Discover the city centre
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Perfect for shoppers
The city centre of Maastricht will captivate fashionistas, shopaholics, and big spenders. The centre has the perfect shop or boutique for all ages!
Amble along Grote Staat and be dazzled by all the known and lesser-known chains you find here. Have a look around the Mosae Forum or Entre Deux shopping centres, both in the heart of the city centre. Mosae Forum is also hiding a few tasty gems in its basement! Check out the bookshop in Dominican church – an unmissable hotspot in the city centre!
Things to do in the city centre
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City tour: The Historic heart of Maastricht (start Centrum)
City tour: The Historic heart of Maastricht (start Centrum)
until 18 October 2025
This tour is the most popular and best known in Maastricht, and for good reason. One route joins together...
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Wine tasting and guided tour at Thiessen Wine Merchants
Wine tasting and guided tour at Thiessen Wine Merchants
weekly
Discover the magnificent wine cellars and the beautiful historic building on the Grote Gracht, followed...
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Friday Market
Friday Market
weekly
With approximately 400 stalls, the Friday Market (‘Vrijdag Markt’) is one of the largest general markets...
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Antiques and collectibles market & flea market
Antiques and collectibles market & flea market
weekly
It’s always fun to rummage around the collection of antiques, collectibles, books, and furniture on Markt...
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Magical Maastricht Vrijthof
Magical Maastricht Vrijthof
28 November until 30 December
Be enchanted by the magic during the winter event on Vrijthof square.
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Christmas square on the Meuse
Christmas square on the Meuse
30 November until 29 December
It’s impossible to imagine Maastricht's magical cityscape without it: the Christmas square on the Meuse!
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Christmas crib exhibition at St. Servatius Basilica
Christmas crib exhibition at St. Servatius Basilica
1 December 2024 until 6 January 2025
Experience the magic of Christmas in St. Servatius Basilica with unique nativity scenes and atmospheric...
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Andre Rieu on the Vrijthof
Andre Rieu on the Vrijthof
3 July 2025 until 20 July 2025
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra land traditionally each summer on the Vrijthof in André’s...
Discover the town with a local
The best way to experience Maastricht is on a tour given by a local. Explore the city with someone who knows it inside out. Take the most beautiful photos of famous, historic buildings or discover places you didn't even know existed. There’s something for everyone, 7 days a week.
See the city walks
City centre: everything you need for a shopping spree
Maastricht's city centre is compact but very complete: you'll find well-known major chains plus amazing boutiques. Looking for inspiration for a shopping spree in Maastricht?
Then read the blog!
Discover the other districts
The districts of Maastricht
Maastricht is a city where old and new come together, with famous as well as many hidden places. Here is a list of our favourites. Discover which district is your favourite.
Wyck
A warm welcome as you step off the train: the Wyck District. Local entrepreneurs, fine dining, and the best views of the Meuse. The bridges separate Wyck from the city centre.
WyckStokstraatkwartier
A chic area of Maastricht: exclusive clothes shops, hidden places, and romantic squares such as Op de Thermen.
StokstraatkwartierJekerkwartier
Here you can soak up Maastricht's French vibes. This special part of the city centre is named after the tranquil Jeker river that flows through it.
JekerkwartierSphinxkwartier
A place of innovation and regeneration, this district is in full bloom and is far from finished flowering. Backdropped by the historic city harbour and home to the Sphinxpassage, an ode to its rich past.
SphinxkwartierCéramique
The cutting-edge area of Maastricht, this district is an architectural gem, with a vast square, city library, and fine coffee shops.
CéramiqueSint Pieter
Walk from the centre via Stadspark through Sint Pieter and discover this beautiful residential area overlooked by the majestic St. Pietersberg hill.
Sint Pieter