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Nederlandse Dansdagen 2023
Celebrate the diversity and quality of Dutch dance! It's the annual dance festival where the best of the Netherlands gathers to showcase every dance style, from modern to urban. Enjoy performances, exhibitions, films, presentations, and immerse yourself in workshops and dance nights.
Into nature
Maastricht is known for her colourful region, the backyard of Maastricht. Find out what you have to see! Discover the most beautiful, fun and fascinating places in South Limburg and Euregion!
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Blogs
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The best places in Maastricht for refreshing, non-alcoholic drinks
The best places in Maastricht for refreshing, non-alcoholic drinksWith summer very much upon us, we’re all in the mood for an al fresco drink. Let’s enjoy the sun and the foodie heaven that is Maastricht with a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink! Here are some of the best places to go to.
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Combine gastronomic delights and shopping days-out
Combine gastronomic delights and shopping days-outSpending a day shopping in Maastricht? Then you probably feel like settling down for a nice lunch somewhere in between! Especially for you, we have listed the best lunch spots that are just a little bit different from your average lunch spot.
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10x gift shops in Maastricht
10x gift shops in MaastrichtLooking for an original gift? Then you have plenty of choice in Maastricht. We tell you where in the city you will always succeed in finding a nice present.
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Seven places to shop sustainably in Maastricht
Seven places to shop sustainably in MaastrichtDo you love shopping, but want to do it in a sustainable and ethical way? Then Maastricht is the right place for you. For almost everything you need in life, from dresses to furniture and from plants to local produce, you’ll find lots of sustainable optio
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10 hidden gems in Maastricht
10 hidden gems in MaastrichtRolling vineyards, azure blue water, underground passages, and drinks on the water. There’s no need to go abroad because you’ll find all of this in Maastricht! In this post, we tell you about ten hidden gems in Limburg’s charming capital.
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Discover: the favourite performing arts hotspots of director Zorba Huisman
Discover: the favourite performing arts hotspots of director Zorba HuismanMaastricht has nurtured a lot of big talents in the area of music, theatre, and art.
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Stroll past architectural hotspots designed by locals
Stroll past architectural hotspots designed by localsDiscover the historic favorites of architect Nicole Maurer.
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In search of the highlights of the Maastricht Treaty
In search of the highlights of the Maastricht TreatyMaastricht is the place where Europe changed forever, with the signing of the Treaty on European Union in February 1992. Spread across the city are a number of sites that are a reminder of this historic event. Explore them on this walk!
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Maastricht Visitor Center
You’ll find the Maastricht Visitor Center in the ‘Dinghuis’ building on Kleine Staat 1. This used to be the VVV office, but now has so much more to offer. The Maastricht Visitor Center can provide all kinds of information and inspiration about your trip to Maastricht. You can also buy maps with the most fantastic hiking and cycling routes, as well as local souvenirs and beautiful gifts. The friendly team at the Maastricht Visitor Center would love to tell you all about Maastricht!
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Top 10 - Our favourite things to do in the city
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North Caves St. Pieters hill
North Caves St. Pieters hill
Luikerweg 80
6212 NH MaastrichtMaastrichtDo you dare go underground? Not afraid of the dark? Go exploring in the caves below St. Pietersberg hill! No light, no sound, no smell, no radiation, no pollution, no mobile phone signal, no notion of time…
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Bonnefanten
Bonnefanten
Avenue Ceramique 250
6221 KX MaastrichtMaastrichtMaastricht's cultural hotspot. An impressive collection of old masters and modern art.
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Fort Sint Pieter
Fort Sint Pieter
Luikerweg 80
6212 NH MaastrichtMaastrichtYou are sure to enjoy both the view from the fort and the stories told by your guide, mixing history with anecdotes and humour. The fort dates from around 1700 and is largely still intact, with parts recently restored.
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Basilica of Our Lady
Basilica of Our Lady
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 7
6211 HD MaastrichtMaastrichtThe spot where the Basilica of Our Lady now stands was the site of a small church as early as the fifth century AD. This was probably the oldest Christian church in the Netherlands and may have been built on top of the remains of a Roman temple.
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Dominicanen bookshop
Dominicanen bookshop
Binnenstad
Dominicanerkerkstraat 1
6211 CP MaastrichtBinnenstad, MaastrichtSince the autumn of 2006, you can find the unique Dominicanen bookshop (previously Selexyz Dominicanen and Polare Maastricht) in the centuries-old Dominicanenkerk (Dominican church) in Maastricht.
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The districts of Maastricht
Maastricht is a city where old and new come together, with famous as well as many hidden places. Here is a list of our favourites. Discover which district is your favourite.
Binnenstad
Better known as the historic centre of Maastricht, this shopping paradise is surrounded by the most beautiful squares: Onze Lieve Vrouweplein, Markt, and Vrijthof.
BinnenstadCéramique
The cutting-edge area of Maastricht, this district is an architectural gem, with a vast square, city library, and fine coffee shops.
CéramiqueWyck
A warm welcome as you step off the train: the Wyck District. Local entrepreneurs, fine dining, and the best views of the Meuse. The bridges separate Wyck from the city centre.
WyckStokstraatkwartier
A chic area of Maastricht: exclusive clothes shops, hidden places, and romantic squares such as Op de Thermen.
StokstraatkwartierSint Pieter
Walk from the centre via Stadspark through Sint Pieter and discover this beautiful residential area overlooked by the majestic St. Pietersberg hill.
Sint PieterJekerkwartier
Here you can soak up Maastricht's French vibes. This special part of the city centre is named after the tranquil Jeker river that flows through it.
JekerkwartierSphinxkwartier
A place of innovation and regeneration, this district is in full bloom and is far from finished flowering. Backdropped by the historic city harbour and home to the Sphinxpassage, an ode to its rich past.
Sphinxkwartier