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Experience Maastricht

A city of worldly allure and local charm.

Maastricht has plenty to offer from a boat trip on the Meuse or a historical walk through the city. You can also go on a shopping spree or indulge your culinary interests. There is plenty to do and see; Maastricht has a lot of time and space to offer to people of all ages. You can explore the city in your own way and at your own pace.

At your own pace
At your own pace

You can discover the city on your own. We have some helpful tips so that you can discover the city in your own way. If you lose your way, don’t worry! In Maastricht, you can always find your way back.

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Discover the highlights
Discover the highlights

Is it your first time in Maastricht? A wonderful time awaits you. Visit monumental landmarks, delve into the city's historical tales, and discover hidden gems.

Experience Maastricht
What's on the agenda?
What's on the agenda?

Admire an exhibition, enjoy live music, go on a guided tour, or spontaneously explore a food truck festival. The events calendar is always filled with the best activities and events.

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Out and about with a guide

Dive into the history of unique locations, discover hidden gems, and taste the finest local dishes. An Official Maastricht Guide will show you the way.

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Fragments of a reality that once was
Fragments of a reality that once was
until 23 March
The exhibition ‘Fragments of a reality that once was’ repositions and explores artworks from the former...
Pieter Stockmans - An ode
Pieter Stockmans - An ode
until 31 August
The exhibition ‘An ode’ at the Maastricht Museum celebrates the timeless ceramic art of Pieter Stockmans...
Blazing Fires - Treasures from the Rijksmuseum
Blazing Fires - Treasures from the Rijksmuseum
until 25 May
Blazing Fires in the Limburgs Museum highlights the meaning of fire through the ages with masterpieces...
The Archive
The Archive
until 31 December
Pieter Stockmans' retrospective exhibition “The Archive” offers a unique look at his multifaceted work...
To the movies at Pathé
To the movies at Pathé
until 22 January 2027
Come and relax for a few hours with the best films at Pathé Maastricht
The worlds of Paul Delvaux
The worlds of Paul Delvaux
until 16 March
The exhibition at La Boverie reveals new facets of Paul Delvaux's oeuvre, with masterpieces highlighting...
Growing Poetics – Thierry Oussou
Growing Poetics – Thierry Oussou
until 4 May
Castle Wijlre is showing ‘Growing Poetics’ by Thierry Oussou, with a site-specific sculpture and new...
Matgorzata Mirga-Tas: This is not the end of the road
Matgorzata Mirga-Tas: This is not the end of the road
until 16 February
Matgorzata Mirga-Tas' first Dutch solo exhibition is a first of its kind. At the centre is the series...
Pieke Dassen: A Remarkable Figure of Maastricht
Pieke Dassen: A Remarkable Figure of Maastricht
until 31 August
Discover the multifaceted work of Pieke Dassen at Maastricht Museum, from puppetry to painting!
Art adrift
Art adrift
until 1 June
Delve into the stories of the artworks that were stolen, sold and finally recovered after World War II.
Joseph Rodriguez | We're all people
Joseph Rodriguez | We're all people
22 January, 23 January and 9 more days
A retrospective exhibition by the American documentary photographer Joseph Rodriguez. 'We're all people'...
Dream On
Dream On
until 30 March
This exhibition explores a new lineage in the Bonnefanten collection and contemporary art. Old folklore,...
Triennale de Gravure
Triennale de Gravure
until 16 March
The Triennale de Gravure makes Liège the temporary capital of the printed image with an international...
The Studio #9: Sara Bachour
The Studio #9: Sara Bachour
until 5 February
Discover Sara Bachour's art about our digital world in an inspiring solo presentation at The Studio at...
Wael Shawky: Drama 1882
Wael Shawky: Drama 1882
until 30 March
Drama 1882 by Wael Shawky, a powerful video installation about the Urabi revolution, offers a critical...
Private Tour Arts & Heritage tour
Private Tour Arts & Heritage tour
until 31 December
Take a peek behind the façades of the university premises and discover these monumental buildings with...
To the film at Lumière
To the film at Lumière
weekly
With more than 300 films each year, there's plenty to choose from.
Tatort Heimat! True crime from the region
Tatort Heimat! True crime from the region
until 27 April
'Tatort Heimat! - True crime from the region' offers a fascinating look at the evolution of crime and...
Experience the Bonnefanten Museum
Experience the Bonnefanten Museum
until 31 May 2026
Expand your knowledge with a guided visit to Limburg's premier art museum. The museum showcases a blend...
Private tour City Hall
Private tour City Hall
until 31 December
The grandeur of a bygone era: visit the stately, more than 350-year-old city hall of Maastricht.
Terrestrial perspectives
Terrestrial perspectives
until 27 April
‘Terrestrial Perspectives’ reveals the complex relationship between humans and the environment through...
Bus tour Maastricht
Bus tour Maastricht
until 31 December
Our Official Maastricht Guide will tell you everything about Maastricht and its surroundings during this...
Private Tour North Caves
Private Tour North Caves
until 31 December
Do you dare go underground? Not afraid of the dark? Then go exploring on a tour of the North Caves! No...
Guided Tour North Caves incl. The Vault
Guided Tour North Caves incl. The Vault
until 7 October
Explore the famous Caves North in more detail; incl. a visit to the vault, where 800 Dutch masterpieces...

Evening entertainment in Maastricht

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Evening entertainment in Maastricht

Stroll along the river Meuse, enjoy cosy terraces, feast on local delicacies, and be absorbed by live music and theatre. Maastricht is bustling in the evening, too. Quickly discover where your evenings in Maastricht could take you.

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The 6 best workspaces in Maastricht

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Maastricht loves local

The 6 best workspaces in Maastricht

Instead of from home or in the office, why not work from a flexible workspace in the city? You have a variety of options in Maastricht. From a cosy cafe to a trendy work hub! Here’s a few recommended places where you can enjoy yourself while working.

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Wellness and spa near Maastricht

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Holiday

Wellness and spa near Maastricht

Enjoy relaxation in the South Limburg hills: sauna, outdoor pool, massages, beauty products, yoga. Luxury wellness centres with natural and historical features, high-quality facilities to compare with international names. Discover more here!

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Seven places to shop sustainably in Maastricht

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Shopping

Seven places to shop sustainably in Maastricht

Do you love shopping, but want to do it in a sustainable and ethical way? Then Maastricht is the right place for you. For almost everything you need in life, from dresses to furniture and from plants to local produce, you’ll find lots of sustainable optio

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Vintage shopping in Maastricht

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Shopping

Vintage shopping in Maastricht

Vintage clothes shopping has never been as popular as it is now. Alongside the fact that ‘fashion cycling’ is good for the environment, vintage clothes are often much more unique than the items you’ll find in high-street stores.

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Shopping centres in and around Maastricht

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Shopping

Shopping centres in and around Maastricht

Limburg is a popular shopping destination, and that's no surprise. The province is home to the most famous outlet centres in the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Our newsletter offers inspiring content, activities, and culinary tips for those staying at home or venturing out, suitable for all ages. Always the summer vibe in Maastricht!

Tapijnkazerne
Tapijnkazerne
Tapijnkazerne 20
6211 ME Maastricht
Maastricht
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Basilica of St. Servatius and Treasury
Basilica of St. Servatius and Treasury
Vlakbij het Vrijthof
Keizer Karelplein 6
6211 TC Maastricht
Vlakbij het Vrijthof, Maastricht
On Maastricht's grandest square, you'll find the impressive and monumental Sint Servaasbasiliek (Basilica of St. Servatius).
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Dominicanen bookshop
Dominicanen bookshop
Binnenstad
Dominicanerkerkstraat 1
6211 CP Maastricht
Binnenstad, Maastricht
Since the autumn of 2006, you can find the unique Dominicanen bookshop (previously Selexyz Dominicanen and Polare Maastricht) in the centuries-old Dominicanenkerk (Dominican church) in Maastricht.
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Stars of Europe
Stars of Europe
Avenue Ceramique 300
6221 KX Maastricht
Maastricht
On the initiative of the province of Limburg and the municipality of Maastricht, the Europe Monument was erected to mark the tenth anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty.
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Het Bat
Het Bat
Het Bat
6211 EX Maastricht
Maastricht
Bat’ used to be an old southern Dutch word for a mooring place or a quay reinforced with wood. As an example, you can still find a location called ‘Quai de la Batte’ in Liège.
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Plein 1992
Plein 1992
Plein 1992
6221 JP Maastricht
Maastricht
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Market square
Market square
Binnenstad
Markt 1
6211 CH Maastricht
Binnenstad, Maastricht
Markt is a square in the heart of Maastricht. It takes its name from the goods markets that have been held here for centuries.
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Cellebroederskapel
Cellebroederskapel
Cellebroederstraat 4
6211 PK MAASTRICHT
MAASTRICHT
The five hundred year old late gothic Cellebroederschapel, formerly part of a much larger monastery, is a hidden gem in the center of Maastricht showing a unique vault with the original medieval paintings, beautiful chandeliers and a monumental organ.
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Amazon on horseback
Amazon on horseback
Op de thermen
6211 DE Maastricht
Maastricht
Arthur Spronken’s horse torsos reveal the dynamic of the body.
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Sint Pieters hill
Sint Pieters hill
Luikerweg 80
6212 NH Maastricht
Maastricht
This southernmost part of the Netherlands, between Maastricht and Belgium, is almost un-Dutchly beautiful. Experience tranquility and nature's joy during a visit to this spot, just a stone's throw away from the city center.
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