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Things to see in Maastricht (Netherlands): 155 places and when to go
Maastricht is a city in Netherlands with around 122,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 155 places in and around it, mainly History (50), Hiking (33), Nature (32). The best known are Basilica of Saint Servatius, Bonnefantenmuseum and Basilica of Our Lady, Maastricht. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Netherlands · 50.853, 5.677
- Population
- About 122,000
- Places
- 155 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (50) · Hiking (33) · Nature (32) · Wildlife (16) · Temples (14) · Architecture (11)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- EIN Eindhoven, 70 km as the crow flies
What to see in Maastricht
The places in and around Maastricht, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Basilica of Saint ServatiusChurch in Maastricht, Netherlands842 m
- BonnefantenmuseumMuseum in Maastricht, Netherlands2.1 km
- Basilica of Our Lady, MaastrichtChurch in Maastricht, Netherlands1.3 km
- Mount Saint PeterHill in the Netherlands and Belgium3.0 km
- Valkenburg CastleCastle in Valkenburg, Netherlands11 km
- Saint John ChurchChurch in Maastricht, Netherlands903 m
- Sint ServaasbrugArched stone footbridge across the Meuse River in Maastricht, Netherlands1.4 km
- Château NeercanneCastle in Maastricht, Netherlands3.9 km
- Eijsden CastleCastle in the Netherlands9.0 km
- GulpenerDutch brewery16 km
- Fotomuseum aan het VrijthofMuseum in Maastricht, Netherlands975 m
- SavelsbosForest in the Netherlands7.6 km
- Sint-BartholomeuskerkChurch in Meerssen, Netherlands6.5 km
- Hoge BrugBridge in Maastricht, Netherlands1.6 km
- Basiliek O.L. Vrouw van het Heilig HartChurch in Sittard, Netherlands21 km
- HelpoortCity gate in Maastricht, Netherlands1.5 km
- Borgharen CastleCastle in Borgharen, Netherlands2.8 km
- Castle GenhoesCastle complex in Oud-Valkenburg, Netherlands13 km
- Sint HubertusmolenWindmill near Klein Genhout, Netherlands12 km
- Treasury of the Basilica of Saint ServatiusMuseum and treasury in Maastricht in Maastricht, Netherlands796 m
- BisschopsmolenWatermill in Maastricht, Netherlands1.3 km
- Den Halder CastleCastle in Valkenburg, Netherlands11 km
- Kennedybrug (Maastricht)Bridge2.0 km
- Bethlehem CastleCastle in Limmel (Maastricht), Netherlands2.9 km
And the other 131, by what you come to do:
- History: Castle Born, Elsloo Castle, Limbricht Castle, Castle Millen, Oost Castle, water tower Schimmert, flint quarries Savelsbos, Saint Peter Fort, Gemeentegrot, Gerlachusputje, Huis de Torentjes, Huis Eyll, House Severen, Huis Soiron, Vliek Castle, Witham Castle, Blankenberg Castle, De Bockenhof Castle, Genbroek Castle, Geulle Castle, Grasbroek Castle, Castle of Gronsveld, Hoogenweerth Castle, Castle Jerusalem, Karsveld Castle, Meerssenhoven Castle, Castle of Mheer, Obbicht Castle, Castle Oost, Castle of Rijckholt, Stein Castle, Terborgh Castle, De Thombe, Oude Salviuskerk, Sibberhuuske, Sint-Janskluis, Doenrade Castle, Stoel van Swentibold, Jezuïetenberg
- Temples: Hermitage at Schaelsberg, Sint-Matthiaskerk, Regina Pacis Priory, Sint-Gerlachuskerk, Sint-Hubertuskerk, Sint-Petrus' Stoel van Antiochiëkerk, Bezinningshuis Regina Carmeli
- Museums and art: Maastricht Natural History Museum
- Nature: Bemelerberg & Schiepersberg, Bunder- en Elslooërbos, Caestert quarry, Geuldal, Grensmaas, Wijngaardsberg, Alphagroeve, Apostelgroeve, Cannerberg, Kasteelgroeve, Grafkelder van Caestert, D'n Observant, Groeve Loisel, Groeve De Nieuwe Keel, Groeve de Schark, Henkeput, Kollenberg, Louwberg, Mauritsberg, Schelberg, Sint-Jansboschgroeve I, Sint-Jansboschgroeve V, Sint-Servaasbron, Zuidelijk Gangenstelsel, Bosreservaat Kraaienbos, Hochter Bampd, Kiekoet, Maas bij Eijsden, Noorbeemden & Hoogbos, Sint Pietersberg & Jekerdal
- Architecture: Franse Molen, Jekertoren, Noorderbrug, Torenmolen van Gronsveld, Maastricht, Wilhelminabrug, Zendmast Emmaberg
- With kids: Kasteelpark Born, Daalhoeve Farm, Kinderboerderij De Heeg, Kinderboerderij Limmel, Mosaqua, Stichting Dierenpark, Streekboerderij Daniken
- Hot springs: Thermae 2000
- Food and drink: Alfa Brewery, Brouwerij De Walnoot, City Distillery Maastricht, Gerlachus Bierbrouwerij en Whiskystokerij, Neercanne, wijnkelder, Wijndomein De Planck
- Hiking: Dutch Mountain Trail, E2 West Sectie GR 5 Belgium, Flanders South, E2 European long distance path, Göhltalroute, GR 128, GR 128, GR 5 Variant Maastricht (Hoge Fronten), GR 561 Kempen - Maaspad, GR 561 Variant Hoge Fronten Maastricht, Krijtlandpad, Krijtlandpad, Krijtlandpad, Krijtlandpad, Krijtlandpad, PeerkePad, PeerkePad, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad 2 - 13b Aanlooproute Maastricht, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Pieterpad: Sittard to Strabeek, Pieterpad: Strabeek to Sint-Pietersberg, Pieterpad wandeling Maastricht, Rivierpark Maasvallei Langeafstandswandeling, Rivierpark Maasvallei LAW Hoogwatervariant, Ronde van Nederland deel 4 - Krijtlandpad, Ronde van Nederland deel 5 - Pelgrimspad, RVN 5 - Pe 2 - 09 Sittard station-Roosteren, RVN 5 - Pe 2 - 10 - Nuth-Sittard station, RvN Pieterpad deel 2 - 26 - Variant voor Ronde van Nederland
- Beaches: Fun Valley
When to go to Maastricht
The best time to visit Maastricht is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:18
- JunBest time16:16
- JulBest time15:52
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:24
- NovPossible8:38
- DecPossible7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. In June, 155 of the 155 places are at their best.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Maastricht
The nearest main airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN, Eindhoven), 70 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kerkrade99 places27 km
- Heel93 places39 km
- Eindhoven155 places65 km
- Sevenum50 places65 km
- Hilvarenbeek78 places82 km
- Overloon38 places83 km
And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Maastricht?
The best known: Basilica of Saint Servatius, Bonnefantenmuseum, Basilica of Our Lady, Maastricht, Mount Saint Peter, Valkenburg Castle. In all, 155 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Maastricht?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Maastricht?
The nearest main airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN), 70 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Maastricht as the destination and these 155 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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