Maastricht, one of the most ancient cities in the country, is located in the southeast of the Netherlands at the very border with Belgium (to which only 3 km). The old city here is not at all great, for a couple of hours you can get around the whole historical center.
Moreover, Maastricht is an exceptionally beautiful city. Many people think that Holland is a bit monotonous, but here you can see something really fresh: the combination of Spanish and Roman ruins, cosmopolitan food, French and Belgian influence in architecture and Dutch restraint. Noticeable difference in the landscape: in Maastricht there are hilly and mountainous places. Not surprisingly, many locals oppose themselves to the northerners; there is even a problem with self-determination - are the Dutch local or not? The
The city is located on the river Maas, it has cozy cafes, cobbled streets, exquisite cuisine and an elegant atmosphere. Located between Belgium and Germany, this city is full of European spirit: most of the inhabitants speak Dutch, English, French, German or Flemish.
The Tourist Information Office (VVV) is located at Wycker Brugstraat 24, in the city center. Here you can find maps and brochures, buy souvenirs, book tickets, learn about the hours of museums and even pick up a hotel.
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How to get to
Maastricht International Airport accepts a small number of flights from abroad. In particular, Ryanair flies to Alicante, Barcelona, Faro, Porto and Florence. Germanwings make daily flights between Maastricht and Berlin.
By train
The city is also well served by trains and has two stations: Maastricht, near the city center, and Maastricht Randwyck, in the south. Popular destinations: Eindhoven (on the way 1 hour 3 minutes, 15 euros), Utrecht (1 hour 55 minutes, 25 euros), Amsterdam (2 hours 25 minutes, 30 euros), The Hague (2 hours 45 minutes, 30 EUR, transfer to Eindhoven), Groningen (4 hours 20 minutes, 40 EUR, transfer to Utrecht). There are international directions: to Liège and Brussels (1, 5 hours), where you can take the train to Paris or London.
The ticket must be bought before boarding the train, as they are not sold on board and there is a chance of encountering a conductor who will write a fine of € 35.
By Bus
Bus 50 from Aachen leaves for Maastricht every half hour (en route is 1 hour). A one-way ticket costs € 5, 50. A full day ticket for South Limburg, the bus routes of which include the city of Heerlen, costs € 7.00.
By bus, you can get to Belgium: in Liege, Hasselt, Tongeren and Lanaken.
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Transport
In the city and its suburbs shuttle bus Stadsbus. Tickets can be bought on board or purchased by Strippenkaart at the post office and in transport offices around the city. There are two types of travel - for EUR 6.80 and EUR 20.10. The first includes 15 trips, the second - 45. Each separate Strippenkaart ticket costs EUR 0.45, for one trip around the city it is necessary to break at least two coupons, the further the distance - the more coupons. A simple bus ticket from the driver costs EUR 1.60. Stippenkaart operates in city buses, trams and metro across the Netherlands.
Climate of Maastricht
Partly cloudy, light rain +9 ° С in the afternoon +7 ° C at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain +7 ° Happy in the afternoon +4 ° C at night ° С water |
Overcast, rain over +5 ° С in the afternoon +1 ° C at night ° С water |
| Maastricht weather forecast for 10 days | ||
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| янв | Feb | mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug A | seine | Oct | ноя | Dec | |
| afternoon | +4 | +5 | +8 | +12 | +16 | +20 | +21 | +21 | +18 | +13 | +8 | +6 |
| night | -1 | +0 | +2 | +3 | +8 | +11 | +13 | +12 | +10 | +7 | +3 | +1 |
Maastricht hotels
In Maastricht there is a design hotel Kruisheren, which is inside the old church and monastery. Double room costs from 180 EUR per night. Address: Kruisherengang 19-23, tel .: +31 (0) 43 329 20 20; website.
Book Popular Maastricht Hotels at the best prices
| Hotel Van der Valk Maastricht from 6 134 rubles. Maastricht Nijverheidsweg 35 | Townhouse Maastricht from 3 722 rubles. Maastricht Sint Maartenslaan 5 | BEAUMONT Maastricht from 7 444 rubles. Maastricht Wycker Brugstraat 2 |
| Buitenplaats Vaeshartelt from 4 480 rubles. Maastricht Weert 9 | Hotel d'Orangerie from 4 067 rubles. Maastricht Kleine Gracht 4 | Zenden Design Hotel from 5 376 rubles. Maastricht Sint Bernardusstraat 5 |
| Hotel de la Bourse from 3 515 rubles. Maastricht Markt 37 | Hotel La Colombe from 3 102 rubles. Maastricht Markt 30 | Anna's Restaurant & Hotel from 4 273 rubles. Maastricht Vrijthof 31 |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Maastricht
One of the main attractions of the city is the remains of the defensive line of Van du Moulin (walls, bastions, underground galleries), as well as a labyrinth of 20 thousand caves in Sint-Petersberg. The total length of the tunnels here exceeds 320 km. During the wars of the Maastrichtians hid in them game, cattle, refugees and works of art.
No less interesting are the medieval burgher houses of the "old city", narrow streets and bridges, the ancient city gates, the Town Hall and the symbol of the city - the Cathedral of Sint Servas (St. Servatius). In the city there are many museums - Episcopal, art and antiquities, the art museum Bonnefanten. And also the beautiful Romanesque basilica of the Netherlands - the church of Onze-Live-Frauve.
It is worth exploring the ancient, thrown across the Meuse, the bridge of St. Servatia and the church of St. John with a 75-meter bell tower. In the Church of the Virgin Mary, despite countless perestroika, a crypt of 1000 years ago survived.
The most cheerful bars are on the street of Platil-Slatil, and boutiques and shops of European brands are in the suburban outlet of Maasmechelen Village.
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