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 town is not very large here, you can bypass a whole historical center in a couple of hours
At the same time 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 city is located on the river Maas, it features 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 handouts, buy souvenirs, book tickets, learn about the hours of work of museums and even pick up a hotel.
"Amsterdam Day of the King - Utrecht - Delft - The Hague" from 67,850 rubles. for 7 days
"Amsterdam + Kökenhof Park of Flowers" from 70 490 rub. for 7 days
"Amsterdam - Paris" from 80 245 rubles. for 8 days
How to get here
Maastricht International Airport accepts a small number of flights because of boundary. In particular, Ryanair flies to Alicante, Barcelona, Faro, Porto and Florence. Germanwings makes daily flights between Maastricht and Berlin
By train
The city is also well served by trains and has two stations: Maastricht, not far from 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 destinations: to Liege and Brussels (1, 5 hours), where you can change the train to Paris or London.
Ticket must be bought before boarding the train, as they are not sold on board and there is a chance to come across a conductor , who will write a fine of € 35.
By bus
Bus 50 from Aachen leaves for Maastricht every half hour (on the way 1 hour). A one-way ticket costs € 5, 50. A full day ticket for South Limburg, with bus services including the cities like Heerlen, costs € 7.00.
The bus takes you to Belgium: to Liege, Hasselt, Tongeren and Lanaken.
Search for air tickets to the city of Amsterdam (the nearest a / p to Maastricht)
Transportation
Stadsbus buses run in the city and its suburbs. 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 throughout the Netherlands
Climate Maastricht
Cloudy Partly Cloudy +9 ° C in the afternoon + 7 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy with a light rain + 7 ° C in the afternoon + 4 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy, rain + 5 ° C in the afternoon + 1 ° C at night ° C water |
| Weather forecast in Maastricht for 10 days | ||
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | @ Dec | |
| day | + 4 | + 5 | + 8 | + 12 | + 16 | + 20 | + 21 | + 21 | + 18 | + 13 | + 8 | + 6 |
| at night | - 1 | + 0 | + 2 | + 3 | + 8 | + 11 | + 13 | + 12 | + 10 | + 7 | + 3 | + 1 |
Hotels Maastricht
In Maastricht there is a design hotel Kruisheren, which is inside the old church and the monastery. Double room costs from 180 EUR per night. Address: Kruisherengang 19-23, tel .: +31 (0) 43 329 20 20; website
Book now the popular Maastricht hotels at the best prices
| Hotel Van der Valk Maastricht from 6 134 rubles Maastricht Nijverheidsweg 35 | Townhouse Maastricht from 3 722 rub 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, sightseeing and sightseeing Maastricht
One of the main attractions Tay town - the remains of the defensive line van du Moulin (walls, ramparts, underground galleries), as well as a maze of 20 thousand caves in Sint-Petersburg. The total length of the tunnels here exceeds 320 km. During the wars the Maastrichtians hid game, cattle, refugees and works of art in them
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 Servatsiya). 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 worthwhile to see the ancient bridge, overthrown by the Maas, Servatia and the church of St. John with a 75-meter bell tower. In the Church of the Virgin Mary, despite countless perestroika, the crypt of 1000 years ago has survived.
The most cheerful bars are on the street of Platil-Slatil, and boutiques and shops of European brands are on the outskirts of Maasmechelen Village
Photo Maastricht (7)