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Explore Maastricht's eight quarters

Maastricht can be divided into eight districts, each with its own character: the inner city, Wyck, Céramique, the Sphinx Quarter, the Jeker Quarter, the Stokstraat Quarter, the Staten Quarter and Sint Pieter. Take your time to get to know these quarters and enjoy the city's versatility.

Wyck

Wyck, pronounced 'Wiek', is known as one of Maastricht's most charming districts. You are immediately surprised by this characteristic part of Maastricht when you walk towards the city centre from Central Station. You'll find historical buildings, vintage shops and other shops from local entrepreneurs, galleries and nice restaurants and cafés.

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The Rechtstraat in Wyck Maastricht

Céramique

If you walk along the Maas via Wyck, you soon arrive in Céramique. This modern part of town is characterised by its unusual architecture. Here, visit the Bonnefanten museum, drop in at the city library or stroll along the Maas.

  • View of the Maas from Céramique in Maastricht
  • Plein 1992 centre ceramique maastricht

Sphinx Quarter

In recent years, this district has been regenerated from an industrial area into a vibrant place full of innovations and hotspots. Vacant factory buildings here have been given special repurposing as film theatres, pop venues and hotels, among others. Here you will also find the Bassin, Maastricht's old harbour.

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Basin in the Sphinx Quarter in Maastricht

The city centre

Maastricht city centre is the area between the Sint-Servaas bridge, the Markt and the Vrijthof. This is the place to be for an afternoon of shopping and strolling. Among other things, you will find Maastricht's main shopping street and shopping centres Mosae Forum and Entre Deux.

  • Vrijthof Maastricht Sint Servaas and Sint Jan church

Jekerkwartier

In the Jekerkwartier you imagine yourself in France, but this neighbourhood is really part of Maastricht. Here you will enjoy atmospheric restaurants and cafés with the finest terraces, Maastricht's historic city wall, a bakery with a water mill where flour is ground for the tastiest flans and, if you are lucky, live music in the streets.

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Koestraat in Maastricht Cafe Forum Maastricht Pieterstraat Maastricht

Stokstraat Quarter

Chic & chic, that's what locals say about the Stokstraat Quarter. This district is known for its luxurious boutiques and small cafés. You'll spot the most beautifully dressed local ladies and gentlemen and feast your eyes on every street corner.

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Stokstraat shops in Maastricht

Statenkwartier

The Statenkwartier breathes the authentic Maastricht atmosphere and is a meeting place for students, locals and visitors. You'll find a nice mix of history, architecture and culture here. We tell you where to go.

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Cafe Brusselsestraat in Maastricht

Saint Peter's

Walk out of the city via the City Park to Sint-Pietersberg (Saint Peter's Mountain). That way, you will automatically end up in the green Sint Pieter district. Let yourself be surprised by the beautiful nature in this district and enjoy the peace that can be found here.

  • St Peter's Church Maastricht
  • Glacisweg in Sint Pieter Maastricht

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