 (0)43 325 47 24
+31 (0)43 321 03 90
+31 (0)43 356 19 44
+31 (0)43 852 03 38
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: Sun + Mon
alla.nl
detribunal.nl
coffeelovers.nl
vinovinomaastricht.com
Cuisine: Indian
Ice cream
Cuisine: Int., regional
Cuisine: FR.
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: none
Closed: mon, tue
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Sights and attractions in Maastricht and surroundings
Hoeve Lichtenberg
Kasteel Hoensbroek
Departure from
Lichtenbergweg 2
Klinkertstraat 118
O. L.V rouweplein
Maastricht
De Keyzer NA Bosch
Golfcourse Het
Hoensbroek
Maastricht
oudsintpieter.com
Wycker Grachtstraat 26
A Gogo Valkenburg
Rijk van Margraten
+31 (0)45 522 72 72
+31 (0)6 55 17 34 32
Maastrichtsloep.nl
Maastricht
(Toboggan)
Cave Valkenburg
Bemelerweg 99
kasteelhoensbroek.nl
citytourmaastricht.com
Bassinkade 9
+31 (0)43 325 21 21 Neerhem 44
Daalhemerweg 27
Cadier en Keer
Continium
museum of the art
Maastricht
brouwerijbosch.nl
Valkenburg a/d Geul
Valkenburg a/d Geul
+31 (0)43 356 99 99
Discovery Centre
of printing
+31 (0)43 609 05 77
Speeltuin Fort Willem
+31 (0)43 609 06 09
+31 (0)43 820 00 40
golfenophetrijk.nl
(due to renovation
Jodenstraat 22
maastrichtsloep.nl
Kastanjelaan 50
agogovalkenburg.nl
kasteelruinevalkenburg.nl
Fun Valley Maastricht
open from Oct. 2015) Maastricht
Museumkelder Derlon
Maastricht
Cave biking
Thermae 2OOO
Oosterweg 5
Museumplein 2
+31 (0)43 321 63 76
Plankstraat 21
+31 (0)43 321 13 97 (seizoen)
(ASP Adventure)
Cauberg 25-27
Du Broukay
Eijsden
Kerkrade
drukkunstmuseum.nl
Maastricht
+31 (0)43 343 15 97 (buiten seizoen)
Daalhemerweg 150
Valkenburg a/d Geul
Chemin du Broukay
+31 (0)43 409 44 41
+31 (0)45 567 08 09
Café-eatery Mini
+31 (0)43 325 21 21
speeltuinfortwillem.nl
Valkenburg a/d Geul
+31 (0)43 609 20 00
Eben Emael (B)
funvalleymaastricht.nl
continium.nl
Golfcourse
vvvmaastricht.nl
De Jezuïetenberg
+31 (0)43 604 06 75
thermae.nl
+32 (0)42 86 92 70
playground Ballorig
GaiaZOO Kerkrade
St. Pietersberg
Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek
Papenweg 116
aspadventure.nl
Mergelcarving.nl
gmvloisirs.be
Oosterweg 5
Dentgenbachweg 105
Luikerweg 78
treasury
Maastricht
Holland Casino
Marlstone carving work-
Domein Pietersheim Eijsden
Kerkrade
Maastricht
O. L. Vrouweplein 20
+31 (0)43 321 34 88
Valkenburg
shops at any location or in
Neerharenweg 12
+31 (0)43 409 33 11
+31 (0)45 567 60 70
+31 (0)43 321 17 29
Maastricht
jezuietenberg.nl
Kuurpark Cauberg 28
the Valkenburg Velvet Cave
Lanaken (B)
ballorig.nl/maastricht
gaiapark.nl
midgetgolfmaastricht.nl
+31 (0)43 321 32 55
Maastricht eco-tram
Valkenburg a/d Geul
atelier.
+32 (0)89 71 21 20
Rocca Sport & Adventure
SnowWorld Landgraaf
Gouvernement
sterrederzee.nl
Kesselskade
+31 (0)43 609 96 00
+31 (0)45 524 34 01
pietersheim.be
Landsraderweg 13
Witte Wereld 1
aan de Maas-
Sint Servaasbasiliek
Maastricht
hollandcasino.nl/
mergelcarving.nl
Gulpen
Landgraaf
Provinciehuis treasury
+31 (0)6 12 36 44 16
valkenburg
+31 (0)45 450 47 47
+31 (0)45 547 07 00
Limburglaan 10
Keizer Karelplein
zonnetrein.nl
Regenboogspiraal
rocca.nl
snowworld.com
Maastricht
Maastricht
Zuid-Limburgse
Hundertwasser
Subtropical swimming
Boerderij Daalhoeve
+31 (0)43 389 70 69
+31 (0)43 321 04 90
Stoomtrein Maatschappij
Onderstestraat 35
Landcommanderij
paradise Mosaqua
(petting zoo)
limburg.nl
sintservaas.nl
Stationstraat 20
Valkenburg a/d Geul
Alden Biesen
Kayak Maasland
Landsraderweg 11
Romeinsebaan 200
Greetzz ballonvaarten
Sint Janskerk
Simpelveld
+31 (0)43 325 21 21
Kasteelstraat 6
Gauwakkerstraat 54
Gulpen
Maastricht
Eventlocatie: Geusseltpark
Vrijthof 24
+31 (0)45 544 00 18
reserveren via
Bilzen (B)
Rekem-Lanaken (B)
+31 (0)43 450 74 00/13
+31 (0)43 347 47 86
Maastricht
Maastricht
miljoenenlijn.nl
VVV Maastricht
+32 (0)89 51 93 93
+32 (0)89 71 73 90
mosaqua.nl
daalhoeve.nl
+31 (0)13 531 35 40
+31 (0)43 321 6551
The LaByRInth at
Coal mine
alden-biesen.be
kajakmaasland.be
Thermenmuseum
Bureau Europa
greetzz-ballonvaarten.nl
sintjanmaastricht.nl
dRIeLandenPUnt
VaLkenBURG
Fort Eben Emael
Kayak and Rafting Tour
Coriovallumstraat 9
Timmerfabriek, Boschstraat 9
Hell’s gate
city hall on markt square
Viergrenzenweg 97
Daalhemerweg 31
Rue du Fort 40
Limburg
Heerlen
Maastricht
Sint Bernardusstraat 24B
Markt 78
Vaals
Valkenburg a/d Geul
Eben Emael (B)
Uikhoven (B)
+31 (0)45 560 51 00
+31 (0)43 350 30 20
Maastricht
Maastricht
+31 (0)43 306 52 00
+31 (0)43 601 24 91
+32 (0)42 86 28 61
+31 (0)6 51 33 51 02
thermenmuseum.nl
bureau-europa.nl
+31 (0)43 321 25 86
+31 (0)43 350 40 40
drielandenpunt.nl
steenkolenmijn.nl
Fort-eben-emael.be
kajaktourlimburg.nl
140
Stoombierbrouwerij
Castle Ruins & Velvet
belgium
Géologium & Moulin
Museumkerk Oud-Rekem
Groenplaats z/n Rekem (B)
+32 (0)89 71 86 21
141
visitlanaken.be
go !
go!
Galleries/Antique dealers
Antiekhallen Wolters
Mastreechtser Staar
Cannerweg 111
Bike Tours Maastricht
Koninklijke zangvereniging
+31 (0)43 321 46 81
Gezellig Ouderwets
Praaglaan 137
+31 (0)43 367 03 79
Toneelgroep Maastricht
antiekhallenwolters.nl
Brusselsestraat 26
Maastricht
mastreechterstaar.nl
Plein 1992 - 15
CLOSED: NONE (SUN BY
+31 (0)6 10 58 04 31 +31 (0)6 15 08 61 90
Opera Zuid
Maastricht
APPOINTMENT ONLY)
biketoursmaastricht.nl
+31 (0)43 321 01 66
+31 (0)43 350 30 40
Antiekhandel van Eyck
Galerie Kunzst
Segemotion (Segway
operazuid.nl
toneelgroepmaastricht.nl
Boschstraat 74
Bassinkade 3
Huub Hannen Galerie
Point Maastricht)
Stichting Intro in situ
Theater Kumulus
+31 (0)43 321 43 82
+31 (0)6 29 43 45 45
Boschstraat 50
Bicycle and scooter
Heugemerweg 6c
Capucijnengang 12
Herbenusstraat 89
vaneyckantiek.nl
galeriekunzst.nl
+31 (0)43 325 55 52
rental
Maastricht
Maastricht
Maastricht
Closed: Sun
Closed: Mon to Wed, Sun
huubhannen.nl
Nieuweweg 18
+31 (0)6 39 10 95 25
+31 (0)43 325 05 11
+31 (0)43 350 56 56
Antiquariaat
Galerie La Falie,
Valkenburg a/d Geul
segemotion.com
introinsitu.nl
kumulus.nl
Librairie Stille
Atelier J. Koelman
Karavanserai
Muziekgieterij Maastricht
t Magisch Theatertje
Rechtstraat 85
Faliezusterspark 8
kunsthandel
bycicle
and scooter
rental
+31 (0)43 711 43 00
gezelligouderwets.nl
closed: mon to wed, sun
scooterverhuurlimburg.nl
cinemas
Boschstraat 7
Molenweg 4
+31 (0)43 321 99 23
+31 (0)43 321 41 19
Keizer Karelplein 5
Akerstraat 18
Maastricht
Maastricht
mabp.eu
artspectrum.info
+31 (0)43 326 09 26
Maastricht
Euroscoop +31 (0)43 343 33 37
+31 (0)43 363 08 26
Closed: mon, Sun
By appointment only
primitiveart.nl
+31 (0)43 711 43 00
Maastricht, Maasmechelen,
muziekgieterij.nl
magischtheatertje.nl
Arteaux Art & Design
Galerie Merle Anderson
Mon, Tue, Sun by
e-bikeverhuurlimburg.nl
Lanaken en Genk
Cellebroederskapel
Toneelacademie
Sint Pieterstraat 26-28
appointment only
Residentie Maastricht
Cycle Center
+31 (0)43 820 03 20
Cellebroedersstraat 4
Maastricht
+31 (0)43 326 13 06
+31 (0)43 321 02 36
Kunstuitleen Maastricht
Brusselsestraat 30
De Valkenberg 8B
euroscoop.nl
Maastricht
Lenculenstraat 31-33
arteaux.nl
merleanderson.nl
Rechtstraat 50
+31 (0)6 20 54 25 13
Valkenburg a/d Geul
Lumière Cinema
+31 (0)43 321 39 49
Maastricht
Closed: mon
Closed: Sun, Mon, Wed
+31 (0)43 356 19 00
residentiemaastricht.nl
+31 (0)43 601 53 38
Bogaardenstraat 40B
cellebroederskapel.nl
+31 (0)43 346 66 90
Beeldentuin Maastricht
Galerie Moa
kunstuitleenmaastricht.nl
By appointment only
cyclecenter.nl
Maastricht
Concertzaal
toneelacademie.nl
Pater Kustersweg 22
Grote Looiersstraat 28A
Closed: Mon, Tue
Roëll Kunst
La Dolce Verhuur
Pathé (Opening end of
Willem Hijstek
Pesthuys Podium
+31 (0)43 311 00 52
+31 (0)6 255 999 01
Leon Salet Arte-Moda B.V.
en Antiquiteiten
Sint Gerardusweg 40
2015)
Bonnefantenstraat 15
Vijf Koppen 1
beeldentuinmaastricht.nl
galeriemoa.nl
Rechtstraat 88E
Tongersestraat 2
Maastricht
Boschstraat
Maastricht
Maastricht
Closed: mon, tue
Closed: mon to thu
+31 (0)43 310 0390
+31 (0)653 211 649
+31 (0)43 609 07 05
Maastricht
+31 (0)43 346 66 80
+31 (0)43 325 29 12
Bärwaldt Galerie
Galerie Post + Garcia
leonsalet.com
guusroell.com
ladolceverhuur.nl
pathe.nl
conservatoriummaastricht.nl
pesthuyspodium.nl
Tongersestraat 11
By appointment only
Henri Hermanszaal Kumulus
AINSI
+31 (0)43 321 68 23
+31 (0)43 356 19 00
Maaslands Antiquariaat
Steiner Edelmetalen
Sint Maartenspoort 2
Lage Kanaaldijk 112-113
baerwaldtgalerie.nl
postgarcia.nl
Rechtstraat 77-A
Stokstraat 2
Maastricht
Maastricht
Closed: mon to wed
Closed: Mon to Wed
+31 (0)43 325 05 10
+31 (0)43 325 62 82
+31 (0)43 350 56 69
+31 (0)43 323 32 65
Dickhaut Venduehuis
Galerie Schuwirth
maaslandsantiquariaat.nl
steinermaastricht.nl
kumulus.nl
ainsi.nl
Maastricht
& van Noorden
Closed: Mon, Sun
Closed: Mon, Sun
Theater aan het Vrijthof
La Bonbonnière
Bredestraat 23a
Rechtstraat 64
Onze Lieve Vrouwe Galerie
Tizia Jewels and Art
philharmonie
Vrijthof 47
Achter de Comédie 1
+31 (0)43 321 30 95
+31 (0)6 14 35 46 49 O.L. Vrouweplein 4
Rechtstraat 41
Maastricht
zuidnederland
Maastricht
Maastricht
veilingmaastricht.nl
schuwirthenvannoorden.nl
+31 (0)43 352 12 04
+31 (0)43 409 14 70
+31 (0)43 321 38 20
+31 (0)43 350 70 00
+31 (0)43 350 55 55
+31 (0)43 350 09 35
Mon to Fri by appointment
By appointment only, Sat
olvrouwegalerie.nl
tiziajewelandart.nl
fietsverhuurmaastricht.nl
philharmoniezuidnederland.nl
theateraanhetvrijthof.nl
bonbonniere.nl
only
open from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Closed: Mon
Aon de Stasie
Stationsplein 26
Maastricht
+31 (0)43 321 11 00
aondestasie.nl
music /
concert halls /
stages /
arts companies
Courtens Bike Sport
Calvariestraat 16
142
143
Ge tting there
Maastricht
getting there
Maastricht is very internationally-oriented, in many
respects - not only in terms
of the locals’ language ability,
but also in the extensive
road network, the eight
nearby airports, and the
excellent rail connections.
Find all the info you need
on www.maastrichtbereikbaar.nl.
Taxi ranks
Central Station, Markt,
Vrijthof
Public transport
By bus
From Maastricht Central
Station, there is a convenient bus service that
takes you straight to the
heart of the city.
Travelling by train?
Choose the rate that suits
you: cheaper on the outskirts,
more expensive in the
centre. As you drive into
the city, signs guide you to
the parking garages and car
parks with available spaces.
Daily train services run
from Maastricht to the
north, the south, and the
east. Maastricht has three
stations (Maastricht
Centraal (Central),
Randwyck, and Noord
(North).
TIP: P+R NOORD (NORTH)
By bicycle
Smart parking
Park here for free and travel
by train to Maastricht Central Station or by shuttle
bus to the Markt (Market
square). A return ticket
costs just € 1 and is valid for
up to five people.
Maastricht is also easy to
explore by bike. For bike
rental locations, see page
140. Please be aware that
parking bicycles outside
designated parking areas
is prohibited in Maastricht!
144
Accessibility in
Maastricht
Ongehinderd.nl:
For all information about
getting around Maastricht
with a disability.
AIRPORTS
Maastricht-Aachen Airport
(MAA) is just outside
the city. The airports of
Brussels, Liège, Charleroi
(Brussels South), Düsseldorf, Weeze Niederrhein,
Cologne Bonn, and Eindhoven are all approximately
an hour away by car.
145
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phon
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store in Maastricht on Achter het Vleeshuis 26.
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City Guide Maastricht 2015
THE HIDDEN
SECRET
BETWEEN
VRIJTHOF
AND MARKT.
CL 4 COFFEELOVERS AVENUE
CL 2 COFFEELOVERS CÉRAMIQUE
CL 5 COFFEELOVERS UNIVERSITY
CL 3 COFFEELOVERS THE ANNEX
CL 6 COFFEELOVERS ST. PIETER
In fabulous bookstore
Dominikanerskerkstraat 1
Coffee lounge & terrace
Plein 1992
Guide
Binnenstad
Must Sees
Jekerkwartier
und Karte je
Stadtteil
The best shopping tips,
sights, tours, restaurants
and hidden treasures of
Maastricht
Coffee in the library (1st floor)
Avenue Céramique
Students & coffee meeting point
Bonnefantenstraat 2
Neighbourhood coffee corner
Glacisweg 26
POLARE / ZARA / HOLLISTER CO. / HE BY MANGO / H&M
E CONCEPT STORE / MEN AT WORK / SOAP STORIES / COOK & CO
NEW YORKER / RANDCAFE AMADEUS / HET HUIS OPTICIENS
ERICA TODAY / S CONCEPT STORE / CADEUX / HANS ANDERS
148
KTIESPORT / JACK & JONES / VERO MODA / XENOS / ZIENGS / GSUS
‘15
InternatIonal, orIgInal, dynamIsch, gastlIch und authentIsch
Stokstraatkwartier
MAISON BLANCHE DAEL SINCE 1878
Coffee roasters ~ tea packers ~ fresh peanuts
entredeux.nl
Wolfstraat 28 ~ www.blanchedael.nl
www.vvvmaastricht.nl € 4,95
Urban coffee & lunch
Ruiterij 2
Wyck
Céramique
MAASTRICHT COFFEE CULTURE
CL 1 COFFEELOVERS DOMINICANEN
LEGEND
Sphinx & Bassin
Vrijthofstraatjes
Sint Pieter
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Map of each district, with Must Sees

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