Strength in solidarity
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© Maastricht MarketingMaastricht supports local
Because we can only overcome this by working together. That is why Maastricht supports local: local businesses and local residents from those stuck at home to healthcare professionals. We bring people together, at a distance! We are keeping courage and focusing on the future. And, in the meantime, we make the best of being at home.
The streets of Maastricht have become quiet. The entire world is in the grip of the coronavirus and it has proven to be a challenging time for everyone. With people fighting the virus in hospitals every day, being stuck at home is the least of our problems. Business owners see that their businesses are in danger; businesses they have worked so hard for with so much love for so many years. Will they overcome this crisis? But it is important to remember that we are stronger together. That's why we have to join forces and come together in this time, but at a distance of course. On this page we will show you what is being done in our city, who the 'Maastricht heroes' are, what you can participate in, and what you can enjoy from home. Maastricht supports local! We call on business owners, residents, young and old: let's come together at a distance, so that we can overcome this, stronger than ever. In the Maastricht dialect, we say haw pin (keep courage): keep your chin up and stay strong! Because one thing is sure: the Spirit of Maastricht is stronger than ever!
Keep enjoying life!
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Keep enjoying life!
Poke Bowl Local
© Maastricht MarketingIf you are familiar with Maastricht and South Limburg, then you probably know that we highly value our gastronomy here. Our culinary entrepreneurs are as creative as ever, even in times such as these.
Culture in Maastricht
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Culture in Maastricht
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© Maastricht MarketingArt houses and cultural institutions continue to delight us, and you too can enjoy what they have to offer in the comfort of your own home! Read on to find out how you can enjoy Maastricht's art and culture from your own home.
Shopping at a safe distance
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Shopping at a safe distance
Maastricht Shoppen Uitverkoop Sale Solden Soldes
© Maastricht MarketingRetailers in our city are also doing what they can. For example, you can support your favourite shops in the city by shopping from home!
Bring some culture into your home - The cultural events calendar for people staying at home
South Netherlands philharmonic | #philgood
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South Netherlands philharmonic | #philgood
until 2 April 2022
#philgood-moments with the musicians of the South Netherlands philharmonic!
Marres | Invisible Collection
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Marres | Invisible Collection
until 2 April 2022
Discover the Invisible Collection, a collection of audio recordings in which art professionals describe...
Bonnefanten | Online Art Collection
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Bonnefanten | Online Art Collection
until 2 April 2022
Discover the online collection from Bonnefanten! View art from your own home.
Lumière stay at home cinema
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Lumiere
© LumiereLumière stay at home cinema
until 2 April 2022
Picl gives you access to films that you'd normally see on Lumière's big screen.
Online dance classes with Dansschool Bernaards
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Online dance classes with Dansschool Bernaards
until 21 March 2022
Dansschool Bernaards’ YouTube channel offers the most swinging and enthusiastic dance classes for you...
Opera Zuid Online
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Opera Zuid Online
until 5 May 2022
With Opera Zuid Online you can turn your living room into a concert hall, theater or dance studio, or...
Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht| Rock Fossils colouring pictures
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Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht| Rock Fossils colouring pictures
until 2 April 2022
Fun Rock Fossils colouring pictures from the Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht, to colour in at home.
The Meet Maastricht Podcast
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The Meet Maastricht Podcast
until 4 April 2022
Join the podcast and explore Meet Maastricht's favourite Dutch city from the comfort of your own home!
SALLY Dance company Maastricht | ikwilmeersally
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SALLY Dance company Maastricht | ikwilmeersally
until 7 April 2022
Take part in the interactive dance domain of SALLY on their page ‘Ik wil meer SALLY’.
With Love Radio
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With Love Radio
until 2 April 2022
Listen to With Love Radio for an overload of love and positivity.
Thuis in Maastricht Wawwelbox
© Maastricht MarketingHome agenda
On the ‘Thuis in Maastricht’ (home in Maastricht) platform you can learn about the districts, people, and stories of Maastricht. Because we will mainly be staying at home for the next few weeks, ‘Thuis in Maastricht’ provides entertainment from the comfort of your own sofa. Instead of offering suggestions for what to do in Maastricht, it helps you to find things to do at home, like listening to the Mayor reading a story, live concerts, special stories, and the online show ‘Wawwelbox’ where locals get to have their say. This is exactly what we need to keep up our spirits during these uncertain times!
Go to the Home agendaHello, who am I speaking to? - The call centre has temporarily been turned into a ‘chat centre’
To help combat loneliness in this time of social distancing. Where you would usually go for a daily walk and chat to people at the shopping centre, these days you are often stuck at home for days on end. We can imagine that you might be feeling a little desperate for a casual chat, talking about the weather, about Maastricht, about the good old days, or maybe you just need to talk about your worries. That's why our call centre, normally set up to help visitors on their way in Maastricht, has been temporarily converted to offer that important daily chat. So, if you're in need of a good conversation, pour yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and call us! You can reach us at +31 (0)43-3252121 between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
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© Maastricht MarketingOde to Joy
On Sunday 22 January, Mayor of Maastricht Annemarie Penn-te Strake called on the city to make music, together. Professional and amateur musicians were asked to play ‘Ode to Joy’ at exactly 6:00 PM, whether it was on the harmonica, trumpet, piano, or by singing. On Sunday evening at 6:00 PM, you could hear Maastricht give sound to solidarity. It was an incredible moment and the submissions came pouring in. A short compilation can be found via the button, but every day at 6:00 PM we share one of the videos via our Facebook page under the name 'ZESUURTJE: Muziek in 't buurtje'. What a lot of joy!
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Haw Pin Poster Maastricht Sterk
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In the Maastricht dialect, we say haw pin (keep courage) when we need to keep our chins up, a sentiment that is incredibly important in the current situation. We designed this window poster inspired by the Angel-Side supporters club of Maastricht football club MVV who had hung a fantastic banner on the Maastricht University Medical Centre + (MUMC+) to compliment and support the healthcare staff. We are stronger, together! You can print your own window poster or order the A2 poster. €3 from each poster is donated to Stichting met je Hart, an organization that helps to prevent loneliness among the elderly by doing things such as taking them out to town. This means that you'll also be supporting the cafés and restaurants in Maastricht! Share your photos on social media using the @visitmaastricht tag.
Order the A2 posterMaastricht heroes - Blogs about the heroes of Maastricht
Happy in Maastricht. Even in a time of corona.
Happy in Maastricht. Even in a time of corona.
During these uncertain times, it's easy to experience a little dip. It might feel like the walls are closing in on you or you might be missing a loved one or a close friend. So, how can you stay happy in our beautiful city of Maastricht?
Tips from local businesses
Tips from local businesses
Local businesses in Maastricht have proven that they are certainly not lacking in creativity. In this blog, we want to help you enjoy this creativity from the comfort of your own home.
Culture never stands still
Culture never stands still
The museums, cultural institutions, and art houses in Maastricht were among the first forced to close their doors. However, this doesn't mean that culture comes to a complete standstill, as culture never sleeps! Now you can take a tour...