Visit the historic city centre
of Maastricht
Explore Maastricht
- Historic city centre with many museums and places of interest
- Enjoy the good life on the famous Vrijthof
- Only 10 minutes by bike from Dormio Resort Maastricht
Explore the vibrant city centre of Maastricht and the beautiful places of interest in the vicinity! Only 10 minutes by bike from Dormio Resort Maastricht The perfect place to stay if you want to explore the historic city centre of Maastricht and the beautiful surroundings. Find out more about the must-do’s in Maastricht below!
Maastricht: full of history, art and culture
The vibrant, historic city centre of Maastricht is surrounded by a beautiful undulating landscape and is famous for its rich history, art and culture. Go for a walk along the unique historic buildings or see the city from the water while taking a boat trip on the River Maas. The best-known museum is Bonnefantenmuseum, which has a unique collection of old masters and modern art. A visit to the museum when you are in Maastricht is highly recommended!
Shopping in the best streets of Maastricht
Keen on shopping? Maastricht is great for shopping! Stroll along the narrow shopping streets and have a browse in the large stores or local boutiques. The most popular shopping streets in Maastricht are Grote Staat, Wolfstraat, Kleine Staat, Maastricht Brugstraat, Muntstraat, Nieuwstraat and Spilstraat. And don’t forget to visit Boekhandel Dominicanen! This bookshop is in a unique location: in a very old church!
Visit the busy Vrijthof in Maastricht
Conclude your day in Maastricht city centre in style in a cosy pub or restaurant on Vrijthof! Vrijthof is the place to be if you want to experience Limburg hospitality and enjoy the good life. This beautiful square in the city centre of “Mestraich” - as the locals say - is surrounded by numerous outdoor terraces. The ideal place to enjoy the typical Limburg Zoervleis or other local specialities!
Admire St Janskerk in Maastricht
On the vibrant Vrijthof you find the Gothic St Janskerk, the best-known church in Maastricht. The red tower is a unique feature, making it easy to recognise the church from a distance. The church is a characteristic landmark on the skyline of Maastricht. The red colour was chosen on purpose to protect the church against weather influences. Do you want experience the church to the full? Climb to the top of its famous tower! Onze Lieve Vrouwe Basiliek and Basiliek Sint Servaas are also worth a visit.
Climb Sint-Pietersberg
Sint-Pietersberg (Mount Saint Peter) is one of the popular hills in the beautiful Limburg landscape. It has a height of 171 metres and is Maastricht’s own local hill. It is situated in a beautiful natural area with special plants and animals, featuring the Eagle-Owl valley. The unique flora and fauna combined with the beautiful undulating landscape makes this a popular destination among walkers. There are many beautiful walking routes on Sint-Pietersberg, where you can enjoy the peaceful and colourful natural environment. This is also where the Pieterpad finishes, a long-distance walking route. On top of the hill you find Fort St Pieter; the highest point of Maastricht, where you are rewarded with impressive views.
Go underground in Maastricht Underground
Make sure to visit the impressive caves during your visit in Maastricht. The Mergelgrotten in Maastricht form the largest underground system of corridors in Europe. The caves and corridors were dug out by hand in the 18th century and had a total length of 200 kilometres at the time. Today, the corridors have a total length of about 80 kilometres. On the walls you will see a large number of signatures cut in the stone and charcoal images. Go underground and find out how the residents of Maastricht lived here during the war!
Explore ENCI-Groeve in Maastricht
A visit to the ENCI-Groeve, a limestone quarry on the Maas side of Sint-Pietersberg, is also highly recommended. Limestone was extracted here until 2018; since then the quarry has been redeveloped into a beautiful protected natural site. A wonderful area for great walks! During your walk you will pass some beautiful spots and places of interest, like limestone grasslands, the pond Onder D’n Olifant, Bistro Hoffmanni and lots more...
Book your stay in Maastricht
Have you become enthusiastic about Maastricht and its beautiful surroundings? Book your stay at Dormio Resort Maastricht now; it takes only 10 minutes by Bike to get to the famous Vrijthof and several places of interest! Enjoy Limburg hospitality, living the good life and a beautiful natural environment at our resort and in Maastricht!