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Explore Maastricht, the Dutch Gem of the Netherlands!

About Maastricht, Netherlands

Maastricht is a charming and historic city in the Netherlands, known for its beautiful architecture, picturesque streets, and lively cultural scene. Visitors can explore the city's many museums, art galleries, and historic landmarks, or simply wander the cobblestone streets and take in the local culture. With plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops to explore, Maastricht is the perfect destination for a European getaway.

Maastricht, a charming city located in the southern part of the Netherlands, is a hidden gem that should be on every traveler's itinerary. It is the perfect destination for those who want to experience the unique blend of Dutch and Belgian culture. With its rich history and stunning architecture, Maastricht boasts an impressive array of attractions and landmarks that are sure to leave you captivated.

One of the most popular attractions in Maastricht is the Vrijthof Square, which is the city's main square and home to two beautiful churches - the Basilica of Saint Servatius and the Saint John's Church. The square is also surrounded by cozy cafes and restaurants, making it the perfect place to relax and soak up the city's atmosphere.

Another must-visit attraction in Maastricht is the St. Pietersberg Caves, which are a series of underground tunnels that were created by marlstone mining. These tunnels offer a unique and fascinating glimpse into the history of the city, and guided tours are available for visitors.

For those interested in art and history, the Bonnefanten Museum is a must-see attraction. The museum boasts an impressive collection of art from the Middle Ages to the present day, and is housed in a stunning building that is worth visiting in its own right.

Maastricht is also a great destination for foodies, with its many restaurants serving up delicious Dutch and Belgian cuisine. Be sure to try the local specialty, Vlaai - a sweet pie made with fruit and a delicious crumbly crust.

Overall, Maastricht is a city that should not be missed. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and unique blend of Dutch and Belgian culture, it is a travel destination that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Popular Stays in Maastricht, Netherlands

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Novotel Maastricht

A trip to Maastricht is one you won't quickly forget. At the Novotel we will do everything we can to make yours as pleasant as possible, whether you're travelling for business or enjoying a weekend getaway. The Novotel Maastricht is a family-friendly 4-star hotel near the centre. Take some time to unwind in the hotel bar or restaurant or take a dip in the heated outdoor pool. All rooms are modern, spacious and offer free WiFi.
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Amrâth Grand Hotel De L Empereur

This 4 star hotel is located in the city centre of Maastricht and was established in 1902. It is close to the Vrythof and the nearest station is Maastricht Central. The Hotel has 2 restaurants, a bar, a conference room and an indoor swimming pool. All 149 rooms are equipped with hairdryer, safe, ironing set and air conditioning.
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Nh Maastricht

The NH Maastricht hotel neighbors the Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Center. A modern style hotel, NH Maastricht is a 30 minute walk from Maastricht Randwyck train station and nearby city center. Focused on providing the perfect stay for our guests, there are several local attractions nearby including the Helpoort, an ancient city wall now turned into a museum, and the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Basilica, a historical Romanesque church. For culinary options, the restaurants near NH Maastricht offer everything from a café serving soup and salad, Friture - Restaurant Reitz, to modern European cuisine at Beluga. For guests who prefer to dine in, NH Maastricht provides an in-house restaurant. Seasons serves international cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere and offers vegetarian and children's options. For breakfast, the perfect stay is enhanced by a breakfast buffet or cooked to order hot dishes. Within our selection of comfortable rooms there are flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea or coffee makers. Larger rooms are available and include sitting areas, minibars or offices and dining areas. NH Maastricht hotel has 9 meeting rooms and a beauty salon, gym, sauna, steam bath and spa are but a few of the extra features we provide for a unique and memorable experience.
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Crowne Plaza Maastricht

Smart central Maastricht hotel with a stylish restaurant and free WiFi Set on the bank of the River Meuse, the luxurious Crowne Plaza® Maastricht hotel puts you within a 10-minute walk of Maastricht's historic city centre. We offer parking for a daily fee, and it's 10 minutes on foot to Maastricht train station and 15 minutes by car to Maastricht Aachen Airport. With 9 flexible meeting rooms, for up to 500-guest receptions, and a riverside terrace, our well-equipped hotel makes the ideal base for the discerning corporate traveller. Our Crowne Plaza Meetings Director is on hand to assist you, and free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. If you're attending a trade fair, MECC Maastricht is an eight-minute drive away. High-end boutiques line Hoogbrugstraat and Rechtstraat, just around the corner from the hotel. The historic sights of Maastricht's old town, including picturesque squares lined with cafés, are a short walk away, as is the Bonnefanten Museum, which displays art from medieval times to the present. Spacious, comfortable rooms and our Sleep Advantage programme's superior bedding ensure a good night's rest. Enjoy scenic river views and regional dishes in our elegant, light-filled de Mangerie restaurant, or savour Japanese cuisine at Kobe. Then relax with a cocktail or local beer at Le Club d’Artagnan bar and lounge.
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Designhotel Maastricht

This establishment is the true embodiment of refinement and relaxation, being located in the “Wyck” quarter, characterised by fancy boutiques, and cinema lovers. If you are a passionate traveller, you may visit Bonnefanten Museum during your stay, or just take a lovely walk in the Masstrich Park / City Park. If you prefer a more animated spot, you may go Vrijthof place, where bars and open terraces are at hand for the guests. Modern rooms have been designed to offer the maximum comfort and relaxation. Strong colours have been used in order to transfer the guest apparently to another dimension, where freshness and innovation are swiftly blended. For the business traveller this property makes available The Purple Red – The Meeting Lounge, with a capacity up to 60 people, stylishly decorated and with an updated equipment. The sitting area in the lounge can be also be used for meetings purpose.
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Merici Hotel Sittard

The hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of Sittard, within minutes of shops, bars and restaurants. Sittard train station is just 1 km away. Nearby cities include Maastricht and Roermond, both around 30 km away. The stylish hotel rooms are located inside a former monastery. A beautiful building with great history. Guests are welcomed in the lobby, where our front desk team provide you with great service 24 hours per day 7 days a week. In addition the hotel disposes of two amazing food and beverage facilities. Go to our Bistrot Volte for a nice lunch or diner up to four courses or enjoy a refreshing and delicious drink! From Wednesday to Saturday you can also enjoy a course diner up to six courses in our restaurant Georges that has a Gault&Millau mentioning. When entering the room you will be surpised with a great athmosphere and design. The hotelroom disposes of great amenities such as a LCD TV, coffee making facilities, a minibar, airconditioning and heating and high speed internet acces making it a great environment for a good night of sleep. In the morning a nice breakfast buffet can be enjoyed which will provide you with a great start of the day! Need some inspiration for your activities whilst staying with us? Pass by our reception and our team will help you with all the information you need to enjoy your stay in the beautifull area of Sittard to the fullest! Hopefully we can welcome you soon at Meric Hotel Sittard.
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Townhouse Design Hotel

Townhouse is situated in historic Maastricht and has been awarded the Planet Care eco-label. This unique design hotel features free WiFi, a restaurant and a lounge combining modern elements with vintage style. The Markt is 900 m away. The interiors of the air-conditioned rooms at Townhouse Hotel Maastricht include light colours and unique furniture. They also boast high-tech features such as remote controlled curtains and flat-screen cable TV. The hotel offers wellness facilities. Maastricht Central Railway Station is 200 m from the hotel. Guests can make use of the bicycle rental service when exploring the local area. Upon arrival at reception, a mug of hot home-made soup is offered. The lounge features comfortable seating and a fireplace. The breakfast area has long wooden tables where guests eat together each morning.
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Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Kasteel Erenstein

Beautifully situated on the Anstelvallei you will find the special 4-star Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Kasteel Erenstein. Cheat on the good life in the bar and enjoy in the culinary à la carte restaurant in the castle, overlooking the beautiful garden. During your stay, a visit to the neighboring GaiaZOO should not be missed. You stay in the authentic carréhoeve from 1713 which is located within walking distance of the castle.

Things to do in Maastricht, Netherlands

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e-Scavenger hunt Valkenburg: Explore the city at your own pace

Get to know Valkenburg in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Valkenburg with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.
Maastricht Sightseeing City Walk
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Maastricht Sightseeing City Walk

Interesting and fun private city tour with a local as a city guide along the highlights of Maastricht. The price is per group (family, couple or group). Languages NL / DE / ENG. Starts at 11am or 2pm (flexible in time). Direct booking up to 6 hours before the start (if still available). During the tour we show the beauty of the city, tell something about its history and enjoy the Burgundian atmosphere with the many terraces, cafes, restaurants, monuments, the rivers Maas and Jeker, the churches, town hall, university, old city walls and industrial heritage. In short, the 'good life' in the southernmost city of the Netherlands with an international appeal (Tefaf and André Rieu city) due to the many foreign visitors and students. You will experience all of this during the tour. Large groups with multiple guides possible (max. 15 people per group). Also sightseeing tour in Aachen (Charlemagne city and Bad Aachen), the 'fiery city' Liège / Liege or Groene Loper and Ceramique.
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Discover Maastricht with a Smile! Culture, History and People

All our tours are made to measure on your demand. Even during the tour it can be adapted if it's possible in our timed schedule. But of course we will show you all the highlights of the city: Sint Servaas bridge, Vrijthof square with the churches of Saint Servaas and Saint John, the Helpoort, The first and second townwalls, The church of our lady Mary, Stokstraatkwartier, Jekerkwartier, The bishop's mill, the statues of "Mestreechter Geis" and the "Zaate Herremenie" as well as Henric van Veldeke, and many more. Also possible is are special tours dedicated to Maastricht's industrial history where you will "meet" Pierre Regout and the former Sphinx industrial estate or a walk through the "Hoge " and "Lage Fronten", remains of Maastricht's old defenceworks, made by military architects like the famous Vauban and Dumoulin.
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e-Scavenger hunt Maastricht: Explore the city at your own pace

Price per group of 2-6 people. Within 2 hours, the Qula Maastricht City Trail leads you along the nicest spots in Maastricht, while you play fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone. Try to set a high score with family or friends and explore the city. There are no fixed start times or reservations, you choose your own day and time. The Trail is available 24/7 and there is no time limit - you can start, pause and stop whenever it suits you! It is offered in multiple languages ​​(Eng, Ger, Fr, Ned, Sp, It and more). The Qula City Trail is great fun and the most affordable outing for families and groups of friends. How does it work? When you book, you will receive an email with instructions on how to play the Trail on your smartphone. Android or iPhone compatible. Once at the starting point, start your quest through the city, it's that easy!
Maastricht Heritage and Nature Tour
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Maastricht Heritage and Nature Tour

Pleasant tours in languages NL/DE/ENG at 11.00 or 15.00 hrs. but time-flexible ( family, couples or group of max. 15 pers. ). The tour starts at the car parking St. Pieters fortress & mountain ( called the Eye ). First we see the fortress and a nice walk over the mountain brings us to excellent viewpoints : dreamy Jekerdal, the oehoe owl-valley and the spectacular viewing platform limestone quarry/canyon ( also finish Pietertrail ). With a interval at Hoeve Lichtenberg viewpoint and the Slavante terrace & vineyard we walk along the Maria cave and André Rieu castle back to the fortres and carparking. The walk is a mix of heritage and nature. You can customize the tour with a walk through the limestone quarry.
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Discover Maastricht with this Outside Escape city game tour!

Experience a new way to discover a city with this 'gamified' tour! Explore Maastricht during this self-guided walking tour that lets you see the city in a different light. You'll even learn about hidden spots most locals don't know about! Immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted story as you solve engaging puzzles that highlight the history and noteworthy sights of the city. Goat tracks have been found around the city. Could the infamous Goat Riders, a terrifying robber gang from Maastricht's past, be riding once more? Rally your friends and put your problem-solving and exploration skills to the test! - Start your self-guided adventure at any moment you choose - All you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan - Suitable for a team of up to 5-6 players aged 15 and older (supervision recommended for younger players) - This city tour takes around 2 hours to complete and is approximately 2,5 kilometers long
Maastricht Evening Sightseeing Tour
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Maastricht Evening Sightseeing Tour

Maastricht became a attractive destination for visitors, also during evening time. Book a evening stroll of 2 hrs. in mysterious light atmosphere to Maastricht and walk with your personal guide in a private tour ( languages NL, DE, EN ). Groups with more as 15 guests are possible with more guides. Starting time : as you wish with pickup at your hotel in the city center, but you can easily book at 19.00 PM (just ask for other starting times during the day). Also possible as before, after or in between dinner tour.
Maastricht Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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Maastricht Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

With origins lost in the mist of times, this important Dutch city has preserved its medieval architecture although having been ravaged by war through the centuries and enjoys today a vibrant and cosmopolitan scene. From the Roman times to the Treaty of Maastricht and the foundation of the European Union, there is much to get to know here. Follow us to get a feel of what makes this city one of the quintessential European cities that have shaped the present and future of the continent as a Union.

Why People Love Maastricht, Netherlands

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e-Scavenger hunt Valkenburg: Explore the city at your own pace
Met deze Qula City trial ontdek je op een interactieve manier Valkenburg. Je volgt een route, die je niet in de aangegeven volgorde hoeft uit te voeren dus je kunt zelf bepalen welke punten je eerst bezoekt. Per gevonden punt puzzel je ook via de gestelde vragen je punten saldo bij elkaar, waarme...
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Dec 2022
e-Scavenger hunt Valkenburg: Explore the city at your own pace
Wij hebben dit spel met 2 teams gespeeld en hadden de grootste lol! We kwamen elkaar op het laatst bij de brug weer tegen. Leukste opdracht van allemaal. Dit spel was onverwachts leuk! We hadden gedacht dat het redelijk saai en informatief zou zijn, maar de uitdaging is erg leuk.
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Feb 2023
e-Scavenger hunt Valkenburg: Explore the city at your own pace
Top spel wat ervoor zorgt dat je niks leuks mist. Let wel op dat je een draagbare oplader meeneemt !

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maastricht

What are some must-visit attractions in Maastricht?

Maastricht is a charming city with plenty of things to see and do. Some must-visit attractions include the Vrijthof square, the Basilica of Saint Servatius, the Bonnefanten Museum, and the Maastricht Underground caves. The Vrijthof square is a great place to relax and enjoy the city's atmosphere. The Basilica of Saint Servatius is a beautiful church with a rich history. The Bonnefanten Museum is an art museum with an impressive collection of contemporary art. The Maastricht Underground caves are a unique attraction that offers guided tours of the city's underground tunnels.

What are some fun activities to do in Maastricht?

There are plenty of fun activities to do in Maastricht. You can take a boat tour along the river Maas, rent a bike and explore the city's many parks and gardens, or visit one of the city's many markets. The city also has a vibrant nightlife scene, with plenty of bars and clubs to choose from.

What are some good places to eat in Maastricht?

Maastricht has a great culinary scene, with plenty of restaurants to choose from. Some popular options include Beluga, which has two Michelin stars, and Harry's, which is known for its steak. For something more casual, try Cafe Sjiek, which serves traditional Dutch cuisine, or Cafe Zondag, which is a great spot for brunch.

What is the best time of year to visit Maastricht?

The best time of year to visit Maastricht is between April and October, when the weather is mild and there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. The city also hosts a number of festivals and events during this time, including the Maastricht Carnival in February and the Preuvenemint food festival in August.

What are some good day trips from Maastricht?

There are plenty of great day trips you can take from Maastricht. Some popular options include the city of Aachen in Germany, which is known for its medieval architecture and hot springs, and the Belgian city of Lige, which has a beautiful historic center. You can also visit the nearby caves of Valkenburg or take a scenic bike ride along the river Maas.

What are some good accommodations in Maastricht?

Maastricht has plenty of great accommodation options to suit every budget. Some popular options include the Kruisherenhotel, which is a former church converted into a luxury hotel, the Crowne Plaza Maastricht, which has stunning views of the river Maas, and the Townhouse Maastricht, which is a stylish boutique hotel in the city center.

What is the public transportation system like in Maastricht?

Maastricht has a good public transportation system that includes buses and trains. The city center is also walkable and bike-friendly, so it's easy to get around on foot or by bike. You can buy tickets for the bus and train at the station or at vending machines located throughout the city.

What is the currency used in Maastricht?

The currency used in Maastricht is the Euro. You can exchange money at banks and exchange offices located throughout the city, or withdraw money from ATMs using your debit or credit card.

Is English widely spoken in Maastricht?

Yes, English is widely spoken in Maastricht. Most people in the city speak English fluently, so you shouldn't have any trouble communicating.

What are some cultural differences to be aware of when visiting Maastricht?

When visiting Maastricht, it's important to be aware of some cultural differences. For example, tipping is not expected in restaurants or cafes, although rounding up the bill is appreciated. It's also important to be respectful of local customs and traditions, such as removing your shoes when entering someone's home.