Cave tunnels, gastronomy & EU history
Maastricht
Maastricht · Old-world charm on the Meuse
In the Dutch deep south where three countries meet, Maastricht feels more Burgundian than Dutch — cobbled squares, a bookshop inside a Gothic church and a celebrated food scene. It gave its name to the treaty that founded the EU.
Top sightsSights
Boekhandel Dominicanen
A bookshop set inside a soaring 13th-century church.
Vrijthof square
A grand cafe-lined square between two churches.
Caves of Mount Saint Peter
Miles of man-made marlstone tunnels to tour.
Bonnefanten Museum
A rocket-domed art museum by Aldo Rossi.
Hoge Brug
A graceful pedestrian bridge over the Meuse.
What to eatFood
Zoervleis
A sweet-sour Limburg beef stew.
Limburgse vlaai
A large open-faced fruit tart from the region.
Rcommandeur
Local cheeses paired with regional beer.
Good to know
- Maastricht is bilingual and close to Belgium and Germany.
- Its restaurants are among the best in the Netherlands.
- Explore the caves with a guide — it is easy to get lost.
Getting there
Direct trains link Maastricht to Amsterdam in about 2.5 hours; Brussels and Cologne are close.
Next city
Amsterdam