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Located 215kms southeast of Amsterdam, Maastricht is a city of cafés and churches. Visitors can enjoy the appealing mixture of historic buildings and monuments, an array of cultural activities and some fine restaurants. Upstream is the Limburg Provincial House, where a 1991 European Union summit drew up the 1992 Treaty of Maastricht, paving the way for a single European market and the introduction of the euro.

Getting there

flights go from Amsterdam to Maastricht-Aachen Airport, 10kms north of the city centre; flying time is 40 minutes. By car, the A2 (E25) leads to the city. Maastricht has frequent train connections with Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague, with hourly trains from each.

Info on Maastrichts Key attractions

the Vrijthof is the main square of the city and is bordered on three sides by restaurants and cafés. On the fourth side are the Romanesque Sint-Servaas Church and the Gothic Sint-Jans Church. Vendors, some from as far as Belgium and Germany, offer up their wares at the Markt (Market Square) on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Take note of the 17th century Stadhuis (Town Hall) in the Markt as well. It has a tower containing a 43-bell carillon. Additionally, Maastricht has around 1,590 protected monuments.

Out and about in Maastricht

Thorn is 48kms north of Maastricht. The village has an ancient atmosphere, with cobbled streets and white-painted houses. Thirteen kilometres east of Maastricht, and nestled among gently sloping hills, is the charming town of Valkenburg. Here you will find delights such as a spa, casino, and a ruined fortress. Farther afield, the famous city of Amsterdam is 215kms away and Den Bosch, an recreational park, is 124kms away.

Leisure Options

Maastricht has plenty of good restaurants and cafés. Chocoholics will want to visit Olivier Bonbons, Kesselskade 55, which has been producing chocolates and other handmade candy for more than 30 years. To sample the famous Limburg speciality, vlaai fruit tart, visit Sjef Duchateau, Spilstraat 7-9. Much of the after-dark action takes place in the more than 500 bars and cafés around town.

Safety

While Maastricht is not considered a dangerous city, travel to an unfamiliar environment can still put tourists at risk. Holidaymakers are more susceptible to pickpocketing and theft. Additionally, participation in outdoor activities and driving place may you at greater risk of having an accident. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you or your family.

Weather in Maastricht

There is no real guarantee of good weather at any time of year. It is warmest between June and August with temperatures ranging between 21-26C. There are rarely any extremes of temperature, the air is humid and fog is common in autumn and spring.

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