THE BEST ACTIVITIES & PACKAGES VENUES THAT TELL A STORY

A DIFFERENT THE CULINARY FLAVOUR NETHERLANDS’ HOTSPOTS WITH EVERY MOST EUROPEAN WITH SEASON! CITY CHARACTER 1

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Rederij Stiphout

Your host on the river

Stiphout‘s five passenger boats cruise the Meuse and the Albert Canal on a daily basis, showing you some of the most beautiful spots in the region. Take one of the many regularly scheduled cruises or charter your own boat for a group activity. During the boat trip to Liège and the 4-lock excursion, you will pass through the well-known lock at Ternaaien, where the difference in water level is no less than 15m. The boat trip to the historic inner harbour of ‚t Bassin, on the cruise boat MPS ‚Jekervallei‘ is a nostalgic cruise experience, and the one-hour long cruise on the Meuse is a comfortable way to become acquainted with the lively city of Maastricht.

Scheduled cruises • Boat trip on the Meuse river • Cruise in combination with a visit to the marl caves • Historic boat trip to the inner city harbour ’t Bassin • 4-lock excursion (excursion around Maastricht incl. passage MAASTRICHT through 4 locks) • Day trip to Liège (incl. 2.5-stop in Liège) • Saturday Night Cruise (2.5-hour evening excursion incl. dinner buffet) • Brunch boat trip (2-hour boat trip with extensive brunch buffet) • Pancake boat trip (2-hour boat trip with pancake buffet)

WhereWELCOME northern and southern Europe meet, at the crossroads Charter a boat of the three countries forming the Euregio, where it seems like For groups of at least 30 people, you can charter one of our passenger ships and specify the times and route for various cruises, such as: you’ve already left Dutch soil, that’s where you’ll find Maastricht. • Lunch cruise • Afternoon cruise • Drinks cruise • Dinner cruise A city which is exuberant by nature; A city which seems to keep growing in • Moonlight cruise made all the more so by its internatio- size thanks to the countless possibilities nal students and visitors. A city where of the surrounding hill country and of impressive historic highlights intermingle neighbouring cities in Belgium and Ger- Rederij Stiphout with modern innovative concepts. Lo- many. Which, thanks to its mix of nature, Maaspromenade 58 cated on the Limburg Knowledge Axis, culture, and architecture, makes every Henriette 6211 HS Maastricht this city is becoming more and more visit unforgettable. In short, a city Manager Maastricht: attractive for business visitors. just waiting to be discovered! T: +31 (0)43 351 53 00 for Groups & Events E: [email protected] www.stiphout.nl 2 3

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Welcome Maastricht Active Maastricht: 1 Venues that Team building, tell a story games & 12 workshops Maastricht A different 35 flavour with every season! Maastricht 3 Good to know MAASTRICHT 43 A DIFFERENT FLAVOUR Maastricht Spend the night 16 WITH EVERY Maastricht Maastricht It will leave you SEASON! Maastricht The Netherlands’ Underground wanting more 20 46 We invite you to Maastricht, a city where you can most European experience genuine joie de vivre and see how old city and new can coexist harmoniously. 4 Throughout the year, the city is teeming with high-profile events, exhibitions, productions, dance performances, and myriad cultural festivals. Every season offers its own unique ingredients to give your clients, colleagues, family, or Maastricht friends a taste of Maastricht’sremarkable international palate. for Groups & Events 10

Maastricht Go Local: Maastricht Culinair: Tours & Fine dining, trips tasting sessions, 25 games & culinary workshops Q&A 49 33 4 5

INTERNATIONAL, ORIGINAL, MAASTRICHT DYNAMIC, HOSPITABLE, THE AND AUTHENTIC Maastricht is one of the Netherlands’ most European and international cities. You can feel it, see it, and taste it. It’s a NETHERLANDS’ place with an authentic energy and dynamism that you won’t experience anywhere else in the Netherlands. Its mix of cultures, languages, and flavours makes the city burst with creativity, MOST EUROPEAN research, enterprise, and culinary delights. Discover all these things together with your friends, family, colleagues, or business contacts. During a wine tasting session, a guided tour of the CITY caves, a Restaurant Crawl through the city, an active cycling tour of the surrounding countryside, or a business meeting in one of our historic hotspots. Simply choose the activity to suit your group and the purpose of your visit. It makes no difference when or why you are visiting Maastricht and with whom – in Maastricht, you can always be assured of an unforgettable stay. 6 — Maastricht — THE NETHERLANDS’ MOST EUROPEAN CITY 7 — Maastricht — THE NETHERLANDS’ MOST EUROPEAN CITY

MUST DO!

Maastricht is a compact city. All its After Amsterdam, Maastricht has the hotspots are a short stroll away, are most monuments of any city in the easy to find, and easy to get to, even Netherlands. for large groups. Thanks to its rich history and remnants From snow-covered slopes, hikes of its industrial heritage, Maastricht through hill country, and wine tasting has plenty of unusually charming venues sessions to caves. There are plenty where you can surprise your guests. of opportunities, in both the city and From castles and country estates to surrounding area. caves and old industrial buildings.

Maastricht’s location in the heart of As it is the city with the greatest density Europe means it is very easy to get of Michelin-starred restaurants, where to - by car or train, or by plane from culinary delights and local artisan various international airports forming producers are more than amply a ring around Maastricht. represented, you won’t have a problem finding a great place to eat.

INTERNATIONAL FROM INDUSTRIAL MAASTRICHT REGION ALLURE CITY TO CENTRE OF EXPERTISE Spend the morning in Liège, the For years, Maastricht has been afternoon in Aachen, and the evening labelled the ‘Gastronomic capital’ of Not only has the university given Maas- in Maastricht. You can do it all in a day. the Netherlands. You’re in the right tricht international allure, it has also Similarly, you can swap the pistes of place for a relaxed and mouth-water- transformed it from an industrial city SnowWorld for a tour of Maastricht’s ing dining experience. But Maastricht to a centre of expertise. There is good underground passageways and a is so much more than this. The arrival reason why Maastricht is becoming wine tasting session on an estate in of the university, some 40 years ago, increasingly popular as a conference Limburg’s hill country. That, too, is gave the city its international charm. city and attracting a greater number of possible. And all in a single day. Not Whereas you’d previously hear mainly business visitors. The venues that can only is Maastricht a city with plenty Flemish and German being spoken accommodate these business gatherings of activities and accommodation, it around you, it’s no longer surprising are capitalizing on this trend by offering is also a region offering countless to hear four or five different languag- groups, large or small, a tailor-made possibilities. Both in the Netherlands, es on any given day. International stu- welcome. From the official conference against the backdrop of the South dents, business visitors, and tourists and exhibition centre MECC Maastricht Limburg hills, and in the rest of the alike add colour and an energetic mix to compact châteaux, country houses, Euregion. The possibilities are boundless. to the city. Furthermore, the univer- wine cellars, and everything in between. sity’s various faculties are housed in magnificent historic buildings which are carefully maintained in tiptop condition and are open for viewing during the Arts & Heritage tour. You can book a Dutch or foreign student or a local to give you a guided tour of the city, looking at it through their eyes. Would you prefer a little more history? Then opt for a highlights tour, a tour of buildings which have been converted for other purposes, or an architectural walk accompanied by a local guide. They will be happy to regale you with all their tales. 8 9

Bonnefantenmuseum Maastricht

Art & architecture programmes

As a real cultural hotspot in Maastricht, the Bonnefantenmuseum offers groups a perfect outing with a dash of culture. From an exclusive evening opening, private tour, workshop, or ‘art talk’ to an interactive treasure hunt, party, or drinks evening in a cultural setting in the Ipanema café tower.

The Bonnefantenmuseum stands for: an intriguing collection / viewing art / workshops / lunch / art talks / museum visit / auditorium / studio Rossi / terrace / exhibitions / old art / contemporary art / audio tour / interactive treasure hunt / events venue on the Meuse, and more…

General information Open: Tuesdays — Sundays 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM Group packages and tailored programmes for 10 – 500 people, also outside opening hours. Hampshire Bonnefantenmuseum Avenue Céramique 250 Designhotel- 6221 KX Maastricht Stayokay Maastricht Maastricht**** T: +31 (0)43 329 01 11 E: [email protected] Something different with your group! Hospitality takes centre stage in a www.bonnefanten.nl / www.ipanema.nl contemporary interior Groups of friends, sport clubs, colleagues, and families: many The Hampshire Designhotel is just a few minutes’ walking have already discovered Stayokay Maastricht. It’s a popular distance from the central railway station. Behind the beauti- place for guests and also for Maastricht’s locals. That’s hardly ful historic façade, hospitality takes centre stage in a modern surprising with such a fantastic view over the Meuse and such interior. The hotel is located in the trendy Wyck district and has a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Our staff will ensure that De Groote Sociëteit 102 uniquely decorated rooms. The historic city centre is just a you and your group have an unforgettable experience. Want short stroll away. Visit restaurant Brasserie FLO Maastricht next The grandeur of olden times to go shopping, dine out, or go on a cycling trip to discover to the hotel for a delicious dinner. As a guest of the hotel you are for stylish parties and celebrations the beautiful surrounding area? Stayokay Maastricht is the welcome to start your day here with a scrumptious breakfast. perfect starting point! The Groote Sociëteit is a well-known monumental building on Vrijthof square. It exudes the grandeur of olden times but Classic French cuisine at Brasserie FLO Sunny summer & warm winter barbecues with the facilities and functions of today, making it a fantas- Parisian cuisine in Maastricht. Brasserie FLO specializes in Every evening, all year round, you can enjoy a barbecue on tic venue for meetings and parties in style. Located on the classic French cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner daily. the terrace overlooking the Meuse. Prefer to enjoy a complete ground floor are two newly restored halls. The large windows The restaurant has a Fruits de Mer menu, an extensive seasonal dinner? No problem. We can even serve dinner to up to 500 provide a magnificent view of the historic Vrijthof square. menu, and the popular FLO à la carte menu. Brasserie FLO was people. Every group has its own requirements. No doubt you awarded the 2016 public prize for best French restaurant in the do too! We’d love to hear them. In total, we can seat 130 diners. For parties and receptions, Netherlands and is a unique dining experience for a couple or there is room for 200 people. Smaller gatherings also find this a Our facilities: groups of up to 160. Private dining facilities are available for perfect setting thanks to the intimate atmosphere of the rooms. • Free Wi-Fi groups of up to 35 guests. We are happy to take care of your dinners, buffets, lunches, • Breakfast included drinks, or afternoon tea. In consultation with management, • Optional private rooms Facilities: 102 hotel rooms - free Wi-Fi - free gym - 120 dining you choose the caterer and what will be served. As we only • Own shower & toilet chairs - multifunctional hall (5-35 people) • Terrace overlooking the Meuse ever host one party at a time we can therefore guarantee your • A small-scale, personal hotel privacy. Hampshire Designhotel-Maastricht & Brasserie FLO De Groote Sociëteit Stayokay Maastricht Stationsstraat 28-40 Vrijthof 36 Maasboulevard 101 6221 BR Maastricht 6211 LE Maastricht 6211 JW Maastricht T:+31 (0)43 328 25 25 T: +31 (0)6 25 01 70 26 T: +31 (0)43 750 17 90 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.hampshire-hotels.com/maastricht www.groote-societeit-maastricht.nl www.stayokay.com/maastricht www.flomaastricht.nl 10 11 — Maastricht — FOR GROUPS & EVENTS

MAASTRICHT MAASTRICHT SPECIALISTS

„There’s always room to be more creative, unique, and authentic. Clients nowadays appreciate a customized programme. I am very creative and love anything artisanal. FOR Secretly, I relish being given free rein to organize a programme based on your hints and tips. I get my creative juices flowing and make sure the programme runs smoothly, right down to the finest details. I’m GROUPS happy to go the extra mile!“

It’s no easy task organizing a weekend away for Eva the whole family, or a company or team outing that adviser & EVENTS aims to be fun as well as educational. Or facing the challenge of putting together a side programme „I am the sportiest person in the for business contacts in which the choice of food, team, which is why I love organ- drinks, and venue are perfectly matched. Help! izing active and team-building programmes. My partners and I Where do I start? Right here, at Maastricht for organize amazing activities in the Groups & Events. A team of local and professional city as well as in the countryside.“ Maastricht experts will be happy to take the work off your hands.

Debbie From low-budget to exclusive pack- and professionals who know everything adviser ages, standard or customized, with about organizing events and activities, or without an overnight stay, and with or and who know the city like the back without charters, a professional guide, of their hand. Each of them has their or transport. Maastricht for Groups & own specialist area. That’s why we „Alongside being the catering Events comprises a team of locals call them our Maastricht experts. specialist, I am the contact person for numerous incoming tour oper- ators and destination management companies which have included Maastricht in their deal or are looking for new opportunities. The Asian market is growing steadily. It’s fantastic to see the positive effect Maastricht has on our visitors Lucas, guide at Justyna, local guide - even though they’ve seen many Maastricht Underground parts of the world, they still walk „I’m in love with Maastricht and I want to share this love with everyone. round with smiles on their faces.“ „Drama and storytelling are in my I studied Art History in Poland, Italy, and Maastricht, specializing in medieval blood. After a number of years architecture and urban development. While history is my passion, I also get flitting from one place to the other, very excited about all the urban projects which breathe new life into old I was able to realize my dream of buildings and spaces.“ working in Maastricht on a day-to- Joyce day basis. If you’re a performer, adviser you invest a lot of energy into Want to meet our other Maastricht experts? entertaining your guests. The flip Visit our site www.groups-events.nl to see the entire team side is that you get even more Contact us on and follow us via facebook.com/maastrichtgroupsevents energy and appreciation back.“ tel. +31(0)43 350 62 62 or at [email protected] 12 13 — Maastricht — VENUES THAT TELL A STORY MAASTRICHT VENUES THAT TELL A STORY

Treat your guests to tasty morsels created by a Michelin-starred chef, while they dance to the beats of a DJ within the confines of a former church. After a busy day of meetings or team building activities, sit and relax at the elegantly laid tables in the atmospheric caves. Or watch the city go by on a drinks cruise along the Meuse. Want to give your family, friends, colleagues, or business partners a never-before-had experience? Let us help you put together your own programme and choose from one of our unique venues.

„Want to create a unique programme from start to finish, tailored to your wishes and requirements? Then you’ve come to the right person. Whether you want to organize a team building activity, a staff party, a meeting, a company outing, or a combination of any of these, I can always find a unique location and put together a programme that offers something different, whilst suiting the needs of your group. This is something I really enjoy doing, time and again. I am two in one: An expert on Maastricht and an events specialist.”

Babette Event Manager T: +31 (0)43 350 62 63 E: [email protected] 14 15

Hotel Beaumont****

Classic allure combined with timeless design and a focus on comfort, service, and hospitality

The Beaumont has been located in a stately building on Maastricht’s elegant Wycker Brugstraat since 1912. Its stylish rooms and public areas are modern while at the same time maintaining the building’s character and respecting its history.

All rooms have an Auping bed, large ambilight TV, Nespresso coffee machine, Rituals toiletries, and a complimentary mini-bar. The hotel also has its own car park, various small-scale meeting and banqueting facilities, room service, free Wi-Fi, and the renowned restaurant Harry’s that is situated on the ground floor.

Hotel Beaumont Wycker Brugstraat 2 6221 EC Maastricht Derlon Hotel T: +31 (0)43 325 44 33 E: [email protected] Maastricht**** www.beaumonthotel.nl A delightful overnight stay in the heart of the city

In the heart of Maastricht’s historic centre, on the charming Crowne Plaza **** *** Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square, stands the four-star Derlon Maastricht Hotel Au Quartier Hotel. Stay overnight in one of the 50 luxury hotel rooms, suites, or city apartments. Since 1870, hotel guests have been A delightful overnight stay The perfect starting point in the heart of Maastricht praising the personal service at Derlon, whose name is an homage for exploring Maastricht to the French chef Louis Desiré Derlon. Kapoenstraat 32 Crowne Plaza Maastricht is a four-star hotel situated in a 6211 KW Maastricht beautiful location beside the River Meuse. Its 144 rooms provide T: +31 (0)43 325 80 88 Organize your culinary or business event (for up to 120 people) a perfect starting point for exploring Maastricht’s historic city E: [email protected] below Maastricht’s current street level, directly adjacent to www.auquartier.nl centre with its luxury boutiques, elegant restaurants, and authentic Roman excavations. Discover more than 2000 years Amrâth Grand Hotel charming café terraces. Crowne Plaza Maastricht is also a suitable of history in the museum basement ‘Piazza Romana’. Also an **** location for meetings, conferences, product presentations, or de l’Empereur ideal starting point for your excursion or night out. Meetings training courses. The hotel has nine luxury multi-use meeting Petit Bonheur can be held at the meeting venue Forum X, uniquely located on Comfort and convenience in the city centre rooms, some of which can be joined together. Crowne Plaza Dine in a unique ambiance and a perfect the site of the Jesuit cloister. Welcome to our monumental Art Nouveau building dating location for groups of 10 to 150 people Maastricht is also a fantastic venue for celebrations. Gatherings can be organized for up to 1500 guests and conferences for up back to 1902. Reach the hotel’s enclosed garage in a five Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner in our restaurant or on our Achter de Molens 2 to 350. The hotel restaurant ‘De Mangerie’, with its romantic minute drive from the A2. If you’re travelling by train, we’re beautiful terrace. Restaurant Derlon serves new and classic 6211 JC Maastricht terrace looking out onto the Meuse, is a wonderful place to right by the station. We cater for all at the Grand Hotel de T: +31 (0)43 321 51 09 dishes with a surprising twist. Fresh regional and organic relax and unwind after a busy day of conferences or exploring l’Empereur: from romantic weekend breaks to company E: [email protected] ingredients form the basis of our menus. conferences with dinner for more than 200 people. And all www.petitbonheur.nl the city. within a stone’s throw of the city centre!

Amrâth Grand Hotel de l’Empereur Derlon Hotel Maastricht Crowne Plaza Maastricht Stationsstraat 2 Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 6 Ruiterij 1 6221 BP Maastricht 6211 HD Maastricht 6221 EW Maastricht

T: +31 (0)43 321 38 38 T: +31 (0)43 321 67 70 T: +31 (0)43 350 91 91 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.amrathgrandhotelempereur.nl www.derlon.com www.crowneplazamaastricht.nl 16 17 — Maastricht — SPEND THE NIGHT!

One day is simply not enough. Do you want to FACTS & make the most of your business visit, have a good FIGURES time with your group, or want to combine business MAASTRICHT with pleasure? Then spend the night. There are plenty of options in and around Maastricht for group ac- commodation in one of the luxurious, trendy, smaller, larger, family-style, or business-oriented hotels. 52 hotels

HOSPITALITY Whether you stay in a youth hostel, a hotel in a historic building, a trendy At times, it has been joked about that designer hotel with quadruple rooms, hospitality was invented in Maastricht. a château hotel or prefer the service Whether that is true or not, what we level of an international hotel chain. can say for sure is that the city offers When you spend the night in Maas- excellent hospitality year in year out as tricht, you do it your way: in charming its Hotel Management School produces and hospitable surroundings just 4.540 the finest ambassadors when it comes a short stroll from the city’s many beds to hospitality. Wherever you stay, you attractions. Maastricht for Groups & will be taken care of by professionals Events will be happy to advise you who pride themselves on their hospi- on the most suitable accommodation tality and quality. for your group and travel destination. With the help of our network of ho- teliers, we can quickly and easily take care of your group booking.

3.000.000 MAASTRICHT visitors per year SPEND THE In 2016, Maastricht was voted the ‘Best city trip in the Netherlands’ by Dutch NIGHT! holiday review site Zoover. 18 19

Beaujean Vacances

Explore Maastricht from the comfort of your own holiday home

Choose your own charming half-timbered house, stately castle, or trendy loft in one of South Limburg’s finest areas. Cosy up in front of the open fire after a busy day shopping or step into your own personal sauna. It’s all possible! You can also book catering or activities for your stay. It’s easy to book your holiday home at www.geuldal.com or call us for advice over the phone.

Beaujean Vacances Gulpen

T: +31 (0)43 455 90 75 E: [email protected] www.geuldal.com Terhills Hotel Dormio Resort A unique hotel experience at Terhills Hotel Maastricht Be inspired at this beautiful hotel, located in the former main building of the Eisden mine in Maasmechelen. A unique The best of both worlds combination of fashion, nature, comfort, and exquisite luxury ensure an unforgettable four-star experience. Situated on Dousberg hill within the city limits, adjacent to the International Golf Maastricht golf course, and only a The exclusive Boardroom (up to fifteen people) and Lounge ten-minute bike ride from Vrijthof Square. This luxury resort Apple Park Hotel offers its guests the best of both worlds - the tranquillity of (up to 25 people) are perfect for meetings. Lunch, dinner, or nature combined with city entertainment. reception are optional. Construction of a new 300 m2 meeting Maastricht**** complex with a capacity of up to 120 people located next to Dormio Resort Maastricht has 74 luxury holiday homes of the Terhills Hotel will start 2017-2018. For an inspiring visit to Maastricht various types and styles, from four-person homes to accommo- Eurotel Lanaken**** dation for up to 20 people, ensuring a great stay for any group. Our four star hotel is ideally located for a visit to the histo- Terhills Hotel is a multifunctional location for business meet- The homes are equipped with high-quality sanitary fittings, A versatile venue ric town of Maastricht, very suitable for hopping or a more luxury furnishings, and optional saunas where guests can ings and events and provides the perfect informal setting for cultural orientated visit or for exploring the hilly landscape relax during a short or longer stay. On the outskirts of Maastricht, in the heart of the Euregio and teambuilding activities and/or brainstorming sessions. There of south Limburg. Inspired by the “Big Apple” you will be the town of Lanaken, you’ll find the Eurotel. Liège and Aachen is much to see and do in the area: wakeboard or waterski at To enhance your stay even further, Dormio Resort Maastricht checking in at the Apple Core, a 3500 kilo weighing block of are only a short drive away. Eurotel Lanaken is a homely and Terhills Cablepark, go for a themed walk in the adjacent Nati- also has a charming bistro and – a mere five-minute walk concrete, you will be walking along the statue of liberty on hospitable hotel with a warm welcome. Its flexible infrastructure onal Park, try a culinary workshop or gin tasting session with away – a swimming pool, wellness centre, and fitness facilities. Danny’s own label Black Mountain gin, visit nearby Maas- your way to your room. You will be feeling at home in a New The Resort is surrounded by a golf course. Enquire at recep- makes it the perfect destination for large groups, from sport York inspired, industrial, but at the same time, warm and tion about customized packages for your group. teams to management meetings. It’s also an ideal venue for tricht, or take a falconry workshop in the beautiful French comfortable surroundings. training courses! garden. Terhills Hotel will change your mindset.

Golden Tulip Apple Park Dormio Resort Maastricht Eurotel Lanaken Terhills Hotel Resort P. de Coubertinweg 3 Dousbergweg 90 Maastricht Koning Albertlaan 264 Zetellaan 68 6225 XT Maastricht 6216 GC Maastricht 3620 Lanaken (B) 3630 Maasmechelen – België

T: +31 (0)43 352 90 00 T: +31 (0)26 353 77 25 T: +32 (0) 89 72 28 22 T: +32 (0)89 73 09 09 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.goldentulipappleparkmaastricht.nl www.dormio.nl/maastricht www.eurotel-lanaken.be www.differenthotels.com 20 21 — Maastricht — UNDERGROUND

MAASTRICHT TripAdvisor® Traveller Review ‘This fascinating and educational guided underground tour is definitely a must. But remember to wear sturdy shoes and take your camera with you, as you’ll be underground for a couple of hours.’ UNDER- Wendy V | August 2016 GROUND

The cultural heritage of the Maastricht Region goes deeper than the eye can see. Underground, still more historical treasures await. Go back in time, enter the darkness, and let your imagination wander as you listen to the stories of TripAdvisor® Traveller Review ‘This is an absolute must. We combined the visit with a Maastricht Underground. Maastricht Underground is the trip to St Pietersberg hill. The tour by our guide Jacques was lively and entertaining. It’s easy to do if you’re in collective name for everything there is to see and experience in Maastricht, as St Pietersberg hill is just a short walk from the city centre.’ Fort Sint Pieter, the caves of Maastricht and South Limburg, Koen67 | November 2016 the Kazematten, and the ENCI quarry. 22 — Maastricht — UNDERGROUND 23

MAASTRICHT UNDERGROUND

GUIDED TOUR ENCI PACKAGE: OF THE KAZEMATTEN QUARRY & CAVE Discover how a good defence is A fascinating tour in an extraordinary the best form of attack! Enter the area in which two forms of marl fourteen kilometres of underground extraction can be seen: open-cast brick tunnels and mine galleries to mining and underground mining. be transported back to the time of Learn all about the development the Maastricht sieges. Imagination of industry, geology, history, and and guts required! the transformation into an area of Duration: 1.5 hours nature unique in the Netherlands. Price: € 6.60 p.p. / 15 Walk through the quarry, which is PURE NATURE is awarded to accommodations, world-famous thanks to the visible attractions, and restaurants that geological formation, the Maastricht Never before has Dutch history been consistently receive high praise from Formation dating from the Late Cretaceous, and the recent finds of so tangible. From the Cretaceous sea travellers on the TripAdvisor website. Mosasaurus fossils. You will then go and the Mosasaurus, to the world TOURS OF THE MAASTRICHT underground to explore the beautiful of ‘block breakers’ and the three UNDERGROUND CAVES marl quarry named De Schark. musketeers. Discover what it was NATURE RESERVE Do you dare go underground? Not afraid of the dark? Excursion includes coffee and like to sit in an air raid shelter during Then go exploring on a tour of the Maastricht Underground sweet tart. the Second World War and the Cold When you hear about Maastricht Caves! No light, no sound, no smell, no radiation, no pollution, Duration: 3 hours no mobile phone signal, no idea of time… Explore underground Price: € 13.95 p.p. / 20 War, and experience being a soldier Underground, the caves and its Maastricht; a place where history comes to life! in a city under siege. Or experience passageways are probably what first Duration: 1 hour total darkness and utter silence in the spring to mind. However, it offers Price: € 6.60 p.p. / 15 JEZUITENBERG 10,000 corridors making up the South more, not only in the way of culture Just outside Maastricht, close to the Belgian border, you will find one of Limburg cave network. Experienced but also nature. With St. Pietersberg TripAdvisor® Traveller Review the most exquisitely carved limestone guides from Maastricht Underground hill as icon and the ENCI quarry a true ‘Six friends and I went on the tour quarries in the world. Exploitation of will accompany you and your group gem, there is still a hive of activity given by Karin. It was a great this quarry took place between 1704 and regale you with their stories. Full and environmental development taking Voted for the third time by visitors as the best thing experience. My personal highlight and 1880, when marlstone was widely of passion, excitement, and interesting place in and around the cement to do in Maastricht and awarded the Certificate of used as a building material. The fact was the safe that was used to store facts you’ve probably never heard factory. This is where marl quarrying Excellence on the TripAdvisor website. that these underground passageways artworks from the Rijksmuseum before. Stories that you and your guests will cease in its entirety in 2018, after now contain a subterranean museum during WWII. Karin told us about can be attributed to Maastricht’s will not quickly forget and which may almost 100 years. Until that time, the the shelter underneath the safe, Jesuit Fathers who carved numerous THE SCHARK CAVE even change your view of history. area is slowly being developed into a reliefs and statues in the marl walls This is a small, attractive cave that was remarkable nature reserve. However, which made the story extra between 1860 and 1960. used by the brothers of the Beyart The activities of Maastricht Under- it’s already worth a visit. Over the special. Thank you!’ Duration: 1.5 hours monastery in the previous century. ground do not rely on the latest years, the area has proven to be of Cruckie | October 2016 Price: € 7.00 p.p. / 10 They decorated it with colourful (extra: € 10.00 reservation fee) drawings and carvings. The location technology. Everything you see is great historical significance. Large also has a tangible story to tell about authentic and natural, created over numbers of fossils (including the the Second World War. History really the years and remaining the same as Mosasaurus) have been found in the TripAdvisor® Traveller Review comes to life here. The cave is located always. And this is what makes the past quarry that give a glimpse of life in ‘We went on a scooter tour of the ca- > at the end of a long walk along the A stunning view DISCOVER THE SECRETS walls of the ENCI quarry. Excursion so beautiful, so real, and so tangible. this area millions of years ago. Find ves! It was a fun way to see more of out more during a special tour, which of Maastricht, OF FORT ST. PIETER includes coffee and sweet tart. the caves than during a walking tour. Belgium, and You‘ll be amazed by this extraordinary Duration: 2 hours is often given by former employees Our guide was great, but sometimes the Limburg Hill historic monument and the fascinating Price: € 13.95 p.p. / 20 of the ENCI factory. In 2015, a viewing Country. FAVOURITE ATTRACTION they went a bit too fast. I almost mis- stories told by a guide from Maastricht platform and downward steps have Underground. The fort is a protected sed a turn on the scooter! The caves For children and adults alike. For been completed to transport you a natural monument, and you‘ll also themselves are very impressive, and adventure-seekers, sports enthusi- million years into the past with every have the chance to see the fort‘s the stories about them are really unusual flora and fauna during this TIP COMBINATION asts, historians, and culture lovers, step you take! interesting! It’s cold in the caves, so tour. At the top of the Fort St. Pieter, COAL MINE IN CAVES & FORT Maastricht Underground offers enjoy the stunning views of Maastricht, VALKENBURG The Fort is connected with the something for everyone. Many who The underground region entices you take a warm jumper with you!’ and the Meuse and Jeker Valleys. Discover the world of mining in a caves below by a steep under- have been before you still talk about to take part in team building activities, Elisebize | June 2016 Duration: 1 hour mysterious underground environment. ground spiral staircase. How did their wonderful experience to this treasure hunts, cycling and kick Price: € 6.60 p.p. / 15 Go underground and discover the the enormous domed space in world of mining. View and experience the caves come into being? day. It’s no surprise that all locations scooter tours, walks, or however else the underground beauty of coal The stories of the caves and on Maastricht Underground (caves of you’d like to explore this hidden world TIP mining with the help of unique film the Fort are inextricably inter- St Pietersberg hill, Fort St Pieter, and that is unique in the Netherlands. The temperature in the caves is a fragments, demonstrations of mining twined. Discover their secrets Kazematten underground tunnels) From bare to richly coloured caves, constant 9 to 10 degrees Celsius, so machines, and fascinating first-hand at a very attractive combined were once again awarded a ‘Certifi- from open quarries to forts, and to the we recommend that you bring along accounts by ex-mine workers. ticket price! Duration: approx. 1.5 hours Duration: approx. 2.5 hours cate of Excellence’ by TripAdvisor in Kazematten tunnels beneath the city. a cardigan, jumper, or jacket. Price: € 7.25 entrance fee, Price: € 10.20 p.p. / 15 2016. This Certificate of Excellence costs for a guide € 15,00 24 25 — Maastricht Go Local — tours & trips

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TOUR OF THE VELVET The prices of the CAVE DRAWINGS SECOND WORLD WAR CAVE AND A VISIT TO excursions are BY CANDLELIGHT UNDERGROUND THE CASTLE RUINS based on a North Caves (Grotten Noord) in St St Pietersberg hill saw a lot of use An exceptional combination of the minimum number Pietersberg hill are full of unique during the Second World War as a Netherlands’ only hilltop fortress of participants. charcoal drawings. These were shelter for 50,000 people, a route and the network of caves below it. The minimum made in dim conditions, so it is only for smugglers, and as a vault for the Walk through the ruins of the great number of natural that they are best seen by Netherlands’ most valuable works hall and the armouries, and then participants is candlelight. This unique tour can of art. A special safe was built to descend into the caves with their shown after only be booked after 5:30 PM, so protect works of art including Rem- the price. beautiful murals, inscriptions, and that the only lights shining in the brandt’s ‘Night Watch,’ which was French chapel. cave are from your group. stored here for four years. Tours also Duration: 1.5 hours Duration: 1 hour walk for two kilometres outside the Price: starting at € 10.50 p.p. / 25, Price: € 8.60 / 15 cave in order to reach all locations. excluding costs for a guide Duration: 2.5 hours Price: € 11.20 p.p. / 15

ZONNEBERG MAASTRICHT’S PHOTO SAFARI UNDERGROUND The caves are an intriguing lands- THE UNIQUE DEFENCE CULTURAL TREASURES cape for both amateur and profes- OF MAASTRICHT (COMBI: Explore the northern tunnel system sional photographers. Zonneberg FORT ST PIETER AND of the St. Pietersberg hill and the Caves have cathedral-like tunnels, THE KAZEMATTEN UN- underground Kluis (vault) where beautiful charcoal drawings, and DERGROUND TUNNELS) Rembrandt’s Night Watch was safely peculiar markings. The complete As a result of its strategic location, stored during the Second World darkness is a unique opportunity to Maastricht used to be an important War. The guide will also entertain play with light, shutter speed, and fortified city. But due to the hilly you with interesting anecdotes movement. You will be taken on a landscape, protecting Maastricht If you‘re interested in tours, about the occupiers as well as the If you want to guided tour and given ample time to was an extremely tough job. To solve resistance. This is a short tour of a experience Jurassic take amazing photos. Although the this, the city devised two ingenious art and culture, you‘ll find great unique bit of heritage that offers a World in real life, guide will provide some tips, you will structures that made Maastricht suggestions here! Experienced mixture of history, culture, and art. you can go on a have to put your own photographic unique among fortified cities in the Duration: 1.5 hours journey seventy skills to use! Netherlands. The tour begins at the guides will show you what makes Price: € 7.95 p.p. / 14 million years Duration: 1.5 hours centuries-old Fort St Pieter and ends the city so special, such as two back in time to the Price: € 99.00 per group (max. 10 at the ‘Waldeckpark,’ where the Cretaceous period, people) Kazematten tunnels lie hidden. basilicas, several churches, an old walk along tropical Price: € 11.20 p.p. / 15 sea beds, and meet fortress, and centuries of history CITY TOURS MINI-CRUISER the Mosasaurus! A perfect way to get to know Step on board a private nostalgic Where: in the and tradition behind every door. Maastricht! A guide will take you mini-cruiser with skipper and enjoy caves and quarries The professional guides are proud through the historic city centre and the unexpected contours of Maastricht in Maastricht, at the Natuurhis- locals who are keen to show show you the city‘s most beautiful interspersed with views as far as the torisch Museum sights. You‘ll also hear about Maas- eye can see. You can choose from Maastricht, and at you the most beautiful locations tricht‘s typical way of life, known as three routes: A trip on the Meuse the new Columbus in their city. They will also show the ‚Mestreechter Geis‘ (the Spirit of towards the Belgian border and earth theater in Maastricht). It‘s a fun activity to do the locks at Ternaaien. The Historic Kerkrade. Jermaine’s tip you Maastricht underground: dark with your group that is fascinating, boat trip through the river harbour KICK SCOOTER TOUR OF passageways quarried out of the amusing, and educational! ’t Bassin, including passages through THE CAVES Rijksbewaarplaats nr 9 Duration: starting at 1.5 hours three sets of locks or a combination The kick scooter is the ideal way Known as the ‘Rijksbewaarplaats,’ this was a vault mountain or made for soldiers. Price: € 87.75 per tour, of both routes. to cover large distances in the where national treasures were stored during WW2 max. 20 people Duration: 2 hours caves. You’ll be able to see places and is one of the intriguing sites hidden in the Grot- Price: starting at € 300.00, max. you wouldn’t normally get to on ten Noord caves near Maastricht. This construction 8 Persons. Incl. picnic: € 275.00 a normal tour. This is an exciting commands respect, and there is a wealth of stories (mini-cruiser) + € 30.00 p.p. and surprising excursion with a real to be told about occupiers, smugglers’ routes, and sense of momentum! safe storage of The Night Watch by Rembrandt. It’s > Duration: 1.5 hours a place of sheer wonderment. The prices of the excursions are based on a minimum number Price: € 15.95 p.p. / 10 of participants. The minimum number of participants is shown after the price. 26 — Maastricht Go Local — tours & trips 27 — Maastricht Go Local — tours & trips

> THE MAASTRICHT THIRST ARCHITECTURE BY BOAT The prices of the TOUR DU MAESTRICHT THE BEAUTIFUL BOAT TRIPS ON If you don‘t know THE MAASTRICHT Discover Maastricht by taking a Gently sail along the river on a luxu- excursions are The most enjoyable way to get to SINT PIETERSBERG HILL THE MEUSE RIVER Maastricht very SHOPPING ROUTE beautiful walk, punctuated with rious boat and find out all there is to based on a know Maastricht and its surrounding While staying in the city is a great Discover Maastricht from the water: well as a shopping Discover the fashion and shopping city intriguing stories and anecdotes know about Maastricht’s extraordinary minimum number hill country is by bike, on a tour experience, Maastricht also has floating along the Meuse, with the city, then this of Maastricht! If you don‘t want to miss about the thirst of the people of architecture. On board is a former of participants. which takes you past beautiful views, overwhelming and unique natural contours of the city as your backdrop, route will be a a thing, take a walk with a local guide Maastricht, from the Middle Ages architect and urban planner who will The minimum river banks, and historic buildings beauty at its doorstep. Travel on board with a cup of coffee and great help to you. to learn about the unique shopping to the present day; the thirst for provide you with ‘insider’ stories about number of and fortifications. From adventures upstream to visit the foot of Sint a delicious piece of Limburg sweet It will lead you to experience the city has to offer. water, which was still polluted well the architecture and the history of participants is in green landscapes to a trail right Pietersberg Hill. After a short climb, tart... Simply delightful. A variety of some of the most Designer boutiques and major labels into the 20th century and caused modern urban planning. shown after through the vibrant city centre! you will reach Slavante Estate, where boat trips, each with their own theme interesting shops are found in abundance, punctuated the price. and boutiques, so deadly diseases such as cholera, Duration: 2 hours Duration: starting at 1.5 hours you can enjoy lunch on a terrace or destination, all depart from a very by genuine one-of-a-kind shops with that you can easily but primarily the thirst for beer and Price: € 24.95 / 10 Price: € 23.50 p.p. / 10 with a stunning view. You can go central spot on the Meuse in the city unique must-have fashion, lifestyle, hunt down that wine. You will learn about the many exploring in Maastricht Underground centre. As soon as you board one and design items and accessories. All item (of clothing) breweries, the earliest inns, and the during a guided tour through the of the tour boats, you will feel that you‘ve been this only adds to the rich setting of the varied array of pubs and cafés in caves. The second part of the cruise holiday feeling taking hold, and you searching for. historic city centre. And this excursion the city during the walk. Naturally, will take you to the Belgian border, can relax and enjoy learning even more includes a typical Maastricht surprise! the walk includes a visit to the after which the boat returns to about this beautiful city. Below are just Duration: 2 hours city‘s oldest wine merchant and the the centre of Maastricht. This is a some of the trips on offer: Price: € 18.65 p.p. / 10 oldest café. The walk concludes at delightful package, during which the Bosch brewery. After tasting a you can discover the countryside MEUSE CRUISE delicious craft beer, you will be given just outside Maastricht and strike On a Meuse cruise, you‘ll discover an enjoyable tour of the brewery. the perfect balance between activity some of Maastricht‘s unique To round off the excursion, you can and relaxation. highlights on a single boat trip. enjoy a second craft beer. Duration: 4 hours Duration: approx. 1 hour Duration: 3 hours Price: € 31.30 p.p. / 10 Price: € 9.75 p.p. Price: € 18.50 p.p. / 10 MAASTRICHT SOLEX TOUR HIGHLIGHT-TOUR THROUGH THE HILLS CRUISE ON THE MEUSE Want to become well acquainted Explore the Limburg hill country on WITH A VISIT TO MAAS- with Maastricht in a short space of a trendy electric Solex and enjoy a TRICHT UNDERGROUND time? Then join this vigorous walk culinary intermezzo in Valkenburg. What better combination than seeing that takes in the city‘s highlights, This is an ideal activity if you want Maastricht from the water and visiting EXPLORE MAASTRICHT accompanied by an enthusiastic to experience La Dolce Vita! the caves on the same trip? ON A VESPA OR RETRO guide. This is a fun, inspiring, and Duration: min. 5 hours Duration: approx. 3 hours SCOOTER educational way to learn about all Price: starting at € 59.50 p.p. Price: € 16.35 p.p. Ride from the heart of Maastricht the highlights of Maastricht. Along on a pedigree Italian motor scooter the way, there‘ll be time to savour a to explore the region. This form of delicious Brand speciality beer or a transport offers great flexibility and glass of wine. ARTS AND it’s up to you whether you want to Duration: 2.5 hours MADE IN MAASTRICHT HERITAGE TOUR visit the vibrant parts of the city TOUR OF THE BASILICA Price: € 16.95 p.p. / 15 During this tour, you will explore Take a peek behind the façades of centre or explore the beautiful OF ST. SERVATIUS AND a variety of Maastricht specialities, the university premises and discover surrounding hills. This tour can be TREASURE ROOM including culinary traditions, long- these monumental buildings with their booked with a picnic at a beautiful On Maastricht‘s grandest square established and more modern crafts, extraordinary works of art. Maastricht spot in the South Limburg countryside. you‘ll find the impressive and and the finest historic locations. University is housed in a number of You could also take the tour with a monumental Basilica of St. Servatius. Duration: 3.5 hours remarkable buildings in the city, each guide to ensure you don’t miss out This basilica, which is the oldest Price: € 59.50 p.p. / 15 with its own individual ambience on those charming secret hideaways. in the Netherlands, has one of the and character. Behind the interesting Duration: 2 hours most magnificent treasure rooms HISTORIC BOAT TRIP façades of these buildings, there are Price: starting at € 17.50 p.p. / 2 of Europe. It‘s not for nothing that TO THE INNER CITY also unique art works to view. it figures on the UNESCO list of HARBOUR, ’T BASSIN Accompanied by enthusiastic students world heritage sites. It is one of the Discover Maastricht from a different from Maastricht University or local highlights of Maastricht that you perspective as you float gently on guides, you can marvel at stunning mustn‘t miss! < the water admiring the unexpected wall murals, statues, paintings, reliefs, Duration: 1.5 hours MAASTRICHT‘S Some of the contours of the city interspersed monuments, and sculptures! Price: € 4.50 p.p. entrance fee, MONUMENTAL CEMETERY revenues are with views as far as the eye can see. Duration: 1.5 hours € 87.75 per guide This is one of the most striking reserved for the Along the way, you‘ll pass through Price: € 87.75, max. of 20 Persons and oldest public cemeteries in the restoration fund three different locks. You‘ll also sail Netherlands. This stone archive tells for those graves through a tunnel that used to be part us a part of the history of Maastricht adopted by of Maastricht‘s former fortifications. in its own special way, as well as individuals. The trip ends at ’t Bassin river harbour VISIT TO THE AMERICAN MAASTRICHT GO LOCAL the stories of a few of the city‘s where you can enjoy a delightful view CEMETERY IN MARGRATEN Maastricht Go Local is a club of passionate local Want to know more about well-known past residents. of the old quayside storerooms where Visit the only American war cemetery residents who are eager to show visitors around their our excursions? Just visit Duration: 1.5 hours ships used to unload their freight, but in the Netherlands and you‘re bound city. This can range from the typical sights to hidden groups-events.nl or contact us Price: € 6.80 p.p. / 14 which have since been converted into to be moved by the serenity of this gems, modern and old, whether that be on foot, charming shops and restaurants. extraordinary place. by bike, or on a push scooter. on tel. +31(0)43 350 62 62 or Duration: 2 hours Duration: 1.5 hours Duration: starting at 1.5 hours at [email protected] Price: € 13.75 p.p. 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PROVINCIAL THE BONNEFANTEN WYCK IS MAGNIFIQUE SOLAR ECO-TRAM The prices of the SOUTH LIMBURG INDUSTRIAL WALK GOVERNMENT BUILDING MUSEUM EXPERIENCE The historic yet trendy Wyck district The Solar eco-tram is the easiest and excursions are STEAM TRAIN This interesting walk takes you Discover the impressive art collection Enrich your knowledge with a visit on the eastern bank of the Meuse is a most relaxing way to discover the based on a Step aboard for an unforgettable along the most famous, as well and architecture of the Provincial to Limburg’s number one art museum ‘unique’ area with quaint little streets, many facets of Maastricht. The tour minimum number journey back in time passing the as lesser-known, monuments of Government building, built partially in the company of a guide. The cool hotels, authentic shops, bustling is enlivened by various interesting of participants. most picturesque places of the Maastricht’s glorious industrial age. on an island in the Meuse. museum houses a mixture of classical, businesses, and monumental buildings facts about the city and its history The minimum South Limburg hills! The recurring theme is the history Duration: approx. 1.5 hour and by modern, and contemporary art, with and façades. Discover this part of in a variety of languages. Not number of Duration: approx. 5 hours of the Regout family, founders of appointment only regularly changing exhibitions. town with a local and have a nice cup only does this make the eco-tram participants is Price: from € 25.00 p.p. / 2 the Sphinx ceramics works, one of Duration: 1.5 hours of coffee in the period residence of environmentally friendly but the shown after the largest ceramics producers in the price. Price: € 7.50 / 10 the Bosch brewer. Here you can enjoy absence of a noisy motor means you the world. The tour takes you back costs for a guide: € 97.50 coffee with handmade chocolates can enjoy the view and ambiance of to the 20th century when the Eiffel TIP and bask in the 1920s ambiance. At Maastricht in peace. and surrounding area were a hub of Marres, huis voor the end of the short tour, you will be Duration: 1 hour activity. hedendaagse invited to try a craft bier and then Price: € 5.00 p.p. / 8 Duration: 1.5 hours cultuur: dé plek be transported back to 2017. Price: starting at € 87.75 per guide voor liefhebbers Duration: approx. 2.5 hours (max. 15-20 people per guide) van kunst, archi- Price: € 18.50 p.p. / 10 tectuur, design, mooie boeken en verrukkelijk eten... EXPLORER TOUR HIDDEN PLACES, The confluence of innovation and SECRET SPACES tradition and the repurposing of Taking you on an enchanting journey old buildings and former industrial MUSEUM AAN HET through the hidden, secret spaces estates can all be seen on the streets VRIJTHOF of industrial areas, working-class of Maastricht. Maastricht has a lot to Museum aan het Vrijthof tells the neighbourhoods, and cloisters offer, be that an abandoned cloister unique story of ‘Made in Maastricht’. EXPLORE MAASTRICHT and ramparts, this tour around the transformed into a hip design hotel, Past and present come together in ON A SEGWAY Statenkwartier (‘Staten quarter’) is Joost’s tip an impressive church that houses the museum’s exhibitions and building, Explore Maastricht on a Segway, intended for tourists who have al- one of the most stunning bookshops where enterprise, collaboration, and THE MUST SEES OF an electric two-wheeler. Find your ready seen the most famous sights. The region in the world (according to CNN), hospitality are a top priority. MAASTRICHT balance and become one with your Whether Instagrammers, amateur I live in Parkstad (South-east or a massive factory that has been Duration: 1.5 hours An impression that will certainly surroundings while you take in photographers, urban exploring Limburg) and travel to Maas- transformed into a melting pot for Price: € 6.50 / 15, be reinforced during this tour of Maastricht‘s beautiful skyline! The enthusiasts, or even Maastricht tricht every day. It’s a short but the creative industry. If you love costs for a guide from: € 14.50 the city, in which you’ll be told all tour guide will make sure you get residents, this tour caters to a range beautiful commute through a innovative concepts and the blending about the historic highlights and to see all the city‘s hotspots whilst of interests. picturesque landscape of rolling of old and new, then you’ll love going actual and figurative treasures the regaling you with fascinating facts Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours hills. Every day I’m struck by on a journey of discovery through city has to offer. The tour kicks off about Maastricht! Price: € 12.95 / 15 (including the diversity of this region. In Maastricht. A local guide will show at a charming Maastricht location Duration: starting at 1 hour beverage) a nutshell, the region boasts you the hidden gems of Maastricht with a real Maastricht tradition: Price: starting at € 39.00 p.p. the largest indoor ski piste, the and give you an insider’s look at the coffee and sweet tart! You’ll then most beautiful zoo, and the best buildings and their stories. visit Maastricht’s most remarkable Duration: About 2 hours treasure room and its collection of shopping, all within a twenty- Price: € 7.50 p.p. / 15 impressive treasures – the Basilica of minute drive! St. Servatius on Vrijthof square. Here you’ll find treasure rooms overflo- wing with tradition, history, religious culture, and architectural gems. Be- THEATRE WALK fore embarking on the second part A hilarious personal encounter with of the tour, you’ll be able to enjoy a Tripadvisor Traveller Review: Maastricht. Meet famous Maastricht delicious lunch. After lunch, your ‘The “Hidden Places, Secret characters, whose roles are performed local guide will take you to the city’s Places” tour held by Lianne by local actors! If you want to discover historic centre. The tour ends on an the history of Maastricht in a fun and exciting note with a tour through KICK SCOOTER local guide was a great original way, this excursion is highly the St. Pietersberg caves. THROUGH MAASTRICHT experience. The tour takes you recommended. Get acquainted with Duration: 5 hours Do you want to get to know to the rarely seen places in the < Pieke, Pater Vinck (Father Vinck), Price: € 46.50 p.p. / 15 Maastricht whilst having fun? Then city. I did the walk with my HISTORICAL This museum also and Dikke Mia (Big Mia)! book a colourful kick scooter and go PRINTING MUSEUM has a collection of Duration: approx. 2 hours on a journey of discovery. Along the wife, Ria.’ In our modern world, images can prints. Price: € 22.50 p.p. / 20 way, you‘ll stop off at a cosy café to Hans V | October 2016 be distributed in an instant. But how enjoy a cup of coffee and a delicious was it done in the 19th century when slice of sweet tart. Want to know more about there were no laptops or printers? Duration: 2.5 hours our excursions? Just visit You’ll discover the answer during a Price: € 19.50 p.p. / 2 tour of the Historical Printing Museum. groups-events.nl or contact us Duration: 1 hour on tel. +31(0)43 350 62 62 or Price: € 3.50 p.p. / 15 at [email protected] 30 31

GaiaZOO Be amazed and embark on a new adventure! Enjoy a day trip with colleagues, family, or friends! Discover our large variety of packages and activities. Maastricht Eco-tram An unforgettable zoo experience Take a journey around the world in just one day at GaiaZOO. Maastrichtsloep.nl Wherever the sun takes you... Pretend you’re on the African savannah surrounded by some of the world’s most beautiful animals and see the mighty gorillas, impres- Experience Maastricht’s city centre with the solar eco-tram. sive rhinos, stately giraffes, lightning-fast cheetahs, and impressive Welcome aboard! Discover the charm of Vrijthof square, the characteristic market, lions. Company events, team building, stag and hen parties, family the historic Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square, and the authentic Bassin inner city harbour. See the modern Mosae Forum parties: Maastrichtsloep offers an exclusive Maastricht complex and the renovated contemporary Maasboulevard. Méér dan een dierentuin experience on the water for groups of 2 to 64 people. Relax as We’ll take you along the old city canals and through the stunning In addition to a breathtaking world of animals and nature, you cruise through Maastricht. Take the boat on the way to Stadspark. During your ride, we’ll tell you many interesting GaiaZOO offers the Hof van Gaia concept which provides unique another activity, or go on a cruise, with or without an activity facts about the city. accommodation and packages for your group outings, meetings, on board such as wine tasting, cocktail workshop, etc. Find staff parties, weddings, workshops, teambuilding activities, and Price: € 6.00 p.p., kids € 4.00 out about our customized packages. and groups from € 5.00. culinary buffets.

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Unique activities Have an unforgettable day with colleagues, friends, or family at GaiaZOO seeing all the animals while having fun with our inspiring and engaging programme where you have to work together towards Stiphout Tours & Trips a goal, play games that emulate the work of a real zoo keeper, or ex- plore the wonders of GaiaZOO together and fill your treasure chest. Explore Maastricht in an American school bus From guided tours to interactive workshops and from teambuilding to theme discovery and lectures: enjoy all the possibilities while Take a tour to discover historic Maastricht with the Market and surrounded by amazing animals! Vrijthof square and modern Maastricht with the new Céramique city district and the striking Gouvernement building.

City-Tour A: City tour (45 min.) Slavante City-Tour B: City tour with boat trip (2 hours) Country House City-Tour C: City tour with boat trip including cave visit (4 hours) Our splendid buses are also available for chartering to transport Eat, drink, and party, while enjoying the view! your guests to various locations in very original style.

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MonteNova

Top relaxation and enjoyment in Maastricht Located on the flank of the beautiful St. Peter’s mountain and adjacent GROUPS & EVENTS to the historic Fort Sint Pieter from the 18th century restaurant Monte Nova offers a large terrace and mini golf with a stunning view of the city of Maastricht. Enjoy the idyllic tranquility within walking Q&A distance of the city centre.

Near MonteNova, you are assured of:

• an extensive menu with delicious dishes and drinks CAN YOU SEE WHEN IS DOES ORGANIZING • a beautiful spot on the most beautiful mountain of the Netherlands MAASTRICHT IN THE BEST TIME AN OUTING REQUIRE (Sint-Pietersberg) JUST ONE DAY? TO TRAVEL? A LOT OF WORK? • minigolf 18 courses, fun for the whole family but also for e.g. There’s a lot you can see, do, Any time at all! In Maastricht, It depends on what you are children and company celebrations and experience in just a day in every season has its own organizing and whether you Jermaine • enough seating and space, also for groups the city, but it’s not for nothing charms, flavours, events, and enjoy doing it. Organizing is an Adviser • plenty of free parking that Maastricht has the most activities. And don’t forget, art. It’s what we do best! We hotels per square metre in you can even sit outside on have the right skills, ideas, and the Netherlands. If you really the terraces in winter. Want to contacts to help you and take want to discover Maastricht, avoid the busy periods? Then your worries off your hands. From MonteNova Luikerweg 78 you’ll need a few more days. In come early in the year, making transport, hotel accommodation, 6212 NH Maastricht addition, the city’s favourable sure, of course, to avoid Carnival programmes, and parties, to location means you can com- in February. catering, participant registration, Debbie T: +31 (0)43 321 17 29 bine a stay in Maastricht with a scripts, and invitations. Adviser E: [email protected] visit to the trendy city of Liège www.montenova.eu in Wallonia, the German student city Aachen, the beauty of the hilly countryside, or SnowWorld IS MAASTRICHT and GaiaZOO in Parkstad. EASY TO GET TO?

Yes, whether you come by Geusselt Sport Park plane, train, boat, bus, or car. The Eva region has excellent transport Adviser After working up a sweat at Maastricht Sport, links. We’ll always let you know relax and unwind at the Geusseltbad pool Want to know more if the situation changes in terms about Maastricht? Just visit HOW CAN I of traffic or busy periods so Together with the Geusseltbad pool, Geusselt Sport Park is the perfect groups-events.nl or contact us MAKE SURE that you can plan your trip to Maastricht without any worries. location for groups wanting to combine training and relaxation with on tel. +31(0)43 350 62 62 or EVERYONE ENJOYS THEMSELVES? How does that sound? a visit to Maastricht. Geusselt Spork Park provides several amenities at [email protected] such as fields with natural and artificial turf, a Tartan track with sprint Joost So many people, so many Adviser hill, Jeu de boules courts, extra playground equipment, professional interests, ideas, and preferences. sport park management, and luxury club changing rooms. The sport That’s certainly true with large HOW DO I GET park offers everything you need for an ideal training environment, WHEN IS groups. By creating your own THE MOST OUT including sport facilities, tailor-made catering facilities, and physio­ THE BEST TIME programme, you can try and OF MY BUSINESS therapy. The Geusseltbad pool provides an opportunity to relax either TO BOOK? meet these personal preferences OUTING? as much as possible. Although a during or after intensive training outside, but is also suitable as a The earlier you book, the more certain amount of organization The fact that you have time for training location for water sports. Training sessions, competitions, choice you will have, the better is required, we will be happy to each other in a relaxed atmos- Joyce or team building activities can be organized in the competition pool, the prices will be, and the longer help, so that you, too, can relax, phere is a good way to begin Adviser combination pool, or therapy pool. It is also possible to book an extra you’ll have to look forward to even during the preparations. working together and stimulate programme for sports enthusiasts who love action and competition. your visit. It also gives you the Make sure you relay the details mutual understanding and chance to come and test out to all the members of your creativity. The really big issues the location beforehand. Booking group in time and don’t forget can’t be resolved in a few days. early also ensures that your to enjoy yourself. If you’re looking for inspiration Maastricht Sport colleagues, friends, or family or food for thought, our network Discusworp 4 can schedule the trip in plenty has various coaches and sources 6225 XP Maastricht Babette of time and you can share the of inspiration who can lend a Event Manager T: +31 (0)43 350 45 00 anticipation. helping hand. E: [email protected] www.maastrichtsport.nl / www.geusseltbad.nl 34 35

ACTIVE MAASTRICHT TEAM BUILDING, GAMES & WORKSHOPS

Cycle Center / La Dolce Verhuur

Explore Maastricht and the surrounding area by Vespa, Solex, or bike

Want to explore Maastricht and the surrounding area in a group on an Italian Vespa, eco-friendly Solex, or by bicycle? At the Cycle Center you can hire the right type of transport to suit you or the theme of your group outing. Take part in an active, cultural, or culinary day out. Visit the region’s most beautiful locations and book a Vespa with one of our packages, an activity, or a delicious picnic. Or why not try a kickbike for some sporty fun on a tour of Maastricht with our special kickbike map?

Cycle Center has a wide range of top-quality two-wheelers for hire: In the middle of the historic E-bikes, tandems, kick scooters, mountain bikes, racing bikes, city centre or in the green hills city bikes, and more. We are situated a mere 10 minute walk from Maastricht city centre (750 m from Maastricht’s central station). surrounding the city, both above Our Valkenburg branch is also close to Valkenburg station. For and below ground, Maastricht larger groups, we take care of delivery to and return from your offers you unique teambuilding chosen location. We are open every day during summer. To be sure, check our website! programmes. Whether you’re looking for fun, games, or action, OPERATION FORT FENCING WORKSHOP you’ve come to the right place! SINT PIETER Fencing involves attack and defence, Operation Fort Sint Pieter is a action and reaction, technique and Cycle Center Tweewielerverhuur The green hills alongside the Geul nerve-racking and active team building tactics in one unforgettable activity! De Valkenberg 8B Valley, the Meuse Valley and the programme in a centuries-old fort. D’Artagnan, one of the three mus- 6301PM Valkenburg This game requires teamwork, agility, keteers, was killed in Maastricht in Vaalserberg, together with the and a good dose of perseverance. 1673. The city’s historic city centre T: +31 (0)43 601 53 38 (Info and bookings) authentic local architecture, do You and your team must look for as therefore forms the perfect setting E: [email protected] many keys as you can in the labyrinth to learn how to master this sport. www.cyclecenter.nl not seem very Dutch at all. Add of dark passageways with multiple Combining the unexpected and to this the many castles that cross floors and staircases. Are you ready unknown with an active and exciting to take on the challenge to win the game is what makes this activity an your path and you have the perfect much-coveted treasure of Fort unforgettable experience! La Dolce Verhuur Maastricht St. Pieter? Duration: starting at 1 hour Part of Cycle Center Verhuur setting for any activity. Enjoy a day Duration: 2 hours Price: starting at € 27.50 p.p. / 15 Sint Gerardusweg 40 out in the countryside, followed by Price: € 18.95 p.p. / 10 6224LV Maastricht an evening in Maastricht’s historic > T: +31 (0)43 609 07 05 city centre, all the ingredients are The prices of the excursions are based on a minimum number of E: [email protected] participants. The minimum number of participants is shown after www.ladolceverhuur.nl there waiting for you! the price. 36 — Active Maastricht — team building, games & workshops 37 — Active Maastricht — team building, games & workshops

The prices of the excursions are based on a minimum number of participants. The minimum number of participants is shown after the price. MISSION UNDERGROUND BECOME A MUSKETEER! LIP DUB ADVENTUROUS CITY GOLF MAASTRICHT MARL WORKSHOP Discover this exciting adventure First of all, you will learn how to Always dreamt of taking part in your CAVE TOUR Follow your golf ball along a special Learn how to carve this unique game in the underground bunkers handle a sword like a true musketeer. very own video clip? You can now! Form a team and go on this exciting novelty course as it travels through regional stone to create your own (Kazematten), 14-kilometres of During an active fencing workshop A lip dub is a video clip that is made and enjoyable labyrinth tour 40 me- the finest parks, squares, and streets work of art from marl. The workshop 17th-century defensive tunnels below you will learn the ‘tricks of the trade,’ based on your chosen song. Each tres underground. Your physical and of Maastricht. As you play the course, starts with a film which shows you the city! This unique, challenging including strategy, tactics, and tech- participant, or group of participants, mental skills will be put to the test your instructor also takes on the role how the marl is extracted. You then game is an ideal team activity, or day nique. An adventure will then begin is filmed lip syncing or acting out a with orienteering activities and tricky of city guide, explaining the beautiful learn how to use the tools and out with friends or family. Go back in in the underground labyrinth of the part of the lyrics. The video is made problems and puzzles. This is a great sights you pass along the way. You’ll techniques to make your own piece, time and step into the shoes of a secret Kazematten. The route you should at the unique Buitengoed Slavante team game that strengthens mutual also have the chance to catch your and study a few examples. Finally, agent to carry out exciting missions take will be revealed by answering country house, which has a Grand trust and helps participants to get to breath on a charming, picturesque, or everyone can get to work conceiving in teams to protect Maastricht from questions and following clues. At the Café, beautiful views and woods, a know each other better. trendy terrace. The course is suitable and creating their own projects, the enemy. Explore a labyrinth of end of the adventure, the scores will marl cave, and a vineyard. The video Duration: 1.5 hours for all group types; a sporting dispo- which of course are yours to take tunnels, decipher coded messages, be added up and announced over clip can be watched as soon as it Price: € 27.00 p.p. / 10 sition is not required, and you can even home afterwards. and prevent Maastricht from being drinks with the group. has been made. come dressed in more formal attire. Duration: starting at 1.5 hours attacked by enemies from the 18th Duration: starting at 3 hours Duration: 2.5 hours Duration: 3.5 hours Price: starting at € 15.00 p.p. / 8 century, the Second World War, and Price: € 66.50 p.p. / 15 Price: € 350.00 / 20 Price: € 32.50 p.p. / 4 the Cold War. The day ends with a little party together with your team in a typical Maastricht café. Duration: 2.5 hours Price: € 22.95 p.p. / 17

JEEP SAFARI THROUGH MARL COUNTRY This Jeep adventure will test your ROOM ESCAPE KAYAK AND MAASTRICHT HIGHLIGHTS group’s team spirit while you discover CAVE BIKING One room, one hour, one team, and RAFTING ON THE MEUSE Fort Sint Pieter forms the impressive the most beautiful spots of Limburg’s This eight to ten-kilometre biking only one possible means of escape... Whether you go ‘full speed ahead’ Many group backdrop to this unique team game hill country. With a compass and a trip takes you through Europe’s Lock the door behind you and make or just lazily float with the current... outings are that requires cooperation, agility, and few other tools to guide you, you largest, most accessible under- sure that your team deciphers the discover the Limburg Grensmaas developed some- strategic insight. By solving puzzles will traverse this beautiful environment ground passageways in Valkenburg. correct code for the door in the CITY GAME: (border section of the Meuse) where and then and completing various fun and by Suzuki Samurai, following a An experienced guide will take you limited time you have. ENJOY ‘MESTREECH’ by kayak or raft! copied by one city exciting assignments in and around series of questions and tasks. You’ll deeper into the mysterious marl Duration: 1 hour Get to know Maastricht and discover Price: from € 15.00 p.p. after the next. the beautiful Fort Sint Pieter, you follow country roads and dirt tracks, passageways during this active Price: from € 75.00 per room, the city hotspots during this active Raft: up to 10 people € 135.00 However, here you and your team will acquire specific passing half-timbered houses and journey of discovery. It only takes a 5 rooms, max. 25 pers. and competitive game! Armed with will find authentic tools which will guide you to your other points of interest, until you are couple of bicycle lights to illuminate a book full of questions, you and programmes as final mission. After the activity, you deep in the ‘marl jungle’ landscape the caves’ peculiar details. well as the ideal your team will set off on a walk that can chat about your experiences and of South Limburg, before finally Minimum length: 1.40 m location for them: takes you past the most beautiful get your breath back over a delicious making your way back to the café Duration: 1.5 hours the Maastricht sights of Maastricht. As you play the lunch. The afternoon includes a in Bemelen where you started. Price: € 27.50 p.p. / 10 Region. game, find the answers to various three-hour walking tour, taking in Duration: approx. 3 hours questions hidden in the historic the highlights of the city centre. Price: € 49.50 p.p. buildings, stone plaques, monuments, The walk will show you Maastricht’s and statues. Can your team manage diversity and its many-faceted to collect the most points? If so, character. Along the way, you can you’ll go home with the prize. The enjoy a coffee and a slice of freshly- excursion ends in suitable style in a baked Limburg sweet tart. This en- cosy café where you can enjoy a cup ergetic and action-packed day ends of coffee or other drink with a delicious GPS TOUR with a drink at a cosy Maastricht café! FULL THROTTLE slice of Limburg sweet tart. Use a GPS device to find your way Duration: approx. 6.5 hours This is a team game for groups Duration: 3 hours around Maastricht while being Price: € 59.50 p.p. / 15 looking to challenge themselves, Price: € 19.50 p.p. / 15 confronted with the most absurd > test their brains, or unleash their and fun challenges! At the end of Paul’s tip It is also suitable creativity. The game involves two the adventure, the prizes will be for any colleagues teams that go head to head, so that awarded and the correct answers Enjoy half a day at Sint Pieters- or friends with a everyone can take part in a task that made known. berg Hill, Maastricht This area fear of heights! suits them! Duration: 3 hours features top restaurants and Duration: 2 hours Want to know more about Price: € 26.50 p.p. / 17 cafés and is a Valhalla for indoor Price: € 35.00 p.p. / 16 and outdoor activities. our excursions? Just visit groups-events.nl or contact us on tel. +31(0)43 350 62 62 or at [email protected] 38 — Active Maastricht — team building, games & workshops 39 — Active Maastricht — team building, games & workshops

HIGH-RISE OBSTACLE < > THE HAUNTED CAVE QUIZZES ESCAPE GAME: If you want to THE LABYRINTH AT CAVE CLIMBING TRIP COURSE If you’re looking This friendly tour ends in an unfor- Quizzes are great fun for young and MYSTERY BOX attend taster DRIELANDENPUNT Go on an exciting and challenging Don’t look down! Keep looking for excitement, gettable and thrilling adventure in old alike and can be played with ‘Mystery box’ is based on the new sessions or take (THREE-COUNTRY POINT) climbing tour around the ruins of straight ahead and focus on your butterflies in your an underground network of tunnels. friends, family, or colleagues. There ‘escape rooms’ rage. With the clock part in cooking Find your way in an exciting labyrinth Valkenburg Castle. Scale our climbing goal. Surpass yourself eleven metres stomach, and a During this challenging excursion are many quiz venues in Maastricht, ominously ticking, this nerve-racking workshops, go at the highest point of the Netherlands wall, descend into the 30-metre-deep above the ground and conquer challenge, then that lasts over an hour, you’ll laugh which often include a drink or bite to and interactive escape game can be to page 49 and where three countries meet! This is well, and continue your tour via these two outings this high-rise obstacle course. The out loud and feel chills down your eat, coffee, or traditional vlaai (‘sweet played at any location and requires read on for more a spectacular and active programme the stairs and ladders through the are perfect for you! high-rise course is an adventurous spine all at the same time. tart’). And thanks to our mobile quiz teams to communicate and work inspiration. for young and old! Before the game centuries-old escape routes. This is a challenge with 60 obstacles at four Duration: approx. 1 hour master, you can play anywhere! together. Who is the most inventive? begins, relax with a cup of tea unique experience and a great way to levels (from easy to difficult), cross- Price: € 18.50 p.p. / 15 Duration: starting at 1.5 hours Which team will crack the codes? This is just a or coffee and a delicious slice of encourage each other and test your- selection of what ing land and water. Price: starting at € 15.95 p.p. / 20 Who will open the mystery box?... Limburg vlaai in the cosy Taverne self. Minimum length: 1.30 m we have to offer. Duration: 2 hours And what secret does it hold? or Herberg in the ambiance of a ‘gin Duration: 1.5 hours You will find more Price: € 17.50 / 8 incl. entrance fee Duration: 2 hours distillery’ or ‘customs depot’. You’ll Price: from € 27.00 p.p. outings on our Price: starting at € 35.50 p.p. / 20 website. Alterna- then wind your way to the centre of (including 2 beverages) tively, we and our the labyrinth where you’ll start your partners would be first task: solving and completing more than happy the puzzle compass trip. Each team to develop custom- needs to find the route to follow ized outings just with the aid of a compass. Along the for you. way there will be questions to answer and you’ll be asked to complete the following three assignments: SHORTGOLF AT HET Air gun shooting, following a fun RIJK VAN MARGRATEN trail by Segway, and building a The game is played on a splendid BIRDS OF PREY six-metre-high tower from bamboo < 9-hole Par 3 golf course and is WORKSHOP sticks. Once you’ve finished the SALSA AND CUBA LIBRE You could also exciting and challenging at every Come face to face with a bird of prey entire route, you’ll hopefully succeed IN QUARTIER LATIN take part in a level. From tee to flag, the length and discover their primal brutality in finding and opening the safe! ‘Everything was absolutely The people of Maastricht are a cocktail-making of the holes varies from 50 to 80 and understated elegance. During D’ARTAGNAN ADVENTURE Followed by prize ceremony. fantastic! Joyce was marvellous passionate people, so it’s no wonder workshop, a metres. These ‘short’ distances make the workshop, the falconers will Compelling assignments and a top Duration: approx. 3 hours in the run up to the groups salsa and cocktail dancing are so barista workshop, the game suitable for anyone aged introduce you to the ancient craft historic location are the two key Price: € 24.50 p.p. / 20 arrival with assisting us with all or a chocolate popular in the city. ‘Hips don’t lie’ in eight and over. Upon your arrival, of falconry and tell you about the ingredients in this quest. Embark on an the planning. The guides for workshop. the Quartier Latin, especially if you you can first enjoy a cup of tea or different kinds of birds they fly, how adventure with this exciting game and the tours were all excellent and combine dancing with the second coffee and a slice of delicious they train and care for them, and how work your way through the Kazematten perfect for the group and the workshop: cocktail making. This Limburg sweet tart. you can build up a rapport with them. underground bunkers! Dark passage- dinners were equally excellent. guarantees to be a fun day out. Duration: approx. 2 hours Duration: 1 hour ways, stone staircases, and multiple The quality of services is excellent. Duration: 3 hours Price: € 18.00 p.p. / 4 Price: starting at € 51.50 p.p. / 20 levels… This 14 km long labyrinth The prices for the caves excursion Price: € 37.50 p.p. / 16 provides the unique setting for this are fairly high, however this tour game. This is the location where the was declared the groups favourite musketeer d’Artagnan was of the whole trip - so I think it was killed during the siege of Maastricht. worth it!’ Could his ghost still be wandering around the corridors…? Armed with a torch and a good dose of common sense, you and your team must be The prices of the UNDERGROUND LASER prepared to face the unexpected. excursions are GAMES IN VALKENBURG Complete exciting tasks and be the based on a Dark underground passages, myste- first team to reach theexit so that you minimum number rious shadows, amazing smoke and can be crowned the rightful winners! of participants. lighting effects, ominous sounds, Duration: 2.5 hours The minimum and armed opponents. Armed with WHERE’S WALLY? CREATIVE STONE PLAQUE Price: € 18.95 p.p. / 17 number of an ultra-modern laser gun and vest, participants is MAASTRICHT RALLY ‘Where’s Wally?’ is one of the best WORKSHOP you’ll make your way through a shown after the With the aid of iPads, take on the known search-challenge book series If you walk with your eyes turned up network of tunnels, illuminated by price. challenge of completing an active in the world, and is brought to life in in Maastricht, you’ll see a different ultraviolet lights and disco lights, in treasure hunt through historic Maas- Maastricht! You’ve probably had a side to the city! The stone plaques on search of your opponent. Once the tricht. Various instructors will be on go yourself - searching for Wally in Maastricht’s buildings reveal a wealth teams have been presented with hand at a number of key spots along his red and white striped shirt, glasses, of historical information. So join this their scores at the end of the game, the way, ready to surprise you with a hat, and walking stick amid the voyage of discovery and listen to finish off the day with a delicious fun assignment. Who will keep a cool confusion of other figures and items the captivating stories of an artist as barbecue that is waiting for you in head and score the most points? on the page. And now you can play they guide you past the finest stone Want to know more about the welcoming cave chalet. Duration: 2.5 hours Where’s Wally in real life too! From plaques in history. At the end of the Duration: 1 hour Price: € 29.50 p.p. / 12 the page to a real-life adventure! tour, it’s time for you to make your own our excursions? Just visit Price: € 14.50 p.p. / 6 Duration: 2 hours unique stone plaque from marl. Excur- groups-events.nl or contact us Price: starting at € 23.50 p.p. / 30 sion includes coffee and sweet tart. on tel. +31(0)43 350 62 62 or Duration: 3 hours at [email protected] Price: € 32.50 p.p. / 8 40 41

Room Escape Maastricht Scooterverhuurlimburg

Play with up to 35 people at the same & E-bikeverhuurlimburg time in six unique rooms! Discover Maastricht and the Limburg hills The first escape room in Limburg! Try and escape from our by scooter or E-bike! Poker room, Army room, Lab, Grandpa’s office, OR room, or the Circus within 60 minutes. We can host large and small Take an unforgettable trip through Maastricht or the Limburg groups at our urban location. We are located a short walk hills, seeing typical half-timbered houses and picturesque from the city centre. Free parking is available. In addition to villages, and visiting cosy bars and restaurants. We can provide Room Escape we also offer other unique group games: Real- you with various route descriptions free of charge. A guide can life Where’s Wally? - LEGO challenge - Archery Tag - Wine be booked for groups of 8 or more. Can be combined with a picnic, tasting - Nude model painting. Lunch and dinner catered by visit to a Limburg vineyard, a High Tea, or other activity. our favourite food trucks can be included.

Scooter Verhuur Limburg SCOOTER Room Escape Maastricht Akerstraat 18, 6221 CL Maastricht VERHUUR T: +31 (0)6 40 09 55 62 Nieuweweg 18, 6301 ET Valkenburg LIMBURG E: [email protected] www.roomescapemaastricht.nl T: +31 (0)43 711 43 00 www.groetjesuitmaastricht.nl E: [email protected] www.scooterverhuurlimburg.nl www.e-bikeverhuurlimburg.nl

Maastricht: City Guide Discover the real city!

Memorable stories, exciting anecdotes, and interesting trivia you might never have been able to uncover yourself. Why not discover the real Maastricht? Come and discover the city’s stories with a local guide who is keen to show you the city’s most beautiful locations.

Coming with a group? Book a local private guide and experience the real Maastricht! Tours can be organized all year round, 365 days a year.

Visit www.maastrichtcityguide.com for more information.

VVV Maastricht Kleine Staat 1 6211 ED Maastricht

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ASP Adventure Discover the unknown! MAASTRICHT Share a unique and unforgettable experience with colleagues, family, or friends. Descend into the marl caves of Valkenburg, move towards the flickering candlelight, and discover the remarkable stories that have been hidden in the dark depths. GOOD Follow the guide into the mysterious pale-yellow marlstone corridors by cave bike or on foot. TO KNOW! There’s also plenty to discover above ground. The hilly landscape of Limburg — with its beautiful nature and rich historical past — offers the perfect scenery for original experiences for groups and teams of all types and sizes; on foot, by mountain bike, or at groundbreaking heights. Experience it for yourself! Contact us to find out about our special group activities and challenging team building programmes.

‘FRIET SCIENTIFIC HEART ZOERVLEIS’ HAMBURGER OF EUROPE

ASP Adventure There are plenty of places in What happens when you combine Whereas you’d previously hear T: +31 (0)43 604 06 75 E: [email protected] Maastricht to sit down to a knowledge – widely available in mainly Flemish and German www.aspadventure.nl complete dinner, taste a selection Maastricht as a knowledge centre being spoken around you, it’s of exclusive dishes from the with an international university no longer surprising to hear region, or explore international – with good food? That’s right, four of five different languages cuisines. But if you really want a scientifically sound hamburger! on any given day. Everything a taste of Maastricht, then you Cultivated in a laboratory points to Maastricht’s location must try ‘friet met zoervleis’ at Maastricht University by in the heart of Europe! (sour meat stew with chips). Professor Mark Post, this piece Many attempts have been made of meat reached global news to explain what ‘zoervleis’ is. It’s a in 2013. bit like stewed meat but different. It’s best to judge for yourself.

City Golf Maastricht Jacobs Travel TEFAF IN Your transport partner for all events! TOWN… A recreational golf course THE ‘SJENGEN’ through the centre of Maastricht Jacobs Travel provides professional and customized transport AGREEMENT When the world’s biggest art and Bumpy cobblestones, grand squares, and winding alleys. services. With our many years of experience in transport ser- antiques fair arrives in Maastricht You’ll encounter them all during an original golfing challenge. vices for different types of groups and national and internatio- NIGHTMARE They are proud of their city in March each year, the entire and are keen to show it off city is full of commotion. Private City-Golf is ideal for groups wanting to discover Maastricht nal clients, it is our passion to provide you with complete and FOR HIGH HEELS (in a slightly chauvinistic jets land and take off, limousines whilst having fun. The instructor will take you past an unusual suitable transport solutions. Maastricht’s cobblestones are a fashion). They cherish the city’s come and go. When the streets selection of holes whilst telling you all about the sights. Price: charming sight to see. And they rich history and know better are filled with fur coats, pearls, €32.50 p.p. excl. VAT. (6 holes, duration 3½ hours, 4 or more Coach rental - Transfers - Day tours - Airport are in perfect keeping with the than anyone how to combine and designer handbags, there players). A tailor-made package, a welcome with coffee and transport - Taxi city’s historical character. business with pleasure. Who? are no more hotel beds available sweet tart, or lunch? It’s all possible! However, ladies wearing high The ‘Sjengen’, of course (male (most guests book their room a heels would be wise to heed inhabitants of Maastricht). year in advance), and the restau- Jacobs Travel caution. You know what they One would think the Schengen rants are all fully booked... you De Valkenberg 3 say...a little pain for beauty. Agreement had been signed here. know it’s time for TEFAF! 6301 PM Valkenburg a/d Geul Or just make sure you have a Well, it wasn’t...but the Treaty City-Golf dashing gentleman by your side. of Maastricht was. This was the T: +31(0)84 869 18 14 T: +31 (0) 43 601 3877 birth place of the European E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.city-golf.nl www.jacobs-travel.com Union and the Euro in 1992. 44 45

Pieke Potloed Basilica

You haven’t visited Maastricht Drinking, dining, and dancing if you haven’t visited Pieke Potloed! on Vrijthof square

A café-eatery in a wonderful, authentic Maastricht setting, Basilica on the Vrijthof is a well-known hotspot in Maastricht. offering hospitality with a capital H. Hidden away in the city Beer enthusiasts can choose from more than 60 speciality centre, a stone’s throw from the Bijenkorf department store, beers that rotate in the Paternoster lift. You can also stay for a Grand Café - between St Amorsplein and Grote Staat (main shopping street) bite to eat. Dedicated chefs transform fresh local ingredients in the characterful Sporenstraat, Pieke Potloed is an authentic into culinary delights. Want to stay longer? At the weekend, you Restaurant EDD’s Maastricht café with a delightful summer/winter terrace. can dance to the beats of well-known Maastricht DJs. Basilica! Enjoy Dining & Drinks

It is an eatery, rather than a restaurant, that offers delicious It’s no secret that Grand Café EDD’s is known for its fresh and simplicity. Delicious, high-quality, authentic local dishes - tasty products, 40 speciality beers, live music, and charming Basilica good, traditional food. For drinks, lunch, and dinner from decor. But did you know that we can also seat up to 100 guests Vrijthof 15A 11:00 AM daily. At Pieke, it’s like coming home. You will 6211 LD Maastricht and therefore make an ideal party venue for large groups? We always feel welcome, at the bar or at a table. will be happy to organize your group outing, networking T: +31 (0)43 321 39 36 reception, anniversary, or other event. It’s also possible to E: [email protected] www.basilicamaastricht.nl enjoy lunch, dinner, or drinks in small groups!

Pieke Potloed Grand Café - Restaurant EDD’s Sporenstraat 5 Heggenstraat 3 6211 EB Maastricht 6211 GW Maastricht

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Grand Café de Perroen

Enjoy your group outing, meeting, lunch, or dinner on the most beautiful square in the Netherlands!

Grand Café de Perroen is situated on the beautiful Vrijthof square. As we have a variety of rooms, we can welcome groups of up to Harry’s 160 people, but smaller groups still feel right at home with us. Minckelers eatery International brasserie Opening hours: Daily from 09:00 AM (from 10:30 AM in the winter) Taste the Spirit of Maastricht! Harry’s is an international brasserie that is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner and on Sundays for brunch. It On the charming market square, you’ll find Minckelers eatery Cuisine serves timeless brasserie favourites made from the very best where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, a delicious Brand beer, a ingredients. The restaurant has various rooms suitable for International and Limburg regional dishes slice of Limburg sweet tart or a dish from the changing weekly large or small groups and events, including an elegant Private menu. We have been offering group packages for 20 years and Dining Room. Harry’s serves unpretentious food and drinks Maximum number of people: 160 people can easily serve a range of lunches, three-course meals, and in an informal and comfortable setting. Ask about our group packages! more to groups of up to 70 people.

Grand Café de Perroen Eetcafé Minckelers Harry’s Restaurant Vrijthof 34-35 Markt 35 Wycker Brugstraat 2 6211 LE Maastricht 6211 CK Maastricht 6221 EC Maastricht

T: +31 (0)43 325 20 73 T: +31 (0)43 321 65 38 T: +31 (0)43 325 44 33 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.perroen.nl www.minckelers.nl www.harrysrestaurant.nl 46 47 — Maastricht — IT WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING MORE MAASTRICHT IT WILL

OLD VERSUS NEW YOU CAN ARGUE LEAVE YOU ABOUT TASTE The best thing about eating out in Maastricht is that you can mix You can definitely argue about matters and match to your heart’s content of taste. Because when one city between authentic bistros serving offers you so many flavours, you’re traditional regional dishes and trendy, bound to change your mind. Want to industrial-style restaurants with satisfy a sweet tooth? You can do so WANTING innovative creations on the menu. anywhere. Every district has its own Get your morning off to a good start favourite spots for sweet treats. From with breakfast at a cosy coffee bar afternoon tea, coffee with delicious in the trendy district of Wyck (using carrot cake or a slice of fresh tart freshly roasted coffee beans from from the Bisschopsmolen in the Jeker Blanche Dael), enjoy a lazy lunch in quarter. To real Maastricht grenache MORE the former fire service canteen which cake at Coffeelovers in Wyck and has been converted into a trendy freshly-baked pastries and cupcakes hotspot with a lunch and evening menu in the centre. Or do you prefer sa- Luxurious dining in style or a more informal ambiance. full of unexpected, long-forgotten, voury? To try on the spot or to take A tasting session or an extensive buffet. Dining in the caves, and organic products. Or you could home with you to accompany drinks? choose a small selection of dishes How about the sourdough and fig enjoying a meal in a traditional pub, or sampling tasty treats from the international cuisine offered bread from Le Salonard, where you can in a former fire service canteen. The culinary aspect of your by Marres Kitchen (the homemade also put together a cheese board for humus is to die for!) Or go to the home, including a slice of Maastricht’s visit calls for special attention. After all, you’re in Maastricht Tapijnkazerne where they are happy ‘Rommedoe’ cheese. Or you may be - the gastronomic capital of the Netherlands - where you don’t to serve large groups. And in the tempted by black pudding with apple evening you can visit one of the old at ‘In den Ouden Vogelstruys’ (the have to worry about finding a great place to eat. time favourites to enjoy an extensive city’s oldest café) after a busy day seafood banquet on freshly pressed shopping or the increasingly popular linen, or a game menu with wine or meatballs from Saveurs delicatessen. asparagus as you’ll only ever find in Limburg. Alternatively, opt for a more informal setting where you can enjoy a hearty portion of ‘Sjiek’ stewed meat (at Café Sjiek, where else?), We could go on and on, but we Belgian-style prawn croquettes, or a secretly hope these suggestions have mouth-watering hamburger. And coffee already made your mouth water. We just wouldn’t be the same without did warn you: Maastricht leaves you pralines from one of Maastricht’s wanting more. chocolatiers.

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MAASTRICHT CULINAIR FINE DINING, TASTING SESSIONS, GAMES & CULINARY WORKSHOPS Brasserie Bonhomme

Comfort and conviviality on St. Servatius bridge

On the banks of the Meuse, with a view of the St. Servatius bridge, you’ll find the Brasserie Bonhomme. With room to seat 120 guests inside and 120 guests on the terrace, this is an ideal venue for large groups, whether you’re looking to book for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Ask about our packages in combination with ‘surprising Maastricht’ or ask for our group brochure. Handy to know: A toilet for the disabled is available, and coaches can stop right at the door.

Brasserie Bonhomme Maaspromenade 78 6211 HS Maastricht

T: +31 (0)43 351 05 18 E: [email protected] www.bonhomme.nl

Grand Café-diner De Sjans d’n Ingel A well-kept secret... The variety and quality of the Lunch or dine among the angels …Is a fitting description of Eetcafé de Sjans, at the foot of the on Vrijthof square St. Pietersberg hill. When you sip your aperitif among the food and drinks available play a In d’n Ingel, surrounded by a unique ambience and hundreds locals in the beautiful terrace garden, you’d be forgiven for central role in the Gastronomic of angels, you can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner, or just a thinking you’re in the South of France. We believe that you Capital of Maastricht. Experience well-made cup of coffee. Coming with a group? Groups can don’t have to go far to get good food and that’s why we choose a taste of it during a walk or also use one of the two beautiful period rooms with a view of fresh, honest ingredients from the local area for our lovingly the most beautiful square in the Netherlands, the Vrijthof. test your own gastronomic prepared regional dishes. Our menu follows the season and contains high-quality dishes abilities and meet a winegrower, BEER QUIZ CAKE DECORATING from international and regional cuisine. traditional baker, or top chef. Take on the challenge of converting WORKSHOP your team‘s knowledge of beer into What could be more fun than you De Sjans Grand Café-diner d’n Ingel During a workshop you’ll stand points. Easy, difficult, and amusing and your friends learning how to Mergelweg 1 Vrijthof 13 beer-related questions will be elegantly decorate stunning and 6212 XA Maastricht next to professionals who earn 6211 LD Maastricht alternated with ‚tasting‘ sessions delicious cakes? At the start of the their daily bread through their in which you can earn extra points. workshop, you‘ll be welcomed with T: +31 (0)43 321 72 26 T: +31 (0)43 321 4871 passion and talent for honest In the meantime, the quizmasters coffee and cake at a charming location E: [email protected] E: [email protected] will intersperse the quiz with beer near the Vrijthof square. www.ingel.nl www.sjansmaastricht.nl food. Of course, afterwards, you anecdotes. This group activity takes Duration: 2.5 hours can enjoy the fruits of your labours. place at a beautiful venue in the Price: € 39.95 p.p. / 4 heart of Maastricht, in a fantastic It’s just another reason to put a trip tasting cellar, amidst an enormous supply of beer. to Maastricht on your menu! Duration: approx. 1.5 hours Price: starting at € 22.50 p.p. / 15

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> MAASTRICHT Fun fact: Thiessen THIESSEN WIJNKOOPERS VLAAI BAKING DINNER CRUISE The prices of the TOUR AND WINE TASTING THE ‘RAISE YOUR GLASS’ TASTE PROMENADE Wijnkoopers was Explore the magnificent wine cellars WORKSHOP Go on a gastronomic cruise along the excursions are AT HOEVE NEKUM ROUTE Treat your taste buds during voted Best Wine and historic premises based at Grote Learn the art of baking vlaai (sweet Meuse river, while you enjoy the view based on a Tasting fine wines in an old Limburg You’ll team up with a local guide to this city walk which includes five Shop of 2015 – Gracht and end with a taste of our tart) at the oldest working water mill of the South Limburg country­side minimum number farmhouse is a delightful and educa- discover the well-known and more delicious culinary intermezzos. something we can fantastic wines with guidance from a in the Netherlands. This is a delicious that passes you by. Upon embarking, of participants. tional experience for wine connois- obscure highlights of the old city Culinary enjoyment in Maastricht‘s only agree with! viticulturist. This programme offers group activity that is typical of the you will be treated to a welcome The minimum seurs and occasional wine drinkers centre. While you walk, your guide historic city centre is what you can the ultimate wine experience in a region! cocktail before being served your number of alike. The Hoeve Nekum Vineyard will entertain you with fascinating expect during the Maastricht Taste gastronomic setting. Duration: 2 hours starter at the table. The main course participants is lies in the picturesque Jeker Valley stories and amusing anecdotes. Promenade. One of our guides will Duration: 2 hours Price: € 20.00 p.p. / 6 and dessert will be served buffet-style shown after the just outside Maastricht. During the tour, you’ll stop twice in price. take you through the historic centre Price: € 21.95 p.p. / 12 and Dutch drinks are included Duration: 1.5 hours a charming café or wine bar where of Maastricht where you‘ll stop at throughout the evening. During Price: € 12.50 p.p. / 13 you can enjoy a good glass of wine, several unique locations along the the cruise you can create your own a local liqueur, or a delicious way to become acquainted with ambiance by choosing a specific speciality beer. local artisanal delicacies. Your first theme and programme. Turn it into Duration: 2 hours stop is the renowned wine merchant a Caribbean Night, for example, Price: € 15.50 p.p. / 15 Thiessen Wijnkoopers to sample complete with dance demonstrations, a delicious glass of Maastricht a DJ, and cocktails, arrange a Sailing Apostel­hoeve wine. You‘ll then catch & Gambling evening if you prefer, or the aroma of freshly roasted coffee go for a Dixie on the River night with at Maison Blanche Dael, a traditional live music. coffee roaster and tea packer. After Duration: 3.5 hours sampling several treats, you‘ll continue Price: starting at € 75.00 p.p. your journey onwards to Sjinkerij de TOUR AND TASTING Bóbbel, a tasting room where you APOSTELHOEVE VINEYARD SESSION AT BOSCH TASTE THE RANGE can try various house liqueurs such > On the Louwberg hillside, in the BREWERY OF LOCAL WINES AT as ‚Bitter Bobbelke‘ or ‚Grampeer‘s TIP beautiful Jeker Valley on the south Visit this craft brewery in Maastricht SLAVANTE VINEYARD Gouweke‘. In the oldest still-operating combine this with side of the city, lies the monumental that was active between 1745 and The oldest vineyard in the Netherlands water mill in the Netherlands, you a bicycle tour for 15th-century Apostelhoeve (Apostle 1970 and learn all about the art of has more than 250 vines and is situated will then be treated to a slice of a great day out. Farmstead); the oldest and largest brewing over the centuries. Finish in a beautiful location on the eastern GASTRONOMIC freshly-baked Limburg sweet tart. To vineyard of the Netherlands! During the tour with two speciality beers in slope of the St. Pieterbsurg hill with a MAASTRICHT round off the tour, you‘ll visit a typical a tour of the vineyard, you‘ll stroll the cosy bar area. view of the Meuse river valley. You will During this gastronomic walking Maastricht café for a deliciously light among the grapevines, enjoying the Duration: 2 hours be told all about the Dutch viticulture, tour of Maastricht, you’ll discover the and refreshing ‚Mestreechs Aajt‘ beer spectacular view of the Jeker Valley Price: € 11.00 p.p. / 9 which will be followed by a tasting city and taste many of the different served in a traditional earthenware and hearing all about how the wine of three charming local wines from flavours it has to offer! It’s a must-do jug. If you want to continue drinking is cultivated. Round off the tour with < three different houses. for gastronomes and connoisseurs in with your group, you‘re at the right a delicious wine-tasting session, RESTAURANT CRAWL Also fun to do: Duration: 1.5 hours search of the city’s tasty delights. address in Maastricht! under the guidance of an expert PACKAGE going on the Price: € 13.50 p.p. / 10 During this tour, you’ll get to know Duration: 3 hours winegrower. Cheers! Sharing a delicious meal, checking breakfast food various culinary delights, with a Price: € 32.50 p.p. / 15 Duration: 1.5 hours out the local culture, and enjoying crawl, during sumptuous lunch near to Vrijthof Price: € 15.00 p.p. / 14 Maastricht – this restaurant crawl which you can square one of the highlights on the criss-crossing the city makes it all pick up part of menu. Afterwards, you’ll sample a possible! Walk from course to course your breakfast local speciality beer in a classic Maas- and enjoy the wealth of culinary and from the most tricht pub, and round off the tour in charming and cultural delights Maastricht has to of- an inviting eatery with a glass of wine trendiest of food fer. During this culinary walk, you‘ll get from the local Apostelhoeve vineyard retailers, mean- to know three cafés and restaurants. over a platter of selected Maastricht dering through the Each year, the NAAT & DRUUG PACKAGE You‘ll enjoy a three-course dinner, city as it awakens and Limburg delicacies. Enjoy! Maastricht Fancy a ‚Mestreechs pèlske‘ (beer)? with each course served in a different for another day. Duration: 3.5 hours Awards are The Mestreechter Brandslang excursion restaurant. The advantage is that you‘ll Price: € 54.50 p.p. / 15 presented in the will take you on a tour of 15 unique sit somewhere else in each restaurant, Joyce’s tip categories: Best cafés and pubs. At each location sharing your table with other people Start-Up, Made in you can enjoy the relaxed regional each time. It‘s an informal way to get Maastricht is a foodie city through COOKING WITH Maastricht, and ambience of Maastricht and discover to know everyone better in a short and through. While its abundance THE TRAPPISTS Most Welcoming COOKERY WORKSHOPS the beer that Limburg is so proud of. space of time. Between the courses, of tastes and styles means it’s not Company. The To enable you to get to know the Treat your taste buds and learn the Not only can you soak up the ambience you‘ll stroll past historic highlights in possible to discover everything, 2016 winner in authentic ‚Trappist flavours,‘ we have finer points of cookery during one of this tour that takes you past modern the city centre, while the enthusiastic it would be a shame if you didn’t that order are: organized a gastronomic programme of the numerous cooking workshops and historic, picturesque spots in guide regales you with interesting facts Vectioneer BV, try! In short, I recommend going that you‘ll acquire a real taste for! on offer. Let us know what you‘re the city centre, you‘ll also be able to and stories about Maastricht. Greentom BV to taster sessions at different You start with an interesting tour looking for and we‘ll find a suitable taste the typical Limburg beer that Duration: 3.5 hours and SAP Bagel & local establishments to really Want to know more about of the Bosch brewery in the Wyck Juice Bar. location completely to your taste! various establishments serve in their Price: Set menu starting at € 37.50 enhance your business outing our excursions? Just visit district of Maastricht. After sampling Duration: 4 hours own way alongside delicious snacks. p.p., excluding drinks and guide. experience. As you have already a Trappist ale in the bar, you will Price: starting at € 75.00 p.p. / 10 Duration: starting at 1.5 hours read, we have come up with a groups-events.nl or contact us proceed to the A La Carte cooking Price: 1 x Brand speciality beer with a range of options for you. on tel. +31(0)43 350 62 62 or studio next door to prepare a three- bar snack per pub € 7.00 p.p., course meal. A different Trappist ale guide starting at € 87.75 at [email protected] will be served with each course. Duration: 4.5 hours Price: € 69.50 p.p. / 15 52 — Maastricht Culinair — fine dining, tasting sessions, games & culinary workshops 53

BEER TASTING QUIZ-DINER MAASTRICHT Maastricht is home to various charming Liven up dinner with friends, family, MO(NU)MENTJES locations and speciality beer pubs or colleagues with our very own It is always a pleasure to walk De Gouverneur where you can taste the finest beers quiz master. Whether before, during, around the old city centre, but this is under the expert guidance of a beer or after dinner, the quiz master even more enjoyable when combin- specialist. You’ll hear fascinating guarantees a hilarious evening. ed with some culinary stop-offs. We A Belgian speciality beer tavern facts and anecdotes about the beer The various team rounds will ask tailor each mo(nu)ment according to and café with historical charm you’re drinking, the brewing process, questions about film, sport, history, preferences, duration, and budget. the various breweries and their history, celebs, cities, and regions. Every Examples of mo(nu)ments include At speciality beer tavern and café De Gouverneur, we offer you and the glassware you’re drinking from. round is different, but all are inter­ a visit to the Bosch beer brewery and your group a warm welcome for drinks, lunch, dinner or Duration: 1 hour active and full of humour. The win- (including a craft beer), a chocolate a special beer tasting session. Situated on the site of a former Price: starting at € 13.50 p.p. ning team will receive a novel prize. or ice-cream tasting session at a Duration: starting at 2 hours chocolatier, a handmade chutney brewery, De Gouverneur showcases no less than 250 different Price: starting at € 37.50 p.p. / 20 testing session, or a prosecco tasting beers. Beer tasting sessions are held in our specially furnished (including three-course dinner and session with cake. Alternatively, you quiz) can visit a typical Maastricht mo(nu) tasting cellar (min. 15 and max. 30 guests). ment such as a quaint brown cafés (pub) and tuck in to a delicious rye bread with huidvleis (brawn). De Gouverneur Duration: starting at 2 hours Boschstraat 105A Price: starting at € 14.00 p.p. / 15 6211 AW Maastricht

T: +31 (0)43 852 11 25 [email protected] < www.degouverneurmaastricht.nl TRY YOUR LUCK AND If you’d like to THAT OF YOUR FAMILY, spend the whole FRIENDS, OR COLLEAGUES evening out, I AT HOLLAND CASINO. recommend the Holland Casino Welcome package: If Holland Casino BEER-DRAWING you choose this package, you’ll start Deluxe deal, which WORKSHOP your evening with a refreshing glass offers a delicious You will learn how to draw or pour of prosecco. After the rules of play are three-course a delicious beer at an authentic Thiessen Wijnkoopers explained, an exciting mini-tournament dinner starting Maastricht location with the two- at € 59,95. follows. Then, delicious appetizers are time Dutch beer-drawing champion served, and everyone is given € 10 to Gilbert Royen. After one lesson, the A delightful venue in the heart of Maastricht play with! beers you draw will be judged by an The oldest winery in the Netherlands with historic wine cellars, Duration: 1.5 hours expert panel (and the winner will go Want to know more about Price: € 29.95 p.p. / 8 home with a nice prize). Of course, our excursions? Just visit various tasting rooms, a beautiful orangery, enchanting you can enjoy a drink or bite to eat groups-events.nl or contact us vaults, and an enclosed terrace. This is a fantastic venue for during the competition. Duration: starting at 2 hours on tel. +31(0)43 350 62 62 or tastings, parties, meetings, and even weddings. Gastronomic Price: € 23.50 p.p. / 10 at [email protected] quality is assured as we work with the finest chefs and serve the very best wines from our very own cellar. Your guests will Bosch brewery be impressed. The last city brewery in Maastricht

Be transported back in time during a guided tour in this Looking for an Thiessen Wijnkoopers exclusive or authentic Grote Gracht 18 unique historic brewery. The malt house, brewing equipment, location for a party, 6211 SW Maastricht and the brewer’s house of the Bosch family have been kept in the original condition. You can taste several of our delicious dinner, or product T: + 31 (0)43 325 13 55 presentation? E: [email protected] beers in our cosy bar. In addition to guided tours and tastings, Babette www.thiessen.nl we also offer other special packages. Visit our website to see Then Maastricht’s caves, castles, Event Manager our offers. country estates, wine cellars, ships, T: +31 (0)43 350 62 63 churches, nature, and halls offer E: [email protected] unique surroundings for every event, group, and budget. Brouwerij Bosch Wycker Grachtstraat 26 6221 CX Maastricht

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Apostelhoeve Vineyard

Wine tasting at the top of the hill The perfect group activity in a top location. The Apostelhoeve vineyard organizes wine tastings with expert explanations in a charming tasting room among the vines on the hills surrounding Maastricht. The tasting session is preceded by a guided tour of the vineyard, the wine press, and the wine cellars. Two tasting rooms are available for visitors. During the session, you will have the opportunity to judge the wines. Of course, you will also be able to get answers to your questions about the Apostelhoeve and its wines. During the session, you will also be served a selection of delicious rye bread with ham and cheese. You’ll enjoy the warm and welcoming ambience!

Reservations The guided tour and wine tasting event must be booked beforehand and lasts about 1½ hours. Reservations can be made throughout the year. Ample parking facilities are available. Costs: € 15 p.p. (minimum of 12 people) including three glasses of wine from the Apostelhoeve and rye bread with ham and cheese.

Wijngaard Apostelhoeve Susserweg 201 6213 NE Maastricht

T: +31 (0)43 343 22 64 E: [email protected] www.apostelhoeve.nl André Rieu concert Holland Casino op het Vrijthof Valkenburg

Come along for an unforgettable evening! A ‘top’ location for an entertaining afternoon or evening Together with colleagues, friends, or family, you can experience an unforgettable evening full of enthralling Do you have something to celebrate? Is it your turn to organize waltzes, beautiful opera, edifying classical music, and many an original afternoon or evening? On the Cauberg hill in moving and amusing moments. This is an outing you’ll be Valkenburg, one of the most beautiful spots in South Limburg, talking about for a long time to come! you’ll find Holland Casino. It’s quite literally a top location for a special evening or afternoon out. Welcome to the only André Rieu traditionally brings his Johann Strauss real casino, where excitement and relaxation go hand in hand. Orchestra to Vrijthof Square in the city of his birth, We make it easy for you as we provide attractive packages Bar & dance venue Maastricht, every summer. From 6-8 July and 13-16 July for groups of eight people or more. Every package includes a La Bonne Femme 2017, Rieu will transform Vrijthof Square into a grand full afternoon or evening programme with admission to the d’n Hiemel open-air concert hall. Enjoy the divine melodies, Just sit back and relax casino, a personal welcome by the host or hostess, a welcome Dancing and partying in seventh heaven enthralling waltzes, and edifying classical music. drink, and instructions on how to play American Roulette, Against the backdrop of the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Basiliek, D’n Hiemel is situated in the old city wall next to Helpoort Make the André Rieu experience complete with an overnight Black Jack, or Poker. With our deluxe packages, you can also you’ll find La Bonne Femme in a splendid listed building that gate at the edge of the city park. It is within a stone’s throw stay in one of Maastricht’s wonderful hotels, and treat enjoy delicious dishes from our experienced chefs. And it’s dates back to 1696. This is the perfect place to begin a wander of Maastricht city centre. D’n Hiemel is ideal for groups of yourself to a delicious dinner in a unique location. also possible to put together your very own ‘tailor-made package’. around Maastricht, but an even better place to end it. We love 25 people or more (maximum capacity 400 people) and a We invite you to request a quotation free of obligation or visit that time of day when you just want to relax with family or friends perfect location for your indoor or outdoor activities, lunch, Concert tickets available from €59 per person. our location to discuss your requirements. on a sunny terrace or in front of a crackling fire at the bar. drinks, or party. Enquire about the many possibilities. The concerts last around 3.5 hours and begin at 9:00 PM. Group reservations for groups of seven or more. Send your request for a group reservation to info@ La Bonne Femme D’n Hiemel groups-events.nl. Holland Casino Valkenburg Graanmarkt 1 St. Bernardusstraat 24 Kuurpark Cauberg 28 6211 HG Maastricht 6211 HL Maastricht 6301 BT Valkenburg aan de Geul Maastricht for Groups & Events T: +31 (0)43 321 68 61 T: +31 (0)6 83 34 78 79 T: +31 (0)43 350 62 62 T +31 (0)43 609 96 00 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.labonnefemme.nl www.hiemel.com www.groups-events.nl www.hollandcasino.nl 56

Drielandenpunt Labyrinth & Tavern De Grenssteen

SEE YOU Outdoor fun and games for young and old There are plenty of options for large and small groups at the IN MAASTRICHT Drielandenpunt (three-country point)! The Labyrinth Discover the Netherlands‘ largest and most exciting labyrinth. • Explore the labyrinth: € 4.00 p.p. • Explore the labyrinth with a reward at its centre – a glass of Drielandenbitter (spiced liqueur): € 7.00 p.p. • Explore the labyrinth, completing two assignments along the way: € 7.00 p.p.

Shooting competitions We specialize in the following shooting disciplines: • Air gun shooting • Longbow archery • Crossbow shooting • Blowpipe shooting

We have put together the following shooting competitions for you: • A competition with two shooting disciplines: € 9.50 p.p. • A competition with four shooting disciplines: € 19.50 p.p. For a minimum of 15 people.

COLOPHON Maastricht for Groups & Events 2017, containing ideas and tips for groups, The Compass treasure hunt is published by the Maastricht Tourist After a welcome with coffee and Limburg vlaai (sweet tart), the Office (Maastricht Marketing) group is divided into teams. The teams enter the labyrinth to crack the code and to find the hidden word. From the centre of the labyrinth, Design Studio Eikenhorst teams are sent out to explore. Each team needs to find the route to follow with the aid of a compass. Along the way there will be Photography questions to answer and a number of assignments to complete, Hugo Thomassen, Jonathan Vos, including Jenga, archery, and bamboo building. Bram Rusman Philip Driessen, Paul Mellaart, Laurens Bouvrie, This programme costs € 24.50 p.p. Harry Heuts, Kim Zwarts, Mark Kuipers, Eighty8things.nl, Special offer Petra Lenssen, Ditmaal | Gerlach Delissen Photography, Jean-Pierre We have put together the following special offer: Geusens, Loraine Bodewes, • Welcome with coffee and Limburg vlaai Maastricht Marketing, advertisers, • Explore the labyrinth and enjoy a glass Maastricht Marketing participants of Drielandenbitter at the centre and many others. • A shooting competition

Printing Printer Moderna, Paal-Beringen This programme costs € 24.50 p.p.

Publication date January 2017 Labyrint Drielandenpunt Vaals Responsibility Viergrenzenweg 97 This guide has been compiled with 6291 BM Vaals the greatest possible care. However T: +31 (0)43 306 52 00 the prices given are subject to change. E: [email protected] Maastricht Marketing is not www.drielandenpunt.nl responsible for any omissions.