Things to see and do in Maastricht (2024)

• Spring in Maastricht

  Every season brings something new to Maastricht. As spring breathes fresh energy into the city, enjoy vibrant events and activities. Terraces fill up, flowers bloom, and a lively atmosphere fills the air. Don't miss a single moment of this rejuvenating time!

  Maastricht awaits

  

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• Starred and gourmet restaurants in Maastricht

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  Culinary

  Starred and gourmet restaurants in Maastricht

  Discover Maastricht's culinary treasures: French finesse, Thai flavour explosions and exotic fusion. Sample seasonal, local ingredients and global delicacies. Six starred restaurants, four Bib Gourmand ratings. A tasty adventure!

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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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• The best places in Maastricht for refreshing, non-alcoholic drinks

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  Culinary

  The best places in Maastricht for refreshing, non-alcoholic drinks

  With summer very much upon us, we’re all in the mood for an al fresco drink. Let’s enjoy the sun and the foodie heaven that is Maastricht with a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink! Here are some of the best places to go to.

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• 10x gift shops in Maastricht

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  Shopping

  10x gift shops in Maastricht

  Looking for an original gift? Then you have plenty of choice in Maastricht. We tell you where in the city you will always succeed in finding a nice present.

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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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• MOSA VOCE - Concerto per la Festa della Mamma

  MOSA VOCE - Concerto per la Festa della Mamma

  

  Sunday 12 May

  Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of opera during the long-awaited sequel to MOSA VOCE's sensational...

• Jazz concert: Johan de Haan & Peter Willems | Double bass, piano and vocals

  

  Sunday 12 May

  Johan and Peter in this duo deliver a blend of original compositions, old blues, and jazz tunes, immersed...

• Shinkichi Tajiri: The Restless Wanderer

  Shinkichi Tajiri: The Restless Wanderer

  

  Sunday 12 May

  Exhibition celebrating the 100th birth year of Japanese-American artist Shinkichi Tajiri.

• INSIDE OUT

  INSIDE OUT

  

  until 3 November

  An educational exhibition for all curious, non-adults aged 6 and above.

• City tour: The Historic heart of Maastricht (start Centrum)

  City tour: The Historic heart of Maastricht (start Centrum)

  

  until 5 January 2025

  This tour is the most popular and best known in Maastricht, and for good reason. One route joins together...

• Guided Tour North Caves incl. The Vault | Maastricht Underground

  Guided Tour North Caves incl. The Vault | Maastricht Underground

  

  until 5 January 2025

  Discover more of the famous North Caves; you will also visit national storage location no. 9, better...

• To the film at Lumière

  To the film at Lumière

  

  weekly

  With more than 300 films each year, there's plenty to choose from.

• Dreaming Out Loud - Lizzie Veldkamp

  Dreaming Out Loud - Lizzie Veldkamp

  

  until 2 June

  'Dreaming Out Loud' is a series that focuses on young designers and artists who hardly have a stage yet...

• Guided tour through Fort Sint Pieter | Maastricht Underground

  Guided tour through Fort Sint Pieter | Maastricht Underground

  

  until 5 January 2025

  Step back in time and experience history during a tour of Fort St. Pieter.

• Expo Da Vinci

  Expo Da Vinci

  

  until 30 June

  This exhibition takes you back in time to learn more about Leonardo da Vinci's quest to uncover the secret...

• Antiques and collectibles market & flea market

  

  weekly

  It’s always fun to rummage around the collection of antiques, collectibles, books, and furniture on Markt...

• Jean Tinguely - Shuttleco*ck

  Jean Tinguely - Shuttleco*ck

  

  until 30 June

  In its brand-new Atrium exhibition space, SCHUNCK is presenting Shuttleco*ck (1990), an impressive moving...

• Guided Tours of the North Caves | Maastricht Underground

  Guided Tours of the North Caves | Maastricht Underground

  

  until 5 January 2025

  Do you dare go underground? Go exploring in the caves below the St. Pietersberg hill.

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  Curiosités touristiques Maastricht

• Stanley Donwood and Tom Yorke: Maps of the New World

  Stanley Donwood and Tom Yorke: Maps of the New World

  

  until 8 December

  Immerse yourself in a new world where art forms intersect. Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke: Maps of the...

• Antiquity in Colour

  Antiquity in Colour

  

  until 2 June

  You are undoubtedly familiar with the white marble statues from classical antiquity. But did you know...

• Outdoor Exhibition 'Everyday People'

  Outdoor Exhibition 'Everyday People'

  

  until 18 June

  Unique life-size sculptures bring streets to life.

• In Vitro The many lives of glass

  In Vitro The many lives of glass

  

  until 16 June

  The In Vitro exhibition illuminates Limburg's rich glass heritage, showcasing its evolution from artisanal...

• Expo Acquisition | Everyone's art collection

  Expo Acquisition | Everyone's art collection

  

  until 26 May

  'Acquisition' provides exploration of various social themes such as colonialism, identity and activism,...

• Alison Jackson | Truth is Dead

  Alison Jackson | Truth is Dead

  

  until 15 September

  A high-profile exhibition by British photographer and filmmaker Alison Jackson. The exhibition 'Truth...

• Arturo Kameya | Opaque Spirits

  Arturo Kameya | Opaque Spirits

  

  until 26 May

  Marres' house as a hotel where ghosts of the failed state of Peru have taken up residence.

• Tour of Zonneberg including Museum (and Night Watch)

  Tour of Zonneberg including Museum (and Night Watch)

  

  until 5 January 2025

  During this tour, the guide takes you to a "museum," deep within the cave system of the Zonneberg Caves.

• Tour and Tasting vineyard Slavante

  Tour and Tasting vineyard Slavante

  

  until 29 January 2026

  Discover one of the oldest vineyards in the Netherlands and taste various delicious local wines.

• Maastricht Underground | Guided tours of the Casemates Waldeck

  Maastricht Underground | Guided tours of the Casemates Waldeck

  

  until 5 January 2025

  Between 1575 and 1825, a network of underground passageways or mine galleries was created on the western...

• Experience the Bonnefanten Museum

  Experience the Bonnefanten Museum

  

  until 29 January 2026

  Expand your knowledge with a guided visit to Limburg's premier art museum. The museum showcases a blend...

• 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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• Hoofdwacht

  Hoofdwacht

  

  Vrijthof 25
  6211 LE Maastricht

  Maastricht

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• City park

  City park

  

  Stadspark
  6211 JW Maastricht

  Maastricht

  Whether for a romantic picnic, a culinary event, a jog or workout, or just a relaxing stroll, Maastricht's city park (stadspark) really is a perfect place for everyone.

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• Kruisheren Klooster

  Kruisheren Klooster

  

  Kruisherengang 19
  Maastricht

  Maastricht

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• Museum of Illusions Maastricht

  Museum of Illusions Maastricht

  

  Museum of Illusions Maastricht
  Mosae Forum 12
  6221 DS Maastricht

  Museum of Illusions Maastricht, Maastricht

  Discover the wonders of perception at Museum of Illusions Maastricht! Step into a world where nothing is as it seems and be amazed by optical illusions, holograms, and interactive exhibits. A unique experience for all ages, where your senses are put to the test and your mind is surprised.

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• The grain market (Graanmarkt)

  The grain market (Graanmarkt)

  

  De Graanmarkt
  6211 HG Maastricht

  Maastricht

  As the main market square (Markt) was too small, a number of smaller market squares sprung up in Maastricht. Each one specialized in their own products. One such market specialized in buying and selling grain.

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• Minckelers and the flame

  Minckelers and the flame

  

  Markt
  6211 CH Maastricht

  Maastricht

  Statue of Minckelers.

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• Monument to d’Artagnan

  Monument to d’Artagnan

  

  Aldenhofpark 4- 5
  6211 LV Maastricht

  Maastricht

  The statue of d'Artagnan.

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• The Sphinx passage

  The Sphinx passage

  

  Boschstraat 23 b
  Maastricht

  Maastricht

  The Sphinx passage is a 120-metre-long tiled and covered passageway connecting the Eiffel building with the Pathé cinema.

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• Fort Sint Pieter

  Fort Sint Pieter

  

  Luikerweg 80
  6212 NH Maastricht

  Maastricht

  You are sure to enjoy both the view from the fort and the stories told by your guide, mixing history with anecdotes and humour. The fort dates from around 1700 and is largely still intact, with parts recently restored.

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