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Maastricht Travel Guide

The Cozy Birthplace of the 'Euro'

Why People Love Travel to Maastricht?

Maastricht

Being one of the oldest cities in Holland, Maastricht is a small and cozy city with historical values, starry restaurants and cafes, and beautiful shops. The stunning River Maas with its majestic yet modern bridges has given a magnificent view to Maastricht. Moreover, churches, city walls, and huge squares are other characteristics of the city. Maastricht also has political importance since Euro was born there in 1992 after the Maastricht Treaty.

Maastricht Geo Information


Maasricht is located in the southernmost part of Holland where Germany, Belgium, and The Netherlands have the common border. Its distance from the most important cities in the Netherlands is as follows:

Rotterdam

169 Km

Amsterdam

201 Km

Eindhoven 

75 Km

Maastricht

-- Km

Access by 
bike

Holland has 32.000 kilometers of cycling path. It means that you will see a cycling path even on the highways or roads. Maastricht attractions are also accessible by bike so when in Holland, do as the Dutch do!

Access by 
flight

Thanks to its location, Maastricht is accessible from different airports: Eindhoven Airport, Brussels Airport, Cologne Airport, Dusseldorf Airport, or Schiphol Airport. You can get to Maastricht from these airports using train.

 Access by
car

If you are traveling by car, the smart strategy is to pay less and park your car at a ‘Park & Ride’ or a ‘Park & Walk’ location.

 Access by public 
transport

If you are traveling by car, the smart strategy is to pay less and park your car at a ‘Park & Ride’ or a ‘Park & Walk’ location.

2021 Top Travel Attractions in Maastricht


Where to eat in Maastricht


Find the absolute best restaurants, dishes and drinks in Maastricht. From city essentials to top restaurants by cuisine, these are the best of the best Maastricht.

Pasta Corner

Italian Restaurant
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Burgerlijk

Burgers Restaurant
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Vers

Vegetarian Restaurant
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Dadawan
Sea Food
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Top things to do in Maastricht?


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01

Bonnefantenmuseum
If you want to see a piece of fine art while in Maastricht, you really have to see the Bonnefanten Museum. You can see a combination of ancient and contemporary art in this museum not only from Dutch painters, but also Italian and Flemish painters. Bonnefanten Museum is not just home to paintings. You can also find Medieval sculptures as well. You can find samples of American Minimalism, Italian Arte Povera, Neo-Expressionism, and Concept Art on the second floor of the museum.

Here are the activities you can do while in Bonnefanten Museum:

Explore the art from the ancient times to the contemporary era
See paintings, sculptures, and art of Holland, Italy, Belgium, and America
Visit the building of the museum which was constructed by the Italian architect, Aldo Rossi.
Climb up the famous Trep-penstraße which takes you to the exhibition rooms.

02

Basilica of St. Servatius
The historical church of Saint Servatius is home to the grave of Saint Servatius, an Armenian missionary, who died in 384. There are also many relics in the treasury of the church. There is a pilgrimage tradition since the 14th century which is held every seven years in this church. The name of the ritual is Heiligdom Vaart.

Here are the activities you can do while in Basilica of St. Servatius:

Visit the beautiful architecture of the church which is a wonderful combination of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles.
Learn about the rich history of the church.
See the Noodkist, the greatest treasure of the church.
Explore the Treasury.

03

Centre Céramique
Want to get to know Limburg and the Cultural Heritage of Maastricht? The best place is the Centre Céramique. The permanent exhibition inside this cultural center puts Maastricht handicrafts on display such as pottery, glasswork, instruments, posters, prints, etc. There are other exhibitions held in this place which are not permanent. In addition, the restaurant would invite you with tasty offers on the menu.

Here are the activities you can do while in Centre Céramique:

Learn about the history of Limburg province and Maastricht.
Get to know the cultural tips of Maastricht.
See some handicrafts typical of Maastricht.
Relax and order something delicious at the restaurant of the center.

04

Het Vrijthof
There are many historical buildings in Maastricht. One of the most iconic places you can go to in Maastricht is Het Vrijthof. Vrijthof is known for its beautiful cafes.

Here are the activities you can do while in Het Vrijthof:

Visit one of the greatest squares in Maastricht.
Drink a beer a in a beautiful cafe.
You can also visit the Basilica of St. Servatius in the area.

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