Health and innovation
Healthy enjoyment
Maastricht is much more than a tourist attraction with impressive architecture, rich culture and the typical Burgundian character. It is a city of innovation and career opportunities with a high quality of life. Here it strives to create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to embrace a balanced lifestyle.
Work-life balance
Hard work we do here in the south, but enjoyment is also very important. A good work-life balance contributes to a healthy lifestyle. People work hard and enjoy success and rest in their free time. For this, the city offers a wide range of recreational opportunities. From cycling in nature and walking through the city centre to enjoying a glass of wine on the terrace and visiting a festival. And all in good company, of course.
Getting healthier - and enjoy to the full
A strong community
In Maastricht, you experience a strong sense of community. The compactness of the city ensures connectedness and chance encounters. You meet acquaintances at local markets, at cultural events, in the cafés and restaurants. We see each other and pay attention to each other. The conversations we have not only provide relaxation and mutual understanding, but also lead to the development of new perspectives and concepts.
Delay - in town
In a world that seems to be spinning faster and faster, Maastricht offers room for slowing down. The city encourages you to consciously take time to enjoy life. Don't run, but walk. As a 15-minute city,Maastricht is a city where all basic facilities can be reached on foot or by bike within 15 minutes. Discover the many squares where people gather, the green parks where there is space for yourself, the quays along the Meuse and the old streets that make you forget time for a moment. Slowing down provides relaxation, contemplation, awareness.
Fresh and local produce
We enjoy delicious and healthy food here. The city has a rich supply of fresh and local produce, which can be found at weekly markets and in countless restaurants. There is a growing movement towards sustainable and organic food, which is not only good for the environment but also for the health of residents. There are also several initiatives that promote healthy eating habits, such as cooking workshops, school gardens and nutrition education programmes.
Healthy grocery shopping
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Gedeelde Weelde
Gedeelde Weelde
At the bottom of the Sphinx building you will find Gedeelde Weelde. A wonderful place for local food where innovation shows its best side.
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Fresh market
Fresh market
At the Wednesday and Friday fresh market you shop the tastiest local produce. This Maastricht market has previously won a famous award and for good reason.
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De Bisschopsmolen
De Bisschopsmolen
The miller grinds the primal grain Kollenberger Spelt in the restored water mill and the baker bakes the tastiest and healthiest breads and cakes from it.
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Bio-market
Bio-market
Every Thursday you will find an organic farmers' market on the Ruijterij in the Wyck district.
Sports in Maastricht
Of course, we cannot forget sport as part of a healthy lifestyle. In Maastricht, there are plenty of sports opportunities that fit the active and healthy lifestyle the city exudes. Residents and visitors exercise in nature or use modern sports facilities. There is always room to keep moving in Maastricht. Running along the river Meuse or cycling through the hilly countryside are popular activities, but there are also plenty of sports opportunities in the city itself. From fitness centres to sports clubs and from yoga in the parks to running clubs on Sunday mornings, Maastricht has it all.
In addition, sport in the city is not only a way to keep fit, but also a way to connect the community and enjoy the outdoors, with numerous events attracting residents and visitors alike.
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