Walking route through Wyck
Distance 2.9 km | Duration 35 minutes
Start: Stationsstraat
End: Wycker Brugstraat
Don't miss these neighbourhoods when you visit Maastricht: Wyck and Céramique. Although they are located next to each other, they differ greatly in character. During this walk, you will experience the unique atmosphere of both: from the charming and cosy Wyck, you walk effortlessly into the modern, architecturally fascinating Céramique.
Starting point: Maastricht railway station
Start your walk at the railway station and walk down Stationsstraat. Here are stately houses from the late nineteenth century, reflecting the rich history of this district.
Cross Wilhelminasingel and admire the Maria monument. Around the pedestal of this monument are statues of four famous Maastricht bishops. Walk further to Wycker Brugstraat, where you can shop to your heart's content and find many cosy restaurants.
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Maastricht main railway station
Maastricht main railway station
Maastricht main railway station dates from 1961 and was built to the design of George van Heukelom. More info on Stationsgebouw Maastricht
Historical highlights
At Rechtstraat, turn right towards St Martin's Church. Then walk into Wycker Pastoorstraat and turn left at the river Maas. Here you pass the former De Ridder Brewery, where the famous white beer Wieckse Witte was brewed until 2002.
The Sint-Servaasbrug, which you are now approaching, is the oldest bridge in the Netherlands and dates from the year 1280. Cross Wycker Brugstraat and continue your route via Wycker Smedenstraat. Then turn right into Rechtstraat, the main street of the Wyck district, with beautiful buildings from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Also note the many beautiful gable stones.
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St Martin's Church
St Martin's Church
Sint Martinuskerk is a neo-Gothic church building located between Rechtstraat and the river Maas, in the historic Wyck district of Maastricht. The church is one of the four Roman Catholic parish churches in the centre of Maastricht and is dedicated a More info on Sint Martinuskerk
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Stadsbrouwerij Maastricht brewery
Stadsbrouwerij Maastricht brewery
The city brewery is located in a beer-historically rich place. A warm brasserie where you can go for a good glass of (homegrown or local) beer, (h)honest food and a brewery tour. More information about Stadsbrouwerij Maastricht brewery
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Sint Servaasbrug bridge
Sint Servaasbrug bridge
The icon of Maastricht, named after the 4th bishop of Maastricht: Saint Servatius. More information about Sint Servaasbrug bridge
From Ceramics to Art
Via the Ruiterij and past the Crowne Plaza Maastricht hotel, you reach Plein 1992. This square commemorates the Maastricht Treaty, which was signed in 1992 and laid the foundation for the introduction of the euro. This was the site of the Société Céramique pottery factory until around 1980. One of the remaining factory buildings, the Bordenhal, now houses Toneelgroep Maastricht.
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Plein 1992 square
Plein 1992 square
Plein 1992 square is a lively square named after the year the Maastricht Treaty was signed. More info on Plein 1992 square
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De Bordenhal - Toneelgroep Maastricht
De Bordenhal - Toneelgroep Maastricht
Toneelgroep Maastricht is one of the major national theatre companies, the city company of Maastricht and the in-house company of Theater aan het Vrijthof. More info on De Bordenhal - Toneelgroep Maastricht
Walk behind star restaurant Beluga to the river Maas, where you can still see remnants of the old fortifications. Follow the route along the river until you reach the Bonnefantenmuseum. Before the museum, turn left and pass the Wiebenga Hall, the second remaining factory building of Société Céramique. Walk around the building and continue via Avenue Céramique back to Plein 1992. Many street names in this area refer to Maastricht's ceramic past.
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Beluga Loves You
Beluga Loves You
Beluga Loves You in Maastricht is a stylish restaurant where culinary creativity takes centre stage. With surprising dishes, local products and an eye for detail, it offers a unique dining experience. Perfect for an evening of high-level enjoyment in a beautiful setting on Plein 1992. More about Beluga Loves You
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Bonnefanten
Bonnefanten
Old masters find their place together with modern and contemporary art in the iconic Aldo Rossi-designed building. More info on Bonnefanten
Back to Wyck
From Plein 1992, walk past city library Centre Céramique to the Hoge Barakken. Via a subway, you enter Hoge Brugstraat, one of Wyck's many cosy streets. Cross the street and walk through the gate onto Bourgogneplein. Turn left and take the passage to Wycker Grachtstraat.
At number 26 you can see the imposing mouth house of the still fully intact Bosch Brewery. At the end of the street you re-enter Wycker Brugstraat. From here you can walk back to the station on the right or cross the Sint Servaasbrug bridge to the city centre on the left.
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Centre Céramique
Centre Céramique
On the border of Wyck and Céramique, Centre Céramique is located at Plein 1992. There is always something going on! More info on Centre Céramique
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Bosch Brewery
Bosch Brewery
Visit this industrial national monument with a guided tour followed by a beer tasting. More info on Bosch Brewery
