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Maastricht: a true star among cities

Welcome to , one of the oldest cities in the – a city that has ripened with age, like good wine, with complex and lively cultural overtones added over centuries by the Romans, Germans and French. This rich cultural palette is the secret behind the city’s attractive- Welcome ness, drawing visitors to the historic city centre If you pass by the most famous and a wealth of and festivals – making square in Maastricht, you will each visit a fascinating new experience. undoubtedly notice the fantas- tic and colourful set of figures But Maastricht is also a vibrant makes Maastricht special – in representing the Carnival and contemporary city with a the heart of the South Limburg orchestra ‘Zaate Herremenie.’ rich landscape of upmarket as hill country and nestled in the The Carnival celebration, or well as funky boutiques and a River Valley. Is it any ‘Vastelaovend’ as it is called wide range of restaurants & wonder that Maastricht is such by the locals, lasts only three cafés serving everything from a great place for a day out, a days, but this trumpet player local dishes, hearty pub food, weekend getaway, or a longer welcomes visitors to the and great selections of beer holiday? Vrijthof all year round. to the very best haute cuisine. Maastricht: a true star And of course its location also among cities. : city / welcome : city / zicht op Maastricht 4/5

Compact and ­pedestrianfriendly A true son Discover The centre of Maastricht is compact and easy to explore on of Maastricht Maastricht on foot. Large areas are pedestrians- your mobile only and most sites are within The king of waltz music, Andre walking distance. The old Rieu, was born and raised in St. Servaas bridge links the old Maastricht. The world-famous Maastricht now has centre with the trendy violinist and conductor draws another mobile website: district, and from the adjacent sellout crowds with his Johan www.maastrichtmap.nl. Ceramique district you can Strauss Orchestra throughout You can explore the city cross back over the river Europe, America, Australia centre of Maastricht via this via the designer suspension and Japan. In spite of his extre- ‘Zicht op Maastricht’ website and the GPS receiver in bridge, the ‘Hoeg Brogk’, and mely busy schedule, Andre Rieu your smart phone. Historic infor- cut through the park back to remains loyal to the city of his Biography of a city mation is provided by “Zicht op the centre. With an amazing birth: each year, he gives a Maastricht”. VVV Maastricht variety of sights, sounds and number of outdoor summer Maastricht is taking an innovative approach to its history. In provides all the practical infor- flavours spread along a compact concerts on the Vrijthof. In a website chock-full of information and unique activities, the mation about the city such as network of attractive streets on July 2011, the Vrijthof square city’s present is constantly linked to its rich past. shopping, cafés & restaurants, both sides of the river, you’ll will once again form the decor and car parks. So if you're look- never feel lost but very much for a spectacular evening. Like people, a city too city and early industrial ing for a good restaurant or more at home. has ­biography: a cultural ­centre. These are the periods information about the Basilica ­biography, that is. Zicht op that have defined the historical of St. Servatius, just surf to 'Mestreechter Geis' Maastricht is working on face of the city. Files, timelines ­maastrichtmap.nl on your The mentality of the city’s ­compiling this ­b i o g r a p h y . and interactive maps invite the mobile and discover Maastricht! residents is characterised by www.zichtopmaastricht.nl website’s visitors to discover charm, lightheartedness, the contains all of the elements that the city’s history in a variety ability to laugh at themselves make the city what it is today. of ways. when necessary, and what the The city’s stories are key to French call joie de vivre. This this: these stories are being is also what the artist, Mari ­supplied by cultural heritage Andriessen, had in mind institutions, academics and when he designed this bronze ­professional (and amateur) figure for the square by the ­historians, but mostly by natives Stokstraat. The jaunty statue of Maastricht themselves! of ‘Mestreechter Geis’ speaks The biography features four to the heart of most city “identities” which have all residents. Just ask one of the made their mark on the city: locals what they think of their Roman fortress, medieval 'Mestreechter Geis' and it will ­religious capital, fortified become obvious. : city / history 6/7

'Het Dinghuis'

The Dinghuis is at the corner of the streets Kleine Staat and Grote Staat. The word Staat used to mean “location 1204 1794 1991 of the municipal authority”. Maastricht is granted medieval Maastricht becomes part of the The cooperative platform The name Dinghuis comes city rights. During the Middle French Republic. The French ­established by the Dutch, from the verb dingen, which Ages, Maastricht comes under abolish the system of joint rule German and Belgian provinces means “to administer judge- the rule of the Duke of Brabant and give French citizenship to in 1976 acquires legal status as ment”. Until the year 1650, and the Prince Bishop of Liege all the residents. Meuse-Rhine Euregion. The this was where the court (joint rule). cooperation focuses primarily of Maastricht was located. 1814 on traditional universities, These days, the monument Fortified city Maastricht again comes under ­universities of applied sciences houses the VVV Maastricht 1579 Dutch rule. General Dibbets and the business community. (Maastricht Tourist Board). The Spanish army led by succeeds in keeping Maastricht Alexander Farnese, the Duke of in Dutch hands during the 1992 Parma, conquers Maastricht. Belgian revolt of 1830. Representatives of 12 European Historic Maastricht countries sign the Treaty of 1632 Early industrial city Maastricht leading to the Not only does Maastricht compete with Nijmegen for the Stadhouder Frederik Hendrik 1830 ­introduction of the euro. honorary title of “oldest Dutch city”, Maastricht is also the makes Maastricht part of With the purchase of the first second monumental city in the Netherlands. The city is a the 'Republiek der Verenigde steam engine, Petrus Regout – a 2018 living and breathing outdoor , and the streets are Nederlanden' (Republic of the glass and pottery manufacturer Together with partner cities full of reminders that the city once served as a Roman post, United Netherlands), consisting in Maastricht - starts the pro- and regions, Maastricht has a city of pilgrimage, a medieval fortified city, and one of of the Seven Provinces. cess whereby the Netherlands now been confirmed as a the first centres of the Dutch industrial revolution. develops into the industrialised ­candidate for the European 1673 nation it is today. Capital of Culture in 2018. Roman era Religious centre The French Sun King, Louis XIV, Around the beginning of the 380 captures Maastricht. During the 1976 Common Era, the Romans drove Bishop St. Servatius moves the attack on the city walls, the famous The State University of Limburg the Celts out of Maastricht and bishop’s see from Tongeren to musketeer d’Artagnan is killed. is established in Maastricht with build a bridge over the Meuse Maastricht. In the Middle Ages, the goal of breathing new life (‘Maas’ in Dutch) River. The name his grave draws large numbers 1678 into the economy of Limburg Maastricht comes from the Latin of pilgrims. Maastricht returns to Dutch after the closure of the mines. term Mosae Trajectum, which rule. The region referred to as In 1996, its name was changed means ‘crossing-place on the Staats-Limburg becomes part to “Universiteit Maastricht” Meuse.’ of the Generality Lands. (). : city / districts 8/9

Vrijthof poor and now the most exclu- Céramique Belvédère One of the best-known squares in sive shopping street in town. The new Ceramique district, The historic inner harbour - the Netherlands, made famous by known for its quality-of-life ’t Bassin - is located here with its events such as the Preuvenemint architecture, lies south of Wyck. renovated warehouses and vaul- (culinary extravaganza) and the A lively part of town surrounded It owes its name to the Societe ted housing various Andre Rieu openair concert. Sit by the municipal park and the Ceramique, an industrial cera- shops and restaurants. Over the down at one of the many pave- old city walls and containing mics facility that once domina- coming years, the rest of this ment cafes, relax and enjoy the much of the university, this dis- ted the area. Since 1995, a new area in the Northwest of view of the St. Servaas Basiliek trict is characterised by the and varied urban landscape has Maastricht will be transformed (Basilica of St. Servatius) and the stream that winds its way, above been created here of offi ce and into a global village with a bit monumental St. Janskerk as well as below ground, throu- apartment buildings designed of Manhattan, a touch of Milan, (Church of St. John), or let your gh the neighbourhood. The by internationally renowned a dash of the Latin Quarter, a eye wander over to the ‘Zaate ambience is welcoming and tra- architects, the most striking of breath of Hyde Park, a taste of Herremenie’, a fantastically ditional with a focus on the crea- which are the Bonnefanten Hollywood Boulevard and an colourful group of figures ­created tive arts, as it is a popular meeting Museum and the Centre enormous English landscape by the local artists Han van place for artists and students Ceramique. garden. Wetering as a tribute to Carnival. and also accommodates a great many galleries and art shops. and City limits and surroundings Het Stokstraatkwartier A primarily residential neigh- The outer city limits and sur- The Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek Wyck bourhood with a great deal of roundings also have much to Districts with character (Basilica) is located here, where Due to its location on the other green, this district is bounded offer. Amidst a beautiful land- hundreds of visitors light cand- side of the river, Wyck has its own by the St. Pietersberg Hill, the scape characterised by vineyards Maastricht is a city with a character all its own, and this les every day in honour of the special ambience and is well Jeker valley and the municipal and old-fashioned orchards, is particularly evident in the specific characteristics of the Sterre der Zee (Stella Maris, Star known for its specialty delicates- park. The 300 year old Fort St. you’ll also find top-quality res- various districts and neighbourhoods. Each district has its of the Sea). Remains from the sen, art, and antique shops. Pieter and the famous marl taurants and hotels. The green own unique character – exemplified by its streets, shops, Roman period can still be found Besides shopping, you can also are located on and in the hill. hills offer great opportunities restaurants, cafés and other places of entertainment. around the square and the sur- enjoy fabulous lunches and din- From the city centre, you can for golfi ng, and the banks of the rounding streets that remind ners here. And if you arrive at easily walk to this neighbour- Meuse River provide ample Markt one of Paris. The ­district is the local railway station, this is hood, over St. Pietersberg Hill, opportunity for water sports The Markt (Market) is the named after the Stokstraat; for- the first part of Maastricht you and on along the sloping vine- and other outdoor recreational ­beating heart of Maastricht, merly inhabited by the city’s will see. yards into . activities. ­surrounded by historic buil- dings such as the 17th century town hall as well as the elegantly modern Council offi ces. It offers everything a thriving city centre should – from authentic weekly markets to the hustle and bustle of shops, cafes and other enter- prises – guarded by Minckeleers and his eternal flame. : city / student city : city / congress city 10/11

Meet in Maastricht your meeting, free of charge, via objective information and Maastricht is also an appealing location for a variety mediation. Prefer to take a look of business events. Due to its central location in Europe, around yourself? Feel free to use the city is very easily accessible. the Venue & Service Finder on www.maastrichtcongresbureau.nl Maastricht has extensive expe- A wide range of locations is to find and contact the most rience in hosting international ­available to match every taste and ­suitable venues or services for International student city groups. Although the populati- requirement, ranging from a your purposes. on of the city is a mere 118,000 conference centre and both Maastricht is a vibrant and international student city. residents, it has a relatively large ­traditional and design hotels to Maastricht Congres Bureau Over 10% of its residents are students, almost half of whom conference centre and many exclusive and unique locations Kleine Staat 1, 6211 ED Maastricht are from outside the country. This international ambience hotel rooms. Maastricht has an such as underground chambers T +31 (0)43 328 08 38 is very much in line with the character and location of international focus, and is home and chateaus. The many squares, F +31 (0)43 321 37 46 Maastricht in the heart of the Meuse - Rhine Euregion. to many international institutes, bars, restaurants, cafe terraces, [email protected] a university hospital and a uni- the gastronomic atmosphere and www.maastrichtcongresbureau.nl Studying in Maastricht institute for journalists and versity. This is only logical, given hospitality also make Maastricht 1 fd3 MARKT Whoever wishes to study in other media professionals. the five airports in the area and a delightful place to spend time Maastricht has a wide range of the high-speed, comfortable after your event is over. All of this Maastrichts Exhibition & choices. The best known of these Maastricht as a train connections to Brussels, is enhanced further by the rol- Congress Centre (MECC is Maastricht University, famous knowledge centre London and Paris. ling hill country of South Lim- Maastricht) for its tried and tested problem- When it comes to the future, burg, a perfect setting for social Forum 100, 6229 GV Maastricht based study programmes. The Maastricht is quite ambitious. Organising a successful con- and team-building programmes. T +31 (0)43 383 83 83 Hogeschool Zuyd also has a base This is also evident from the gress, conference, incentive, F +31 (0)43 383 83 00 in Maastricht with no less than city’s Vision 2030 Document, trade fair or event depends on The Maastricht Convention www.mecc.nl Studium four art faculties: the Academy which states that Maastricht two critical factors: the quality Bureau will help you organise f I7 EDGE OF CITY CENTRE of Visual Arts, the Academy aims to become a leading location of the accommodation and of the Generale of Architecture, the Academy for high-quality knowledge- surroundings. Maastricht and of Music, and the Academy of based technology within the South Limburg offer the perfect As part of Maastricht Theatre. The main branch of the framework of a strong economy, combination of both. Facts & Figures University, Studium Generale European Institute of Public adequate job opportunities, and organises a wide range of Administration, Study Centre a high quality of life environment. f Number of rooms in budget hotels: 39 events and activities in the for European Affairs, is also The quality and international f Number of rooms in standard hotels: 2.514 area of science, art & culture, based in Maastricht, as is the nature of the educational oppor- f Number of rooms in luxury hotels: 1.472 and society. These activi- Maastricht School of Manage­ tunities present are an essential f Distance to Brussels Airport: 100 km ties are a challenging and ment, the largest international condition for realising0020the f Distance to Airport: 125 km ­stimulating addition to the business school in the Nether­ city’s dream of becoming a f Distance to Düsseldorf Airport: 100 km educational programmes, lands. The international charac- ­leading centre of innovation. f Distance to Maastricht- Airport: 9 km and everyone is more than ter of the city is also reflected f Largest conference centre: MECC Maastricht welcome to attend. in the presence of the European f Capacity of largest auditorium: 1.650 pers. www.maastrichtsuitburo.nl Journalism Centre, a training f Capacity of largest exhibition space: 30.000 m² : city / walks and guided tours 12/13

30 Apr to 6 May daily at 2:30 PM DATES 15 Oct to 30 Oct: daily Go Local Interested in 7 May to 26 June: every at 12 PM and 2:30 PM Sat at 12:00 noon and 2:30 PM, Maastricht is a great place to explore on foot, and a group walk? every Sun at 12:00 noon Walking on your own it’s even more fun to discover the stories behind 2 July to 2 Sept: daily at 12:00 If you prefer to explore the Maastricht with the help of a ‘local.’ The professional If you would like more information noon and 2:30 PM; city on your own, there are ­guides working with VVV Maastricht are proud ‘locals’ about tours for groups, just pick up 3 Sept to 9 Oct: Sat and Sun at descriptions available at VVV who will enjoy showing you the most beautiful places the “maastricht: for groups” bro- 12:00 noon and 2:30 PM Maastricht of various walking in their city. chure at the VVV Maastricht or go 5 Nov to 17 Dec: every Sat at routes. Each route has a diffe- to www.maastrichtgroepen.nl for 2:30 PM + 11 Nov at 2:30 PM rent theme: City walking tour, more information. 24 Dec to 7 Jan 2012: daily at 2:30 Tour of the fortifications, Tour PM except for 25 and 26 Dec and of the Wyck district, Memorial 1 Jan tablets tour, Sculpture tour, City walking tour with guide Tours in English/German: Holy houses tour, Maastrichter A walking tour of the city 22 and 23 Apr at 2:30 PM steen (a tour along natural stone with guide is a must. Stories, 1 May at 1:30 PM structures in the city centre of anecdotes and background 26 June to 17 July Fri, Sat and Maastricht), a tour along the information make history come Sun at 1:30 PM Jeker stream, or the Vineyards alive. The guide will lead you 25 July to 2 Sept daily at 1:30 PM excursion. to the most beautiful spots in 1 Nov at 1:30 PM DURATION 1.5 hours avg. the historic centre, including 17 Nov at 1:30 PM PRICE € 1.50 / € 2 / € 2.50 the Stokstraat district, the Onze STARTING POINT VVV Maastricht, Lieve Vrouweplein square and Fortress city walking tour Kleine Staat 1, f d3 MARKT basilica, the town ramparts, the with guide INFORMATION T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 parks, the Jeker district, and the During this walking tour, LANGUAGES Dutch; the city and Vrijthof with the monumental the focus is on the military fortress walking tour is also St. Janskerk (Church of St. John) history of the city and its for- available in English, German and the St. Servaasbasiliek tifications. The guide leads and French. (Basilica of St. Servatius). you to the old town ramparts, DURATION approx. 1.5 hours the Helpoort (Hells Gate), PRICE for adults: € 5.25 the Waldeckbastion and the Children up to 12 years: € 4.25 Kazematten (underground STARTING POINT VVV Maastricht, ­fortifications). Kleine Staat 1, f d3 MARKT DURATION approx. 1.5 hours INFORMATION T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 PRICE for adults € 5.25 LANGUAGE Dutch unless Children up to 12 years € 4.25 ­specified otherwise STARTING POINT VVV Maastricht, dates from 1 Jan to 23 Apr: Kleine Staat 1, f d3 MARKT every Sat at 2:30 PM; 24 & 25 Apr INFORMATION T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 tour at 2:30 PM LANGUAGE Dutch : city / boat trips 14/15

Over water Cruise on the Meuse Cruise on the Meuse with Boat trip to the historic The five passenger boats opera- This boat trip gives you an a tour of the under inner harbour: ’t Bassin ted by Rederij Stiphout provide a excellent overall view of St. Pietersberg Hill This historic and fascinating large number of regularly sche- ­Maas­tricht from the water. The same trip as described boat trip takes you through no duled boat trips, ranging from a The trip takes you past the above, but with a stop at St. fewer than three sets of locks brief cruise on the Meuse, a ­historic St. Servaas bridge, the Pietersberg Hill. After cruising and a which was part brunch boat trip on a Sunday new Ceramique district, the for 20 minutes, you disembark of Maastricht’s fortifications. City on the banks morning, and a stylish Saturday Gouvernement building and and walk up the hill, where you In the inner harbour, ’t Bassin, Night Cruise to a complete day St.Pietersberg Hill. Just before are given a one-hour guided tour you’ll have a beautiful view of of the Meuse trip to Liege. There are many the Belgian border, the boat of the marl tunnels by a VVV the historic cellars along the possibilities, but they all turns back towards the centre guide. After the underground quayside, which now house Maastricht thanks its existence to the Meuse River. After the have one thing in common: of Maastricht. tour, the cruise continues. various shops and restaurants. Romans built a bridge here to cross the river, a settlement a boat trip really does get you DURATION approx. 50 minutes Attention: not suitable for people For this trip, please reserve grew up along the river banks, which then developed into away from it all. PRICE for adults € 7.50 who have difficulty walking. beforehand. what we now call Maastricht. From the water, you get to see Children 4 to 12 years € 4.50 DURATION approx. 3 hours DEPARTURE 10.30 AM, 12.45 PM a whole different side of Maastricht. From the city centre, STARTING POINT PRICE for adults € 12.75 and 3.15 PM you can cruise to the historic inner harbour, alongside Maaspromenade 58 Children 4 to 12 years € 8.75 DURATION a bit over 2 hours St. Pietersberg Hill, and towards Liège or Visé in Belgium. INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE STARTING POINT price for adults € 10.00 Or book a special cruise, such as a Brunch Cruise, Rederij Stiphout Maaspromenade 58 Children 4 to 12 years € 6.00 a Saturday Night Cruise or a Pancake Cruise. T +31 (0)43 351 53 00 INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE STARTING POINT or www.stiphout.nl Rederij Stiphout Maaspromenade 58 2 f E3 MARKT T +31 (0)43 351 53 00 INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE or www.stiphout.nl Rederij Stiphout f E3 MARKT T +31 (0)43 351 53 00 or www.stiphout.nl f e3 MARKT : city / boat trips 16/17

Boat trip Maastricht–Liège Boat trip Maastricht–Visé 4-locks boat trip Saturday Night Cruise Brunch boat trip Pancake Cruise (Round trip) with a visit to the weekly This boat trip circles around Between 7 May and 17 From 10 April to 11 December, An afternoon boat trip on the The boat cruises via the Meuse market of regional products Maastricht over Dutch and December, on every first and on every second and fourth Meuse, complete with delicious to the locks at Ternaaien, where (Round trip) Belgian waters and passes third Saturday of the month, Sunday of the month, you can pancakes which you garnish it is locked 15 metres upwards to During the boat trip to the lovely through 4 locks, including you can enjoy a stylish and take part in a fun brunch boat yourself with bacon, apple or the Albert Canal. Via this canal, Belgian town of Vise, you pass the well-known lock at memorable evening cruise, trip. An ample brunch buffet warm cherries: scheduled on you proceed to the city centre of two sets of locks and are served a Ternaaien. Reservations complete with a cold and hot with cold and hot dishes helps every fourth Sunday of the Liege, where you arrive at about hot cup of coffee with vlaai required beforehand. buffet plus entertainment. The make this an enjoyable excursion month from 24 April to 27 12:30 PM to explore the city on (sweet flan). At around 11:30 AM, DURATION 4 hours cruises have various themes, for the entire family. Reser­ November – reservations need to your own. The boat departs at the boat anchors near the centre DEPARTURE 11.15 AM and reservations are required vations required beforehand. be made beforehand. around 3 PM for the return trip of Vise, where you have the PRICE for adults € 18.75 beforehand. DURATION 2 hours DURATION 2 hours to Maastricht. Reservations opportunity to visit the weekly Children 4 to 12 years € 10.95 DURATION 4 hours DEPARTURE 11 AM DEPARTURE 2:30 PM required beforehand. market with regional products. STARTING POINT DEPARTURE 8 PM PRICE for adults € 28.00 PRICE for adults € 19.50 DURATION approx. 7.5 hours The boat departs at around 13:30 Maaspromenade 58 PRICE for adults € 48.00 Children 4 to 12 years € 1.50 per Children 4 to 12 years € 10.50 (incl. a 2.5 hour break in Liege) PM for Maastricht. Reservations INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE Children 4 to 12 years € 28.80 year of age STARTING POINT DEPARTURE 10 AM required beforehand. Rederij Stiphout STARTING POINT STARTING POINT Maaspromenade 58 PRICE round trip for adults DURATION approx. 6 hours T +31 (0)43 351 53 00 Maaspromenade 58 Maaspromenade 58 INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE € 22.50. Round trip for children (incl. 2 hour break in Vise) or www.stiphout.nl INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE Rederij Stiphout 4 to 12 years € 13.75, one-way DEPARTURE 9.30 AM f e3 MARKT Rederij Stiphout Rederij Stiphout T +31 (0)43 351 53 00 trip for adults € 13.75, One-way PRICE incl. coffee/lemonade and T +31 (0)43 351 53 00 T +31 (0)43 351 53 00 or www.stiphout.nl trip for children 4 to 12 years vlaai (sweet flan): Adults € 20.50 or www.stiphout.nl or www.stiphout.nl f e3 MARKT € 8.25 Children 4 to 12 years € 12.15 f e3 MARKT f e3 MARKT STARTING POINT STARTING POINT Maaspromenade 58 Maaspromenade 58 INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE Rederij Stiphout Rederij Stiphout T +31 (0)43 351 53 00 T +31 (0)43 351 53 00 or www.stiphout.nl or www.stiphout.nl f e3 MARKT f e3 MARKT : city / city tours 18/19

Tour C Three tours in one: the tour of the city in an American school bus is followed by a guided tour in the underground marl tunnels beneath the St. Pietersberg Hill, after which you will board a boat for a cruise returning you to the city centre. DURATION approx. 4 hours DEPARTURES 11 AM and 1 PM PRICE adults € 18.00; children 4 to 12 years € 11.75

DEPARTURE Vrijthof Maastricht Bella Vespa, La Dolce Vespa Rental FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TIMETABLES Go on an unforgettable Vespa tour through the Rederij Stiphout South Limburg Hill Country. Vespa rental + quality T +31 (0)43 351 53 00 picnic hamper €49.50 p.p incl. Vespa route map + Guided tours of Maastricht or www.stiphout.nl free parking! Shuttle bus and transport to other Stiphout Tours & Trips offers tours of Maastricht locations possible. Call Reservations, Every Day! in an American school bus, introducing you to the T +31 (0)43 609 07 05 historic city centre, the new Ceramique district, the Scheduled tours: For more information and fun packages: ‘Gouvernement’ complex, and St. Pietersberg Hill. 8 Jan. to 2 Apr. every Saturday www.ladolcevespa.nl 5 Apr. Mar. to 2 Jul. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Sightseeing City Tram 5 f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE The bus departs from the Vrijthof, and you can 5 Jul. to 3 Sep. daily except Sunday and Monday The City Tram is a well known site as it takes choose from 3 different tours: 6 Sep. to 29 Oct. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday visitors on tours through the historic centre of 5 Nov. to 17 Dec. every Saturday Maastricht, and it now offers a first-ever attrac- Tour A An interesting tour in an oldtimer bus 20 Dec. to 7 Jan. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday tion: first tourist tram running on natural gas! through historic as well as modern Maastricht. No City Tours on 24 and 31 December. DEPARTURE TIMES DURATION approx. 55 minutes 8 Jan to 9 Apr: Sat and Sun 12 noon to 4 PM DEPARTURES 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 9 Apr to 30 Oct: daily from 11 AM to 5 PM PRICE adults € 7.00; children 4 to 12 years € 4.00 31 Oct to 3 Dec: Sat and Sun 12 noon to 4 PM, 3 Dec to 8 Jan Sat, Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu 12 noon Tour B Similar to Tour A, but at the end of the to 4 PM bus tour, the bus takes you to the St. Pietersberg PRICES Adults € 6.00 / 65+ € 5.00 / children 4 -12 Hill, where you will board a boat for a cruise on years € 4.00; Students € 4.00 / groups of 15 or La Dolce Solex, Electric Bicycle Rental the Meuse ending in the city centre. more € 5.00 p.p. Explore Maastricht and surroundings in a modern DURATION approx. 2 hours DURATION 40-45 min. and trendy fashion in only a few hours! Rent an DEPARTURES 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL from the Vrijthof opposite Electric Eco-Solex or a Velo Solex bicycle for only PRICE adults € 12.75; children 4 to 12 years € 7.50 the Theater a/h Vrijthof (Vrijthof Theatre). €35 incl. free Solex route map + free Parking. For more information and fun packages: FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION : www.ladolcesolex.nl. Open 7 days/week 8 AM Maaspromenade 58 / 6211 hs Maastricht T +31(0)6 29 05 52 32 / [email protected] - 10 PM also Sundays and holidays. T +31 (0) 53 351 53 00 / www.stiphout.nl www.touristram.nl Postwagenstraat 8 (Brusselseweg) 6219 NP Maastricht / T +31 (0)43 609 07 05 3 f C3 VRIJTHOF 4 f C3 vrijthof 5 f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE : city / city tours : city / annual calendar of events 20/21

Carnival Jazz Maastricht Masters Springfair / Sint Servaasfair Flikken Maastricht (Maastricht Cops) file Complete with processions, a tipsy Jazz festival in theatre setting with Fair on the Vrijthof square. Solve a high-profile murder in the Maastricht city cen- brassband contest and street carnival. an international programme. 6 to 15 May, Vrijthof square. tre. Just imagine you’re Floris Wolfs, the main charac- 6 to 8 March, City centre. 25 and 26 March, www.vvvmaastricht.eu ter in the Dutch television series Flikken Maastricht. www.tempeleers.nl City centre. On sale at VVV Maastricht, Kleine Staat 1, www.jazzmaastricht.com Week of St. Servatius 6211 ED Maastricht T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 Schatten uit Moskou Processions on 8 and 15 May. www.vvvmaastricht.eu. (Treasures from Moscow) Made in Europe Filmfestival ­City centre. PRICE € 15.95 each The exhibition presents the top 90 of Film festival with programme in www.sintservaas.nl or DURATION approx. 3.5 hours Dutch 17th century drawings from the Maastricht, Genk and Aachen. www.sterrederzee.nl Only available in Dutch. collection of the Pushkin Museum. 5 to 10 April, f D3 markt 17 March to 12 June, Lumière Cinema Maastricht. Kunsttour Maastricht . www.madeineurope.nu Art events with expositions, City tour Maastricht www.bonnefanten.nl ­exhibitions and activities. Tour of Maastricht by horse-drawn carriage; De lentebeurs 27 to 29 May, various locations duration of trip: approx. 45 min. Wintertuin (Winter garden) A spring fair with fashion, house City centre. Departure from A selection of masterpieces from hold appliances and much more. www.kunsttour.com square Maastricht. T +31 (0)6 55 17 34 32 the ‘classic’ moderns of the Liege (b) 13 to 20 April, www.citytourmaastricht.com based MAMAC ranging from Ensor, MECC Maastricht Muze aan de Maas Summer During good weather year-round. Gauguin, Léger to Picasso. www.lentebeurs.com evening concerts 2011 PRICE Adults € 10.00 p.p., children € 5.00 p.p. 18 March to 19 June, Summer sounds will reflect off the f e4 stokstraatkwartier Inner-city harbour ‘t Bassin Bonnefantenmuseum Meuse River. This historic inner harbour lies in the centre of www.bonnefanten.nl Annual tour through South Limburg. 4 and 5 June, Fun Valley Eco-tram Maastricht Maastricht (approx. 500 m from the Market) and can 17 April, start in Maastricht and www.muzeaandemaas.nl Experience the city centre of Maastricht on the solar accommodate 70 boats. Duringtefaf finish in Valkenburg. eco-tram and listen to a fascinating explanation of 't Bassin 98, Maastricht Theatre, dance, opera and music festi- www.amstelgoldrace.nl FashionClash the city in various languages. T +31 (0)43 390 03 95 / M +31 (0)6 53 96 03 49 val with an international programme. A 3-day fashion event. starting point Near market square www.tbassin.nl 16 to 27 March, Queensday 10 to 12 June (under reserve) (Hoenderstraat), Vrijthof square PRICE see website for rates. Theater aan het Vrijthof National holiday with music, www.fashionclash.nl (near bus stop). www.zonnetrein.nl. The harbour master is present every day from www.tijdenstefaf.nl ­cultural stages and street markets. Daily 11 AM-5 PM. 9 AM to 7 PM. 30 April, Onze Lieve Vrouwewal. Maastrichts Mooiste PRICE adults: € 5.00 p.p., children: € 3.00 p.p. f D1 Belvédère TEFAF Maastricht (The www.queensdaymaastricht.nl Running- and walking event f D3 markt/C3 vrijthof European Fine Art Fair) in Maastricht. International Artfair. Maastricht Toneelstad 11 June, throughout the 18 to 27 March, MECC Maastricht. Festival city and its surroundings www.tefaf.com A week of theatre in Maastricht www.maastrichtsmooiste.nl with performances and a focus on Ragweek new developments in the trade. Dancetour Maastricht A charity week of activities organised 7 to 14 May, Open air dance party hosted by by students. various locations top-DJ’s. 16 to 23 March, various locations. www.maastrichttoneelstad.nl May/June, Market square. www.ragweek.unimaas.nl www.dancetour.nl : city / annual calendar of events 22/23

Coup Maastricht Vertelfestival Festival Bruis Nederlandse Dansdagen World Press Photo Graduates and students of the art facul- Storytellers tell their tales in the city World music festival. (Dutch Dance days) Exhibition of the winning photo- ty organise a cultural programme. park and around Maastricht. September, Market square A weekend full of past year’s high- graphs in various categories. June/July, various locations. August /September, www.bruismaastricht.nl lights performed once more. November, Centre Céramique. www.hszuyd.nl Aldenhofpark 7 to 9 October, various locations www.centreceramique.nl www.vertelfestival.nl Open Monument day www.nederlandsedansdagen.nl Manus van Alles-festival Several monuments open their De 11e van de 11e Multicultural festival organised by International Vrijthof doors for exhibition. Maand van de Geschiedenis Official opening of the carnival neighbourhood residents. Jeu de Boules Tournament 10 and 11 September, (History month) season. 26 June, Wittevrouweveld. Jeu de Boules Tournament. various locations Activities throughout the 11 November, Vrijthof square www.manusvanallesfestival.nl 12 to 14 August, Vrijthof www.openmonumentendag.nl Netherlands to interest people www.de11devande11de.nl www.vrijthoftoernooi.nl in the nation’s history. Heiligdomsvaart 2011 Het Parcours October, various locations. Jumping Indoor Maastricht Great public procession of holy relics Maastricht aan Tafel Opening of the cultural season. www.weekvandegeschiedenis.nl International concourse hippique. held every seven years, now on the Restaurants will be serving delicious 10 and 11 September, 17 to 20 November, theme of “Towards the Light”. three course meals for € 25.20. various locations Oktober Mergelmaand MECC Maastricht 30 June to 10 July, City centre. 1 to 14 August www.hetparcours.nl A month with activities organised www.jumpingindoormaastricht.nl www.heiligdomsvaartmaas- www.maastrichtaantafel.nl around marlstone quarries in the area. tricht.nl Musica Sacra Maastricht October, Magical Maastricht INKOM Art festival with a broad and various underground locations. Christmas and Winter event. André Rieu General introduction week for ­international programme of music, www.vvvmaastricht.eu November/december André Rieu performs in his hometown. ­students in Maastricht. film en theatre. www.maastrichtunderground.nl www.magischmaastricht.nl July, Vrijthof 23 to 26 August, 16 to 18 September, www.vvvmaastricht.eu throughout the city variuous locations. Kinderboekenweek Interclassics & Topmobiel www.inkom.nl www.musicasacramaastricht.nl Theme week around children books. Two classic car fairs L’Europe & l’Orgue 5 to 15 October, various locations. MECC Maastricht. Organ festival. Preuvenemint Popronde 13 to 15 January 2012, July/August/September, 30th edition of a culinary festival Festival with live performances of Woon Mooi MECC Maastricht Sint Servaas Basiliek & with a musical side programme. new, promising bands. Living event that focuses on design www.ic-tm.nl Onze Lieve Vrouwe Basiliek 25 to 28 August, Vrijthof September, various locations and decoration. www.orgelfestivalmaastricht.nl www.preuvenemint.nl www.popronde.nl November, MECC Maastricht. Gastronomy Week www.woon-mooi.nl The European Fine Food Fair and the Ridder Ronde Euregionale Kunstmani­ Festival Jong BBB are organised for culinary pro- Cycle tour for professionals. festatie Maastricht A special youth festival with The Maastricht International fessionals from northwest Europe. 3 August, City centre Art and crafts market with theatre, film, music. Poetry Nights EFFF January /February 2012 www.ridderronde.nl Euregional products. October, various locations International poetry festival BBB January/February 2012 September, Onze Lieve www.festivaljong.nl that pays attention to writers MECC Maastricht Vrouweplein / Thermenplein from different countries. www.weekvandegastronomie.nl www.maastrichtartpromotion.net October, La Bonbonnière www.maastrichtpoetry.com 24/25 : culture

Capital of Culture 2018

Together with its partner cities and regions, Maastricht has set its sights high: to ­become the cultural capital of Europe in 2018. Not only is the title important, but the road to get there is just as crucial. This is why there Maastricht is the perfect place for taking in some will be an even greater focus culture. The city has it all, including a rich cultu- on the arts and culture in ral history. You'll find dozens of beautiful historic Maastricht during the monuments as well as examples of modern archi-­ coming years. So be sure tecture, adventurous underground cultural tours to keep a sharp eye out for and characteristic church towers, exciting festivals cultural events in Maastricht. and exhibitions and breathtaking performances. Whatever your particular favourites, all your senses will enjoy the experience to the fullest. After all, there's a reason why Maastricht has been such a favourite destination for over 2000 years. : culture / heritage 26/27

New uses Schatkamer Sint Servaas Heiligdoms- The inhabitants of Maastricht are Magnificent treasury with valuable quite inventive, especially when religious art objects dating from the vaart it involves the preservation of 6th century onwards. their precious cultural heritage. Keizer Karelplein Maastricht is preparing Over the years, various churches 6211 TC Maastricht to celebrate the 54th and monasteries were in danger T +31 (0)43 321 04 90 Heiligdomsvaart (great of disappearing forever, but pas- www.sintservaas.nl public procession of holy sionate entrepreneurs succeeded Admission fees to the treasure relics), which will focus on in saving them by finding new room including the basilica: the theme of “Ad Lucem / uses for them. The 15th century Adults: € 3.80. 65+/18-/ Towards the Light”. Once Kruisherenklooster (Monastery Students: € 2.30. Children 18 every seven years, in line of the Crutched Friars) and its or younger (accompanied by with a centuries-old tradi- monumental church are a beauti- a parent): free. Groups (of 9 or tion, thousands of pilgrims ful illustration of this: the entire more): € 3.30 p.p. come to Maastricht to visit Treasures from the past The collection also includes complex was transformed into an Groups of pupils/students the grave of the first Bishop Maastricht has no fewer than p­recious metals, ivory, silk innovative and contemporary under teacher supervision: of Maastricht, St. Servatius. two basilicas and various chur- fabrics, and statues. design hotel while at the same € 1.50 p.p. For a period of 10 days, ches, treasure rooms, ruins and The treasure room of the 11th time preserving it as a monu- Note: You must be able from 30 June to 10 July 2011, town ramparts as well as a great century transept basilica named ment. Another example: the for- to ­produce proof of age/­ Maastricht and in particular many historic façades. Built after ‘Onze Lieve Vrouwe mer 13th century Dominicanen­ identification on request. the Basilica of St. Servatius centuries ago, they are still Sterre der Zee’ (Our Lady, Star kerk (Dominican church) and Opening hours: Weekdays from will again be welcoming ­treasured today. These treasures of the Sea) is no less splendid convent complex has been trans- 10 AM to 5 PM; Sundays from the many pilgrims arriving from the past give us an idea of and magnificent, containing formed into a national award- 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM; Guided from inside and outside the how people lived in previous various sacred objects of art winning bookshop, also while tours: May to Oct 1 PM and 3 PM country. In addition to the generations, just like contem- and fine craftsmanship: richly preserving its past. f c3 vrijthof religious celebrations, a porary buildings will tell future embroidered choir hats and varied cultural programme generations about life in the 21st chasubles, relics, procession Schatkamer Onze Lieve Sint Janskerk will also be offered. century. banners, and religious silver Vrouwebasiliek Beautiful Gothic church dating from objects and statues. The Gothic Basilica treasury with objects of the 13th century with a unique pul- Religious heritage St. Janskerk (Church of St. John) ­religious art and craftsmanship. pit, beautiful gravestones and wall The core of the medieval tran- is also part of the city’s rich O.L. Vrouweplein 20, 6211 HE paintings, and a striking 70m tower. sept basilica of St. Servatius religious heritage. Originally Maastricht, T +31 (0)43 321 32 55 Vrijthof square, Maastricht dates from approx. 1000 and a Roman Catholic parish www.sterre-der-zee.nl Henric van Veldekeplein was built above the grave of church, it was converted into a Entrance fee for adults: € 3.00 entrance Admission to the St. Servatius (St. Servaas). Protestant church in 1632. It has p.p. children (to 12 years): € 1.00 church is free. Admission to the Maastricht keeps its greatest a very special pulpit, beautiful p.p. Opening hours: Easter to All tower: Adults € 1.50, treasures in the treasure room gravestones and wall paintings, Saints’ Day: daily 11 AM-5 PM children 12 and under € 0.50. of the basilica: the shrine and the monumental Binvignat except for Sun 1 PM-5 PM Open from Easter to Nov: (Noodkist), the drinking beaker organ. f e4 stokstraatkwartier Mon - Sat 11 AM - 4 PM. and the bust of St. Servatius. f c4 vrijthof : culture / heritage 28/29

and houses a carillon with 49 Beautiful clocks, which is still regularly Helpoort played. The Helpoort (Hell’s Gate), was churches built in 1229 and is the oldest city Underground activities gate in the Netherlands. It is also The churches of Maastricht A large part Maastricht’s cul­ the only remaining city gate in are numerous and most are tural heritage is not readily Maastricht. Staff are on hand to well worth a visit. For detail- visible to the eye, as there are provide explanations and answer ed information on the chur- almost as many cultural treasu- questions. ches listed below, go to: res below ground as there are St. Bernardusstraat 24/b www.zichtopmaastricht.nl Maastricht above ground. Take the remains 6200 AE Maastricht for virtual guided tours of the Roman era from the Entrance fee: Voluntary through two basilicas in monuments second, third and fourth centu- ­contribution Maastricht. ries on display in the Opening hours: (subject to Enter the city via the Helpoort museum of the Derlon Hotel change) Easter Sunday to Romanesque churches (Hell’s Gate), the oldest city or the underground museum, autumn half-term inclusive: St. Servaas Basiliek, gate in the Netherlands, which ‘Schuilen in Maastricht’ every afternoon from 12:30 Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek long served as part of the city’s (Finding refuge in Maastricht), to 4:30 PM. Gothic churches: fortifications after it was built set up in one of the caves in the f e5 jekerkwartier Cellebroederskapel, at the order of Henry I in 1229. Kazematten (). This Dominicanerkerk, Now it houses an exhibition on museum is devoted to the shel- Town hall St. Janskerk, St. Matthiaskerk, Maastricht as a fortified city. ters which were created during The building dates from 1659- Eerste Minderbroederskerk, The city’s fortifications include World War II and the Cold War. 1664 and the tower was built Nieuwenhof the 5-sided Fort St. Pieter, built The city is also surrounded by in 1684. It contains a carillon Other churches: in 1701-1702 on the northern the Linie van Dumoulin, a net- with 49 clocks. The hall is open Augustijnenkerk, Lutherse edge of St. Pietersberg Hill. work of underground tunnels to visitors. kerk, Bonnefantenkerk- & More examples of Maastricht’s and mine shafts which served Markt 78 klooster, Jezuïetenkerk, monuments are the Dinghuis, to defend the city during times 6211 CL Maastricht Tweede Minderbroederskerk, which housed the sovereign of siege between 1575 and 1825. Entrance fee: free of charge Waalse kerk, Synagoge, upper court in the 15th century The tunnels which were created Museumkelder Derlon Opening hours: Mon to Fri St. Martinuskerk, Koepelkerk and now houses the VVV offices. as a result of the practice of Objects from the second, third 9 AM to 12:30 PM and Or the Museum on the Vrijthof, marl for building pur- and fourth centuries. 2 PM to 5 PM. which housed the court of the poses are also worth a visit. The Plankstraat 21 f d2/3 markt Duke of Brabant in the 14th North Caves and the Zonneberg 6211 GA Maastricht century and now serves as a Caves are located at St. Pieters- T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 museum. The town hall buil- berg Hill and the of the Entrance fee: free of charge ding on the Market is another Jesuits is located at Canner Hill, Opening hours: historic monument. It was built with sculptures from cultures Sun from 12 PM to 4 PM between 1659 and 1664 by Pieter all over the world. except on Carnival Sunday. Post. The tower dates from 1684 f e4 stokstraatkwartier : culture / heritage 30/31

Fort Sint Pieter Caves of Mount St. Pieter Kazematten The Du Moulin Line Relive the sieges of Fort Sint Pieter (1701-02) with Not afraid of the dark? Then visit the famous "Caves of These are a network of bunkers created on the From 1773 to 1777, the fortifications expert Du a guide. Explore the many embrasures alongside St. Pieter." Over the centuries, the mining of marl in west side of Maastricht between 1575 and 1825. Moulin developed the plans for the Hoge Fronten the moat, the underground passageways, the the caves of St. Pieter has resulted in the formation of During times of siege, these tunnels were used to (high fronts), a complex of fortifications covering secrets of the well and of course the cannons. a labyrinth of over 20,000 tunnels. The so-called block approach and surprise the enemy from under the an area of approximately 15 hectares. This complex The guided tour ends with a look into the mortar breakers (cutters of marl) as well as various artists have ground. Visit the cleverly constructed vaulted consists of a network of dry trenches and bastions gallery (1816-20) and a view of the surroundings left their marks behind. The tunnels also served as a chambers, the powder rooms and the imposing containing bomb shelters and mine galleries. from one of the highest points in Maastricht. place of refuge for residents during the many sieges of bombproof shelters and find out more about this One of these spaces has been converted into Maastricht and during World War II. Some of the facili- unique monument of military engineering. an exhibition area. Opening hours: see page 32. ties then installed are still present. Tickets: online via www.maastrichtunderground.nl Opening hours: see page 32 Opening hours: every Sun (except 6 March) at 3 PM. or call T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 Opening hours: see page 32 Tickets: online via www.maastrichtunderground.nl In July and Aug, every Sun, Wed and Fri at 3 PM. Entrance fee for adults € 5.25 / children € 4.25 Tickets: online via www.maastrichtunderground.nl or call T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 Tours available only with guide or call T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 / Entrance fee for adults Entrance fee for adults € 5.25 / children € 4.25 Admission fee adults € 5.25 /children € 4.25 Duration approx. 1 hour and 15 min. € 5.25 / children € 4.25 / Tours available only with Tours available only with guide Tours available only with guide guide / duration. approx. 1 hour Duration approx. hour Duration approx. 1 hour Grotten Zonneberg: Slavante 1 Luikerweg 71, Chalet Bergrust 6212 NB Maastricht f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE 6212 NH Maastricht Grotten Noord: Luikerweg 71, Chalet Bergrust Waldeckbastion (Tongerseplein) Cabergerweg, Maastricht 6212 NH Maastricht 6 f b8 Sint Pieter 7 f C8 Sint Pieter 8 f B5 EDGE OF CITY CENTRE 9 f A2 edge of city centre : culture / schedule for various guided tours : culture / heritage 32/33

GUIDED TOURS: Grotten Zonneberg Every Sat and Sun also at Centuries of traditional 1 Jan to 9 Jan: daily at 12.50 PM, 12:30 PM craftsmanship Hoeve Lichtenberg North Caves 1.50 PM and 4.50 PM 10 Sep to 9 Oct: Sat and Sun The Historic Museum This is the oldest castle ruin in the (Grotten Noord) 15 Jan to 3 Apr: Sat and Sun at 12.30 PM and 2.30 PM is located inside a 19th century Netherlands, and it houses an exhibi- 1 Jan to 2 Jan: daily at 12.30 PM at 12:50 PM, 1:50 PM and 2:50 PM 15 to 30 Oct: daily at 2:30 PM house with a unique printing tion devoted to the history of the and 2 PM except Sun 6 Mar. Sat and Sun also at 2.30 PM facility dating from around former municipality of St. Pieter. 7 Jan to 18 Feb: every Fri at 2 PM 4 Apr to 29 Apr: daily at 5 Nov to 18 Dec: Sat and Sun at 1900 and an exhibition devoted Lichtenbergweg 2 and every Sat and Sun at 12:50 PM, 1:50 PM and 2:50 PM 2:30 PM to the art of printing and illu- 6221 NG Maastricht 12:30 PM and 2 PM 30 Apr to 4 Sep: Mon to Sat from 24 Dec to 8 Jan 2012: daily strating. The De Keyzer ­brewery www.oudsintpieter.com 19 Feb to 27 Feb: daily at 10:50 AM to 3:50 PM, every at 2:30 PM, Sat and Sun at is also an important historic Entrance fee: voluntary donation 12:30 PM and 2 PM hour; Sun from 12:50 PM to 12.30 PM except for 25 & monument with equipment Opening hours: 24 Apr -6 Nov 2 March to 29 Apr: every 3:50 PM, every hour 26 Dec and 1 Jan. dating from 1900-1920. An every Sunday 12 PM - 4:30 PM Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun at 5 Sep to 6 Nov: daily at exhibition devoted to the f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE 12:30 PM and 2 PM; on 23, 12:50 PM, 1:50 PM and 2:50 PM GUIDED TOURS IN GERMAN ­historic municipality of St. 24 and 25 Apr also at 11 AM 7 Nov to 11 Dec: Sat and Sun at 23 and 30 Apr Sat at 3 PM Pieter and the traditional marl Steem beer brewery and 3:30 PM 12:50 PM, 1:50 PM and 2:50 PM 24 Oct to 5 Nov Sat at 3 PM quarrying industry can be seen De Keyzer NA Bosch 30 Apr to 8 May: daily at 17 Dec to 8 Jan 2012: daily at at the Lichtenberg ruins. Traditional brewery located in an 12:30 PM, 2 PM and 3:30 PM; 12:50 PM, 1:50 PM and 2:50 PM, Fort St. Pieter industrial-archaeological monument 9 May to 1 July: daily at 12:30 PM except for 24 and 25 Dec & 3 Apr to 17 Apr: Sun at 12:30 PM Art and bric-a-brac Wycker Grachtstraat 26 and 2 PM; 31 Dec and 1 Jan 23, 24 and 25 Apr also at 12.30 PM A wealth of galleries and art 6221 CX Maastricht 2 July to 4 Sep: daily at 11 AM, 30 Apr to 8 May: daily at 12:30 PM dealers exhibit art, antique T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 12:30 PM, 2 PM and 3:30 PM GUIDED TOURS IN ENGLISH 14 May to 26 June: Sat and at and design from various www.brouwerijbosch.nl 5 Sep to 14 Oct: daily at 2 July to 4 Sep: daily at 1:50 PM 12:30 PM + Thu 2 June periods. But lovers of curiosi- Admission price adults: 12:30 PM and 2 PM; Sat and Sun 2 July to 4 Sep: Mon to Fri at ties and bric-a-brac will also € 9.00 p.p.. Guided tour every at 11 AM and 3:30 PM GUIDED TOURS IN GERMAN 12:30 PM; Sat 12:30 PM, 2 PM feel very much at home in Sat at 2 PM (except for 25 Dec) 15 Oct to 30 Oct: daily at 11 AM, 1 May: at 2:50 PM and 4 PM Maastricht, as the streets are Reservations required. 12:30 PM, 2 PM and 3:30 PM 2 to 24 July: Sat and Sun at Sun at 12.30 PM and 2 PM dotted with shops overflowing Starting point: VVV f d3 markt 31 Oct to 23 Dec: Wed and Fri 2:50 PM 11 Sep to 9 Oct: Sun at 12:30 PM with a wealth of second-hand at 2 PM and Sat and Sun at 25 July to 4 Sep: daily 15 to 31 Oct: daily at 12:30 PM items. And every Saturday Museum historical printing 12:30 PM and 2 PM at 2:50 PM there is also a local antique Museum devoted to the art of printing 24 Dec to 8 Jan 2012: daily at and bric-a-brac market across and illustrating: this unique printing 12:30 PM and 2 PM Kazematten from the railway station. facility dating from 1900 together with 1 and 2 Jan: daily at 2.30 PM the collections are very illustrative. GUIDED TOURS IN ENGLISH 8 Jan to 29 Apr: Sat and Sun at Audiotour available NL/EN/DE/FR 23, 24 and 25 Apr: daily at 2 PM 2.30 PM + 25 Apr Jodenstraat 22, 6211 ER Maastricht 30 Apr t/m 1 July: Sat and Sun 30 Apr to 8 May: daily at 2:30 PM T +31 (0)43 321 63 76 at 2 PM; also at 2, 11, 12, 13 June + Sat and Sun at 12:30 PM www.drukmuseum.nl 5 Sep to 30 Oct: Sat and Sun 14 May to 26 June: Sat and Sun Entrance fee for adults: € 3.00 p.p. at 2 PM at 2.30 PM Entrance fee for children (to 12 2 July to 4 Sep: daily at 2:30 PM years): € 2.00 p.p. Opening hours: Mar to July and Sep to Nov, Sat 1 PM - 5 PM f D3 MARKT : culture / architecture 34/35

Walk on by...

Memorial tablets are beautifully shaped stones with the name and building date of a house. Roughly 250 houses in Maastricht are decorated with such stones. Brochures can be purchased from VVV Maastricht with des- Architecture over the criptions of special walks focusing on these c­ e n t u r i e s tablets.

Functionality, stability and aesthetics are the three elements which architecture strives to balance. Maastricht Urban development highlights. Perhaps the is an ­openair museum displaying the various styles applied Ceramique is a brand-new best example of this is the over the centuries to achieve that end. Explore the city and city district to the east of the Wiebenga building dating discover the exciting interplay between old and new: the Meuse, named after the cera- from 1912, with a structural seamless transition between historic monuments with mics factory which once stood design that set the tone for a ­centuries-old façades and contemporary architecture as here: the Societe Ceramique. new era of concrete technology. the basis for the monuments of the future. In 1987, Jo Coenen, the former Appropriately, the structure Government Architect, started now houses the Dutch Old & new alive today. Walk around the implementing his master plan Architectural Institute of The entire city centre of city and experience the seam- for the redevelopment of the Maastricht, where exhibitions Maastricht has been assigned less transition from historic former factory grounds. He can be viewed on the past, the status of a protected national monuments and facades to ­called on internationally ­present and future of archi­ monument. The monumental ­contemporary architecture and renowned architects such as tecture in the Euregion. landmark buildings and beauti- the monuments of the future. Botta, Siza, Galfetti and Cruz Preparations are presently fully decorated mansions A beautiful example of the & Ortiz for the design of the underway for the redevelop- ­display a great variety of archi- ­latter is the Academy of Visual office and apartment buildings ment of Belvedere, a new city tectural styles from various Arts on the Herdenkingsplein, which dominate the new area. district on the northern side of periods – from remains of the designed by the Limburg archi- The Italian architect Aldo Rossi the city. Current topics on the early Roman period to buildings tect Wiel Arets and described by designed the striking structure developments in architecture with facades done in the the UNESCO as one of the most which houses the Bonnefanten and design are addressed in a Maastricht Renaissance style. beautiful buildings of the 20th Museum. Jo Coenen himself varied exhibition programme The saddle roofs are another century. The houses on the designed the Centre Cera- by NAiM/Bureau Europa example, combining functio­ ­historic Veldeke square are mique, a library and cultural (Netherlands Architecture nality and aesthetics: the ample prime examples of contem­ centre housed in a strikingly Institute - Maastricht). attics under these roofs were porary urban architecture. transparent envelope. Impres- used to store food during the sive monuments of the city’s many periods of siege. But industrial past also mark some architecture is still very much of the district’s architectural : culture / festivals 36/37

Maastricht Toneelstad Musica Sacra Maastricht City of festivals Festival Festival with a very broad and An entire week full of theatre shows ­international programme of Maastricht is increasingly gaining a reputation as a city of at various locations. music, film and theatre. festivals. Over the years, an extremely varied programme 7 to 14 May 16 to 18 September of high-quality festivals has developed, appealing to young www.theateraanhetvrijthof.nl www.musicasacramaastricht.nl and old alike. Maastricht was always a very musical city, and there are individual festivals focusing on all kinds Kunsttour Maastricht MECC Jazz Maastricht of music: classical, pop, dance, jazz, chamber music, organ Art events with expositions, The largest cultural jazz fair in music and medieval music. But there are also festivals ­exhibitions and activities. Europe with live jazz at various devoted to theatre, dance, poetry and new forms of con- 27 to 29 May locations. temporary culture. For updated information on programmes www.kunsttour.com 28 and 29 October and locations, go to: www.maastrichtsuitburo.nl www.meccjazzmaastricht.nl Muze aan de Maas Summer evening concerts 2011 Festival Jong Summer sounds will reflect Theatre, film, music, workshops, games THE FESTIVALS off the Meuse River. and much more for young people. 4 and 5 June October Festival Cement www.muzeaandemaas.nl www.festivaljong.nl A week of theatre in Maastricht with 25 performances at different FashionClash BACA 2011 places in the city. A 3-day fashion event. Biennial Award for Contemporary Art. 21 to 27 february 10 to 12 June (under reserve) Autumn www.festivalcement.nl www.fashionclash.nl www.bonnefanten.nl

tijdenstefaf festival L’Europe & l’Orgue Nederlandse Dansdagen Theatre dance and music festival Organ music festival in both The leading festival devoted to Dutch featuring an international pro- of thecity’s basilicas. dance in all its range and variety. gramme. July/August 7 to 9 October 16 to 27 March www.orgelfestivalmaastricht.nl www.nederlandsedansdagen.nl www.tijdenstefaf.nl Cinema Luna The Maastricht International Musica Sacra Maastricht Jazz Maastricht Masters Open-air film presentations. Poetry Nights Each year in September, the historic city centre serves as the Jazz festival in a theatre setting with July/August Poetry festival devoted to writers from background for Musica Sacra, the festival of festivals, offering an international programme. www.vvvmaastricht.eu inside and outside the Netherlands. opportunities to top musicians and new musical talent alike 25 and 26 March October to perform at various locations. But the extensive festival www.jazzmaastricht.com Festival Bruis www.maastrichtpoetry.com ­programme also features theatre, film, exhibitions, events and Music festival at the Markt. (walking) tours/excursions. Musica Sacra Maastricht is a festival Made in Europe Filmfestival September Specific programme which sweeps up the entire city in its vibrational energy! Film festival with programmes in www.bruismaastricht.nl ­information subject to change. Maastricht, Genk and Aachen. 5 to 10 April, www.madeineurope.nu : culture / museums & art 38/39

the Liege-Maastricht Regency style. Various temporary Museum aan het Vrijthof ­exhibitions are also on display The museum will be closed in devoted to art and traditional 2011 for renovations. craftsmanship in Maastricht Located in a 16th century former from more recent periods. chapter house on the Vrijthof square, this museum also has period rooms Art in the city from the 18th century. More works of visual art can Vrijthof 18, 6211 LD Maastricht be viewed in the Bonnefanten T +31 (0)43 321 13 27 Museum. Some of these www.museumaanhetvrijthof.nl are from historical periods, f C3 VRIJTHOF including work by Jan van Steffeswert, a medieval Maastricht sculptor, 16th ­ century Flemish paintings, Surprising collections and artworks from the early Italian period which form an Art can stimulate, seduce, surprise, shock or otherwise awaken exhibition. A great deal of emotional responses, and this is the case in the many museums ­contemporary art is also on TEFAF Masterpieces and galleries dotting Maastricht. But you can also experience ­display, with a focus on works ancient or more recent history by meeting Bèr the mosasaur, by internationally renowned Maastricht is practically synonymous with art, not in the least Maastricht’s most famous giant reptile, or by absorbing more conceptual artists. Remember because Maastricht has, since 1975, hosted the internationally recent stories focusing on traditional crafts or industrial inno- to take in the central stairway renowned TEFAF art and antique fair. Over 250 leading art vations. In any case, your senses will definitely be stimulated. and the inside of the striking dealers display their masterpieces here against a very stylish and and distinctive Cupola! elegant backdrop. And after the TEFAF fair has again come and Stories focusing You can view a historic scale gone, the many museums and art galleries in the city continue on Maastricht model of the city, and various Finally, the Marres centre for to provide art lovers with a great deal of pleasure and enjoyment. The Museum of Natural History exhibitions are organised contemporary culture organises (Natuurhistorisch Museum) ­devoted to archaeology, a programme of exhibitions tells the story of nature in ­cultural history, Maastricht and video displays, lectures, and around Maastricht from earthenware etc. Various cultu- performances and discussions. ancient times until the present. ral activities are also regularly The museum has an exhibition organised, including concerts, of fossils, including the 66 lectures and workshops. The ­million year old mosasaurus Museum aan het Vrijthof is Ber and a giant sea turtle. housed in a 16th century chapter To find out more about house and has period rooms Maastricht, you can visit the from the 17th and 18th centuries, Centre Ceramique, which some of which have been also houses the public library. ­designed and furnished in : culture / museums & art 40/41

Bonnefantenmuseum Maastricht Marres, centre for contemporary culture NAiM/Bureau Europa Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht For special exhibitions devoted to contemporary For interesting exhibitions on architecture and Take a trip through time from the carbonaceous HISTORIC, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART art and design, visit Marres. The beautiful house design, be sure to visit NAiM/Bureau Europa. period and the Cretaceous Sea, with the giant mosa- and the ecological town garden are worth a visit Each year, several different exhibitions are on saur (meaning Meuse lizard) fossil, to the aquarium The Bonnefanten Museum has a beautiful on their own. Also visit Marres Books, with display in the monumental Wiebengahal (Wie- with fish species presently inhabiting the streams of ­permanent collection plus rotating exhibitions. its specialised collection in Photography and binga building), a structure dating back to 1912. Limburg. View the animals of the forested hillsides, The museum building designed by the Italian Landscape etc. Exhibits on architecture and design are usually the chalk grasslands, and the gravel pit pools or check architect Aldo Rossi - which he viewed as a displayed from sociological points of view. NAiM/ out the older ‘brown’ section of the museum. The “visual factory” - is one of the landmarks of Open: Wed to Sun 12 noon - 5 PM Bureau Europa also hosts activities on subjects ‘dynamic expo’ illustrates the dynamic interactions the Maastricht skyline. Adults: € 5.00 p.p., students / youth / groups such as safety, migration and sustainability. between man and nature. You can also take a peek from 5 people € 3.00 p.p., annual museum pass inside a real beehive with buzzing bees. Open: Tue to Sun from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and children up to 12 years: free. Opening hours: Tue to Sun 11 AM - 5 PM Admission price for adults: € 8.00 Entrance fee: Adults € 5.00 p.p., students and Opening hours: Mon to Fri 10 AM-5 PM, Sat & Sun children 12 and under: free young people aged 18 and under € 3.00 p.p. 2 PM to 5 PM, for holiday hours see website below children 12 years and younger free Entrance fee: adults € 4.50, children to 12 years: € 3.00 Avenue Céramique 226 (entrance from museum Avenue Céramique 250 / 6221 kx Maastricht Capucijnenstraat 98 / 6211 rt Maastricht side Daemslunet 1c) / 6221 kx Maastricht De Bosquetplein 7 / 6211 kj Maastricht t + 31 (0)43 329 01 90 / www.bonnefanten.nl t +31 (0)43 327 02 07 / www.marres.org t +31 (0)43 350 30 20 / www.bureau-europa.nl t +31 (0)43 350 54 90 / www.nhmmaastricht.nl

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Galerie Guy Olivier Jessica Durlacher: Centre Céramique ”Looking at these paintings, you feel a sense of quick- "I'll be back shortly! I'm off again – from Zwolle ness and intensity, but also precision and a great fee- LIBRARY | EXHIBITIONS | CULTURAL HERITAGE to Maastricht to Liège and back, and on my ling for colour. There's flirting going on, drinking and Centre Ceramique is at the Plein 1992 square Gouvernement aan cycle through Maastricht." laughing – an intensity of action and anecdotes that is between the Wyck and Ceramique districts. There’s de ­Maas-Provinciehuis intriguing and sometimes seems even a bit traditional always something going on here: a fascinating (government buildings) Guy Olivier (Maastricht, 1964) lives and works though with a contemporary twist.” exhibition, a concert, or a variety of other activities, Rotating exhibitions devoted in Liège. His work can be seen in Maastricht or you can grab a coffee and sit down with a paper, to art & history. at least twice a year during exuberant viewing visit the library, or go online for free. The building Limburglaan 10, Maastricht parties. itself, designed by the architect Jo Coenen, and the T +31 (0)43 389 70 69 view from above are also well worth seeing. f F/G7 EDGE OF CITY CENTRE For information, visit the website (www.guyolivier.com) or e-mail the artist Opening hours: Mon closed, Tue & Thu 10:30 AM - ‘t Brandweer directly ([email protected]). The gallery 8:30 PM, Wed & Fri 10:30 AM - 7 PM, Capucijnenstraat 21 in Liège is open to visitors by reservation. Sat 10:30 AM - 3 PM, Sun 1 PM - 5 PM. 6211 RN Maastricht Admission is free. www.sam-ateliers.nl Frans T. Stoks: f C2 MARKT ”...Guy Oliviers’ style is still inimitably his own T +32 (0)475 385 102 (Marieke and Guy) Avenue Céramique 50 / 6221 kv Maastricht and very recognisable: wipes, curls, bursts and strokes [email protected] t +31 (0)43 350 56 00 / www.centreceramique.nl applied vigorously and energetically.” www.guyolivier.com 14 f F4 CERAMIQUE : cultuur / film : cultuur / institutions and podia 44/45

MUSIC CONCERT HALLS THEATRE: PODIA AND Theater Kumulus PERFORMING ARTS Herbenusstraat 89 Limburgs Symfonie Orkest Cellebroederskapel COMPANIES 6211 RB Maastricht p.a. Statenstraat 5 Cellebroedersstraat 4 T +31 (0)43 350 56 56 6211 TB Maastricht 6211 PK Maastricht Theater aan het Vrijthof www.kumulus.nl T +31 (0)43 350 70 00 T +31 (0)43 321 39 49 (information) Vrijthof 47 f b3 markt www.limburgssymfonieorkest.nl www.cellebroederskapel.nl 6211 LE Maastricht f B3 Vrijthof Ticket office (also for information) Vestzaktheater Mastreechter Staar T +31 (0)43 350 55 55 Pesthuys Podium Royal Choral Society Concertzaal Willem Hijstek www.theateraanhetvrijthof.nl Vijf Koppen 1 Enjoying a film T +31 (0)43 367 03 79 Conservatorium Maastricht f c3 Vrijthof 6211 JS Maastricht www.mastreechterstaar.nl Bonnefantenstraat 15 T +31 (0)43 325 29 12 Film fans can also enjoy themselves in Maastricht – home 6211 KL Maastricht ‘t Magisch Theatertje www.pesthuyspodium.nl to the Pathé Maastricht cinema and the Filmhuis Lumière Opera Zuid T +31 (0)43 346 66 80 Molenweg 4 f e5 jekerkwartier (art cinema). The latter organises the international Made Voormalige OLV Kerk www.hszuyd.nl/conser­ 6225 NC Maastricht / in Europe Filmfestival each year. Both cinemas provide a van Goede Raad vatoriummaastricht T +31 (0)43 363 08 26 Toneelacademie Maastricht varied programme of popular films, classics, cult films and Malpertuisplein 60, Maastricht f c5 jekerkwartier www.magisch-theatertje.nl Hogeschool Zuyd films focusing on specific themes. In the summer months, T +31 (0)43 321 01 66 f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE Lenculenstraat 31-33 you can even enjoy outdoor film shows: sociable happe- www.operazuid.nl Concertzaal Wyck 6211 KP Maastricht nings in parks and other outdoor sites in Maastricht. Conservatorium Maastricht Theatre production house T +31 (0)43 346 66 90 Stichting intro in situ (School of Music) Het Huis van Bourgondië www.toneelacademie.nl Podium and workplace for Franciscus Romanusweg 90 Hoogfrankrijk 27 f c4 jekerkwartier Pathé Maastricht contemporary music and sound 6221 AH Maastricht 6211 RK Maastricht UIT! Wilhelminasingel 39 Capucijnengang 12 T +31 (0)43 346 62 60 T +31 (0)43 321 99 60 La Bonbonnière 6221 BE Maastricht 6211 RV Maastricht www.hszuyd.nl/conservatori- www.huisvanbourgondie.nl Achter de Komedie 1 A subscription to the monthly T +31 (0)43 325 84 61 T +31 (0)43 325 05 11 ummaastricht f b2 markt 6211 GZ Maastricht magazine UIT (Out on the www.pathe.nl/maastricht www.stichtingintro.nl f f2 wyck t +31 (0)43 350 09 35 town) keeps you regulate f f2 wyck f c2 markt Timmerfabriek www.bonbonniere.nl updated on everything that’s Henri Hermanszaal Boschstraat 5-7 f d4 jekerkwartier happening in Maastricht in Filmhuis Filmtheater Muziekgieterij Maastricht Kumulus Centrum voor Maastricht terms of entertainment - with Lumière Podium for pop music de Kunsten www.muziekzaaltimmerfabriek.nl Toneelgroep Maastricht simple event calendars, inspi- Bogaardenstraat 40b Bankastraat 3 Department of Music/Dance f d1 Belvédère (Maastricht Theatre Group) ring tips, background articles 6211 SP Maastricht 6214 XN Maastricht St. Maartenspoort 2 Derlon Theater and special offers. Or visit T +31 (0)43 321 40 80 T +31 (0)43 343 33 37 6221 BA Maastricht AINSI Plein 1992-15, Maastricht www.maastrichtsuitburo.nl www.lumiere.nl f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE T +31 (0)43 350 56 69 Lage Kanaaldijk 112-113 T +31 (0)43 350 30 40 f c2 markt www.kumulus.nl 6212 NA Maastricht www.toneelgroepmaastricht.nl f f3 wyck T +31 (0)43 323 32 65 f f4 ceramique www.ainsi.nl f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE : cultuur / galleries, display rooms and antiquarian bookshops 46/47

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Traders pop gallery Bredestraat 14 Maastricht www.traderspopgallery.nl C4 Galerie en kunstuitleen Tracé Alexander Battalaan 31 Maastricht www.galerietrace.nl G4 Taxatieburo/antiquezaak de Goede Bredestraat 23 Maastricht www.taxatieburodegoede.nl D4 Toonzaal Maastricht Rechtstraat 19 Maastricht www.kunsthandelgalerie.com G4 Dickhaut Venduehuis Maastricht Bredestraat 23a Maastricht www.veilingmaastricht.nl D4 Antiquariaat en Galerie Rechtstraat 49a Maastricht www.debovensteplank.nl F4 Rob van Rijn Kunsthandel Galerie Bredestraat 4 Maastricht www.robvanrijn.nl D4 De BovenstePlank Tournesol Brusselsestraat 121 Maastricht www.tournesolmaastricht.nl A3 Galerie Kunstuit. Schuwirth Rechtstraat 64 Maastricht www.schuwirthenvannoorden.nl F4 Gezellig Ouderwets Brusselsestraat 26 Maastricht www.gezelligouderwets.nl B3 & van Noorden Manifesta Maastricht Brusselsestraat 30 Maastricht www.manifestamaastricht.com B3 Karavanserai kunsthandel Rechtstraat 72 Maastricht www.primitiveart.nl F4 Galerie Wansink Kapoenstraat 20 Maastricht www.galeriewansink.nl D4 Les Ateliers Rive Gauche Rechtstraat 77 Maastricht F4 High Culture Keizer Karelplein 8c Maastricht www.highculture.eu C3 Antiquariaat Librairie Stille Rechtstraat 85 Maastricht www.boekenkwartier.nl F4

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Huub Hannen Galerie Boschstraat 50 Maastricht www.huubhannen.nl D2 Galerie Post + Garcia Avenue Céramique 17 Maastricht www.postgarcia.nl G4 Van Eyck Boschstraat 74 Maastricht www.vaneyckantiek.nl D2 Galerie Groen Licht Jodenstraat 16 Maastricht www.collinvandersluijs.com D3 EDGE OF CITY CENTRE E3 Tizia Jewels and Art Kesselskade 51 Maastricht Antiekhallen Wolters Cannerweg 111 Maastricht www.antiekhallenwolters.nl A6 Bell'Arte, Beeldengalerie Jekerweg 51 Maastricht www.gallerybell-arte.com B6 STOKSTRAATKWARTIER van Maastricht Onze Lieve Vrouwe Galerie O.L. Vrouweplein 4 Maastricht www.olvrouwegalerie.nl D4 Eye Care For You Galerie Sint Annalaan 23 Maastricht www.eyecareforyou.nl – Leon Salet Arte-Moda Plankstraat 7 Maastricht www.leonsalet.com E4 Het Juwelenhuisje Stokstraat 15 Maastricht E4 OUTSIDE MAASTRICHT E4 Steiner Edelmetalen Stokstraat 2 Maastricht www.steinermaastricht.nl Galerie & Beeldentuin Giardino Rijksweg 31 Berg en www.beeldentuinen.nl D4 E4 Maaslands Antiquariaat Stokstraat 20 Maastricht www.maaslandsantiquariaat.nl Terblijt Siefers Opticum Stokstraat 22 Maastricht www.siefersopticum.nl E4

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Kunsthuis Theo Hübens Muziek Cortenstraat 6a Maastricht www.kunsthuis-theohubens.nl D4 en Beeldend Galerie La Falie Faliezusterspark 8 Maastricht www.artspectrum.info D5 Au Béguinage art & decoration Sint Pieterstraat 20 Maastricht www.beguinage.nl D5 Galerie Myrèse Sint Pieterstraat 21a Maastricht www.antiquesmaastricht.nl D5 Arteaux Gallery Sint Pieterstraat 26 Maastricht www.arteaux.nl D5 Docters Art Sint Pieterstraat 28 Maastricht www.docters.nl D5 Galerie Merle Anderson Sint Pieterstraat 38 Maastricht www.merleanderson.nl D5 Bärwaldt Galerie Tongersestraat 11 Maastricht www.baerwaldtgalerie.nl C4 Roëll Kunst en Antiquiteiten Tongersestraat 2 Maastricht www.guusroell.com C4 Galerie Ekegardh Witmakerstraat 7 Maastricht D4 48/49 : shopping

Shop windows work like magic: real shop­ aholics can’t resist peeking through windows, Opening hours even when the shops are closed. Go hunting Shops in Maastricht are for beautiful fashion accessories, interesting generally open as follows: gifts, that special piece of jewellery you've Mon: 1 PM - 6 PM been looking for forever... Indulge yourself Tue to Fri: 9 AM - 6 PM and revel in the rich variety of shop windows Sat: 9 AM-5 PM/6 PM in Maastricht, but don’t forget to explore the Late night shopping: shop interiors, as they hide a great deal more. Thu to 9 PM Shopping Sundays: from 12 AM Shopping unlimited When you’re ready for a break, The historic city centre is a you’ll find a wealth of cafés, For an updated overview of ­fantastic place for endless brasseries and restaurants special opening hours and shopping. Maastricht offers to relax and recharge your shopping Sundays, go to: a rich and varied shopping ­batteries to carry on shopping. www.shoppenmaastricht.nl landscape dotted with small upmarket boutiques, authentic specialty shops, antique dealers, and the better-known fashion chains offering the latest trends in clothing, accessories and design. : shopping / best shopping city 50/51

Wyck antiques. Gourmets and lovers Dutch design, shoes or a tailor- The first district with of fine food will find more than made suit, one of the best places Best shopping city fashionable shops that you enough restaurants and speci- to look is the network of side come across after leaving alty shops with traditional local streets surrounding the famous What makes Maastricht such a fun place to shop is the amazing the railway station is the delicacies here to delight and Vrijfhof square. Here you will ­variety of shops as well as the individual character of its shopping trendy Wyck district. If satisfy their taste buds. And if also find the continuation of districts, including the trendy Wyck district will, the modern you're looking for a unique you're looking for a special piece Maastricht's main shopping Céramique neighbourhood, the artistic Jeker quarter, the stylish outfit or special item for of jewellery, the many golds- route, as you follow the Grote Stokstraat quarter, the atmospheric Markt (market square) and the yourself or your house, Wyck miths and silversmiths here are Staat and the Kleine Staat to famous Vrijthof square. Walking around the city, you will quickly has a great many specialty well worth visiting. the Maastrichter Brugstraat. discover a wealth of side streets with a great many surprising and fashion shops, delicatessens, original shops. A wide selection of boutiques devoted to fashion, antiquarian bookshops, Stokstraatkwartier Markt design, interior furnishings, art and antique is within easy interior design shops and In the Stokstraat quarter, the Nestled between the Markt walking distance. Fashionable Maastricht is a shopping art dealers. Stationsstraat most exclusive shopping area and the Vrijthof, you can shop experience well worth exploring! and Wyckerbrugstraat are of Maastricht, you could be for- to your heart’s delight at any of the main shopping streets given for thinking you were in the well-known fashion chains in Wyck, but it's also well Paris or Milan. Here you’ll come located in Mosae Forum, the worth exploring other streets across the very best that haute contemporary shopping centre such as Rechtstraat and couture has to offer: Chanel, in the heart of Maastricht. But Hoogbrugstraat. Dior, Cartier and Versace - remember, the many side streets they're all here. And afterwards, between the Markt and the Jekerkwartier you can relax at one of the many Grote Staat also contain many The Jeker quarter is one attractive café terraces lining the hidden treasures for fashion of the oldest districts in Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square shopping enthusiasts. Maastricht, and creativity nearby. sets the tone here. Lovers of Download the art, antiques and interior Vrijthof ‘shoppingroute’ via design will probably spend If you're looking for something www.vvvmaastricht.eu quite some time in the vari- special in terms of lingerie, ous shops devoted to art and : shopping / best shopping city : shopping / markets 52/53

A heavenly bookshop

Just imagine: a centuries-old church where mass has not been held for many years and which, over the years, has served as a Carnival hall, a bicycle shed, and an exhibition space – at least until selexyz transformed Pedestrianised areas FashionClash Maastricht Markets in Maastricht it into a bookshop while at the Shopping is even more fun if FashionClash Maastricht, same time completely renova- you don’t have to worry about an international and multi­ Maastricht has all kinds of Stationsstraat ting the church. The interior traffic. The historic city centre disciplinary fashion event, markets – including produce Every Saturday from 10 AM to can now again be admired in has many pedestrian-only allows you to admire the work markets, specialty markets, and 4 PM, there is a flea market, and its full glory while enjoying a areas, making shopping an even of young, talented designers markets focusing on specific twice a year there is a large delicious cup of coffee where the more relaxing experience and from the Netherlands and themes – held weekly or during antique market. f G3 WYCK chancel once was. The special making it easier for you to take other countries, ranging from special events. The most impor- mix of fading but still beautiful a break and really relax over haute couture to experimen- tant markets are listed below: Markets in the region frescoes, a modern bookshop, a drink at a pavement cafe. tal designs and ensembles. For market enthusiasts and and the magical light entering The CLASH ­project, in which CENTRAL MARKET SQUARE Sunday shoppers, the Sunday through the Gothic windows Made in Maastricht fashion ­“clashes” with other On Wednesday, there is a small markets in the region surroun- was reason enough for the Looking for a typical gift from art forms such as photography, general produce market. On ding Maastricht offer a great British paper The Guardian to Maastricht for those back home is at the centre of the event. Friday from 9 AM to 1:30 PM, opportunity. Every Sunday award this new shop the title or for a souvenir? Maastricht there is a large Euregional from 8 AM to 2 PM, there is the ‘a bookshop from heaven!’. has various specialty shops like market for general goods & La Batte market in Liege exten- De Kiekoet and de Chauvinis produce, fabrics, and fish. ding from the Quai Roosevelt where the star of Maastricht German, French and English until the Quai Saint-Leonard proudly decorates the teacups are all spoken in addition to along the Meuse. The antique and a wide range of Mestreechse Dutch. f D2 MARKT and second-hand market in (local) products are on offer! Tongeren is open from 6 AM From candles, ginger cake and Stationsstraat to 1 PM every Sunday and is chocolate stars to local wine, (little square with the clock) held on the medieval ‘wallen’ mustard and “Mestreechter Every Thu between 2 and 6 PM, (embankments), in the Geiskes” (bonbons), and if there is an organic Limburg Veemarkt (Cattle Market), you want to learn the local farmers’ market with regional in the Eburonenhal and the Mestreechse dialect, there's products for sale that have been Clarissenstraat. even a “Mestreechse Reading grown or produced with respect Board.” for the environment. f F3 WYCK : shopping / where to go 54/55

Maastricht Culinair

MAX® FAHSIONCLASH STORE Kinderboekwinkel Prêt-à-porter by L’Altra Moda, Unique clothes, ornaments and de Boekenwurm Moncler, Cambio, Halé Bob, and accessories by young designers From baby book to adult party clothing & accessories. Opening hours: Thu to Sat and ­literature: A hearty welcome Special opening hours: Thu until “shopping Sundays”. to our children's bookshop 8 PM, Fri & Sat until 7 PM. ‘De Boekenwurm’. Rechtstraat 88 Opening hours: Mon 13 PM - 6 PM Hoogbrugstraat 69 / 6221 CP 6221 EL Maastricht Tue to Fri 9.30 AM - 6 PM, Sat Maastricht / T +31 (0)43 364 47 29 T +31 (0)43 321 11 64 9:30 AM – 5 PM www.maxmaastricht.nl www.fashionclashstore.nl Thu late night shopping till 8 PM

15 f F4 WYCK 16 f F4 WYCK Mariastraat 6 De Bisschopsmolen De Joffers, mode vanaf maat 42 6211 EP Maastricht The Bisschopsmolen (Bishop's Mill) is a traditional For many years, De Joffers in Wyck has been the T + 31 (0)43 321 17 99 bakery and the oldest working water mill in the place to be for fashionable ladies’ clothing in lar- www.deboekenwurm.info heart of Maastricht. Dating from the 7th century, ger sizes. The varied and unique collection offers a 17 f D3 MARKT this water mill is in use 6 days a week. At our wealth of choice for larger women. Having trouble bakery, we mostly use locally produced ingredients, finding the right size or style? At De Joffers, the and Kollenberger Spelt, a traditional species of staff are happy to give you objective and honest grain, is our specialty. Our growers have obtained advice! And if you change your mind the next an environmental seal of approval for the Spelt that day, a refund or exchange is no problem. So come they grow. The Bisschopsmolen is a great place for a by and discover for yourself that a large size does coffee and a deliciously old-fashioned slice of vlaai not mean you can’t dress in the latest trends and Maison Louis Mannenmode Opening hours: Mon from 1 PM (sweet flan) or enjoy a traditional farmer’s lunch fashions! In 1879, the first men's fashion to 6 PM. Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat from which Limburg is famous for. shop with ready-made clothes 9 AM to 6 PM. Thu from 9 AM Opening hours: Mon from 1 PM - 5 PM from Paris and now, 132 years to 9 PM. Opening hours: Tue to Sat 9:30 AM - 6 PM Tue to Sat 10 AM - 5 PM, Thu late night shopping later, it’s still an iconic shop Sun from 11 AM - 5 PM in Maastricht, offering per- Grote Gracht 23 sonal and professional advice 6211 CT Maastricht Stenenbrug 3 / 6211 hp Maastricht Rechtstraat 74 / 6221 el Maastricht and a great selection from the T +31(0)43 321 30 00 t +31 (0)43 327 06 13 / www.bisschopsmolen.nl t +31 (0)43 321 82 53 / www.dejoffers.nl European fashion house col- www.maisonlouis.nl lections. 18 f C3 VRIJTHOF 19 f D4 JEKERKWARTIER 20 f F3 WYCK : shopping / where to go 56/57

Kookhuis aan de Maes Thiessen Wijnkoopers Sedert 1740 B.V. Mosae Forum: Discover the new shopping (Royal Dutch Touring Club) test confirms it: the Good and tasty cooking starts with proper tech- Welcome to the oldest wine shop in the paradise between Market & Meuse Mosae Forum Q-Park garage has been voted the niques and materials. In the former bank buil- Netherlands. The beautifully restored historic Centuries of history and modern architecture best in the Netherlands. To find it, follow the ding on the Market in Maastricht, is the cook- building takes you back in time many centuries come together at Mosae Forum, the new shopping signs to “P-Centrum West” and then to “P-Mosae ing-store of Maastricht and surroundings. ago. The attractively laid out shop offers you a area between the Markt (market square) & the Forum”. The car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 Acclaimed and praised by professionals and broad selection of quality wines. And if you’re Meuse river. A rich and varied shopping expe- days a week. Even without a car, the Mosae Forum hobby chefs. You'll find at our over 600 m2 of : looking for a quality gift item that is personal and rience meets up with the local joie de vivre here is very easily accessible: On foot: 10 minutes from -kitchen utensils and machinery-cookers different, the shop on the Grote Gracht is also the in a unique and authentic Maastricht fashion. the central railway station. By public transport: -tableware-crockery place to be. So drop by for a chat and more infor- Shopping in Maastricht is already inconceivable the Veolia bus stops at Markt/Boschstraat and -cooking demonstrations and much more! mation about the various tasting packages available. without a visit to Mosae Forum, as it offers every- Maasboulevard. Feel free to walk in for a expert advice, or just to thing you have come to expect from Maastricht! taste an espresso. Opening hours: Mon 13 PM-6 PM At Mosae Forum, you will find dozens of diffe- Burrito Bar / Disini / Esprit / Esprit EDC / Free Record Tue to Sat 10 AM-6 PM rent fashion houses, general shops and speciality Shop / Grand Café Centre Ville / Gyrosland / H&M / Opening hours: Mon to Wed 10 AM to 6 PM / Thu shops, from sports apparel to delicatessens, and Intersport / Kap-Tif / Kruidvat / Maison Florop / S. Oliver / 10 AM to 9 PM / Fri 09:30 AM to 6 PM / Sat 10 AM from supermarkets to restaurants. But they all Schoenenreus / Sissy Boy Homeland / Subway / The Sting / to 5 PM and ‘shopping Sundays’ have one thing in common: a sophisticated, enjoy- Van Haren Schoenen / Your Nails and Beauty /50|50 Store / able ambiance! Mosae Forum: you don’t just visit Amazing Oriental / Bufkes / Cook & More / Jumbo / Markt 16-18 / 6211 CJ Maastricht Grote Gracht 18 / 6211 sw Maastricht it, you experience it! Preuve Limburg / Saveurs / Slagerij Van Melik Du Chef / T +31 (0)43 350 08 00 / www.kookhuisaandemaes.nl t +31 (0)43 325 13 55 /www.thiessen.nl Turquoise Mosae Gusto. Best underground car park in the Netherlands! www.mosaeforum.nl 21 f D2 MARKT 22 f C3 MARKT You might have guessed already, but the ANWB 23 f D2 MARKT : shopping / where to go 58/59

selexyz dominicanen VVV tourist shop Maasmechelen Village outlet shopping typical Belgian specialties, authentic Italian You’ll find thousands of books in a heavenly Start your stay in Maastricht off on the right Maasmechelen Village outlet shopping is loca- dishes, or just a cup of coffee. You can also ambience in selexyz dominicanen. This bookshop foot with a visit to the VVV Shop. The spot for all ted near the intersection of Belgium, easily combine a visit to the Village with one of + cultural podium is located in the 13th century of the information you need to explore the city and the Netherlands, only 20 minutes from the many other attractions in the region such Dominicanerkerk (church) near the Vrijthof. of Maastricht and surrounding areas, tips for Maastricht. Prestigious Belgian and internatio- as the Bokrijk Open Air Museum, SnowWorld Browse the stacks of beautiful books and admire fun activities, excursions, a great night out, and nal designer labels such as Hugo Boss, Scapa, Landgraaf, the National Park Hoge Kempen, the the frescoes and lovely interior architecture, and hotel stays. For those looking for an active way to Versace, Furla, Calvin Klein Underwear, Björn antique market in Tongeren on Sunday, or the when you’re ready for a break, enjoy an authentic explore the area, we have a wide range of city wal- Borg, Pringle of Scotland, The Society Shop, cities of Hasselt, Maaseik and Liege. Italian cappuccino at Coffeelovers. The Guardian king tour and hiking and cycling maps, and great Karen Millen, Levi’s, Nike, Petit Bateau, River was right when it described selexyz dominicanen suggestions for excursions. Need to buy a gift for Woods, Samsonite and many more, all offer pre- * Compared to the original retail price. as the most beautiful bookshop in the world! those back home? We have plenty of regional pro- vious seasons' collections at savings of 30% to ducts, made according to local tradition, souvenirs 60%, all year round.* Also open on Sundays. Opening hours: Mon 10 AM-6 PM or a variety of gift certificates. Come discover Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 9 AM-6 PM Maastricht at ‘t Dinghuis! With over 100 boutiques located in an attractive Thu 9 AM-9 PM Sun 12 PM-5 PM environment free of cars, Maasmechelen Village is the ideal place for a day of shopping with zero stress. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it Zetellaan 100 / 3630 Maasmechelen Dominikanerkerkstraat 1 / 6211 cz Maastricht ’t Dinghuis, Kleine Staat 1 / 6211 ed Maastricht here, from ladies’ fashion to children’s clothing, (E314, exit 33) Belgium t + 31 (0)43 321 08 25 / www.selexyz.nl t +31 (0)43 325 21 21 / www.vvvmaastricht.eu jewellery and lingerie. And of course, when it’s t 0800 020 46 51 time for a break, there are various restaurants and www.MaasmechelenVillage.com 24 f D3 VRIJTHOF 25 f D3 Markt lunchrooms close at hand where you can enjoy 26 f B4 REGIONAL MAP 60/61 : culinary & out on the town

Whether you go cafe-hopping or see a show at the theatre, an evening out in Maastricht usually Six Michelin starts with a great meal and good company. What- ever you choose, great taste is guaranteed Maas- stars

tricht’s culinary offering will overwhelm you, at ‘Mérite un détour’ is what every level. When it comes to nightlife, there is no Michelin, the acknowledged shortage of venues in Maastricht; the city offers culinary bible, had to say a variety of cafes where intimate stages, live music about Restaurant Beluga in and DJs ­provide a lively musical background to Maastricht. Accordingly, this your evening. Sitting still is not an option. year, it again rewarded head chef van Wolde and his team with 2 stars. But Maastricht Gastronomic capital quality in every price class – just has more culinary stars: Au Culinary traditions are deeply one more good reason for putting Coin des Bons Enfants, Château rooted in Maastricht, as attested Maastricht on the menu more often. Neercanne, Toine Hermsen by the no less than five restaurants and Tout à Fait are all judged sporting a total of six Michelin A different cuisine every day by the same bible as ‘très bonne stars in front. But the local resi- From a culinary perspective, it cuisine’! dents are also more than happy will take you some time to ex- to indulge their taste buds in a plore all of Maastricht. Almost small but cosy wine restaurant or every cuisine under the sun can with a tasty snack in one of the be found here, ranging from many local brown cafes (pubs). Mediterranean flavours to Asian The countless res taurants and specialties and regional delicacies brasseries offer hospitality and and much more. : culinary & out on the town / specialties : culinary & out on the town / wine / where to go 62/63

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For over a quarter of a century, One of the reasons why the Romans originally the Preuvenemint has been settled in South Limburg was probably their the annual culinary climax veneration of Bacchus the God of wine. The lat- of Maastricht’s gastronomic ter would certainly have given his blessing to calendar. This four-day event the wines of Limburg. Various varieties of wine takes place during the last grapes, including Pinot Noir, Riesling and weekend of August. On the Müller-Thürgau do quite well on the sundren- Vrijthof, you can then taste ched slopes of the Jeker Valley. For years now, (‘preuve’) the culinary master- winegrowers and makers such as Apostelhoeve pieces prepared by renowned In addition, the various chefs Local and regional ingredients and Hoeve Nekum have been producing excel- chefs. and owners often find innova- can often be found gracing the lent wines, which are also quite popular with tive and surprising locations to menus in the city, not only in Maastricht’s restaurant owners and chefs for. serve their clients. Castles, regional dishes but also in sur- country estates, farmhouses, prisingly innovative contempo- Wijngaard De Apostelhoeve Regional vaulted underground cham- rary dishes. You can also find On Louwberg Hill lies a 15th century farm with dishes bers, warehouses, churches, many of these delicious ingre- vineyards. Guided tours of the vineyards followed by and even the former wool weig- dients and products in the a relaxed and enjoyable wine tasting session can be Broaden your horizons hing house have all been trans- ­culinary shops you’ll come arranged beforehand for groups only. Restaurant Bokes ¤¤ and try one of the typical formed into restaurants. This across on your walks through Susserweg 201 / 6213 NE Maastricht This is a relatively young restaurant where the Maastricht dishes such same creativity is also evident Maastricht. At Adriaan de t +31 (0)43 343 22 64 / www.apostelhoeve.nl likewise young and enthusiastic owners and staff as Zoervleis (meat stew), in the dishes served. Smaakmaker, you can find f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE treat their clients to first-rate cuisine in a relaxed Huidvleis (brawn) or the local Irresistibly and fascinatingly ­delicious homemade mustards and attractive setting. You can enjoy various Rommedoe cheese with its delicious! and chutneys. For over a century, Hoeve Nekum Limburg specialties here as well as French cuisi- powerful odour and taste, Blanche Dael has been the This second oldest vineyard of the Netherlands lies ne. Bokes is open every day for lunch and dinner finished off by a delicious City of taste address for in-house roasted in the Jeker Valley, the oldest wine producing region and also offers a different three-course menu for piece of vlaai (sweet flan). Maastricht enjoys a well- coffee and specialty teas. in the Netherlands. Guided tours can be arranged €27 on a daily basis. A separate area on the first deserved reputation for culinary Traditional handcrafted breads ­beforehand for groups only. floor is available for groups of up to 40 people. excellence. The taste and quality and vlaai (sweet flans) from the Nekummerweg 31 / 6212 NK Maastricht of the food and drink served Bisschopsmolen are prepared t +31 (0)43 321 51 85 / www.hoevenekum.nl Cuisine: French, Limburg in this gastronomic capital from 100% Kollenberger spelt f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week is basic to the city’s culture. on a stone floor oven. And at Much attention is paid to the Preuve Limburg and the quality and freshness of the Glimburger, you’ll find ingredients used and their ­practically all Maastricht and ­origin. The chefs and restaurant Limburg specialties in one Platielstraat 7 / 6211 gv Maastricht owners also emphasise the place. All the above products are t +31 (0)43 325 30 00 / www.bokes.nl use of local produce and the perfect gift to take home ­products. with you to continue enjoying. 27 f D3 VRIJTHOF : culinary & out on the town / where to go 64/65

Aux Pays Bas Diner & Lounge ¤¤ Cuisine: international EDD’s Grand café (Eat, Dance, Drinks) ¤¤ Grand Café-diner d’n Ingel ¤¤ The Aux Pays Bas Diner & Lounge is housed Open for lunch and dinner/ 7 days a week EDD’s Grand Cafe is a lively spot where, in addition In d’n Ingel, surrounded by a unique ambience in a lovely historic building with high ceilings Special of the day € 9.95 to lunch and dinner, guests can also enjoy after- and hundreds of angels, you can enjoy a delicious alongside perhaps the most famous square in dinner fun such as live jazz, quiz night, ladies lunch, an ample dinner, or just a delicious cup the Netherlands. The attractively contemporary night, jam sessions, DJs or even live bands. The of coffee. And if you would like to make a group interior setting, comfortable chairs and friendly cafe’s interior was designed based on the old reservation, there are also two beautifully furni- service combine to create a relaxed and informal Limburg mines. These elements are present shed period rooms available with a view over the ambience in which you will quickly feel at home. through­out the cafe; loads of iron and steel, most beautiful square in the Netherlands, the The cuisine is international in flavour, and the ­original lamps, a mineshaft fan and the glass Vrijthof! kitchen is the only one in Maastricht open until 1 ­skylight. The menu is varied, and geared to a AM. Menus are also available in English, French broad audience. Opening hours: daily 10 AM-2 AM and German. And if you’re looking for a great place to host a celebration or dinner party, be Cuisine: Dutch, French, Italian, Limburg Cuisine: French, Limburg sure to visit our beautiful vaulted basement Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week chambers which can accommodate groups of up to +/- 130 people.

Vrijthof 7 / 6211 lc Maastricht Heggenstraat 3 / 6211 gw Maastricht Vrijthof 13 / 6211 ld Maastricht t +31 (0)43 325 44 59 / www.auxpaysbas.nl t +31 (0)43 352 17 17 / www.edds-cafe.nl t +31 (0)43 321 72 26 / www.ingel.nl

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Restaurant Fameuse ¤¤ Fameuse: a piece of Italy in the heart of Maastricht. Monique Jongen and her team serve dishes inspired by the Italian cuisine, from breakfast to dinner, fresh daily and accompanied by beautiful authentic wines. Restaurant Fameuse: the Italian bite. Cuisine: Dutch, Italian. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week Vrijthof 14 / 6211 ld Maastricht T +31 (0)43 321 90 44 / www.fameuse.nl 34 f C3 VRIJTHOF Grandcafé De Perroen ¤ Bar-Bistro Pieke Potloed ¤¤ The India House ¤ This grand cafe offers 4 different venues at a Pieke Potloed is located in the heart of Maastricht. Walk right into India, from the Vrijthof square! single location in the heart of the city on the From the outside, it is a lovely, authentic cafe on a Get to know the multifaceted cuisine of India famous Vrijthof square: a roofed-over inner charming side street in the middle of the city centre. with an extensive selection of curry, Tandoori garden with a distinctly Mediterranean flavour, Come into this typical Maastricht restaurant and vegetarian dishes. At The India House, you’ll an attractive restaurant, an intimate brown with its cosy brown interior, with typical Limburg enjoy the flavours of original Indian cuisine. cafe/pub, and a cheerful brasserie also serving a music playing in the background, and guests who Prepared fresh daily, and served by our friendly great many beers from the tap including Leffe, are enjoying a great glass of Limburg beer or wine. staff. The India House is not only the perfect place La Chouffe, Palm and Hertog Jan. De Perroen is Pieke Potloed brings back the dishes we used to for a romantic dinner for two, but we are also the open year-round for breakfast, lunch, dinner, come to the city for. The authentic unnesop (onion ideal location for groups, both indoors and outside parties or social get-togethers over drinks and soup) topped with melted cheese, zoervleis (meat on our terrace. Café Falstaff ¤¤ has a rotating menu with seasonal specialties. stew) and knien in ‘t zoer (marinated rabbit), and Café Falstaff, on the romantic St. Amorsplein square our generous portions of satay. Everything is Opening hours: from 5 PM to 11 PM in the heart of Maastricht, is a cosy pub famous for its Cuisine: Dutch, French prepared according to authentic, traditional Cuisine: Indian selection of beers, with no fewer than 70 specialty beers. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days methods. Sample the atmosphere in Maastricht, Open for dinner / closed on Tuesdays Café Falstaff also has a separate upper floor for serving a week experience its rich ambiance. drinks and buffets or à la carte dinners. In the summer, Bredestraat 45 / 6211 hb Maastricht you are also welcome to sit outside in the company of Vrijthof 34-35 / 6211 le Maastricht Sporenstraat 5 / 6211 eb Maastricht t +31 (0)43 325 81 86 the statue of St. Amor which graces the square. t +31 (0)43 325 20 73 / www.perroen.nl t +31 (0)43 321 59 68 / www.piekepotloed.nl www.theindiahousemaastricht.com St. Amorsplein 6 / 6211 gt Maastricht T +31 (0)43 321 72 38 / www.café-falstaff.com 31 f C3 VRIJTHOF 32 f D3 VRIJTHOF 33 f D4 VRIJTHOF 35 f D3 VRIJTHOF : culinary & out on the town / where to go 68/69

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Restaurant Le Bon Vivant ¤¤¤ La Chine ¤¤ Café d’n Elfde Baog ¤ De Kadans ¤¤ A beautifully restored 17th century cellar is the The Chinese restaurant La Chine, located in the This cafe was named in humorous reference to the De Kadans is 3D: dining, drinking and dancing romantic decor for Restaurant Le Bon Vivant. heart of Maastricht, has enjoyed an enviable ongoing discussion involving the 10th arch of the over three floors in a monumental building in Located in the heart of historic Maastricht, near reputation since 1951 as a great place for lunch, Aw Maosbrogk (old bridge over the Meuse). After the centre of Maastricht. This trendy and sociable the Vrijthof square. Ans van de Staay prepares her dinner or an in between snack. Here you can all, the oldest bridge in the Netherlands is visible brasserie welcomes you 7 days a week for drinks, dishes in a traditional manner: honestly, generously enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine, consisting of from the terrace. The menu offers an abundance lunch, or dinner. We serve global cuisine with and delicious. Many locally produced products various dishes from Canton (Southern China), of beers from Limburg, liqueurs and numerous dishes laced with Latin American, Asian and are used in the restaurant's dishes. Host Jos Stevens Szechuan and Peking. In the summer, outdoor authentic dishes typical to the cities of Liege and Mediterranean flavours. Be sure to try our Old ensures friendly, professional service at the table. seating is also available. And if you enjoy surprises, Maastricht. Guests may enjoy a light lunch here, Fashioned House Club, the K-burger and the For information and reservations, please send an we can put together a special surprise menu or even a complete meal. Join friends here for rotating specials. e-mail to: [email protected]. for you. All dishes can also be ordered on a take- drinks in the late afternoon, and stay until the away basis. La Chine is a member of Maastricht wee hours! Cuisine: French, Fusion Cuisine: French, Limburg Culinair. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week Open for dinner from 5:30 PM / Closed on Sundays Cuisine: Dutch, Limburg and Mondays (reservations for groups of up to 60 Cuisine: Chinese Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week are possible). Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week

Capucijnenstraat 91 / 6211 rp Maastricht Markt 33 / 6211 ck Maastricht Kesselskade 61 / 6211 en Maastricht Kesselskade 62 / 6211 en Maastricht t +31 (0)43 321 08 16 / www.lebonvivant.nl t +31 (0)43 321 61 23 / www.lachine.nl t +31 (0)43 390 06 06 / www.11debaog.nl t +31 (0)43 326 17 00 / www.dekadans.nl

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Eetcafé Minckelers ¤¤ La Bonne Femme ¤¤ ‘t Kläöske ¤¤¤ Café Charlemagne ¤ Named after the inventor of the gas lamp, Jean- Enjoy fine food in the old Roman heart of Culinary class on the most beautiful square in Cafe Charlemagne is located on one of the most Pierre Minckelers, Eetcafe Minckelers (pub and Maastricht... Maastricht... romantic and beautiful squares in Maastricht, eatery) is located in the over 400-year-old monu- the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square. This convivial mental building on the Markt square. You can Cuisine: French, Limburg Cuisine: French brown cafe has a long tradition of hospitality enjoy a fresh cup of coffee with a slice of Limburg Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week from Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week and, due to the separate upper floor, is very sui- vlaai (sweet flan) at our outdoor terrace. Or you 10 AM onwards table for groups of from 60 to 200 people. You may always sit back and relax with a refreshing will be more than welcome for buffets, a la carte local Brand beer or tasty wine. All of our dishes dining, or just a round of drinks. The house spe- are prepared fresh in our own kitchen, from bacon cialty is stone grilling. And in the summer, you and eggs and salad with fresh smoked salmon to can of course sit outside on the large cosy outdoor our Steak Maison with Belgian chips. terrace on the ‘most romantic outdoor square’ in the Netherlands. Cuisine: Dutch, French, Limburg Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week

Markt 35 / 6211 ck Maastricht Graanmarkt 1 / 6211 hg Maastricht Plankstraat 20 / 6211 ga Maastricht Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 24 / 6211 he Maastricht t +31 (0)43 321 65 38 / www.minckelers.nl t +31 (0)43 321 68 61 / www.labonnefemme.nl t +31 (0)43 3100916 / www.klaoske.nl t +31 (0)43 321 93 73 / www.cafecharlemagne.nl

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Restaurant Petit Bonheur ¤¤ Restaurant Florian ¤¤ Restaurant Reube ¤¤ Wijnrestaurant mes amis ¤¤¤ The restaurant lies hidden in the old Jeker Florian is Maastricht’s best-kept secret. Italian fines- Restaurant Reube plays an important role in the Mes Amis offers you perfect wines with your quarter, 200m from the Vrijthof and the O.L. se, inspiration, flair and refinement. Just a few steps local culinary landscape of the Tongersestraat. ­dinner: from a total of 150 different wines, you Vrouweplein square. Upon entering, the unique from the most romantic square in the Netherlands, The restaurant is characterised by a spontaneous can always order 20 different wines by the ambience quickly transports you to . In the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein, you’ll find our doors and relaxed atmosphere in a warm and tastefully glass! Annaline, a viticulturist by profession, summer and winter, you can dine on our unique are always open. A warm welcome also awaits you, decorated interior. The owner aims to offer guests advises you in matching your wine to the food. inner terrace, and we have separate dining rooms where you can enjoy a delicious Italian coffee, fresh an ideal balance between price and quality. Besides The atmosphere is warm and friendly, making it for small or large groups (up to 150 people). The pane, tramezzini, Assagini Florian (high tea), or a the a la carte menu, there is also a rotating three- the perfect place to visit with friends. The cuisine menu is a mix of Italian and French dishes, with tasty dinner, all in impeccable Italian style. Come in course menu for €28. In the summer, you can also is French, Dutch and regional, but also includes a focus on seasonal products ordered fresh daily. and let us surprise you! sit outside on the cosy terrace in the back. Lunch vegetarian dishes. A dining room is available for is available by reservation only for groups of 10 groups of up to 40 people. Cuisine: French, Italian Opening hours: Tue to Sat 11 AM – 10 PM and or more. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week Sun 12 PM - 10 PM Cuisine: French, Dutch and regional Lunch by reservation only for groups of 15 or more Cuisine: French, Mediterranean Open for dinner (from 5 PM) / Closed on Tuesdays Cuisine: Italian Open for dinner 7 days a week For lunch or other times, please contact us. Open for lunch and dinner; closed on Mondays

Achter de molens 2 / 6211 JC Maastricht Bredestraat 7 / 6211 ha Maastricht Tongersestraat 23 / 6211 ll Maastricht Tongersestraat 5 / 6211 ll Maastricht T +31 (0)43 321 51 09 / www.petitbonheur.nl t +31 (0)43 321 14 92 / www.florianmaastricht.nl t +31 (0)43 325 28 43 / www.reube.nl T +31 (0)43 325 78 66 / www.mesamis.nl

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Maastricht Culinair

Restaurant Beaumont ¤¤¤ Chef de Cuisine, Audrey Eussen, is passionate about cooking and draws her inspiration from the changing seasons and the local countryside. Using organic and regional products, she prepares contemporary variations on classic themes. Cuisine: regional and international. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week (No lunch on Sunday) Wycker Brugstraat 2 / 6221 EC Maastricht T +31 (0)43 325 44 33 / www.beaumont.nl 48 f F3 WYCK FLO Maastricht ¤¤ Coffeelovers ¤ Buitengoed Slavante ¤¤ Les Tables FLO Maastricht is an excellent location for culinary Coffeelovers is the small chain of cafes serving Buitengoed Slavante is a lovely former country fans and anyone who loves French cuisine. Yes, authentic and delicious coffees from the coffee estate from 1846 on the slopes of St. Pietersberg even in Maastricht, you can enjoy an extensive roasting house of Blanche Dael. Only the freshest Hill with a fantastic view over the Meuse River selection of the best oysters, crustaceans, shellfish and perfectly roasted coffee is used by the expe- Valley. In the daytime, you are welcome to enjoy and champagne. You will also find other typically rienced baristas to prepare the various types of the view and choose from the extensive lunch French dishes on our menu. coffee drinks on offer. In the city, you’ll never be menu with its many regional dishes. In the more than 5 minutes away from the nearest evening, Slavante is open only for groups of 50 Cuisine: French Coffeelovers. Their flagship cafe is located on people or more. Various group packages are also Open for lunch (Mon to Fri) and dinner Plein 1992 at the foot of the designer pedestrian available for boat trips, underground tunnel Eetcafé Ceramique ¤¤ (Mon to Sun) / 7 days a week bridge over the Meuse in the city’s newest district, tours, nature walks etc. For more information, At the Ceramique eatery, you'll find a traditional and Ceramique. Or you can sample an authentic cup of please call or mail us. cosy atmosphere, where people simply enjoy getting Coffeelovers coffee in what has been described by together over good food. You'll quickly feel quite at The Guardian as the most beautiful bookshop in Cuisine: Dutch, Limburg home here while relaxing over a down-to-earth and the world, in the Dominicanerkerk (church) just Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week honest meal! It's a good idea to make reservations. off the Vrijthof. The kitchen is temporarily closed on Mondays. Rechtstraat 78 (until spring of 2011 Rechtstraat 12) Stationsstraat 28 / 6221 br Maastricht Ruiterij 2 / 6221 ew Maastricht Slavante 1 / 6212 nb Maastricht 6221 EL Maastricht / T +31 (0)43 325 20 97 t +31 (0)43 328 25 25 / www.flomaastricht.com t +31 (0)43 356 19 44 / www.coffeelovers.nl t +31 (0)43 321 00 15 / www.slavante.nl www.eetcafeceramique.nl 49 f F4 WYCK 50 f G3 WYCK 51 f F4 CERAMIQUE + f D3 VRIJTHOF 52 f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE : culinary & out on the town / overview of restaurants and pubs serving food 76/77 price indication for 3-course set menu p.p.: to € 17,50: € / from € 18,- to € 30,-: €€ / from € 31,- to € 40,-: €€€ / from € 41,- to € 74,- €€€€ / € 75,- and more: €€€€€ K = number of Michelin stars, ◊ =member of Les Tables, • = member of Maastricht Culinair

Name Address Town Postcode Telephone Website Closed Open Seats Menuprice Cuisine Map

RESTAURANTS IN MAASTRICHT KK Beluga l Plein 1992 -12 Maastricht 6221 jp + 31 (0)43 321 33 64 www.rest-beluga.com Sun+Mon Lunch, Dinner 50 €€€€€ Haute cuisine F4 K Château Neercanne l Cannerweg 800 Maastricht 6213 nd + 31 (0)43 325 13 59 www.chateauhotels.nl Mon+Sat aftern. Lunch, Dinner 65 €€€€€ FR K Restaurant Toine Hermsen Sint Bernardusstraat 2-4 Maastricht 6211 hl + 31 (0)43 325 84 00 www.toinehermsen.com Sun Lunch, Dinner 45 €€€€€ FR E4 K Au coin des Bons Enfants l Ezelmarkt 4 Maastricht 6211 lj + 31 (0)43 321 23 59 www.aucoindesbonsenfants.nl Sun+Mon Lunch, Dinner 45 €€€€ FR C4 Kruisherenrestaurant ◊ Kruisherengang 19-23 Maastricht 6211 nw + 31 (0)43 329 20 20 www.chateauhotels.nl None Lunch, Dinner 60 €€€€ FR B3 Mediterraneo l Rechtstraat 73 Maastricht 6221 eh + 31 (0)43 325 50 37 www.ristorante-mediterraneo.nl Sun Dinner €€€€ IT F4 K Restaurant Tout à Fait St. Bernardusstraat 16-18 Maastricht 6211 hl + 31 (0)43 350 04 05 www.toutafait.nl Mon+Tue Lunch, Dinner 60 €€€€ FR E4 Restaurant ‘t Pakhoes l Waterpoort 4-6 Maastricht 6211 gb + 31 (0)43 325 70 00 www.pakhoes.nl Sun Dinner 60 €€€ FR, BE F4 Wijnrestaurant mes amis ◊ Tongersestraat 5 Maastricht 6211 ll + 31 (0)43 343 30 74 www.mesamis.nl Tue Dinner 80 €€€ NL, FR C4 Hotel Restaurant Beaumont l Wijcker Brugstraat 2 Maastricht 6221 ec + 31 (0)43 325 44 33 www.beaumont.nl None Lunch, Dinner 80 €€€ FR, Limb F3 Restaurant Le Courage l Rechtstraat 81 Maastricht 6221 eh + 31 (0)43 321 17 27 www.lecourage.nl Sun Lunch, Dinner 35 €€€ FR, INT F3 Restaurant De l’ Empereur Stationsstraat 2 Maastricht 6221 bp + 31 (0)43 321 38 38 www.amrathgrandhotelempereur.nl None Lunch, Dinner 50 €€€ FR, Limb G3 Il Giardino Della Mamma O.L. Vrouweplein 15 Maastricht 6211 hd + 31 (0)43 325 62 29 None Lunch, Dinner 90 €€€ IT E4 Restaurant ‘t Hegske l Heggenstraat 3a Maastricht 6211 gw + 31 (0)43 325 17 62 www.hegske.nl None Dinner 45 €€€ FR D3 India House Bredestraat 45 Maastricht 6211 hb + 31 (0)43 325 81 86 www.theindiahousemaastricht.com Tue Dinner 49 €€€ Indian D4 Molo 5 Ristorante Italiano l Bassinkade 5 Maastricht 6211 al + 31 (0)43 327 00 33 www.molo5.nl None Lunch, Dinner 50 €€€ IT D1 Restaurant ‘de Mangerie’ l Ruiterij 1 Maastricht 6221 ew + 31 (0)43 350 91 91 www.crowneplazamaastricht.com None Lunch, Dinner 90 €€€ FR, Limb F4 NH Maastricht Forum 110 Maastricht 6229 gv + 31 (0)43 383 82 81 www.nh-hotels.com None Lunch, Dinner 100 €€€ NL,FR,ESP,Limb I7 Restaurant 'O' ◊ Rechtstraat 76 Maastricht 6221 el + 31 (0)43 325 97 47 www.restaurant-o.nl Mon Lunch, Dinner 34 €€€ FR, BE F4 t Plenkske l Plankstraat 6 Maastricht 6211 ga + 31 (0)43 321 84 56 www.hetplenkske.nl Sun Lunch, Dinner 90 €€€ FR, BE E4 Restaurant Roxy’s Kruisherengang 4 Maastricht 6211 nw + 31 (0)43 321 12 19 www.restaurantroxy.nl Tue Dinner 50 €€€ FR, Fusion B3 Brasserie-Restaurant La Ville l O.L.Vrouweplein 28 Maastricht 6211 he + 31 (0)43 321 98 89 www.la-ville.nl None Lunch, Dinner 60 €€€ NL, FR D4 Grand Café 043 Vrijthof 16 Maastricht 6211 ld + 31 (0)43 351 00 51 www.grandcafe043.nl None Lunch, Dinner 50 €€ INT C3 Barsserie Appart l Achter de Molens 15 Maastricht 6211 jc + 31 (0)43 390 08 36 www.barsserie.com None Dinner 50 €€ FR, Fusion D4 Grand Café d’Artagnan Graanmarkt 3 Maastricht 6211 hg + 31 (0)43 325 51 64 www.cafedartagnan.nl Mon Lunch, Dinner 112 €€ Limb, Mediter. E4 Au Mouton Blanc ◊ Kersenmarkt 10 Maastricht 6211 gp + 31 (0)43 321 59 92 www.aumoutonblanc.nl None Lunch, Dinner 100 €€ FR, IT D3 Aux Pays Bas Vrijthof 7 Maastricht 6211 lc + 31 (0)43 325 44 59 www.auxpaysbas.nl None Lunch, Dinner 130 €€ NL, FR, INT C3 D’n Blindgenger Koestraat 3 Maastricht 6211 hr + 31 (0)43 325 06 19 www.deblindgenger.nl None Lunch, Dinner 40 €€ NL, FR D4 Restaurant Bokes ◊ Platielstraat 7 Maastricht 6211 gv + 31 (0)43 325 30 00 www.bokes.nl None Lunch, Dinner 90 €€ FR, Limb D3 Le Bon Bassin l Bassinkade 11 Maastricht 6211 al + 31 (0)43 326 09 27 www.lebonbassin.nl None Lunch, Dinner 55 €€ FR, Vis D1 La Bonbonniere Achter de Comedie 1 Maastricht 6211 gz + 31 (0)43 350 09 35 www.bonbonniere.nl Mon Lunch, Dinner 45 €€ Limb, BE D4 La Bonne Femme ◊ Graanmarkt 1 Maastricht 6211 hg + 31 (0)43 321 68 61 www.labonnefemme.nl None Lunch, Dinner 80 €€ FR, Limb E4 Brasserie Bonhomme Maaspromenade 78 Maastricht 6211 hs + 31 (0)43 351 05 18 www.bonhomme.nl None Lunch, Dinner 110 €€ NL, FR, Limb E3 Le Bon Vivant Capucijnenstraat 91 Maastricht 6211 rp + 31 (0)43 321 08 16 www.lebonvivant.nl Sun+Mon Dinner 45 €€ FR, NL, Limb C3 : culinary & out on the town / overview of restaurants and pubs serving food 78/79 price indication for 3-course set menu p.p.: to € 17,50: € / from € 18,- to € 30,-: €€ / from € 31,- to € 40,-: €€€ / from € 41,- to € 74,- €€€€ / € 75,- and more: €€€€€ K = number of Michelin stars, ◊ =member of Les Tables, • = member of Maastricht Culinair

Name Address Town Postcode Telephone Website Closed Open Seats Menuprice Cuisine Map

Brasserie van Buuren Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 25 Maastricht 6211 he + 31 (0)43 321 22 33 www.bvbmaastricht.nl None Lunch, Dinner 71 €€ FR, INT D4 Brasserie Britannique ◊ Vrijthof 6 Maastricht 6211 lc + 31 (0)43 321 86 91 www.britannique.nl None Lunch, Dinner 70 €€ FR, IT C3 koffie, lunch, diner Cachet Boschstraat 104-106 Maastricht 6211 az + 31 (0)43 321 35 23 www.cachetmaastricht.nl None Lunch, Dinner 60 €€ NL, FR D2 Eetcafé Ceramique ◊ Rechtstraat 78 Maastricht 6221 el + 31 (0)43 325 20 97 www.eetcafeceramique.nl None Dinner 60 €€ NL, FR. Limb F4 Chiang Dynasty Erasmusdomein 39 Maastricht 6229 gb + 31 (0)43 361 76 60 www.chiangdynasty.nl Mon Lunch, Dinner 50 €€ Chinese G8 Restaurant La Chine l Markt 33 Maastricht 6211 ck + 31 (0)43 321 61 23 www.lachine.nl None Lunch, Dinner 80 €€ Chinese D2 Restaurant de Cuyp Tongersestraat 30 Maastricht 6211 ln + 31 (0)43 321 83 82 www.restaurantdecuyp.nl None Dinner €€ FR, IT C4 Restaurant Derlon Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 6 Maastricht 6211 hd + 31 (0)43 321 67 70 www.derlon.com None Lunch, Dinner 38 €€ FR, Limb E4 Eetcafé De Dikke Dragonder Platielstraat 21 Maastricht 6211 gv + 31 (0)43 321 41 87 www.dikkedragonder.nl None Lunch, Dinner 30 €€ FR, Limb D3 Restaurant Dreamz Pierre de Coubertinweg 1 Maastricht 6225 xt + 31 (0)43 325 90 00 www.goldentulipappleparkmaastricht.nl None Lunch, Dinner 160 €€ NL, FR Edd’s Café Heggenstraat 3 Maastricht 6211 gw + 31 (0)43 352 17 17 www.edds-cafe.nl None Lunch, Dinner 100 €€ NL, FR, SP, Limb D3 Grand Café Centre Ville Mosae Forum 163 Maastricht 6211 dt + 31 (0)43 356 00 09 www.grandcafe-centreville.nl None Lunch, Dinner 64 €€ INT E2 Fameuse 'the italian bite' Vrijthof 14 Maastricht 6211 ld + 31 (0)43 321 90 44 www.fameuse.nl None Lunch, Dinner 85 €€ NL, IT C3 Brasserie FLO Maastricht Stationsstraat 28 Maastricht 6221 br + 31 (0)43 328 25 25 www.flomaastricht.com None Lunch, Dinner 130 €€ FR G3 Florian ◊ Bredestraat 7 Maastricht 6211 ha + 31 (0)43 321 14 92 www.florianmaastricht.nl Mon Lunch, Dinner 50 €€ IT D4 Restaurant Food Plaza Sibemaweg 10 Maastricht 6227 ah + 31 (0)43 361 18 11 www.accorhotels.com None Lunch, Dinner 120 €€ FR, NL J5 Gadjah Mas l Rechtstraat 42 Maastricht 6221 ek + 31 (0)43 321 15 68 www.gadjahmas.nl None Dinner 65 €€ Indon. F3 Eetcafe Il y a ◊ Koestraat 7 Maastricht 6211 hr + 31 (0)43 325 07 77 www.eetcafeilya.nl None Dinner 48 €€ FR, IT, ESP D4 Hotel Restaurant In den Hoof Akersteenweg 218 Maastricht 6227 ae + 31 (0)43 361 06 00 www.indenhoof.nl None Lunch, Dinner 50 €€ FR, Limb Grand Café-Diner D'n Ingel Vrijthof 13 Maastricht 6211 ld + 31 (0)43 321 72 26 www.ingel.nl None Lunch, Dinner 120 €€ FR, Limb C3 Ipanema Avenue Céramique 250 Maastricht 6221 kx + 31 (0)43 329 01 57 www.ipanema.nl Mon Lunch 135 €€ FR, IT F6 't Kläöske ◊ Plankstraat 20 Maastricht 6211 ga + 31 (0)43 310 09 16 www.klaoske.nl None Lunch, Dinner 100 €€ FR, Limb E4 Restaurant Livrei Brusselsestraat 15 Maastricht 6211 pa + 31 (0)43 608 05 00 www.livrei.nl Sun+Mon Dinner 90 €€ NL, FR C3 Les Marolles l Rechtstraat 88 A Maastricht 6221 el + 31 (0)43 325 04 47 www.lesmarolles.nl Sun+Mon Dinner 42 €€ FR, Limb F4 Grand-café Restaurant Momus Vrijthof 8 Maastricht 6211 lc + 31 (0)43 321 19 37 www.dinos-momus.eu None Lunch, Dinner 250 €€ FR, INT C3 Hotel Restaurant Neuf Vrijthof 31 Maastricht 6211 le + 31 (0)43 329 20 40 www.neufmaastricht.nl None Lunch, Dinner 50 €€ FR, Mediter. C3 Grand Cafe Nieuw Bruin Vrijthof 5 Maastricht 6211 lc + 31 (0)43 321 87 24 www.nieuwbruin.nl None Lunch, Dinner 70 €€ NL, FR C3 Bistro ‘t Örgelke Tongersestraat 40 Maastricht 6211 lp + 31 (0)43 321 69 82 www.orgelke.nl Mon+Tue Dinner 48 €€ NL, FR C5 Restaurant Petit Bonheur ◊ Achter de Molens 2 Maastricht 6211 jc + 31 (0)43 321 51 09 www.petitbonheur.nl None Lunch, Dinner 140 €€ FR D4 Bar-Bistro Pieke Potloed Sporenstraat 5 Maastricht 6211 eb + 31 (0)43 321 59 68 www.piekepotloed.nl Mon Lunch, Dinner 100 €€ NL, FR, Limb D3 Restaurant Reube ◊ Tongersestraat 23 Maastricht 6211 ll + 31 (0)43 325 28 43 www.reube.nl None Dinner 65 €€ FR en Mediter. C4 Eetcafé Rekko Vrijthof 10 Maastricht 6211 lc + 31 (0)43 321 99 56 www.rekko.nl None Lunch, Dinner 77 €€ FR, Limb C3 Rilette ◊ Sint Pieterstraat 54 Maastricht 6211 jp + 31 (0)43 325 52 84 www.eetcaferilette.nl None Dinner 60 €€ FR, IT D5 Café Sjiek ◊ Sint Pieterstraat 13 Maastricht 6211 jm + 31 (0)43 321 01 58 www.cafesjiek.nl None Dinner 30 €€ Limb D5 Buitengoed Slavante Slavante 1 Maastricht 6212 nb + 31 (0)43 321 00 15 www.slavante.nl None Lunch 120 €€ NL, Limb : culinary & out on the town / overview of restaurants and pubs serving food 80/81 price indication for 3-course set menu p.p.: to € 17,50: € / from € 18,- to € 30,-: €€ / from € 31,- to € 40,-: €€€ / from € 41,- to € 74,- €€€€ / € 75,- and more: €€€€€ K = number of Michelin stars, ◊ =member of Les Tables, • = member of Maastricht Culinair

Name Address Town Postcode Telephone Website Closed Open Seats Menuprice Cuisine Map

Le Tapage St. Pieterstraat 8a Maastricht 6211 jn + 31 (0)43 325 00 74 www.letapage.nl None Dinner 50 €€ FR D5 In de Tennekan vof Achter het Vleeshuis 21 Maastricht 6211 gr + 31 (0)43 321 90 97 www.tennekan.nl Sun Lunch, Dinner 40 €€ FR, Limb D3 Les Trois Seaux Gubbelstraat 40 Maastricht 6211 ck + 31 (0)43 321 20 38 www.lestroisseaux.nl None Lunch, Dinner 50 €€ Fish D2 C’est La Vie Amorsplein 4 Maastricht 6211 gr + 31 (0)43 321 69 72 www.cafe-cest-la-vie.nl None Lunch, Dinner €€ D3 Restaurant Villeneuve ◊ Observantenweg 2 Maastricht 6212 er + 31 (0)43 325 25 86 www.barrestaurantvilleneuve.nl Son Dinner 70 / 80 €€ Fr, IT C7 Witloof (from Belgium) ◊ Sint Bernardusstraat 12 Maastricht 6211 hl + 31 (0)43 323 35 38 www.witloof.nl Mon+Tue Dinner 105 €€ Belgian E4

Restaurant-Brasserie Amadeus Dominicanerkerkstraat 1A Maastricht 6211 cz + 31 (0)43 356 05 92 www.brasserieamadeus.nl None Lunch, Dinner 300 € NL, FR, Glutenfree D3 D’n 11e Baog Kesselskade 61 Maastricht 6211 en + 31 (0)43 390 06 06 www.11debaog.nl None Lunch, Dinner 30 € FR E3 Chalet Bergrust Luikerweg 71 Maastricht 6212 nh + 31 (0)43 325 54 21 www.bergrust.com Tue + Thu Lunch, Dinner 70 € INT C8 Boulevard Stationsstraat 2 Maastricht 6221 bp + 31 (0)43 352 16 70 www.boulevard-maastricht.nl None Lunch 50 € IT G3 Café la Cloche Vrijthof 12 Maastricht 6211 ld + 31 (0)43 321 24 07 www.lacloche.com None Lunch, Dinner 42 € NL, IT C3 Coffeelovers de Annex ◊ Plein 1992 - 15 Maastricht 6221 jp + 31 (0)43 356 19 44 www.coffeelovers.nl None Lunch 70 € IT F4 Restaurant 'Bij David' Achter het vleeshuis 27 Maastricht 6211 gr + 31 (0)43 321 63 75 www.bijdavid.eu Mon Lunch, Dinner 25 € INT, Region. D3 Doe Gewoon eten & drinken Boschstraat 98 Maastricht 6211 az + 31 (0)43 350 01 69 www.doe-gewoon.nl Sun+Mon Lunch, Dinner 40 € NL, Limb D2 Restaurant El Greco Gubbelstraat 18 Maastricht 6211 ce + 31 (0)43 321 84 84 www.elgreco-maastricht.nl None Lunch, Dinner 140 € Greek D2 John Mullins Pub en Rest. Wijcker Brugstraat 50 Maastricht 6221 ed + 31 (0)43 350 01 41 www.johnmullins.nl None Lunch, Dinner 100 € Fusion F3 De Kadans Kesselskade 62 Maastricht 6211 en + 31 (0)43 326 17 00 www.dekadans.nl None Lunch, Dinner 200 € Fusion E3 Eetcafé De Lanteern O.L. Vrouweplein 26 Maastricht 6211 he + 31 (0)43 321 43 26 www.lanteern.nl None Lunch, Dinner 30 € NL, FR D4 Eetcafé Minckelers Markt 35 Maastricht 6211 ck + 31 (0)43 321 65 38 www.minckelers.nl None Lunch, Dinner 70 € NL, FR, Limb D2 Kaffee 't Perrepluke Kesselskade 47 Maastricht 6211 en + 31 (0)43 321 45 67 Mon Lunch, Dinner 25 € INT E3 Grandcafé de Perroen-Pallieter Vrijthof 34-35 Maastricht 6211 le + 31 (0)43 325 20 73 www.perroen.nl None Lunch, Dinner 180 € NL, FR C3 Café Eetkamer Saint Servais Susserweg 1 Maastricht 6213 ne + 31 (0)43 321 29 44 www.st-servais.n Tue Lunch, Dinner 120 € NL, FR Eetcafé De Sjans Mergelweg 1 Maastricht 6212 xa + 31 (0)43 321 48 71 www.sjansmaastricht.nl None Lunch, Dinner 65 € INT C7 Subway Hoenderstraat 30 Maastricht 6211 em + 31 (0)43 350 08 84 www.subwaymaastricht.nl None Lunch 36 € INT D3 Tuutsje vaan Teunsje Wycker Brugstraat 41 Maastricht 6221 eb + 31 (0) 43 879 53 73 www.tuutsje.nl None Lunch, Dinner - € NL, Limb F3 IJssalon Venezia Nieuwstraat 10 Maastricht 6211 cs + 31 (0)43 321 97 72 www.venezia-maastricht.nl None Lunch 120 € Ice-cream D3 Brasserie Vrijthof 9 Vrijthof 9 Maastricht 6211 lc + 31 (0)43 356 11 10 www.vrijthof9.nl None Lunch, Dinner 140 € FR, IT C3

RESTAURANTS OUTSIDE MAASTRICHT Restaurant In en Kruike Statiestraat 39 Kanne- (B) 3770 + 32 (0)12 45 25 75 www.kanneenkruike.com Dinner 60 €€ FR, IT D3 Restaurant Pirandello Tunnelweg 99 Landgraaf 6372 xh + 31 (0)45 546 43 43 www.chateauhotels.nl Tue Dinner 80 €€€€ IT C6 Château Sint Gerlach Joseph Corneli Allée 1 Valkenburg a/d Geul 6301 kk + 31 (0)43 608 88 88 www.chateauhotels.nl Sun+Mon Dinner 60 €€€€ FR D5 De Geulhemermolen Geulhemmerweg 49 Berg en Terblijt 6325 pj + 31 (0)43-604 04 49 www.geulhemermolen.nl None Lunch, Dinner 80 €€ FR D4 Restaurant Herberg St. Brigida Dorpstraat 36 Noorbeek 6255 an + 31 (0)43 457 13 47 www.herbergsintbrigida.nl Wed Lunch, Dinner 40 €€ FR, Limb E5 : culinary & out on the town / where to go : culinary & out on the town /cafés and bars 82/83

Blanche Dael Coffeelovers Café 't Pothuiske De Kadans Expressobar Het Bat 1 Kesselskade 62 Ruiterij 2 6211 EX Maastricht 6211 EN Maastricht 6221 EW Maastricht T +31 (0)43 321 60 02 T +31 (0)43 326 17 00 T +31 (0)43 356 19 44 www.pothuiske.nl www.dekadans.nl www.coffeelovers.nl f E3 STOKSTRAATKWARTIER f E3 MARKT f F4 CERAMIQUE Café 'Take One' D'n Hiemel Café Charlemagne Bierspecialiteitencafe Termileslaan 171 O.L. Vrouweplein 24 Rechtstraat 28 6229 VV Maastricht 6211 HE Maastricht 6221 EJ Maastricht T +31 (0)43 356 06 93 T +31 (0)43 321 93 73 T +31 (0)43 321 64 23 www.hiemel.com www.cafecharlemagne.nl www.takeonebiercafe.nl f E3 JEKERKWARTIER f D4 STOKSTRAATKWARTIER f F3 WYCK Stadscafé LURE Café de Pieter Café Tribunal Grote Looiersstraat 7 Sint Pieterstraat 22 Tongersestraat 1 6211 JH Maastricht 6211 JN Maastricht 6211 LL Margraten T +31 (0)43 321 17 75 T +31 (0)43 356 15 00 T +31 (0)43 210 93 90 www.cafelure.nl Sjinkerij de Bóbbel In den Ouden Vogelstruys f D5 JEKERKWARTIER www.detribunal.nl f D5 JEKERKWARTIER De Bobbel (Dutch for a fat-bellied bottle of gin) is In den Ouden Vogelstruys is quite possibly the f C4 JEKERKWARTIER located a stone's throw away from the beautiful oldest, but certainly the liveliest cafe in Maastricht. Café Falstaff Stadsherbergh Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square. Enjoy a good The cafe is the second home to many a Maastricht Sint Amorsplein 6 Café van Bommel de Knijnspiep glass of beer or wine in this bar with its unique native, and the stage for a variety of activities. This 6211 GT Maastricht Platielstraat 15 Muntstraat 45 ambiance, where it might be busy and bustling is the place to be for expertly-tapped beer and the T +31 (0)43 321 72 38 6211 CV Maastricht 6211 EH Maastricht one day, yet quiet and relaxing the next, making best cup of coffee in Maastricht. All of this added www.cafe-falstaff.com T +31 (0)43 321 44 00 T +31 (0)43 321 40 65 it easy to sit at a table and enjoy the good company to the bar’s rich history and unsurpassed ambiance f D3 VRIJTHOF www.cafevanbommel.nl www.knijnspiep.nl of friends. The lunch menu with its local favourites, are reason enough to stop in at In den Ouden f D3 VRIJTHOF f D3 MARKT the extensive selection of beer and liqueurs Vogelstruys on the Vrijthof square. Café in de Karkol (the various house liqueurs being the speciality, Stokstraat 5 Dancing - Club including the internationally renowned Bitter 6211 GB Maastricht de alla - For Students Bobbelke), and the ample range of “open” wines T +31 (0)43 321 70 35 Leliestraat 5-11 have contributed to the decades of success enjoyed f E3 STOKSTRAATKWARTIER 6211 EA Maastricht by Sjinkerij de Bobbel. T +31 (0)43 325 47 24 www.alla.nl f D3 VRIJTHOF Wolfstraat 32 / 6211 gn Maastricht Vrijthof 15 / 6211 ld Maastricht t +31 (0)43 321 74 13 / www.debobbel.com t +31 43 321 48 88 / www.vogelstruys.nl

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It would be a shame to leave Maastricht after only one day, wouldn’t it? Maastricht by night Pleasant is more than worth the effort. A great place to dreams spend the night. The ultimate excuse to take Looking for a bed & breakfast, your time exploring the city and its surroundings. a youth hostel, a small hotel in a historic building, a trendy design hotel, a château hotel, or the kind of service provided by an international chain? Wherever you sleep, you’ll be under the care of hotel owners who emphasise hospitality and quality. And there is something in Maastricht for every taste and budget. VVV Maastricht will be happy to help you find the right accommodation, quickly and professionally, and will answer Book online easily quickly using the online any questions you may have and quickly service provided by VVV regarding price, location You can book a hotel, bed Maastricht. Just go to: ­facilities etc. & breakfast, flat or group www.vvvmaastricht.eu accommodation easily and : active in South Limburg / active relaxation 86/87

City trip or short holiday T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 (Mon-Sat Relax and enjoy Maastricht has too much to 9 AM-6 PM), or send an e-mail to In Maastricht and the surroun- Centuriesold offer to take in on 1 day, so staying [email protected] ding area, you can find various overnight makes perfect sense. wellness hotels where you can hospitality Instead of spending an after- Active in South-Limburg take care of the needs of your noon on a combination of art, Surprisingly active! Getting some body as well as soul. Feeling fit The former Gothic culture and shopping, your stay exercise, enjoying the great out- often starts with staying active Kruisherenklooster will then become a brief holiday. doors and looking for challenges: but also relaxing, preferably in (Monastery of the Crutched And this will be even more so if South Limburg has it all. a natural setting. Within the city, Friars) and church were you take the time to explore the Relaxation after exertion: yet you can go for walks through turned into the prestigious surroundings. With cities like another field in which Maas- city parks and gardens; outside Kruisherenhotel. The 15t h ­ , Hasselt, Liege and tricht and its surrounding areas the city, forests and rolling hills century marl-built ­complex Aachen within easy reach, city stand out. A challenging day offer ample opportunity for wal- is now witness to the com­ enthusiasts will be happy they of mountain biking followed king and cycling. And if your legs bination of the former stayed a bit longer. by a relaxing break at a beautiful are still looking for more action, monastery and the contem- terrace; playing 18 holes and then you can always pay a visit to one porary spirit of a luxurious Packages dining in style; snowboarding and of the local golf courses, such as design hotel. The building If you would like to stay in then giving your aching muscles Maastricht International Golf is still a monument to the Maastricht a few nights, VVV a well-deserved pampering in a or the Rijk van Margraten. And history of the monastery, Maastricht can offer you a choice thermal bath, or just taking a the surrounding region also where visitors were afforded of very attractive packages. It’s stroll through the gorgeous green offers a great many possibilities. the same hospitality over 500 not only easy and convenient but hills in the unique South Limburg But whatever activity you choose, years ago as they receive now. also surprisingly affordable. landscape with a view of meande- after a day of physical exercise, You can book packages online ring streams, authentic timbered a visit to the sauna or a massage via www.vvvmaastricht.eu, but houses, and castles. Whichever plus a healthy balanced meal you can of course also contact combination you choose, the result are always welcome. our department for Information is the same: a delightful feeling of and Reservation, satisfaction! : active in South Limburg / active relaxation : active in South Limburg / where to go 88/89

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If you decide to explore Maastricht and its sur- roundings from the vantage point of a hot-air balloon, you will be treated to spectacular views of a border region encompassing three different countries. You can also explore the Grensmaas (section of the Meuse River near Zuid Limburgse Stoomtrein Maatschappij the border) nature reserve by canoe or hug the (ZLSM) Take a nostalgic train trip on the “Miljoenen- water in a kayak as the river winds between lijn” (Million Line), cutting right through the beautiful peaceful pastures. Boat owners will be given a South Limburg Hill Country. Experience the romance warm welcome in Maastricht’s attractive mari- of travel as it once was, and sink into the soft velvety seats nas. The inner city harbour, ’t Bassin, is located as the beautiful landscape rolls by. You can board the adjacent to the city centre and is well known train at any of the stations along the route (no reservations for its popular restaurants and terraces. On the needed). Opening hours: see website. Entrance price for south side of Maastricht, lies the Pietersplas adults: € 12.00 / for children up to 12: € 5.00 / Senior marina with modern facilities offering you ­citizens (60+): € 10.00. with comfortable year-round moorage. And Stationstraat 20-22 / 6369 VJ Simpelveld if you don’t own a boat, you can still enjoy the T +31 (0)45 544 00 18 / www.miljoenenlijn.nl Rijwiel en Vespaverhuur Cycle Center Continium – Discovery Center Kerkrade water. Rederij Stiphout will welcome you for 55 f D6 regional map Rent Vespas, hybrid and electrical bicycles, push a short or longer boat trip over the Meuse, for scooters, all-terrain bicycles, racing bicycles and A day out filled with science and technology example to visit the Belgian city of Liege or for a more: for individual rentals, visit our branch Let the world of science and technology surprise visit to nearby St. Pietersberg Hill. And if you’re in Valkenburg (industrial estate behind the you in the Continium! In this hands-on attraction, not afraid of heights, you can visit Snowworld Valkenburg railway station). For groups, we can you discover a great deal about the world around for some skiing or the Rocca climbing centre, also transport up to 300 two-wheelers throughout you. Battle with robots, view a mine, or zoom in on both of which are indoor facilities. Europe and have a reputation for service, reliability nanoparticles. You won't have enough time or hands and quality. We supply you with a route map and, to try out all the opportunities for experiencing sci- if you wish, a professional guide, before we send ence in action. Take a trip through time in the Time you off to the most beautiful spots in the South Warp Theatre, discover the Explore Zone, try your Limburg Hill Country on a two-wheeler of your hand out in the Experiment Zone and much more! Blotevoetenpark Brunssum choice. Experience the pleasure of walking barefoot for up to Opening hours: see website 4 km! Walking barefoot on the barefoot walking path Entrance fee for adults: € 11.00 challenges you to experience nature from a different Entrance fee for children up to 12: € 8.50 perspective. It's healthy, challenging and fun! Open: De Valkenberg 8b 3 Apr to 30 Oct inclusive; Entrance fee: adults € 6.00, 6301 PM Museumplein 2 / 6461 MA Kerkrade children € 3.00 T +31 (0)43 601 53 38 / www.cyclecenter.nl T +31 (0)45 567 08 09 / www.continium.nl Ganzepool / Schutterspark Brunssum T +31 (0)6 38 20 63 03 / www.blotevoetenpark.nl 57 f D5 regional map 58 f C6 regional map 56 f C6 regional map : active in South Limburg / where to go : active in South Limburg / other places 90/91

Maastricht International Golf Tough or Scooter Tour Kayak & Rafting Tour Cross-border 18-hole golf course Take a 2½-hour tour of Maastricht Limburg (13holes in NL and 5 in Belgium). from the back of a tough chopper, Take a nature safari on the beautiful Dousbergweg 90 bicycle or scooter. border section of the Meuse over the 6216 GC Maastricht p.a. Velkenskamp 1 rapids on USA army rafts. T + 31 (0)43 328 17 40 6097 NN Panheel Broekmolenweg 16 www.migolf.nl T +31 (0)475 57 90 80 3690 Zutendaal (B) See website for rates www.tegekman.nl T +32 (0)89 614 424 Opening hours: Mon to Sun, Price: € 17.50 (+ €1 p.p. www.kajaktourlimburg.nl depending on season mandatory insurance). Rates: see website f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE Opening hours for reservations Opening hours: 15 Apr to 1 July office: Mon to Fri, from 9 AM and 1 Sep to 1 Nov. By reservation Golfcourse 'Het Rijk van to 5 PM f C3 REGIONAL MAP Margraten' This fully-fledged golf course has an Cave biking Kajak Maasland, 18-hole competitive course, a 9-hole (ASP adventure) Rafting & Outdoor practice course, and a beautiful new Led by an experienced ASP guide, Discover the Limburg Grensmaas clubhouse. discover the most beautiful under- by kayak, canoe or raft. Bemelerweg 99 ground locations. Duration: approx. Gauwakkerstraat 54 6267 AL Cadier en Keer 1 hour. 3621 (Belgium) Valkenburgs Grottenaquarium Fun Valley Bij Maastricht T + 31 (0)43 356 99 99 Daelhemmerweg 150 T +31 (0)89 71 73 90 The Valkenburg cave aquarium has been enjoyed In the most beautiful valley in the Netherlands, www.golfenophetrijk.nl Valkenburg www.kajakmaasland.be by over 8 million enthusiastic visitors from all 4 km south of Maastricht, lies Fun Valley - a unique See website for rates T + 31 (0)43 604 06 75 Opening hours: by reservation over the world over the last 55 years. A visit to this IN – AND – OUTDOOR recreation park offering a Opening hours: Mon to Sun, www.aspadventure.nl rafting year-round, canoeing aquarium, which is located in a real underground maximum degree of fun for everyone. We also offer depending on season Price: € 25.00 p.p. and kayaking from Apr to Nov cave, is an unforgettable experience for everyone. various challenging group activities, including the f D4 REGIONAL MAP Opening hours: Sat & Sun Rates: see website The aquarium displays a collection of fresh popular pedal train, paintball packages, climbing, – and during school holidays – f C3 REGIONAL MAP water and marine fish, reptiles and amphibians. rope sliding, teambuilding programmes, challenge Vizitz by reservation. Regardless of weather conditions outside, the circuit etc. – also INDOOR and year-round! – of A luxurious private sauna with all f D5 REGIONAL MAP ROCCA Sport & Adventure ­temperature is always around 20°C. course with ample opportunity to eat and drink. the facilities you would expect from Activities centre for mountain bike The all-in price, which includes various attractions, a modern facility; various massage Canoe & Rafting Maastricht and cycle rentals, PDA walking Opening hours: from Easter to autumn vacation: makes a visit more than worth it. options available. Paddling through areas of natural tours, climbing, etc. Mon-Sun 11 AM-4:30 PM. July & Aug: Mon-Sun: Papenweg 60a beauty. Tours by canoe/raft/bicycle. Landsraderweg 13, 6271 NT 10:30 AM-5 PM. Other info: see website Opening hours: see website. Entrance fee: starts 6212 CH Maastricht p.a. De Steeg 2 Gulpen, T + 31 (0)43 450 47 47 at € 7.00 p.p. (subject to change) Children up to T + 31 (0)43 785 00 99 6268 NW Bemelen www.rocca.nl Trichtergrubbe 2 / 6301 bv Valkenburg a/d Geul 2 years: free www.vizitz.eu T +31 (0)6 15 05 29 03 Entrance fee for adults: starts at t +31 (0)43 604 29 29 (also fax no) Opening hours: 7 days per week www.kanomaastricht.nl € 10.50 p.p.; entrance fee up to if no answer: t +31 (0)43 601 23 36 Oosterweg 5 / 6245 lc Eijsden by reservation. Price: starts at € 10.00 p.p. 12 years: starts at € 6.25 p.p. www.grottenaquarium.nl T +31 (0)43 409 44 41 / www.funvalleymaastricht.nl f E8 SINT PIETER Opening hours: 1 apr to Opening hours: Sat to Mon 1 nov - by reservation 10 AM-6 PM, Tue to Wed 10 59 f D5 REGIONAL MAP 60 f E4 regional map f D4 REGIONAL MAP AM-10:30 PM, Fri 10 AM-9 PM f D5 REGIONAL MAP : active in South Limburg / other places 92/93

Mosaqua subtropical swim- Entrance fee: Mon to Fri Boerderij Daalhoeve www.kasteelhoensbroek.nl Calvariestraat 16 Sun 9.00 to 6.00 PM. Prices: ming paradise in Gulpen € 29.50 p.p. Sat to Sun € 32.50 Petting zoo Entrance fee: see website 6211 NJ Maastricht from €6 See website for all rates. The largest subtropical swimming p.p. Opening hours: daily from Romeinsebaan 200 Opening hours: Daily 10 AM - T +31 (0)43 321 38 20 f C4 JEKERKWARTIER paradise in the Euregion. 9 AM to 11 PM 6215 SK Maastricht / Daalhof 5:30 PM. Closed on: 1 Jan, www.fietsverhuurmaastricht.nl Landsraderweg 11 f D5 REGIONAL MAP T+ 31 (0)43 347 47 86 Carnival and 24, 25, 31 Dec Opening hours: see website La Dolce Vespa 6271 NT Gulpen www.cnme.nl 26 Dec open from 12 PM (seasonal) Rates: starting at Vespa rental, 7 days a week. T + 31 (0)43 450 74 00 / 13 Funville Speellounge Opening hours: Tue to Fri 10 AM- f C5 REGIONAL MAP €9.50 per bicycle per day Postwagenstraat 8, 6219 NP, www.mosaqua.nl A unique covered play area for 1 PM and 2 PM-5 PM, Sun 2 PM-5 PM f B4 VRIJTHOF Maastricht, T +31(0) 43 609 07 05 Entrance fee: see website children from the ages of 0 to 12 with f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE Thermenmuseum www.ladolcevespa.nl Opening hours: see website child-minding service in the heart Thermal bath museum built over the Maastricht Biking f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE f D5 REGIONAL MAP of Maastricht! St. Pietersberg Pub & Eatery unique excavation of a Roman bath- Mountain biking over hills and val- Kesselskade 43 and Mini Golf Course house dating from around 120 AD. leys along forgotten quiet places even ATTRACTIONS AND SIGHTS Viti BV 6211 EN Maastricht Luikerweg 78, 6212 NH Coriovallumstraat 9 in the roughest landscape. OF INTEREST IN THE Guided tours, tastings, workshops and T +31 (0)43 321 22 12 Maastricht, T + 31 (0)43 321 17 29 6411 CA Heerlen T +31 (0)6 178 387 28 SURROUNDING REGION package deals all relating to regional www.funville.nl www.midgetgolfmaastricht.nl T +31 (0)45 560 51 00 www.maastricht-biking.com products, winegrowing and wine. Opening hours: Wed, Thu and opening hours: see website (seasonal) www.thermenmuseum.nl Opening hours: by reservation Gaiapark Kerkrade Zoo Meerssenhoven 200 Sun from 11 AM to 7 PM f b8 Sint Pieter Entrance fee for adults: € 6.50 Rates: See website Discover the adventure of nature during 6222 PD Maastricht Fri & Sat from 11 AM to 8 PM p.p.; entrance fee for children: f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE 4 voyages of exploration; 3 times voted T +31 (0)43 364 48 56 Entrance fee for adults: € 5.00 / MUSEUMS IN THE € 5.50 p.p. Opening hours: Tue the Netherlands’ most beautiful zoo! www.viti.nl. By appointment € 3.75 with discount pass SURROUNDING AREA to Fri 10 AM-5 PM; Sat, Sun and Cycle Center Dentgenbachweg 105 f C4 REGIONAL MAP Entrance fee for children: holidays 12 AM-5 PM Tweewielerverhuur 6468 PG Kerkrade € 9.00 / € 6.75 with discount pass Afrikacentrum, museum f C6 REGIONAL MAP Bicycle rental firm, electro-bikes, T +31 (0)45 567 60 70 SnowWorld Landgraaf f E3 MARKT for West African art ATBs, scooters and much more. www.gaiapark.nl SnowWorld Landgraaf, the place to be Three storeys of Africa Beautiful BICYCLE AND SCOOTER De Valkenberg 8/b Entrance fees: see website to get that winter sports feeling in the Fort Willem playground African art. Exhibit on day-to-day RENTALS 6301 PM Valkenburg a/d Geul Opening hours: 365 days a year Netherlands - a great snowy day out ... For young and old. Run around, life in the region. T + 31 (0)43 601 53 38 from 10 AM indoors! Witte Wereld 1, 6372 VG climb and clamber on 50 pieces of Rijksweg 15, 6267 AC Cadier Aon de stasie www.cyclecenter.nl f C6 REGIONAL MAP Landgraaf, T +31 (0)45 547 07 00 playground equipment, splash in the en Keer, T +31 (0)43 407 73 83 Bicycle specialist with a broad Opening hours: see website www.snowworld.com kiddies’ pool, and try your luck on the www.afrikacentrum.nl assortment of accessories, bicycles (seasonal) Rates: see website Labyrint Drielandenpunt Vaals Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 9 AM mini golf course. Entrance fee for adults: € 5.50 and other two-wheelers. f D4 REGIONAL MAP Wander about, lose your way and find to 11 PM; Sat and Sun: 8 AM to 11 Kastanjelaan 50, p.p.; entrance fee for children: Stationsplein 26, 6221 BT it back again in the Three-Countries PM Admission price for adults: 6217 SB Maastricht € 3.50 p.p. Opening hours: Maastricht, T +31 (0)43 321 11 00 Orangebike Labyrinth; atmospheric café with starting at € 20.50; Admission for T +31 (0)43 321 13 97(high season) Tue to Sun 1:30 PM-5 PM www.aondestasie.nl Bicycle rental, cycling tours, special adjoining terraces. Viergrenzenweg children: starting at € 17.50 T +31 (0)43 343 15 97 (low season) f D4 REGIONAL MAP Opening hours: Mon to Fri package deals and guides. Arrangements 97, 6291 BM Vaals f C6 REGIONAL MAP www.speeltuinfortwillem.nl 05:15 AM-01:15 AM, Sat 06:00 can be made for groups on request. T +31 (0)43 306 52 00 Entrance fee for adults: Kasteel Hoensbroek AM-01:15 AM and Sun 07:15 Sint Jacobstraat 4B www.drielandenpunt.nl Thermae 2000 € 1.70 p.p. Entrance fee for Hoensbroek Castle is one of the largest AM-01:15 AM. Rates: see website 6211 LB Maastricht Entrance fee for adults: € 3.25 p.p. Authentic wellness on the top of the children (to 12 years): € 1.70 p.p. castles in the Netherlands and the only f G3 WYCK T +31 (0)43 311 36 13 Entrance fee for children: € 2.75 Cauberg hill. Cauberg 25-27 (subject to change) Opening museum castle in Limburg. www.orangebike.nl p.p. Opening hours: from 1 Apr 6301 BT Valkenburg a/d Geul hours: 1 Apr-15 Sep 10 AM-6 PM, Klinkertstraat 118 Courtens Bike Sport Opening hours: Easter to to 1 Nov (incl.) daily from 10 AM T +31 (0) 43 609 20 00 Sundays and holidays 1 PM-6 PM. 6433 PB Hoensbroek Bicycle rentals only 5 minutes by foot September daily 9.00 AM to to 6 PM www.thermae.nl f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE T +31 (0)45 522 72 72 from the Vrijthof. 6.00 PM. Rest of year: Thu to f B4 VRIJTHOF : active in South Limburg / other places : practical information 94/95

A Gogo Valkenburg Géologium du Broukay Regenboogspiraal T +31 (0)23 569 86 56 (Valkenburg cableway) Moulin du Broukay Hundertwasser Fast link to Europe www.sixt.nl Complete programme including laser Exhibition of the history of this 2½-hour guided tour through the f g3 Wyck games in the underground caves, part of the Jeker Valley. work of the architect Hundertwasser, Comfortable and fast: the Maastricht- Brussels Express! cableway, toboggan run, Mission 4690 Eben-emael (Belgium) incl. coffee or tea with vlaai. With the Maastricht-Brussels Express train, you can get TAXI Possible, Paintballing and lunch and T +32 (0)42 869 270 Onderstestraat 35 from Brussels to the heart of Maastricht in a mere hour Taxibedrijf Estax dinner options. www.gmvloisirs.be 6301 KA Valkenburg a/d Geul and 15 minutes. Travelling from Paris, the Thalys will get Rijksweg 1 Neerhem 44 Entrance fee: see website T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 you to Maastricht in just under 3 hours, and the Eurostar 6227 SV Maastricht 6301 CJ Valkenburg a/d Geul Opening hours: see website Entrance fee for adults: € 10.00 can take you there from London in just over 3 hours. Easy T +31 (0)43 361 55 00 T +31 (0)43 609 06 09 f D3 REGIONAL MAP p.p. Opening hours: Guided and simple, comfortable and fast, 12 times a day on week www.estax.nl www.agogovalkenburg.nl tour Tue, Wed and Thu at 2.00 days, every hour on the hour. Taxi ranks: Opening hours and rates: Kasteelruïne & Fluweelengrot PM. Guided tour Sat at 1 PM. Railway station f G3 WYCK see website (velvet cave) Valkenburg Reservations via VVV Market f D2 markt f D5 REGIONAL MAP Experience the Middle Ages at Maastricht Vrijthof f c3 Vrijthof the only elevated fortress in the f D5 REGIONAL MAP Ballonvaren Netherlands, and discover the secret RentaRolla Car- Location: by arrangement escape tunnels to the Fluweelengrot Torenmolen van Gronsveld and Busrental T +31 (0)43 306 56 19 Grendelplein 13/ Daalhemerweg 27 Dating from 1618, this windmill still Heerderdwarsstraat 24 www.fredair.nl 6301 BS (post) 6301 BJ grinds grain for farmers and home 6224 LT Maastricht Rates: see website Valkenburg aan de Geul bakers. T +31 (0)43 711 50 90 T +31 (0)43 609 01 10 Rijksweg 90, 6228 XZ Maastricht www.rentarolla-autoverhuur.nl Greetzz Ballonvaarten www.kasteelvalkenburg.nl T +31 (0)43 361 47 21 f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE (hot-air balloon tours) Entrance fee for adults: combina- Opening hours: every first and Event location: Park de Geusselt tion ticket: € 6.80 p.p. Entrance third Saturday of the month if Stadionweg, Maastricht fee for children: combination the wind is strong enough. T +31 (0)43 201 06 10 ticket: € 5.00 p.p. Opening hours: f D4 REGIONAL MAP Car & parking Q-Park www.greetzz.com see website (seasonal) Maastricht is easily accessible T 0900 446 68 80 Rates: see website f D5 REGIONAL MAP Steenkolenmijn Valkenburg from all directions by car. But www.q-park.nl Go searching for coal underground once you reach the city, you Fort Eben Emael Landcommanderij with an ex-mineworker as your guide. should not count on finding a Thrifty Car Rental This fort, situated in an impressive loca- Alden Biesen Daalhemerweg 31 free parking space. As a rule, Spoorweglaan 18 tion, was once the strongest fort in Europe. Impressive complex of castles built 6301 BJ Valkenburg a/d Geul the hours that apply to paid 6221 BS Maastricht Rue du Fort 40, B-4690 Eben-Emael by the German order of knights T +31 (0)43 601 24 91 parking spots are from 8 AM to T +31 (0)43 321 61 63 (Belgium), T +32 (0)4 286 28 61 Kasteelstraat 6, B-3740 Bilzen www.steenkolenmijn.nl 6 PM from Monday to Saturday www.thriftymaastricht.nl www.fortissimus.be Belgie, T +32 (0)89 51 93 43 Entrance fee for adults: € 7.95 and on shopping Sundays as f g3 Wyck Entrance fee for adults: (subject www.alden-biesen.be p.p., children: € 5.35 p.p. well as from 6 PM to 9 PM on to change) € 6.00 p.p. Entrance Entrance fee for adults: € 3.00 Open: High season 10 AM-5 PM, Thursday evenings and other Sixt rent a car fee for children: € 3.00 p.p. p.p. Admission for children 12 low season see website late-night shopping evenings. Stationsplein 29 Opening hours: see website and under: free. Opening hours: f D5 REGIONAL MAP Detailed information about 6221 BT Maastricht f D3 REGIONAL MAP Summers: daily from 9 AM to parking facilities and prices of Watermolen 42 5 PM, in winter Tue to Sun 10 can be found at: 6229 PM Maastricht AM-5 PM f D2 REGIONAL MAP www.maastrichtbereikbaar.nl. : practical information 96

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