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Spring in Maastricht
Every season brings something new in Maastricht. Spring blossoms the city once again. Just what we need; the colour and warmth that will bring us together.
Maastricht has plenty to offer from a boat trip on the Meuse or a historical walk through the city. You can also go on a shopping spree or indulge your culinary interests. There is plenty to do and see; Maastricht has a lot of time and space to offer to people of all ages. You can explore the city in your own way and at your own pace.
Do it yourself
You can discover the city on your own. We have some helpful tips so that you can discover the city in your own way. If you lose your way, don’t worry! In Maastricht, you can always find your way back.
Show me the way
Spring blogs
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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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Love to shop local in Maastricht
Love to shop local in MaastrichtLocal businesses: you will find them everywhere in Maastricht. And we’re certainly fortunate in this respect! Local businesses tend to offer the best products, after all. You often find these hidden gems at unexpected locations throughout the city.
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Italy in Maastricht part 2
Italy in Maastricht part 2Maastricht may be the most Italian city in the Netherlands, and this time Saskia will show you Italian locations in the Jekerkwartier district and Maastricht’s historic city centre.
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Celebrate spring in Maastricht - Visit these fantastic events
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Guided Tours of the North Caves | Maastricht Underground
Guided Tours of the North Caves | Maastricht Underground
until 31 December
Do you dare go underground? Go exploring in the caves below the St. Pietersberg hill.
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City tour: The Historic heart of Maastricht (start Centrum)
City tour: The Historic heart of Maastricht (start Centrum)
until 31 December
This tour is the most popular and best known in Maastricht, and for good reason. One route joins together...
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Winter concert André Rieu
Winter concert André Rieu
15 until 17 December
Experience an enchanting Christmas concert in André Rieu's hometown!
Go out and explore! - Get the most out of your visit to Maastricht
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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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Jan van Eyck Academie
Jan van Eyck Academie
Academieplein 1
6211 KM MaastrichtMaastrichtThe Jan van Eyck Academie is an international post-academic institute for the visual arts. It is located in a building that dates from the late ‘50s/early ‘60s,
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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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Air-raid shelter museum
Air-raid shelter museum
Minister Goeman Borgesiusplantsoen 30
6214 SC MaastrichtMaastricht‘Schuilen in Maastricht’ (Shelter in Maastricht) is located in one of the galleries of the Kazematten underground bunker complex. This museum is devoted to the shelters created in Maastricht during World War II and the Cold War.
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The Meuse
The Meuse
MaastrichtMaastrichtWith Maastricht being named after the river, you can imagine that this landscape feature plays an important part in the city’s identity.
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Het Bat
Het Bat
Het Bat
6211 EX MaastrichtMaastrichtBat’ used to be an old southern Dutch word for a mooring place or a quay reinforced with wood. As an example, you can still find a location called ‘Quai de la Batte’ in Liège.
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Passage to Wisdom
Passage to Wisdom
Grote Looierstraat 17
6211 JH MaastrichtMaastrichtCommissioned by Maastricht University’s Art and Heritage Committee, the late Bořek Šípek created ‘Passage to Wisdom’, the entrance to the university library on Grote Looiersgracht in the old city centre of Maastricht.
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Away from the crowds
Go offline and disconnect from the tiring online world. Experience the city at its best!
Discover Maastricht offline
What else can you do?
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MUSEUMS
MUSEUMS
The best
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GET THERE?
GET THERE?
How to
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GASTRONOMY
GASTRONOMY
Enjoy the
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OR SEGWAY
OR SEGWAY
By bike, scooter
