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COFFEE we love City Guide Maastricht LOVERS coffee Guide MaastrichtCity 2017 Shop the finest brands, such as Isabel Marant, Longchamp, Furla, Ganni, Hugo Boss, CL1 COFFEELOVERS DOMINICANEN Armani JEANS, Max Mara and many more. In fabulous bookstore Dominikanerskerkstraat 1
We welcome you 7 days a week in our CL2 COFFEELOVERS PLEIN 1992 Maastricht store on Achter het Vleeshuis 26. Urban coffee & lunch Ruiterij 2
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CL5 COFFEELOVERS UNIVERSITY Students & coffee meeting point EN GUIDE Bonnefantenstraat 2 Map of each The Netherlands’ CL6 COFFEELOVERS ST. PIETER most European city. Neighbourhood coffee corner district, with Glacisweg 26 You can feel it, see it, Must Sees and taste it! ‘17 THE BEST SHOPPING TIPS, RESTAURANTS, AND HIDDEN TREASURES OF MAASTRICHT www.visitmaastricht.nl € 4,95
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contentCity Guide Maastricht COFFEE we love City Guide Maastricht LOVERS coffee Guide MaastrichtCity 2017 Shop the finest brands, such as Isabel Marant, Longchamp, Furla, Ganni, Hugo Boss, CL1 COFFEELOVERS DOMINICANEN Armani JEANS, Max Mara and many more. In fabulous bookstore Dominikanerskerkstraat 1 58 We welcome you 7 days a week in our CL2 COFFEELOVERS PLEIN 1992 Maastricht store on Achter het Vleeshuis 26. Urban coffee & lunch Ruiterij 2 CL3 COFFEELOVERS THE ANNEX 48 Coffee lounge & terrace Plein 1992
CL4 COFFEELOVERS AVENUE 132 Coffee in the library (1st floor) DISCOVER Avenue Céramique THE 14 3 CL5 COFFEELOVERS UNIVERSITY Students & coffee meeting point CITY FR GUIDE Bonnefantenstraat 2 Les incon- 34 WyckLa ville la plus CL6 COFFEELOVERS ST. PIETER tournables 48 Céramiqueeuropéenne des Pays-Bas. Neighbourhood coffee corner Cela se voit, cela se sent Glacisweg 26 par quartier, 58 City centre At a avec plan 78 Jekeret quarter cela se goûte ! 88 Stokstraat quarter glance‘17 THE BEST SHOPPING 96 TIPS, Sphinx RESTAURANTS, quarter AND HIDDEN TREASURES OF MAASTRICHT 106 St. Pieter 114 Around the Vrijthof square 132 Restaurants / Cafés, 119 Maastricht & environs Sights / www.visitmaastricht.nl € 4,95 Attractions, Galleries / City Guide Maastricht Antique dealers 14 3 Getting there 3 Foreword 19 Overnight stays in Maastricht 4 General info 20 Maastricht 12 University city Underground 14 Conference city 24 Boat tours 16 Maastricht: City Guide 29 Calendar of events MAISON BLANCHE DAEL SINCE 1878 Coffee roasters ~ tea packers ~ fresh peanuts
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‘Merci madame et au revoir,’ says the friendly florist in Maastricht. Turning to the next customer, he goes, ‘Sie wünschen?’. This is a typical scene in Maastricht; the concept of ‘Europe’ is a reality in everyday life.
This international atmosphere is palpable in the streets. Within the time of the Roman Empire, Maastricht acted as a junction in Western Europe. Nowadays, the city has become THIS CITY GUIDE IS an international meeting point for tourists, students, expats, businesspeople, culture lovers, phonPUBLISHED BY and world citizens. For centuries now, Maastricht has been a dynamic converging point of Maastricht Marketing the two most significant European cultures, the Roman and the Germanic. Kleine Staat 1, IMAGES & SUPPORT 6211 ED Maastricht Etienne van Sloun, The city’s popularity can be attributed to its array of impressive monuments, high-quality www.visitmaastricht.nl Paul Mellaart, Jonathan shops, pleasant terraces, theatres and museums, restaurants and cafés, welcoming resi- Vos, Philip Driessen, dents, and beautiful squares and parks. Every part of the city contributes to the success, INFORMATION AND Guy van Grinsven, Harry combining to create that incomparable southern Dutch atmosphere. RESERVATIONS Heuts, Jean-Pierre Geusens, (INCLUDING HOTEL RESERVATIONS) Laurens Bouvrie, Petra Maastricht is also the birthplace of the EU and the euro, with the latter established in 1992 T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 / Lenssen, Hugo Thomassen, in the world-famous Treaty of Maastricht. In 2017, we will be commemorating the 25th F +31 (0)43 321 37 46 Peter Lodder, Eighty8things, anniversary of this Treaty with our high-profile programme ‘Europe Calling!’. This will be [email protected] Zuiderlicht, Luciënne Wynans, an opportunity to reflect on what we have achieved and to look toward the future Maastricht Marketing, adver- DESIGN AND LAYOUT for Europe. We would love for you to join us because... GROUP RESERVATIONS AND tisers, Maastricht Marketing Miranda Reijnders INFORMATION participants and many others. Maastricht welcomes the world! Mon- Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM PHOTOGRAPHY T +31 (0)43 350 62 62 PRINTING Hugo Thomassen F +31 (0)43 350 62 70 Drukkerij Moderna, Annemarie Penn-te Strake [email protected] Paal-Beringen. IMAGE PROCESSING Mayor of Maastricht www.groups-events.nl Circulation 100.000. Joris Vroemen
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maastricht A place where north and south meet, the crossroads of the three countries that together make up the Euregion Meuse-Rhine, the place where it’s hard to believe you’re still on Dutch soil, it must be another country. This is the place where you’ll find Maastricht...
COMPACT & CONTACT You will feel right at home MAASTRICHT IS THE in Maastricht. You can get to NETHERLANDS’ MOST know the very compact city EUROPEAN CITY majestic churches and thrilling centre very quickly, and you’ll You can feel it, you can see it, cave adventures; inspired me- be greeted warmly everywhere and you can taste it! It’s a place nus and inviting café terraces; you go. The highlights are all with a unique and authentic lively festivals and sensational within walking distance, and energy and dynamism that you expositions; stately squares it’s hard to lose your way on won’t experience anywhere and vast vineyards. All this the charming, mostly car-free, else in the Netherlands. Once it and more makes Maastricht a streets. But if you ever do, was the place where Germanic favourite destination for a day there’s always someone willing and Roman cultures collided; of shopping, a weekend away to point you in the right direction. today it is the current mix for two, or an elegant European of cultures, languages, and holiday. THE ‘MESTREECHTER GEIS’ flavours that makes the city Charm, playfulness, a healthy burst with creativity, research, EUREGION dose of humour, and a zest for enterprise, trend-setting and The Euregion Meuse-Rhine is life: these are the ingredients culinary delights. Today’s the three-country area where of the Maastricht local Maastricht is a city that has the the Netherlands, Germany, and character. This character has best of all worlds: north and Belgium meet, home to four been immortalized by the artist south; past and present. There million people and four diffe- Mari Andriessen in the bronze are historic buildings and rent languages. At the heart of statue ‘Mestreechter Geis’, on trendy designer boutiques; this area lies Maastricht. the square near Stokstraat.
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because you’ll find at least one restaurant for just about every type of cuisine here. From Me- Most shops open their doors diterranean classics, to Asian between 09:00 AM and 10:00 specialities, to the delights and where Maastricht and the AM Tuesdays to Saturdays. you’ll only find here; and from HISTORIC BUILDINGS region come to enjoy the many *Except New Year’s Day, Michelin-starred restaurants AND CONTEMPORARY flavours of the Preuvenemint, Carnival (with the exception to wine bars to good old-fashioned ARCHITECTURE buildings of the 20th century. the Netherlands’ largest food of supermarkets and carnival pubs, Maastricht has it all. The whole of the Maastricht festival. shops), Easter Sunday, Whit The countless restaurants city centre has been declared a VRIJTHOF SQUARE Sunday, Christmas Day, and offer hospitality and quality for protected national monument. It’s been called the most CITY OF SHOPPING que boutiques and endless pool Boxing Day. On the days of every budget. You will find Maas- In the historic buildings and beautiful square in the country. Designer boutiques and major of existing and emerging talent. the Sacramental Procession tricht’s restaurateurs eager to elegant houses, you will find Maybe it’s because when you labels are found in abundance, Full of quality, craftsmanship, (Easter Monday, 17 april) showcase local products, not a rich variety of architectural stand in the middle of the punctuated by genuine one- history, and authenticity, mixed and the Saint Servatius only in traditional local dishes, styles from different ages – Vrijthof and look around, you of-a-kind shops with unique with the elegance for which Sacramental but in exciting and original from the early Roman period could almost forget you’re in must-have fashion, lifestyle, Maastricht is renowned. This ‘world cuisine’ combinations. to the Maastricht Renaissance. the Netherlands. But perhaps and design items and accesso- gives the city a unique sense TIP: CATWALK MAASTRICHT And don’t miss the chance Experience the seamless tran- it’s also because it’s the cultural ries. All this only adds to the of fashion of which it can be Every last Saturday of the to visit some of the many sition from stately, old façades heart of the city. The place rich setting of the historic city proud. Explore this vibrant city month (except December). unique dining opportunities in to contemporary architecture where the theatre is framed centre. The heart of the city of fashion, where there is space Discover the latest trends in the castles, estates, vaulted cellars, and the historic buildings by intriguing museums and is rightly legendary among for both the fashion industry fashion capital of Maastricht! warehouses, and churches. of the future. One beautiful spectacular churches. But it’s fashion-lovers and shopaholics, and creative designers, at During the runway shows at Culinary highlights abound example is the architecture also the place that undergoes a who can shop to their hearts’ www.fashionmaastricht.nl. Entre Deux and Mosae Forum, throughout the city. Chef Hans district Céramique, built on metamorphosis almost weekly, content here, seven days a various labels, stores, and van Wolde of Beluga Loves You the former site of a prominent smoothly transitioning from week. GENERAL OPENING HOURS brands showcase the latest has retained his two Michelin ceramics factory. Another is the each cultural season and event Monday: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM fashion trends and must-haves stars for another year, and Maastricht Academy of Fine to the next, and the place where THE NETHERLANDS’ Tuesday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM live on the street. the guide has also heralded Arts and Design (MAFAD) on all the patchwork collection of FASHION CAPITAL Wednesday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Château Neercanne and Tout à Herdenkingsplein, designed by colours and sounds of Carnival Maastricht means André Rieu, Thursday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM ANOTHER DAY, Fait as ‘très bonne cuisine’ with Limburg architect Wiel Arets, come together, the beautiful the Preuvenemint, and the Sle- Friday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM ANOTHER CUISINE one star each. which UNESCO has named backdrop for the concerts of vrouwe. It also has an impecca- Saturday: 10:00 AM-5:00/6:00 PM If you love food, you won’t as one of the most beautiful local favourite André Rieu, ble sense of style, with its uni- Sunday*: Open from 12:00 noon be bored in Maastricht,
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country’s first steam engine. slopes of the Jeker Valley. University city (1976) The Every year, Maastricht wine- State University of Limburg is growers produce delicious and established in Maastricht award-winning wines. Like De with the goal of breathing Maastricht themselves. Visit Apostelhoeve, which produces any city in the Netherlands of Parma, conquers Maastricht. new life into the economy of www.zichtopmaastricht.nl six lovely white wines from save one? All over the city, you Republic (1632) Stadthol- Limburg after the closure of for the complete biography and Müller-Thurgau, Auxerrois, can still find the traces that go der Frederik Hendrik brings the mines. Euregion Meuse- a historical look at the city. Riesling, and Pinot gris grapes, back to Maastricht the Roman Maastricht into the Republic of Rhine (1991) The cooperative as well as two sparkling wines. settlement, religious centre, the Seven United Netherlands. platform established by the A CONTINUUM The Jeker Valley is also home garrison city, and early indus- French conquest (1673) The Dutch, German and Belgian OF CRAFTSMANSHIP to the country’s second-oldest trial powerhouse. French Sun King, Louis XIV, provinces in 1976 acquires legal You have only to stroll through vineyard, Hoeve Nekum, the captures Maastricht. During status in 1991 as the Euregion Maastricht to taste it, smell it, THE TASTE OF MAASTRICHT wines of which are literally FROM ROMAN SETTLEMENT the attack on the city walls, the Meuse-Rhine. The cooperation and experience it for yourself. Broaden your horizons and try fit for a king - one of them, TO EUROPEAN MELTING POT famous musketeer d’Artagnan relates primarily to universities Here, you find yourself in a one of the typical Maastricht a Hoeve Nekum Riesling, Roman settlement The name is killed. Dutch control (1678) (both traditional and applied continuum of crafts, some old, dishes such as Zoervleis (meat was served at the wedding of Maastricht comes from the La- Maastricht returns to Dutch sciences) and the business com- some with a modern twist. stew), Huidvleis (brawn) or the King Willem-Alexander and tin Mosae Trajectum, ‘crossing rule. French Republic (1794) munity. Treaty of Maastricht Take the Historical Printing local Rommedoe cheese with Queen Máxima. For the best over the Meuse,’ which refers Maastricht becomes part of the (1992) Represen- tatives of Museum, where you step back its powerful odour and taste, wines, have a look in at the to the bridge over the river that French Republic. The French twelve European countries sign in time onto the premises of a finished off by a delicious piece Netherlands’ oldest wine shop, the Romans built here around abolish joint sovereignty and the Treaty of Maastricht, paving unique printing and engraving of vlaai (sweet tart). Thiessen Wijnkoopers, which the first century AD.Religious make all residents French the way for the introduction of workshop that was active also produces wines from its centre (380) In this year, St. subjects. Netherlands (1814) the Euro. around 1900. Then there’s the TAKE HOME AND ENJOY own urban vineyard! Servatius, Bishop of Tonge- Maastricht again comes under Brewery Bosch, a craft brewery Look for Maastricht delicacies ren, moves the bishop’s see to Dutch rule. General Dibbets MAASTRICHT: A CITY’S with equipment dating from in the many culinary boutiques. THE OLDEST CITY? Maastricht. Joint sovereignty succeeds in keeping Maastricht BIOGRAPHY 1900-1929, still operating in Taste, take home, and enjoy the Maastricht and Nijmegen (1204) Maastricht is granted in Dutch hands during the Bel- ‘Zicht op Maastricht’ is the a building of industrial and delicious memory for long after! will probably continue to medieval city rights, and over gian Revolution of 1830. Early title of the cultural biography archaeological significance; or debate which of the two is the course of the Middle Ages industrial city (1830) Petrus of Maastricht compiled from the Bisschopsmolen, where the MAASTRICHT WINE the Netherlands’ oldest city falls under the dominion of the Regout, a glass and pottery ma- stories provided by cultural baker’s craft is taken to new Several varieties of wine for centuries to come, but Duke of Brabant and the Prin- nufacturer in Maastricht, ushers and heritage institutions, heights alongside the country’s grapes, including Pinot Noir, whatever the answer, did you ce-Bishop of Liege. Garrison in the age of industrialization in academics, professional and oldest still operating water mill Riesling, and Müller-Thürgau, know that Maastricht is home city (1579) The Spanish army, the Netherlands amateur historians, and most of the Netherlands. do well on the sun-drenched to more historic buildings than led by Alexander Farnese, Duke with his purchase of the importantly, the people of
10 11 MUST SEES treasures Monumenten Maastricht
GOUVERNEMENT Provincial government HELPOORT building. Oldest city gate in the An architectural highlight Netherlands. of the city, but perhaps The Helpoort long served better known as home to lesser known, such as a real and vital defensive the table where the Treaty as the Cellebroeders Chapel, work. Now it houses an of Maastricht was signed. St. John’s church, the first dates from around AD 1000 exhibition on the history of Limburglaan 10 Friars Minor church, and and was built above the grave Maastricht as fortified city. CITY HALL many others, are equally of St. Servatius. Maastricht Sint Bernardusstraat 24B Heirloom of Maastricht. ECCLESIASTICAL exquisite and worth a visit. In keeps its greatest relics in the Built from 1659-1664 by RUINS AND CHURCHES recent years, thanks to creative basilica’s treasury: the chest the architect Pieter Post; Maastricht has been a ‘tourist’ enterprise many monaste- reliquary, the goblet, and the tower dates from 1684 destination since the Middle ries and churches have been the bust of St. Servatius. The and houses a carillon with Ages, ever since the many repurposed to save them from collection includes precious 49 bells that is still played pilgrims who came to the destruction. The fifteenth- metals, ivory, silks, paintings, regularly. city to visit the grave of St. century Kruisherenklooster and statues. The treasure Markt Servatius. More than fifty and its church is a perfect room of Our Lady, Star of the churches, chapels, monasteries, example of this. Starting in Sea, part of the 11th century HISTORICAL and convents take part in the 2000, the entire complex was transept basilica of the same ST JOHN’S CHURCH PRINTING MUSEUM annual religious processions transformed into a luxurious name, is no less splendid A striking feature in the skyline. Forgotten arts. through the city, showing that designer hotel while preser- and magnificent, containing The gothic Sint Janskerk Industrial heritage, religion is still a vibrant part ving its history. Likewise, the various sacred objects of art stands next to the Basilica artistry, and stories of Maastricht’s culture. This is thirteenth-century former and fine craftsmanship: richly of St Servatius on Vrijthof of the history of also expressed in the Proces- Dominican church and embroidered copes and chasubles, Square. Visitors can climb printing in Maastricht sion of Holy Relics, a ten-day monastery has also begun relics, procession banners, and the eighty-metre-high and beyond. religious event that takes place a new life, reopening as a religious silver objects and tower and enjoy a beautiful Jodenstraat 22 once every seven years and breathtaking bookshop after statues. The Gothic St. John’s panorama of Maastricht. HET DINGHUIS draws tens of thousands of a comprehensive restoration. church is also part of the city’s Plankstraat 21 Home of visitors. The procession goes For more detailed information rich religious heritage. Origi- VVV Maastricht. back to 1391, and the next is about all the churches and nally a Roman Catholic parish The name ‘Dinghuis’ comes scheduled for 2018. Maastricht virtual tours of Maastricht’s church, it was converted into from the Dutch dingen, has a great many impressive two Basilicas, visit a Protestant church in 1632. which means ‘to administer churches well worth a visit, www.zichtopmaastricht.nl. Its features include a very judgement’. Until around perhaps the best-known being noteworthy pulpit, beautiful 1650, this building was the St. Servatius Basilica and MAASTRICHT’S TREASURES gravestones and wall paintings, courthouse of Maastricht. Basilica of Our Lady, both The core of the medieval tran- and the historic Binvignat Kleine Staat 1 Romanesque churches. But the sept basilica of St. Servatius organ.
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STUDYING IN MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY CITY • Students in Maastricht can choose from a large and varied University students are an inseparable part of range of study programmes at with a membership in one of Maastricht life. In recent years, the city has grown Maastricht University, with the many student associations into a thriving international university city. more than 82 Bachelor’s and and societies. And be sure to get Students are part of what makes Maastricht Master’s study programmes. the most out of all the facilities so colourful, dynamic, and international. There is also Zuyd University and cultural events that the of Applied Sciences, which city now develops and holds has an impressive five art aca- specially for students. demies, including Maastricht Theatre Academy, Conservato- FACTS & FIGURES rium, Maastricht Academy of Maastricht has 86 different Architecture, Maastricht Aca- degree programmes • More than JULES MAASTRICHT demy of Fine Arts & Design, 10% of residents of Maastricht STUDENT SERVICE Maastricht Academy of Media are students • Around 50% Jules Maastricht is a services Technology Design, and the come from abroad • More than company devoted to supporting study programme in Fine Arts 50 student and academic associ- students and professionals during & Design in Education. ations and independent societies their arrival and throughout • It also means the chance to for Dutch and international stu- their stay in Maastricht. take one of the international dents are active in Maastricht. programmes offered by institu- KNOWLEDGE CITY tions like Maastricht School of UNITED WORLD Maastricht wants to grow into Management (the Netherlands’ COLLEGE MAASTRICHT a top location for high-quality biggest international business United World Colleges (UWC) knowledge technology, with school), the European Institute is a broad international educa- a strong economy, ample of Public Administration (a tional organization advocating employment, and a pleasant training centre for European peace and sustainability. living environment. High-qua- issues), or the European The organization has thirteen lity, internationally-oriented Journalism Centre (a teaching member secondary schools education is one of the require- institute for journalists and worldwide, with students from ments for achieving the goal of media professionals). more than 120 countries. The being an innovative city. This is • Just don’t forget to enjoy your only UWC in the Netherlands demonstrated by the 2030 City student years as well, perhaps is in Maastricht. Vision goals.
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A UNIQUE CONFERENCE CITY Maastricht is an ideal place for any business event. It’s FACTS & FIGURES a compact city, and thanks • 5.000 hotelrooms conference city to its central location in • 9 km to Maastricht Europe it is a short trip away Aachen Airport • 100 km to The quality of the accommodation and the location are critical for no matter how you get here. tality also make Maastricht Brussels Airport • 100 km the success of a convention, meeting, trade fair, or event. The Maastricht The city has eight airports a delightful place to tarry to Düsseldorf Airport region combines these two factors in a unique way. nearby and good national after your business event. • 125 km to Antwerp and international train Airport • largest auditorium connections. And for a city ORGANIZING A CONFERENCE seats 1,650 • largest of its size, Maastricht has a IN MAASTRICHT? exhibition space 30,000 very large conference cen- • The diversity of the city m2 • MECC Maastricht is tre, a huge number of hotel means that there are locati- the city’s largest conference rooms and, perhaps most ons, hotels, and programmes centre. importantly, the talents, available for every taste and www.mecc.nl skills, and experience to budget. receive international groups. • It means business pro- MAASTRICHT CONVENTION Maastricht is extremely grammes can be combined BUREAU EXCELLENCE IN internationally oriented, and with tasteful and cultural CONVENTIONS is home to many interna- activities just a stone’s • Over 20 years of expe- tional institutes, a teaching throw away. rience in the convention hospital, and a university. • It also means people market • Assistance and Thanks to the Brightlands meeting people, as profes- support in getting your Campuses in this region, the sional guests come out of convention organized city is an excellent location the confines of the conference • 70 regional high-end for meetings on health, centre and meet up in the partners and suppliers materials, and food. There evenings somewhere in the • Close collaboration are locations that can meet charming city centre. with regional knowledge every need, from conference • While you’re here, also institutes. centre to hotels both elegant take advantage of Maas- and eclectic, to exclusive tricht the fashion and shop- FOR INFORMATION and unique locations like ca- ping city, the rolling green AND INSPIRATION ves and châteaus. The many hills of the countryside, and Maastricht Convention Bureau squares, bars, restaurants, the caves as ideal elements T +31 (0)43 763 47 30 café terraces, the gastrono- of teambuilding and social/ www.maastrichtconventionbureau.com mic atmosphere, and hospi- partner programmes. [email protected]
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A tour of Maastricht is a MAASTRICHT real journey of discovery. Enthusiastic locals will them in a respectful and show you what makes the sustainable manner. Join city so special, such as the the tour and be inspired. CITY GUIDE two basilicas, the old for- Join a group DURATION 2 hours Memorable stories, exciting anecdotes and interesting trivia you might tress, centuries of history You can enjoy a tour held PRICE € 7.50 never have been able to uncover yourself. Why not discover the real Maastricht? and tradition behind every by a Maastricht local every DEPARTURE POINT VVV Maastricht, Experience the tales of the city with a local guide who would be happy to show door, as well as the trans- day. In holiday periods, a Kleine Staat 1 you our true highlights. formation of old industrial range of different tours and LANGUAGE Dutch & English buildings into culinary hot- trips are available every spots or breeding grounds day. Everyone has diffe- HIGHLIGHTS TOUR for culture, sustainability, rent interests, so visit our If you want to become well and the design and manu- website for an overview acquainted with Maastricht facturing industry. As each of the different tours and in a short space of time, local guide customizes their choose the one you find then join this brisk walk tour to the requirements most interesting! past the city’s highlights: of the group, there is a from the Wyck district to maximum limit of 15 people EXPLORER TOUR the Jeker quarter and from per tour. Maastricht is well known ‘t Bassin to the Stadspark, for its vision on converting accompanied by a local GO LOCAL EVERY DAY! historic buildings for other guide. Private guide purposes. Whether it invol- DURATION 2 hours If you want your own perso- ves monasteries, churches, PRICE € 7.50 nal ‘Maastricht experience’, or industrial buildings, DEPARTURE POINT VVV Maastricht, it’s a good idea to book a Maastricht never fails to Kleine Staat 1 private guide. These can breathe new life into LANGUAGE Dutch & English be booked all year round. From € 87.75 for 1,5 hours, you and a group of up to twenty friends will be TAKE A LOOK AT WWW.MAASTRICHTCITYGUIDE.COM FOR shown around all the EXACT DATES AND TIMES AND TO BOOK YOUR TOUR ONLINE. wonderful things Maas- tricht has to offer.
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SPENDING THE NIGHT château hotel? Or maybe you IN MAASTRICHT prefer to count on the service With so many choices of level of a major international places to stay, it’s hard to hotel chain. Wherever you resist the temptation to stay in Maastricht, you will DURATION 2 to 2.5 hours spend a day or two longer be taken care of by professio- PRICE € 7.50 excl. refreshments enjoying Maastricht. nals who pride themselves on on the way Budget, standard, deluxe, their hospitality and quality. which opened in 1870 • Du- DEPARTURE POINT VVV Maastricht, or anything in between. VVV Maastricht will be hap- ring the TEFAF, the world’s Kleine Staat 1 Any time you spend the night py to help you find the right largest art and antique fair, HIDDEN PLACES, SECRET LANGUAGE Dutch & English in Maastricht, you do it your accommodation, quickly virtually every hotel room SPACES way: always in charming and and professionally, and will in the city is booked. When Taking you on an enchan- TOUR OF THE HISTORIC hospitable surroundings just answer any questions you coming for TEFAF, most ting journey through the PART OF TOWN PRICE € 7.50 excl.refreshments on a short stroll from any of the may have regarding price, visitors book their rooms a hidden and secret spaces of Stories, anecdotes, and the way city’s many attractions. location, facilities etc. We year in advance • Holiday industrial areas, wor- background information DEPARTURE POINT VVV Maastricht, also guarantee the lowest review site Zoover proclai- king-class neighbourhoods, make history come alive. Kleine Staat 1 OVERNIGHT STAYS prices when you book your med Maastricht best Dutch and cloisters and ramparts, The guide will lead you to LANGUAGE Dutch & English & PACKAGES accommodation through us. city trip 2012 • Maastricht this tour around the Staten- the beautiful spots in the Why not book a hotel, is the second hotel city of kwartier (‘Staten quarter’) historic centre, including EXPLORE AT YOUR LEISURE bed & breakfast, apartment, FACTS & FIGURES the Netherlands and is the is intended for tourists who the Stokstraatkwartier, If you would rather explore or group accommodation? • Maastricht currently has only Dutch city to appear in have already seen the most Onze Lieve Vrouweplein the city on your own, VVV It’s easy and fast with the 52 hotels with a total of the top ten of ‘Best Euro- famous sights. Whether square, the town ramparts, Maastricht has maps online service provided 4,540 beds • Last year, more pean City Trips’• In 2016, Instagrammers, amateur the Jekerkwartier, and describing a range of one- by VVV Maastricht. than three million people Maastricht was also voted photographers, urban Vrijthof square with the and-a-half hour, self-gui- VVV Maastricht also visited the city of Maastricht ‘Best shopping city in the exploring enthusiasts, or Basilica of St Servatius. ded walking tours. These tours offers personal advice • The city’s oldest operating Netherlands’ and ‘Best city even Maastricht residents, DURATION 1.5 hours COST between € 1.60 en € 2.75. and great package deals. hotel is the Hotel Derlon, centre in the Netherlands’. this tour caters to a range of interests. On the way, the SWEET DREAMS tour will stop at a secret, FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL THESE TOURS AND TRIPS AS WELL AS Looking for a bed & break- GO TO WWW.VISITMAASTRICHT.NL OR SEND AN E-MAIL TO hidden place where you DATES AND TICKETS, VISIT WWW.MAASTRICHTCITYGUIDE.COM, OR fast, a youth hostel, a small [email protected] OR CALL US ON can enjoy a sit-down and a CONTACT US AT [email protected] OR ON T +31 (0)43 325 21 21. hotel in a historic building, T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 (MO-SA 9:00 AM-5:00 PM) drink. a trendy designer hotel, or a
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FORT SINT PIETER Step back in time and maastricht experience history on a tour of Fort St. Pieter. Your enthusiastic guide will take you to the well, underground the embrasures, and the Maastricht’s cultural heritage goes deeper than the eye can see. cannon gallery while enter- Underground, still more historical treasures await. Go back in time, taining you with wonderful enter the darkness, and let your imagination go as you listen to the stories of stories, anecdotes, and Maastricht Underground, all the attractions, points of interest, and things facts. The tour ends atop to see and experience in Fort Sint Pieter, the caves, the Kazematten the Fort with a spectacular KAZEMATTEN underground bunker complex and the ENCI quarry. view of the city, the Meuse, Discover how a good and the surrounding defence is the best form of countryside. attack! Enter the fourteen PRACTICAL MATTERS kilometres of underground For all Maastricht CAVES OF brick tunnels and mine Underground tours: SINT PIETERSBERG HILL galleries to be transported Duration approx. 1 hour Do you dare go underground? back to the time of the Entrance fee adults € 6.60 per Not afraid of the dark? Maastricht sieges. Holding person / children € 5.20 Explore the Sint Pieters- onto a paraffin lamp Dates & tickets available from the berg hill caves: North Ca- for light, you’ll follow the VVV shop or online on maastricht- ves, and Zonneberg Caves! guide through a labyrinth of underground.nl, or by telephone: Over the centuries, the dark corridors.See history +31 (0)43 325 21 21. mining of marl in the caves come to life as you are led For fun group activities, a has created a labyrinth of through impressive bomb tailor-made programme, or a more than 20,000 tunnels. shelters, powder rooms, children’s programme, go to: ‘Block breakers’ and artists staircases, and galleries. www.maastrichtunderground.nl. alike have left their marks here. The caves also served as a refuge for the people of Maastricht during the many TIP: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE COMBINATION DEAL AND COMBINE A sieges of the city, including GUIDED TOUR OF THE NORTH CAVES (GROTTEN NOORD) WITH A VISIT during the Second World TO FORT ST. PIETER FOR JUST € 10.20 P.P. (CHILDREN € 7.90 P.P.) War.
22 23 GROTTEN NOORD 08 Mai – 24 Mai Sat & Sun at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 01 Jan – 08 Jan Daily at 12:30 and 14:00 KAZEMATTEN MET EEN NEDERLANDSTALIGE GIDS Mon till Fri at 14:00 09 Jan – 17 Feb Sat & Sun at 12:30 and 14:00 MET EEN NEDERLANDSTALIGE GIDS Adres: Luikerweg 71, duur: 1 uur 25 Mai – 28 Mai Daily at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 Mon till Fri at 12:30 Adres: Bastion Waldeck, midden in het Waldeckpark (ticketloket & startpunt naast Chalet Bergrust) 29 Mai – 02 Jun Daily at 14:00 18 Feb – 05 Mar Daily at 12:30 and 14:00 02 Jan – 08 Jan Dagelijks om 12:30 en 14:00 01 jan – 08 jan Dagelijks om 12:30, 14:00 en 15:30 03 Jun – 05 Jun Daily at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 06 Mar – 13 Apr Sat & Sun at 12:30 and 14:00 14 Jan – 09 Apr Za & Zo om 12:30 en 14:00 09 jan – 17 feb Za & Zo om 12:30, 14:00 en 15:30 06 Jun – 09 Jul Sat & Sun at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 Mon till Fri at 12:30 (Niet op 26 feb) Ma t/m Vr om 14:00 Mon till Fri at 14:00 14 Apr – 07 Mai Daily at 12:30 and 14:00 14 Apr – 07 Mei Dagelijks om 12:30 en 14:00 18 feb – 05 mrt Dagelijks om 12:30, 14:00 en 15:30 10 Jul – 03 Sep Daily at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 08 Mai – 24 Mai Sat & Sun at 12:30 and 14:00 08 Mei – 21 Mei Za & Zo om 12:30 en 14:00 06 mrt – 31 mrt Za & Zo om 12:30, 14:00 en 15:30 04 Sep – 13 Oct Sat & Sun at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 Mon till Fri at 12:30 25 Mei – 28 Mei Dagelijks om 12:30 en 14:00 Ma t/m Vr om 14:00 Mon till Fri at 14:00 25 Mai – 28 Mai Daily at 12:30 and 14:00 03 Jun – 05 Jun Dagelijks om 12:30 en 14:00 01 apr – 13 apr Za & Zo om 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 14 Oct – 29 Oct Daily at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 29 Mai – 02 Jun Daily at 12:30 10 Jun – 09 Jul Za & Zo om 12:30 en 14:00 13:15, 14:00, 14:45 en 15:30 30 Oct – 22 Dec Sat & Sun at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 03 Jun – 05 Jun Daily at 12:30 and 14:00 10 Jul – 03 Sep Dagelijks om 12:30 en 14:00 Ma t/m Vr om 14:00 Mon till Fri at 14:00 06 Jun – 09 Jul Sat & Sun at 12:30 and 14:00 09 Sep – 08 Okt Za & Zo om 12:30 en 14:00 14 apr – 07 mei Dagelijks om 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 23 Dec – 07 Jan ‘18 Daily at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 Mon till Fri at 12:30 14 Okt – 29 Okt Dagelijks om 12:30 en 14:00 13:15, 14:00, 14:45 en 15:30 10 Jul – 03 Sep Daily at 12:30 and 14:00 04 Nov – 24 Dec Za & Zo om 12:30 en 14:00 08 mei – 24 mei Za & Zo om 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 04 Sep – 13 Oct Sat & Sun at 12:30 and 14:00 27 Dec – 30 Dec Dagelijks om 12:30 en 14:00 13:15, 14:00, 14:45 en 15:30 FORT SINT PIETER Mon till Fri at 12:30 02 Jan – 07 Jan ‘18 Dagelijks om 12:30 en 14:00 Ma t/m Vr om 14:00 MET EEN NEDERLANDSTALIGE GIDS 14 Oct – 29 Oct Daily at 12:30 and 14:00 25 mei – 28 mei Dagelijks om 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, Adres: Luikerweg 71, duur: 1 uur 30 Oct – 22 Dec Sat & Sun at 12:30 and 14:00 13:15, 14:00, 14:45 en 15:30 (ticketloket & startpunt naast Chalet Bergrust) Mon till Fri at 12:30 STEPTOCHT GROTTEN ZONNEBERG 29 mei – 02 jun Dagelijks om 14:00 01 jan – 08 jan Dagelijks om 12:30 en 14:00 23 Dec – 07 Jan ‘18 Daily at 12:30 and 14:00 MET EEN NEDERLANDSTALIGE GIDS 03 jun – 05 jun Dagelijks om 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 09 jan – 17 feb Za & Zo om 12:30 en 14:00 Adres: Slavante 1, duur: 1,15 uur 13:15, 14:00, 14:45 en 15:30 Ma t/m Vr om 12:30 (ticketloket & startpunt naast Buitengoed Slavante) 06 juni – 09 jul Za & Zo om 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 18 feb – -5 mrt Dagelijks om 12:30 en 14:00 GROTTEN ZONNEBERG 7 jan ’17 – 7 jan ’18 Za om 11:15, 13:15 en 15:15 13:15, 14:00, 14:45 en 15:30 06 mrt – 31 mrt Za & Zo om 12:30 en 14:00 MET EEN NEDERLANDSTALIGE GIDS Zo om 13:15 en 15:15 (niet op 26 feb) Ma t/m Vr om 14:00 Ma t/m Vr om 12:30 Adres: Slavante 1, duur: 1 uur 10 jul – 03 sep Dagelijks om 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 01 apr – 13 apr Za & Zo om 12:30, 13:15 en 14:00 (ticketloket & startpunt naast Buitengoed Slavante) * (not on 24 Dec and 31 Dec) 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30 en 16:15 Ma t/m Vr om 12:30 02 Jan – 06 Jan Dagelijks om 12:50, 13:50 en 14:50 04 sep – 13 okt Za & Zo om 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 14 apr – 07 mei Dagelijks om 12:30, 13:15 en 14:00 07 Jan – 12 Mrt Za en Zo om 12:50, 13:50 en 13:15, 14:00, 14:45 en 15:30 08 mei – 24 mei Za & Zo om 12:30, 13:15 en 14:00 14:50 (Niet op 26 feb) TICKETS Ma t/m Vr om 14:00 Ma t/m Vr om 12:30 18 Mrt – 30 Apr Dagelijks om 12:50, 13:50 en 14:50 Per tour 14 okt – 29 okt Dagelijks om 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 25 mei – 28 mei Dagelijks om 12:30, 13:15 en 14:00 01 Mei – 03 Sep Dagelijks om 11:50, 12:50, 13:50, Adults: € 6.60 13:15, 14:00, 14:45 en 15:30 29 mei – 02 jun Dagelijks om 12:30 14:50 en 15:50 Children (4-12 years) € 5.20 30 okt – 22 dec Za & Zo om 12:30, 14:00 en 15:30 03 jun – 05 jun Dagelijks om 12:30, 13:15 en 14:00 04 Sep – 05 Nov Za en Zo om 11:50, 12:50, 13:50 en 14:50 Ma t/m Vr om 14:00 06 juni – 09 jul Za & Zo om 12:30, 13:15 en 14:00 Ma t/m Vr om 12:50, 13:50 en 14:50 Purchase your ticket in advance via www.maastricht- 23 dec – 07 jan ‘18 Dagelijks om 12:30, 14:00 en 15:30 Ma t/m Vr om 12:30 11 Nov – 10 Dec Za en Zo om 12:50, 13:50 en 14:50 underground.nl or from VVV Maastricht (Kleine Staat 1). 10 jul – 03 sep Dagelijks om 12:30, 13:15, 14:00 en 14:45 16 Dec – 23 Dec Dagelijks om 12:50, 13:50 en 14:50 Visitors to the North Caves (Grotten Noord) and Fort St. 04 sep – 13 okt Za & Zo om 12:30, 13:15 en 14:00 27 Dec – 30 Dec Dagelijks om 12:50, 13:50 en 14:50 Pieter can buy tickets at our on-site ticket office. Please NORTH CAVES Ma t/m Vr om 12:30 02 Jan – 07 Jan ‘18 Dagelijks om 12:50, 13:50 en 14:50 note that there are only limited tickets available on-site WITH AN ENGLISH TOUR GUIDE 14 okt – 29 okt Dagelijks om 12:30, 13:15 en 14:00 at Kazematten and Zonneberg Caves (Grotten Zonneberg) Address: Luikerweg 71, duration: 1 hour 30 okt – 22 dec Za & Zo om 12:30 en 14:00 and that no cash payments are accepted. (ticket office and starting point next to Chalet Bergrust) Ma t/m Vr om 12:30 ZONNEBERG CAVES 01 Jan – 08 Jan Daily at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 23 dec – 07 jan ‘18 Dagelijks om 12:30 en 14:00 WITH AN ENGLISH TOUR GUIDE Steptocht Grotten Zonneberg 09 Jan – 17 Feb Sat & Sun at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 Adres: Slavante 1, duur: 1 uur Admission: adults € 15.95, children aged 12 and above Mon till Fri at 14:00 (ticketloket & startpunt naast Buitengoed Slavante) are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Tickets for 18 Feb – 05 Mar Daily at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 FORT SINT PIETER 07 Jan – 02 Jul Sat and Sun at 12:50 and 14:50 this tour can only be purchased in advance via 06 Mar – 13 Apr Sat & Sun at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 WITH AN ENGLISH TOUR GUIDE (not on 26 feb) maastrichtunderground.nl or from VVV Maastricht Mon till Fri at 14:00 Address: Luikerweg 71, duration: 1 hour 08 Jul – 03 Sep Every day at 12:50 and 14:50 (Kleine Staat 1). 14 Apr – 07 Mai Daily at 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 (ticket office and startingpoint next to Chalet Bergrust) 09 Sep – 07 Jan ‘18 Sat and Sun at 12:50 and 14:50*
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from high-speed highlights to an all-day tour to Liège maastricht or combination boat tour and cave visit. Or how about a complete evening CRUISE ON THE MEUSE WITH from the water out on the boat for a Satur- A TOUR OF THE TUNNELS day Night Dinner Cruise, UNDER ST. PIETERSBERG HILL A boat trip is a great way to discover and or intimate Sunday Brunch What better combination experience the city and relax at the same time. boat tour? The choice is than seeing Maastricht You won’t even have to lift a finger… yours! from the water and visiting the caves on the same trip? Information and timetable On this cruise, you’ll call Rederij Stiphout at St. Pietersberg hill, walk Floating along the Meuse, T +31 (0)43 351 53 00 with a guide to the top, and with the contours of the city or www.stiphout.nl explore the famous marl as your backdrop, on board Departs from Maaspromenade 58 caves for about an hour. with a cup of coffee and a After the underground tour, delicious piece of sweet tart... CRUISE ON THE MEUSE the cruise continues. Note: Simply delightful. As soon On a Meuse cruise, you’ll not suitable for people who as you board one of the tour discover some of Maas- have difficulty walking. boats, you will feel that tricht’s most special places Duration about 3 hours holiday feeling taking hold, on a single boat trip. The Price adults € 16.35, and you can relax and enjoy trip takes you past the children 4-12 € 10.70 learning even more about historic St. Servatius (St. this beautiful city. Servaas) bridge, the new BOAT TRIP TO THE HISTORIC Céramique city district, the HARBOUR ’T BASSIN The five tour boats of the Gouvernement building Would you enjoy learning a Stiphout company are and St. Pietersberg hill. little history and stories of located at a very central Just before reaching the old Maastricht? Then this spot on the Meuse in the Belgian border, the boat cruise is for you. It will take city centre, between the turns around and returns to you through three different railway station and the the centre of Maastricht. locks and a tunnel belon- Vrijthof. You have a great Duration about 1 hour ging to Maastricht’s old many boat tours departing Price adults € 9.75, fortifications. Then, at the from here to choose from, children 4-12 € 5.50 river harbour ’t Bassin,
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you’ll have a beautiful view of the old quayside storerooms, now converted to the Albert Canal. You and pass through four into charming shops and follow this canal to the locks, including the famous The Saturday Night restaurants. city centre of Liège, where Ternaaien lock. Dinner Cruise has a Duration 2 hours you arrive at about 12:30 Duration 4 hours different theme every Departures 10:45 AM, 1:15 PM and PM. There you can disem- Departure 11:15 AM month. 3:45 PM bark and explore the city Price adults € 20.25, Duration 2.5 hours Price adults € 13.75, on your own. The boat children 4-12 € 12.25 Departure 7:30 PM children 4-12 € 7.75 departs at around 3 PM Price adults € 41.00, for the return trip to SATURDAY NIGHT children 4-12 € 24.60 MAASTRICHT - LIÈGE Maastricht. DINNER CRUISE* ROUND TRIP* Duration about 7.5 hours A sophisticated night-time BRUNCH BOAT CRUISE* PANCAKE CRUISE* With the Belgian city (including 2.5-hour stop in Liège) cruise down the Meuse On this Sunday morning Take a lovely Sunday * We recommend to make of Liège so close by, it’s Departure 10 AM on a Saturday night, with boat cruise, you will be afternoon cruise enjoying reservations for these trips! something a lot of visitors Price adult return ticket, € 24.95, sumptuous buffet dinner served a sumptuous brunch piping hot pancakes you to Maastricht put on their adult single, € 15.25; Children (4-12) included. During the cruise, buffet of hot and cold top yourself with bacon, to-do list. And what better € 15.25 return, € 9.40 single the starter and dessert will dishes. A fun outing for the apple, ice cream or Information and timetable way to do it than by boat! be served at your table. The whole family. hot cherries. Rederij Stiphout The boat cruises up the 4-LOCK CRUISE* main course (with various Duration 2 hours Duration 2 hours T +31 (0)43 351 53 00 Meuse to the locks at On a cruise around Maas- dishes) will be served Departure 11 AM Departure 2:30 PM of www.stiphout.nl Ternaaien, where it is tricht, you will sail through buffet-style, and there is an Price adults € 30.25, Price adults € 22.25, Departs from: Maaspromenade 58 locked 15 metres upwards Dutch and Belgian territory extensive choice of dishes. children 4-12 € 12.75 children 4-12 € 11.50
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10-12 MARCH Maastricht Antiquarian Book & Print Fair St. John’s Church (Sint Janskerk) 25 FEBRUARY 10-18 MARCH MAASTRICHT TOURS Carnival Prince’s procession Silence on Vrijthof square BY AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS into the city Vrijthof Get to know the city in an Market square 25 MARCH 01 original way with Stiphout 8-22 JANUARY 26-28 FEBRUARY Dobbel Zjubbelei Tours & Trips’ tours of TOUR B. Duration approx. 4 hours Maastricht Dining Carnaval Garderizzjemint de beautiful Maastricht by CITY TOUR MAASTRICHT Departures 11:00 AM, 12:00 noon Experience City Centre Kachelpiepers American school bus. The + CRUISE ON THE MEUSE and 1:00 PM Various locations 26 FEBRUARY Market Square route includes Maastricht’s After the city tour, you board Price adults € 21.35, 12-14 JANUARY Carnival Procession historic West Bank and the one of the Stiphout cruise children (4-12) € 13.40 Interclassics Wyck to Vrijthof Square charming districts of Wyck boats for a river cruise of MECC Maastricht 27 FEBRUARY and Céramique, across the about an hour. Departs from: 15 JANUARY Family Procession/ Meuse, with its highlights Duration approx. 2 hours Rederij Stiphout, Zweit veur Leid Poetezitting open-air event of modern architecture. The Departures 11:00 AM, 12:00 noon, Maaspromenade 58 Groene Loper/A2 motorway Wyck to Vrijthof Square bus departs from the Rederij 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM* (Between St. Servatius bridge 26 JANUARY Stiphout jetty at Maaspro- Price adults € 14.75, and Wilhelmina bridge) Poetry day children (4-12) € 8.20 Start: Centre Céramique menade 58 (between the 04 St. Servatius bridge and * 3:30 PM tour from 2 May to Information and timetable 29 JANUARY 7 APRIL the Wilhelmina bridge). 3 September only +31 (0)43 351 53 00 or Announcement of the Museum Night Maastricht www.stiphout.nl Carnival Prince Various museums There are three tours to TOUR C. Market square 16 APRIL choose from: CITY TOUR MAASTRICHT + Amstel Gold Race CRUISE ON THE MEUSE WITH Timetable: Town hall Market Square
TOUR A. CAVE VISIT 7 Jan - 1 Apr 03 20-24 APRIL CITY TOUR MAASTRICHT The whole package! This every Saturday 8-15 MARCH Royals Cup An interesting driving programme begins with 4 Apr - 2 Jul Ragweek 2017 Maastricht tour through historic and a city tour of Maastricht. every day (except Mondays) Various locations De Geusselthal modern Maastricht. You then board a boat for a 3 Jul - 3 Sep 9-18 MARCH 22 april Duration approx. 45 minutes cruise on the Meuse, with daily YIA Art Fair Dance Event Pure Mestreech
Departures 11:00 AM, 12:00 noon, a stop for a walking tour of 5 Sep - 29 Oct 02 Tapijn Complex 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM the caves beneath the St. every day (except Mondays) 18-19 FEBRUARY 10-19 MARCH 27 APRIL Price adults € 7.20, Pietersberg hill halfway 4 Nov - 23 Dec Tattoo Convention TEFAF King’s Day children 4-12 € 4.00 through the cruise. every Saturday (except 26 Dec) MECC Maastricht MECC Maastricht Various locations
30 31 14 MAY City procession in 6 AUGUST Maastricht IRONMAN Maastricht City centre -Limburg 1 SEP-20 NOV 25 MAY 5 JUNE Griend / Market square / La Saison Culinaire de 27 APRIL Festival El Dunya Anniversary celebration Maas l’Euregio King’s Day Street Market City park, in front of of Beppie Kraft 6-20 AUGUST Maastricht & Euregio Meu-
City park the city walls Vrijthof square 07 Maastricht Dining Experience se-Rhine 30 APRIL-1 MAY 12-21 MAY 11 JUNE 1 JULY Various restaurants / cafés 3 SEPTEMBER Le Jour du Muguet Servaaskermis (St Servatius Fair) Maastrichts Mooiste Oranje Zingt Zuid! 12 AUGUST Beau Bassin Dominicanen bookshop Vrijthof square Start: Market square Market square or Vrijthof square The Strongest Man ‘t Bassin (Boekhandel Dominicanen)/ 18-21 MAY 15 JUNE 6-9 &13-16 JULY in Limburg 8-9 SEPTEMBER Kommelplein Food Truck Festival TREK Bassinario André Rieu concerts on Market square Parcours of Art City park ‘t Bassin Vrijthof Square 21-25 AUGUST & Science (PAS) 19-21 MAY 15-17 JUNE Vrijthof square INKOM (University Freshers’ Week) Various locations Designday Beer festival: the 24 hours 8 JULY Various locations 9 SEPTEMBER SAM Décorfabriek of Maastricht SotoFest 23 AUGUST Holi Fusion Festival 28 MAY Around d’n Hiemel Sphinxkwartier CultiFest De Griend Rue de la Fête 16-18 JUNE 14-15 JULY City park 10 SEPTEMBER Heggenstraat/ Secret Places Festival Quatorze Juillet à 24-27 AUGUST Het Parcours St. Amorsplein Location to be announced Maestricht Preuvenemint City centre 28 MAY 16 JUNE City park at Pater Vink tower Vrijthof square 14-17 SEPTEMBER
05 Dancetour Maastricht Summer Deejays 28-30 JULY 26-27 AUGUST Musica Sacra Location to be announced De Griend De Kadefeesten KunstPlein OLV Maastricht 7 MAY 18 JUNE Kesselskade OLV square Various locations Procession at the well Jekerklassiek 30 JULY 15-17 SEPTEMBER of St Servatius Jeker quarter Maastricht en pause Wine- & Beerfestival Dorst Well of St Servatius Biesland 21 JUNE Stokstraat quarter City park 7 MAY International Day of Yoga 17 SEPTEMBER Meuse Marathon in Maastricht Sint Pietersbear Trail Maastricht-Visé Tapijn or Muziekgieterij St. Pietersberg hill 13 MAY 24-25 JUNE 21-24 SEPTEMBER Cross Currents Festival d’Artagnan Kannen & Kruiken 06 Festival Mgr. Vranckenplein City park
Muziekgieterij & Lumière 2-5 JUNE 25 JUNE 09 22-24 SEPTEMBER 13-20 MAY KunstTour (ArtTour) Manus van Alles 1 SEPTEMBER Docfest WE Festival Sphinx quarter)/ Festival Dutch Darts Masters Various locations 08 Various locations Staten quarter Wittevrouwenveld MECC Maastricht 24 SEPTEMBER 14 MAY 10-11 JUNE 29 JUNE-2 JULY 2 AUGUST 1-3 SEPTEMBER Danse op ‘t Vriethof Duckrace Maastricht JekerJazz ARTlive FASHIONCLASH Festival Ridderronderace Maastricht Festival Bruis Vrijthof square City park near Tapijn Various locations SAM Decorfabriek Starting on Vrijthof square De Koompe
32 33 HIGHLIGHTS EXPO’S Bonnefantenmuseum till 1 May BACA Cai Guo-Qiang: My Stories of Painting Centre Ceramique till 5 March Photograph exhibition 30 SEPTEMBER NIEUWE OOGST #2 Dance Event Pure till March Europe Calling! Mestreech Cartoons: 25th anniversary of 11 Complex the Treaty of Maastricht 29 SEP-1 OCT 4 NOVEMBER Museum aan het Vrijthof 12 CityPolo 90’s Forever till 19 February Luma Vrijthof square MECC Maastricht 9 DECEMBER Marres 30 SEP-2 OCT 4-5 NOVEMBER Essentials January - February: Marres Fiesta Eurasia Books and Records Fair MECC Maastricht Currents #4 Market square ROC Leeuwenborgh DECEMBER February - November: Training 10-12 NOVEMBER Magical Maastricht & the Senses #2 Jumping Indoor Maastricht Magical Cultural Festival March - July: The Painted Bird MECC Maastricht City centre July - August: Sensing the Body 11 NOVEMBER 6 DECEMBER September - November: The Opening of carnival Farewell to Santa Materiality of the Invisible Vrijthof square Market square / Kesselskade December - February: Marres 18 NOVEMBER 16 DECEMBER Currents #5
10 Arrival of Santa in Dance Event Pure 6-8 OCTOBER Maastricht Mestreech ANDRÉ RIEU traditionally brings JekerJazz Maaspromenade Complex his Johann Strauss Orchestra to Various locations 19 NOV-5 DEC 17 DECEMBER the Vrijthof Square in the city OCTOBER Sinterklaas aan de Maas Limburgse Christmas of his birth, Maastricht, every The Big Draw Rederij Stiphout / Centre From Onze Lieve Vrouweplein summer. Once again, André Maastricht Céramique to Theater aan het Vrijthof Rieu transforms the entire Vrijthof Vrijthof square/various locations 24 NOVEMBER 9 DEC ‘17-6 JAN ‘18 Square into a huge open air 5-8 OCTOBER An evening of words Christmas Market on Kesselskade concert hall, filling it with great Nederlandse Dansdagen Sint Janskerk Kesselskade melodies, from classical music (Dutch Dance Festival) to catchy waltzes, from various Theater aan het Vrijthof and operas, operettas, and musi- other locations Subject to change. For a complete overview of cals. For more information and 21 OCTOBER daily activities, please take a look at www.uitagenda- to buy tickets visit Fomaas maastricht.nl and www.maastrichtagenda.nl. www.visitmaastricht.nl. Bookshop Dominicanen / Centre Céramique
34 35 WYCK TRENDY BUT HONEST Welcome to Maastricht. Its streets are charming, its hotels are hip, and its businesses are booming. All this makes Wyck the perfect introduction to the rest of the city.
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O eslin ger baan 40 MUST SEES MUST SEES Sanne Tummers M-PERCEPTION Local and freelance An intriguing combination. CÖRVERSPLEIN copywriter and This shop sells stylish A delightful spot journalist men’s fashion alongside with a river view. accessories and flowers. Located at the foot of the It is privilege to live and That combination itself Servatius bridge (Servaas- work in Wyck, and some- is enough for me to come brug), the al fresco areas of thing that Sanne Tummers, here regularly. the quaint cafés and restau- freelance copywriter and Rechtstraat 55 rants are a perfect place to journalist, relishes every TOSCANELLA relish the view of the river HOTEL THE DUTCH day. Her greatest pleasure NINA’S BOUTIQUE A hidden gem. and city. The Hangout. in life is to write about Scandinavische basics. This is the place for truly Inspired by 80s style, her own city from her Nina’s Boutique also fresh Italian specialities. the ‘Hangout’ room is the office and residence in the sells stylish bags and exqui- You can take away meals or perfect place for locals and quaint Rechtstraat. site accessories. If I have enjoy them on a bench along hotel guests to meet over a something to celebrate, like the street. I recommend the classic gin and tonic during a new assignment, I treat focaccia – they are Friday post-work drinks. myself to a little visit truly divine. Wilhelminasingel 60 to the shop. Rechtstraat 22 WEEKEND IN WYCK Rechtstraat 58 All you need for a great weekend. CAFÉ ZONDAG TOWNHOUSE HOTEL There is everything I need A place to chill out. Cosy yet chic. right here in Wyck, from There are cool cafés If friends ask me for tips on freshly baked bread to and bars popping up all over a place to stay, I often point meat, sweet goodies, and Wyck, but Café Zondag was them towards this hotel wine. It also has some great one of the first to set because of its cosy character places to grab drinks with up shop here. yet chic atmosphere. friends. Wycker Brugstraat 42 Sint Maartenslaan 5 BRASSERIE FLO SJIEK KOOKPUNT BIJ SAM SAM Seafood and other Be the chef or join a table. A fresh bouquet for tasty dishes. Sjiek Kookpunt is a home or the office. If you want to treat yourself kitchen-cum-cooking This is my favourite to something more lavish, theatre, culinary specialist, stop-off point on a Saturday. go to Brasserie FLO to and restaurant in one. You The staff at this quaint enjoy delicious seafood and are sure to find something flower shop always pick the other dishes in a typical tasty here! perfect bouquet. French brasserie style. Hoogbrugstraat 15 Hoogbrugstraat 16 Stationsstraat 28
41 OPENS EARLY 2017 shops WYCK BAZAAR Wyck It might be Maastricht’s best kept secret: Wyck Bazaar, secluded behind the facades of several historic buildings between the Rechtstraat and Wycker Grachtstraat. As part of this food concept, a variety of 1 2 merchants sell their finest fresh produce to a diverse crowd. Truly a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by the world.
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WYCKBAZAAR.NL Hermès 1 Mestrini Eyewear2 Le monde d’Hermès. Eye-catching eyewear.
Discover the world of Hermès. Whether you are looking for rugged The finest leather goods, bags, silk and or elegant, you’ll leave Mestrini Occhiali perfumes. Cashmere shawls and silk ties with eye-catching eyewear. but also women and men’s prêt-à-porter. Anne et Valentin, Chanel, Lindberg, Do not forget the accessories like gloves Mykita, Theo, and more leading eyewear and hats. And what to think of the stylists. For the ultimate combination of department ‘Maison’? Or just admire fashion and eye care, look no further. our jewellery and watch collection.
Stationsstraat 43 Stationsstraat 58 T +31 (0)43 325 88 88 www.hermes.com T +31 (0)43 711 22 16 www.mestrini.nl
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RESTAURANT Timeless dishes.
Harry’s is an international brasserie which is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and for brunch on Sundays. We offer timeless brasserie classics 3 4 x prepared using the very best ingredients. Harry’s serves unpretentious food and beverages in a relaxed, comfortable setting.
Wycker Brugstraat 2 T + 31 (0)43 328 13 66 www.harrysrestaurant.nl
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3 CINQ 4 The Dutch Resto-bar. A lifestyle hotel.
Situated in a large, impressive Situated on the bank of the Meuse, building in Wyck. Enjoy a gin and tonic boasting the city’s most beautiful sunsets. with the locals in the Lobby Bar or a free A dynamic little place serving coffee, cappuccino or espresso in the Hangout, healthy lunches, dinner, and drinks where you can work, play games, or relax. and snacks seven days a week. There’s no traditional breakfast, but instead It’s a great place to discover. a free Breakfast Bag for a healthy start to the day.
Cörversplein 5 Wilhelminasingel 60 T +31 (0)43 851 76 32 www.cinq-maastricht.nl T +31 (0)43 328 13 69 www.hotelthedutch.com
44 45 restaurants and shops 6 Beaumont Wyck Hotel Maastricht
A TIMELESS CLASSIC Comfort & hospitality.
Beaumont is located in a stately building on the elegant Wycker Brugstraat in Maastricht since 1912. The stylish rooms and public areas are modern while at the same time maintaining 7 8 the building’s character and respecting its history. Beaumont stands for classic allure combined with timeless design and a focus on comfort, service and hospitality.
Wycker Brugstraat 2 T +31 (0)43 325 44 33 www.beaumonthotel.nl 8 9
Tasty Thai 7 NOVO New Dining 8 De 9 Authentic Thai food. A journey around the world. Verwondering Concept store. Winner Maastrichtse A journey around the Toppers 2013 in the world inspired by classic category of ‘Most Dazzling French cuisine. Come here Don’t miss this Dining’. Tasty Thai for for: lunch, a cinema ticket unmatched collection. lunch, dinner, and menu, a five-course meal, Pretty things to takeaway. à la carte dining, street food, make you happy! and cocktails.
Rechtstraat 29 Wilhelminasingel 39 Hoogbrugstraat 21A T +31 (0)43 852 49 62 T +31 (0)43 204 1169 T +31 (0)43 321 13 34 www.tastythai.nl www.novo-dining.com www.verwondering.nl
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10 ’t Wycker Cabinet 11 Brasserie FLO De Joffers12 Scooterverhuurlimburg 13 Bistrot-Bar. The taste of Paris in Maastricht. Fashion size 42 and up. Discover Maastricht by e-bike or scooter!
A winning combination: FLO Maastricht is the trendy ‘little sister’ An institution famous in Maastricht Take a beautiful trip through the authentic regional ambiance of the world-famous Parisian establish- and beyond. Come by and discover for Maastricht or Limburg’s rolling hills. of Maastricht coupled with the ments Julien, La Coupole, Boffinger, and yourself that plus sizes don’t have to mean Hires include route map and insurance, homeliness of a classic French FLO. The classics - steak tartare, fruits dressing out of style. Fashion consultants starting from a location in Maastricht Bistrot-Bar with a nod to de mer, onion soup, crème brûlée, and the can offer honest, sound advice. Just give it a or Valkenburg. No deposit and no Mediterranean influences. FLO set menu - are magnifique! Winner of try, because if you change your mind helmet requirement. the public award ‘Best French restaurant in they do take returns. the Netherlands 2016’. Akerstraat 18 Maastricht, Wyckerbrugstraat 29B Nieuweweg 18 Valkenburg T +31 (0)43 351 05 91 Stationsstraat 28 Rechtstraat 74 T +31 (0)43 711 43 00 www.wyckercabinet.nl T +31 (0)43 328 25 25 www.flomaastricht.nl T +31 (0)43 321 82 53 www.dejoffers.nl www.scooterverhuurlimburg.nl
48 49 CÉRAMIQUE MAASTRICHT’S ARCHITECTURE DISTRICT Leave the narrow, cobblestone streets and their historic old buildings behind for a bit and discover the exciting, dynamic, other Maastricht. Nowhere in Maastricht is there a place where present and past come together so powerfully as Céramique.
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r n idd n we u e A n e e e e t n r s a e s e l r P s t s 14 a g S t c t k t t k g r rög a h r r B a oeg a H n L t P e a In the Céramiqueo district, you still feel the industrial past, even Othoughude a t Achter de r a o t s g ie t er d o b r e t ke s felstraa 17 W o you’re standingKa in theg newest and most modernTa part of the city. It’s the kind lunet ald r r hinx ec a Sp k W Py c rm A h La M on i at of place where you look up and keep looking, to takeng in the impressive architecture, ts d j stra t Gr tr e n en 39 a achtj t B aa lb or r e a t n e e rt t a lo H rt e e a v n n lv s K a a e e an l r m r a S a o t e c n d l ha w P a even as the ground around you buzzesin with culture andt activity. s e e rnlaan a a e e s B r n A l r t n e t L r e b w s 42 n o w e e g n e a o e g Charles e g s f i t i o v s e r e jn g e e n e e u e v g n rs i n Eyckpark i n n r u s P o o te t s l n T . t e B P o B o r r t a t a u e r r un Céramique arose in the early 1990s on theG site of ‘Sociétéa Céramique,’ aa ceramics factory v e osal t 40 S Vijfkoppen M g t t l e e a l R S e w S n r u e f i h t d raa d C n t il A st r t that operated from 1850 toe n1985, best known for its tableware. When the factory was offered t t G eks o e e l H é G d i n d e b 16 e r g r s l a a a n u e i N B r n s for sale to the municipality in the late 1980s, the idea to redevelop the area as a quality resi- d i h n m l w u g n o i a i e e r s e E r w e f u e t o l T l p i e w q o p dential and commercial district quickly emerged, and Government Architect Jo Coenen was n g ngerse a Stadspark m r e e u k net v at alu g n a em a r e R hofst u engaged to develop a master plan. One of his fundamental premises was to bring something n e S B t H H l . o ö e P m of a Mediterranean feel to this part of the city. To achieve this, he brought in a luminary v i e e Monseigneur e n t l we e l g N278 Nolenspark r s g e architects from southern Europe for the design of the various residential and businesss t k r w P e a a s Waldeckpark n r r a a d e la i M f n g o t n rh e o complexes. The result is a total package of architectural high point eafter highs point, like Ma- a T y e a et H H llalun n s Ste Va e p rio Botta’s ‘La Fortezza,’ Alvaro Siza’s ‘Tower of Siza,’ and perhaps the crownings glory, Aldo s u e n S n t t w . P Rossi’s Bonnefanten Museum. But despite all the forward-looking architecture, the connec- r n e in a g la s s Min g B tion to the past remains, in the street names, remnantsu of older buildings and tableware that is t ter e is r Ta w s e 15 lma n ch turn up unexpectedly, and the exhibitions bin the Bonnefanten Museum and Centre Céra- st o u raa e p H t e s . t in t rs mique.g Each and every one is a golden threadS of history interwoven into the fabric of today. e el k A at tra g Minister A es e albers w ————————S G s t J r o R e . e a h n n e n ier a a a s F. Na l y f f s l S K z e ge o E v r h t nn st raa . a t s e t g L d A p Céramique hums with contemporary ARCHITECTURE, without selling short its industrialn past. y e a b m W r m u w a g N278 r h b a e C Wine and dine in style at like Michelin-starred Beluga, theatre cafél Zuid or CULTURAL HOTSPOTS e Peerb d d oltesstraat an r a e n al t a lv u l y c A s s museum café Ipanema. Avenue Céramique takes you past eye-catching shops and offices,k as well as l P e a s i
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Locals living COFFEELOVERS in the Céramique Coffee makes you happy. area We love coffee and, fortunately, so does Proud to be Maastricht HOEG BRÖGK (HIGH BRIDGE) Coffeelovers. Coffeelovers residents, Jo and Lieke have Old versus new. on Plein 1992 is the hottest been living in the While Céramique may coffee spot of the Céramique prestigious area of seem far away, it is less district. Here you can enjoy AVENUE Céramique for six years PLEIN 1992 & than a fifteen-minute walk Maastricht’s famous CÉRAMIQUE now, just a stone’s throw STARS OF EUROPE to the centre via the unique Blanche Dael coffee. A gateway to the away from the historical The most European city as ‘Hoeg Brögk’ bridge. Ruiterij 2 & Plein 1992 - 15 Mediterranean. centre. Below are their the birthplace of the Treaty Lined with stately ailanthus, must-sees: of Maastricht. the grand Avenue Céramique There are two obvious has a certain Mediterranean reminders of the Treaty: CHARLES EYCK PARK air to it. Plein 1992 and the ‘Stars Green on the Meuse. MAASPUNTTOREN of Europe’ roundabout. Céramique’s park, along Unique combination. the Meuse, is a favourite Céramique is home to picnic and gathering place a few historical ramparts, for students and locals one of which is the ‘Maas- in the summer. punttoren’. Climb the steps of the tower and peep through the embrasures to enjoy a beautiful panorama Centre Céramique 14 of the Meuse and Cultural heritage, library, St Pietersberg hill. and impressive exhibitions. ARCHITECTURE Maaspuntweg A nirvana for lovers There’s always something to enjoy here: of architecture! LUNA ROSSA a fascinating exhibition, concert, or lecture, or a relaxing This area is packed Spoilt for choice. visit to the library to enjoy a cup of Coffeelovers coffee. full of buildings designed If you are visiting The building itself, by architect Jo Coenen, is worth a visit by the very best inter- Céramique, remember in its own right. Be sure to visit the fourth floor national architects. Thanks to stop off at this ice cream for the wonderful view! to the distinctive building parlour. All the ice cream is styles, we see Céramique home-made and comes Avenue Céramique 50 as the Manhattan of in a variety of flavours. T +31 (0)43 350 56 00 Maastricht. Hoogbrugstraat 45 / Ruiterij www.centreceramique.nl
55 The Treaty of Maastricht and a rich art Het Bonnefantenmuseum 15 collection in an interesting building. CULTURAL HOTSPOT An impressive collection of old masters and modern art.
Old masters and modern and contemporary art are at home in the iconic building designed by Italian architect Aldo Rossi. This museum is home to an always exciting programme of temporary exhibits, museum tours, lectures, and children’s ac- tivities. The Bonnefanten Museum is also the place to find unusual art gifts (online too!), and to have Les Deux Garçons: Welkom Willkommen Bienvenue, 2012 Bienvenue, Willkommen Welkom Deux Garçons: Les lunch, at the famous Museumcafé Ipanema.
Avenue Céramique 250 T +31 (0)43 329 01 90 www.bonnefanten.nl
Guided tours Gouvernement aan de Maas Information and reservation: +31(0)43 389 7777, [email protected] 56 57 Café Zuid 17 16 Cycle Center / La Dolce Verhuur DINER & LOUNGE Because southern living NUMBER ONE IN TWO WHEELS is just better. An experience on wheels! The Netherlands’ biggest From lounging in a cycle hire. beach bed on the riverside to attending a show at Maastricht and the Hill Country are the our theatre, everything perfect starting point at Café Zuid is all about for an active, cultural, or the good life. The menu culinary outing by bike. x ranges from irresistible Ever thought of discovering tapas to inspired the hidden treasures of main dishes. the countryside on a real Italian Vespa, or breezing around on a classic yet sustainable and silent Eco Plein 1992 - 15 T + 31 (0)43 361 05 55 Solex? Or why not try a www.cafezuid.nl kickbike for some sporty fun? Visit the website to see all the options, information, and packages. 5 17 Cycle Center Valkenburg De Valkenberg 8B T +31 (0)43 601 53 38 www.cyclecenter.nl La Dolce Verhuur Maastricht Sint Gerardusweg 40 T +31 (0)43 609 07 05 www.ladolceverhuur.nl
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O eslliin ger baan 64 MUST SEES MUST SEES Peter Noten PIEKE FROM STOKSTRAAT QUARTER Programmer and A Maastricht lad with PIECE OF CAKE festival coordinator his dog Maoke. Sweet heaven. for Theater aan het A statue of the character For delicious home-made Vrijthof from the books by Bèr sweet treats and a freshly Hollewijn. To remind us brewed cup of coffee. Also works as director/ of a time when Stokstraat Also a great place to producer of Maastricht was still a working-class have lunch. theatre productions, neighbourhood. Bredestraat 28 serves on the jury for the Stokstraat Musical Awards, regularly SINT SERVAASBASILIEK GIO’S CUCINA CASALINGA spends time in London, Eyecatcher on LE THEATRE HOTEL A piece of Italy on and is the proud father Vrijthof Square. A good start to Vrijthof square. of Belle and also a One of the two beautiful basi- your evening out. Make sure you eat here at Maastricht native. licas in the city (the other is the This charming brasserie least once! You can’t book Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek). serves a special theatre in advance and there is no The treasure room alone is menu and will make sure menu, but each and every certainly worth a visit. you’re in time for the show. one of these dishes is simply Keizer Karelplein 3 Vrijthof 50 ‘bellisimo’! THEATER AAN HET VRIJTHOF MUSEUM AAN HET VRIJTHOF Vrijthof 29A Maastricht’s city theatre. DE WINKEL VAN NIJNTJE Where Maastricht’s past A wonderful selection of A Miffy wonderland! and present come together. programmes in all genres Dick Bruna’s creation A vast collection of and for all ages, presenting has captured the hearts Limburg art, furniture, top national and of several generations. porcelain, and temporary international artists. This shop has got exhibitions. Grand Vrijthof 47 everything you’ll ever Café with free concerts find about Miffy (Nijntje on Sundays at in Dutch), and her around noon. CHOCA MOSA family and friends. Vrijthof 18 Heavenly pralines BOEKHANDEL DOMINICANEN Kesselskade 51 MAISON BLANCHE DAEL from Maastricht. Where you can read to your A delicious souvenir from A new chocolatier with heart’s content. Maastricht. home-made bonbons and A beautiful book shop This traditional coffee roas- other chocolate treats you in the former Dominican ting house and tea packer won’t be able to resist. Just church. Browse through has existed since 1878! You try the ‘Ingele poene’! the books and extensive can smell the aroma of freshly Heggenstraat 2A collection of CDs. roasted coffee from afar. Dominicanerkerkstraat 1 Wolfstraat 28
65 18 Mosae Forum good address City centre FASHION & FOOD Fashion & Food between the Market and the Meuse.
Centuries of history and modern architecture come together at Mosae Forum, the new riverside shopping area, combining shopping and joie de vivre. Mosae Forum: You don’t visit it, you experience it! If 22 19 you’re coming by car, follow the signs to P-Markt and P-Mosae Forum.
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Basilica 19 Thiessen 20 Boekhandel 21 Dancing late into Wijnkoopers Dominicanen the night. Oldest wine merchant Inspiring reading. in the Netherlands. The place to be on In the ambience of a Vrijthof square. Eat, drink, With historic wine cellars medieval church, you’ll find and dance at this Grand and voted Best Wine Shop a sophisticated selection Café in Maastricht’s in the Netherlands in 2015! of books, non-books, and finest location. It has several tasting rooms, music as well as the best enchanting vaults, and an cappuccino in town. Vrijthof 15A enclosed terrace. T +31 (0)43 321 39 36 Grote Gracht 18 Dominicanerkerkstraat 1 www.basilicamaastricht.nl T +31 (0)43 325 13 55 T +31 (0)43 410 00 10 www.thiessen.nl boekhandeldominicanen.nl
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22 Kookhuis aan de Maes 23 Bella Jewelry Store Entre Deux 24 De Boekenwurm 25 For professional chefs and serious amateurs. Stylish jewellery and accessories Shopping secrets between Books for children and teens. at an affordable price. Vrijthof and Markt. Great cooking starts with the right equipment BELLA is the exclusive jewellery and fashion De Boekenwurm is run by reading and techniques. When you’re in Maastricht a destination for designer’s collections from Visit the impressive Entre Deux fanatics. How else could we give tailored visit to Kookhuis aan de Maes is a must. around the world, and especially Scandina- shopping centre! Stroll from shop to shop, advice? No two children have the same It offers 600 m2 of kitchen equipment, pans, via. The styles range from classic to modern, sheltered from the weather, looking for taste in books or the same reading level. tableware, coffee machines and coffee, from silver jewellery to fashion accessories trendy clothing and the latest accessories. How do you encourage someone to read if cookbooks – not to mention cooking demos, and watches - being fashion, unique, graceful, Visit the neighbouring bookshop in the they don’t feel like it? How can you help a workshops, tastings and more! enchanting and trendsetting - incredibly centuries-old Dominican church and dyslexic child to enjoy reading? We know. beautiful and in singular atmosphere. enjoy a cappuccino. Markt 16 – 18 Mariastraat 11 T +31 (0) 43 350 08 00 Sporenstraat 22 Entre Deux T +31 (0)43 321 17 99 www.kookhuisaandemaes.nl T +31 (0)43 851 79 17 www.bellastore.nl www.entredeux.nl www.deboekenwurm.info
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26 Restaurant Laus 27 La Bonbonnière Contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. Paris of the 1930s.
If you’re looking for ‘la cucina Italiana’ with a twist, look for Restaurant The high ceilings with beautiful Laus between the Vrijthof and Onze Lieve dark wood surrounds form a great Vrouweplein squares. There’s no mistaking setting for drinks, sumptuous lunches, FAMILIE the traditional Mediterranean hospitality and fabulous dinners chosen from OPERA at Laus; the staff make personal a French/Flemish menu. contact with every guest. THEATERCONCERT
Bredestraat 7 Achter de Comedie 1 T +31 (0)43 303 00 04 www.restaurantlaus.nl T +31 (0)43 350 09 35 www.bonbonniere.nl
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28 Grand Café-Diner d’n Ingel 29 In Den Ouden Vogelstruys Restaurant Grandcafé De Perroen 31 Ringed by flights of angels. Maastricht’s living room. Vrienden van het Vrijthof 30 Traditional pub that feels like home. Relax enjoyment in the heart of Maastricht. Enjoy a delicious lunch, extended ‘In Den Ouden Vogelstruys’ is quite Covered courtyard, charming dinner, or just a cup of coffee served with possibly the oldest and definitely the Located directly at the Vrijthof, restaurant, cosy pub with homey care. The menu is seasonal and composed liveliest café in Maastricht. Also known Vrienden van het Vrijthof offers true atmosphere, and gastropub with around highlights of international and by many locals as ‘the living room,’ and the hospitality and honest homemade food. impressive tap list – all under one roof. regional Limburg cuisine. Groups are very backdrop for a multitude of activities that Choose your favourite dishes and create Open year-round for breakfast, lunch, welcome in the two lovely private salons let you enjoy the rich history of the city your own 3 or 4 course menu! dinner, parties, or even just drinks, with a view of the Vrijthof square. over the best draught beer and tastiest with seasonal menus featuring coffee in town. local specialities. Vrijthof 31 Vrijthof 13 Vrijthof 15 T +31 (0)43 311 88 05 Vrijthof 34-35 T +31 (0)43 321 72 26 www.ingel.nl T +31 (0)43 321 48 88 www.vogelstruys.nl www.vriendenvanhetvrijthof.nl T +31 (0)43 325 20 73 www.perroen.nl
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32 Boutique Hotel Grote Gracht 33 Boutique Hotel Sint Jacob De Gouverneur 34 Eetcafé Minckelers 35 Sleeping in a monumental building. A beautiful garden in the city centre. Belgian craft beer pub. Landmark in 400-year-old historic building. After a major renovation, all old facets, com- During the renovations, the monumental Enjoy the real and culinary ‘Limburg’ bined with the monumental character, and de- atmosphere filled with old ornaments of life in this typical gastronomic atmosphere. Staple on the market square, a great tails have remained at the hotel. It is equipped Boutique Hotel Sint Jacob was left With a selection of 250 specialty beers and place to enjoy a coffee, Brand beer or glass with modern facilities combined with traditio- completely intact. The hotel has been great snacks, you will definitely of wine, or sample from this week’s menu. nal influences. It offers a cozy breakfast room decorated in line with the style of the enjoy a visit at Biertaverne From the Limburg sweet tart to the Steak and attractive courtyard, where you can enjoy property, and has been fitted with de Gouverneur. Maison with Belgian chips, everything your drink after a long day in Maastricht! numerous modern amenities. on the menu is prepared right here in kitchen. Grote Gracht 56 Sint Jacobstraat 6 Boschstraat 105 T +31 (0)43 203 00 40 T +31 (0)43 203 00 40 T +31 (0)43 852 11 25 Markt 35 www.boutiquehotelgrotegracht.nl www.boutiquehotelsintjacob.nl www.de gouverneurmaastricht.nl T +31(0)43 321 65 38 www.minckelers.nl
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DINER & LOUNGE On the Netherlands’ most 38 famous square.
The modern, comfortable interior and friendly service give Aux Pays Bas Diner & Lounge a relaxed, informal ambience in which you immediately feel at home. The cuisine is international, 37 36 and the kitchen is the only one in Maastricht open until 1:00 AM.
Vrijthof 7 T +31 (0)43 325 44 59 www.auxpaysbas.nl
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La Chine 37 Bakkerij The original Peking duck. Mathieu Hermans 38 Oven-fresh A Maastricht favourite for lunch, dinner, artisanal bread. a quick bite, or a takeaway. Enjoy delights of Chinese cuisine like their signature The best in traditional pastries and original recipe Peking duck with pancakes. breads since 1936. Taste the difference Or, if you like surprises, the chef will of a genuine artisan baker using traditional put together a special menu recipes. It’s the bread that locals love just for you. to take home warm.
Markt 33 Zakstraat 9 T +31 (0)43 321 61 23 www.lachine.nl T +31 (0)43 321 31 17 www.bakkerijhermans.nl
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39 Talentino 40 Solar eco-tram 41 VVV tourist shop Piece of Cake 42 Pieke Potloed 43 Mestreech Wherever the sun takes you. A good start… Plenty of sweet treats. Authentic Maastricht café dining. Talent at work! Experience The best place to go for all A traditional café offering an In the charming Sporenstraat, between Our young ‘talents’ - young Maastricht’s city centre of the information you need abundance of sweet treats. Soak up Amorsplein and Grote Staat, look for people with a psychiatric with the solar eco-tram. to start exploring Maastricht the ambiance of this place where Pieke Potloed and its lovely summer/ and/or mental disability During your ride, we will and environs. All the best Henriette D’Oultremont once winter terrace. Authentic local dishes, with - are waiting to greet you tell you many interesting tips for fun activities, lived or relax in our the honesty of the good old days and the with a warm welcome. facts about the city and its excursions, a great night city garden! attention to quality you expect today. rich history. out, and hotel stays. For drinks, lunch, and dinner from 11:00 AM daily. Grote Gracht 74 Kesselskade Kleine Staat 1 Bredestraat 28 T +31 (0)43 311 46 85 T +31 (0)6 12 36 44 16 T+31 (0)43 325 21 21 T +31 (0)43 852 36 82 Sporenstraat 5 www.talentino-mestreech.nl www.zonnetrein.nl www.visitmaastricht.nl www.pieceofcakemaastricht.nl T +31 (0)43 321 59 68 www.piekepotloed.nl
78 79 JEKER kwartier SLOW DOWN IN MAASTRICHT’S LATIN QUARTER While high-intensity power shopping rages on just a few hundred metres away, the Jekerkwartier is the place to experience life in the slow lane. Slow down, breathe, and enjoy the wealth of art, flavours, and traditions that make this district special.
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Owner and CAFE designer At home in Maastricht! Milan Palma You will feel right at An independent home the moment you walk designer of handmade into Café Tribunal. Hosts leather bags and Rianda and Leo invite you accessories with a shop to sit down and enjoy some- and workshop in the thing delicious. Come and Jekerkwartier and a love soak up the atmosphere in FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL of sustainable products, LE MARAIS DEUX EN KOFFIE our charming café or relax TREK MAASTRICHT traditional skills, and Delicious coffee and more… on our beautiful terrace. It will make your mouth water! craftsmanship. An innovative concept Café Tribunal is open A real asset for Maastricht. by two successful entre- seven days per week. Open A fun concept in a relaxed preneurs in one charming for breakfast and lunch setting, with good, honest location, combining fashion, every day. From Monday food and friendly people. must-haves, and art with... to Thursday, we serve an Stadspark (De Vief Köp) THE HOPPY BROTHERS fantastic coffee! evening menu that is put For beer lovers. Maastrichter Heidenstraat 6 together by our chef Trudie Just name it, they’ll have based on the freshest ingre- it. Choose from all kinds of dients. Always prominently thirst-quenching beers. Try featured on the menu is a bottle of beer from the tap; the tender, locally-sourced delicious to taste and even steak with home-made better to take home with you. chips and mouthwatering Sint Pieterstraat 18 mussels when in season.
Tongersestraat 1 CAFÉ SJIEK T +31 (0)43 321 03 90 Maastricht’s most LENA BERENS www.detribunal.nl popular eatery. Pure simplicity and elegance. Just good, honest food with A boutique for men and no fuss. My favourite is the women. Lena Berens designs delicious oysters with a and makes all the clothes refreshing glass of white herself and displays a beauti- wine (such as a Sauvignon full colour palette, pure, Blanc from New Zealand). simplicity, and elegance. Sint Pieterstraat 13 Witmakersstraat 1 Enjoy mmm Jekerkwartier Jekerkwartier
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45 Patty ‘n Bun 46 Tapijn Brasserie Eetcafé Il y a 47 Café Nouveau 48 Taverna La Vaca 49 Handcrafted burgers. A unique concept with passion. Taste the Mediterranean. Cheese bar. A little piece of southern Europe. Experience Maastricht’s burger sensation! Tapijn boasts a unique location Maastricht’s Latin The Benelux’s first cheese Enjoy the wide range of delicious burgers in the city park. People meet here Quarter is home to this bar is here! Love good food In southern Europe, from the grill, various combinations of to enjoy the great food and ambiance Mediterranean restaurant and drink? dining, drinking, and light freshly-prepared chips, or one of the intri- served by friendly staff on the terrace in the with the best of Italian, Come and enjoy more than bites are rituals, a way of guing ‘Freak!’ shakes. Burgers with a modern summer, and in autumn and winter in the French, Spanish, and 35 different cheeses, wines, life, how you celebrate. twist, using only the freshest and tastiest large, characterful hall that used to Portuguese cuisine. and speciality beers. products; absolutely 100% pure, be the dining hall of the soldiers 100% fresh, and 100% sustainable. of the Tapijn barracks. Koestraat 7 Koestraat 14-16 Koestraat 3 Sint Pieterstraat 50 Tapijnkazerne 20 T + 31 (0)43 325 07 77 T +31 (0)43 851 44 47 T + 31 (0)43 311 45 56 T +31 (0)43 3215689 www.pattynbun.nl T +31 (0)43 311 75 88 www.tapijn.nl www.eetcafeilya.nl www.cafenouveau.nl www.tavernalavaca.nl
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50 Hotel Les Charmes 51 Winerestaurant 52 Stadscafé Lure Natuurhistorisch Museum 53 Restaurant Petit Bonheur 54 Charm offensive. mes amis Bygone days. Take a trip through time. Joie de Vivre. Named Maastricht’s most If you’re looking for a hospitable restaurant! Contemporary hospitality From the Carboniferous and Cretaceous Just 200 metres from Vrijthof square and charming place to stay in in an ambience that takes periods; from the giant Mosasaurus fossil to Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square, it’s one of Maastricht, look no further Specializing in regional you back to days gone by. the aquarium with local wild fish species; and the Jekerkwartier’s best-kept secrets. Petit than the exquisite and wines and products. Afternoon and evening from Limburg’s animal life to the beehive and Bonheur is a little piece of France, serving historic Hotel Les Refined French cuisine. dining, with an extensive other insects. Meet our Mosasaurus ‘Bèr’ in extended dinners in the interior courtyard Charmes, on a quiet street Experience ‘Mes Amis’. menu of house specialities. his glass house and watch live dissections at all year long. The kitchen serves Italian and in the heart of the city. our new Science lab. There are also exhibitions, French dishes based on fresh, a museum garden, and a shop. seasonal products. Lenculenstraat 18 Tongersestraat 5 Grote Looiersstraat 7 T +31 (0)43 321 25 21 T +31 (0)43 325 78 66 T +31 (0)43 321 17 75 De Bosquetplein 7 Achter de Molens 2 www.lescharmes.nl www.mesamis.nl www.cafelure.nl T + 31 (0)43 350 54 90 www.nhmmaastricht.nl T +31 (0)43 321 51 09 www.petitbonheur.nl
88 89 STOKSTRAAT kwartier STYLISH SHOPPING IN HISTORIC HEART OF MAASTRICHT
The streets are narrow, the pubs are small. The shopping is stylish, the selection refined. The history is rich, the atmosphere intimate. The Stokstraat kwartier is the place to be in the heart of the city for shopping and being seen.
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Sonja Siefers-Goettsch Chapel of Mary
Entrepreneur and BASILICA owner of Siefers For a moment of Opticum reflection and enlightenment.
Sonja settled in the beautiful Stokstraat- Right in the middle of kwartier area in 2009, and the Stokstraat quarter is has since been running the Onze Lieve Vrouwe- PETIT CAFÉ MORIAAN her eponymous optician’s DERLON MUSEUM CELLAR basiliek, or Basilica of Our The Netherlands’ with her husband and son. A remarkable combination Lady. Every day, countless smallest café She has developed her of old and new! visitors come to the chapel This is the place to go for own distinctive style and Hidden in the cellar to light a candle to the authentic food and drink, is also active as of the modern Hotel Derlon Star of the Sea (the Holy excellent service, and a an interior designer. is a small archaeological Virgin Mary) Download romantic terrace hidden museum where you can the ‘Maria Bereikbaar’ on the Op de marvel at significant (Finding Mary) and find Thermen square. excavations of Roman out what you would like Stokstraat 12 civilization. to know about the 600 ETOILE MAASTRICHT Plankstraat 21 years of rich religious and Innovation and craft. cultural history surroun- ÉtoileMaastricht has been ding Mary, Star of the Sea, designing pieces of jewel- in Maastricht. lery and its own labels since 2011! This is a treasure www.sterre-der-zee.nl trove for lovers of con- temporary and innovative jewellery. Stokstraat 9 SIEFERS OPTICUM CHRISTIAN LAGERWAARD Opticum Perfectum. Couture and prêt-à-porter Specializing in wooden, under one roof. gold, and horn frames, Whether a beautiful Siefers Opticum has stayed collection of prêt-à-porter true to its family roots for items, a wedding dress, over 35 years. This is or a tailored suit, this the place to come for internationally renowned beautiful, professionally couturier makes everything crafted designs. in its own atelier! Stokstraat 22 Havenstraat 14
95 lovely Stokstraatkwartier 55 Derlon Hotel Maastricht 57 HOTEL Spend the night on the O.L. Vrouweplein square.
On this beautiful square you’ll find the four-star Derlon Hotel Maastricht. Spend the night in one of 56 55 fifty luxury rooms, hold meetings in Forum X, or 57 organize an event next to the Roman excavations in the Piazza Romana. Restaurant Derlon serves classic dishes with a modern twist; with meals served out on the beautiful terrace if the weather is good. 56 55
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 6 T +31 (0)43 321 67 70 Restaurant Rozemarijn 56 La Bonne Femme 57 www.derlon.com A taste of Zeeland in the Maastricht at its best! heart of Maastricht.
The team at Rozemarijn will Behind the Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek take you on a culinary journey through is this seventeenth-century building with a various gastronomic regions for an view of the Meuse where food is made with unforgettable dining experience true dedication. The fireplace is already lit. with fresh, honest products. We look forward to welcoming you.
Havenstraat 19 T +31 (0)43 450 65 05 Graanmarkt 1 www.restaurant-rozemarijn.nl T +31 (0)43 321 68 61 www.labonnefemme.nl
96 97 SPHINX kwartier QUARTER IN THE MAKING
A piece of Maastricht that’s not there yet. The Sphinxkwartier is a quarter in the making, the outlines of which are now slowly becoming visible. It’s also a quarter of a kind that Maastricht doesn’t have yet: young, creative, edgy, and industrial.
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O esli nger baan 102 MUST SEES MUST SEES Anna Nita BUREAU EUROPA Marketing and Get your creative communication juices flowing! THE SALAD BAR specialists at Lumière Bureau Europa is the Fresh & healthy. Cinema Restaurant venue for exhibitions, Every foodie in Maastricht Café lectures, workshops, and heads to The Salad Bar city tours that will tell you for a healthy energy boost. As a young creative and about architecture, urban Whatever you choose, a INDONESIAN CATERER DE millennial, I am in my ele- LANDBOUWBELANG planning, and design. visit to the Salad Bar is sure KLAPPERBOOM ment in the Sphinxkwartier Maastricht’s cultural Boschstraat 9 LUMIÈRE CINEMA to leave you hooked. For connoisseurs. (‘Sphinx quarter’), Maas- freezone. RESTAURANT CAFÉ Boschstraat 67 You are greeted by tricht’s rough diamond. Landbouwbelang organizes Hot spot in town. the most wonderful aromas As a singer, film lover, a huge range of events Throughout the week, in this modest domestic and culture eclectic, it is such as parties, concerts, Lumière shows the best caterer’s. De Klapperboom a pleasure to work in this exhibitions, and theatre contemporary films and attracts many a connoisseur inspirational environ- performances, and even has organizes special cultural thanks to its dedication and ment. some art studios. events. Come dine in the attention to original Maasboulevard elegant restaurant café and Indonesian dishes. feel like a true film star. Boschstraat 56 Bassin 88 FORZA FASHION HOUSE (FFH) DOCFEST A beehive of fashion design. Cross-border documentary WITH LOVE BURRITO FFH is a workshop for film festival. Delicious and fashion designers, artists, The ever-charming affordable food. and creative entrepreneurs Docfest is an annual If you need a quick yet that unites knowledge, documentary film festival filling meal, head to this creativity, and entrepreneur- with an extensive range of fantastic place. With ship in fashion. Find inspi- moving, funny, and edu- delicious burritos served by ration for when you EIFFEL BUILDING cational documentaries. equally delicious staff, you go shopping. A sensational skyline. Sphinxcour 1 MUZIEKGIETERIJ couldn’t ask for more. SEVENTY EIGHT RECORDS Climb onto the roof of Maastricht’s finest Markt 4 Meeting place for this Dutch national heritage music stage. music lovers. site and enjoy breathtaking Partygoers at Muziekgieterij With a fine selection views. With plans for a can enjoy concerts until the of electronic vinyl, this rooftop bar, visitors could early hours in this no-frills outstanding young club soon enjoy the experience industrial building. I am truly has electronica even more with a good excited about upcoming in its blood. gin and tonic. events in the new ‘popzaal,’ Boschstraat 75A Boschstraat the large concert venue. Boschstraat 7
103 good 58 Historic Inner Sphinxkwartier Harbour ’t Bassin 60 GOOD LIFE Discover a piece of history.
A stone’s throw from the old city centre, nestled against the new residential district Sphinx, you’ll find the historic river harbour: ‘t Bassin. Today 60 it’s home to great restau- rants, galleries, and a great many boats. Take a seat on a terrace, enjoy delicious food in one of the cosy vaulted cellars, or watch a film at the new Lumière Cinema in the old Sphinx power plant. And if you’ve got your own boat, you can 59 moor at one of the 70 berths here from 1 April to 1 November. De Brandweerkantine 59 De Brandweer 60 For more information: A creative hotspot in a The place to meet. www.tbassin.nl former fire station. Cultural & creative Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner place where entrepreneurs, in an old fire station, where the focus students, creative types, and the lies on free-range, organic, and regional public at large come together for products. Visit our website to take a lectures, workshops, food and look at our daily-changing menu! drink, films, markets, and projects.
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