Vrijthof
The city's liveliest square, lined with café terraces and flanked by two major churches, St Servatius and St John's.
Tickets →Maastricht, Netherlands
Maastricht: airports, things to do and where to stay
Maastricht, on the River Meuse, is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. It has a charming old town, squares with cafés and a relaxed southern feel, close to the Belgian and German borders.
Maastricht airports
From the airport to central Maastricht
Maastricht Aachen airport is about 9 km from central Maastricht.
Autobús regional
Regional bus routes link the airport with Maastricht and other towns in Limburg. Services are limited, so check timetables before you travel.
Taxi
Taxis wait in front of the terminal. Allow about 15 min to central Maastricht, depending on traffic.
Maastricht
Things to do in Maastricht
Puente de San Servacio
The 13th-century stone bridge over the Meuse, one of the oldest in the Netherlands, now open only to pedestrians and cyclists.
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Basílica de Nuestra Señora
A Romanesque church from the 11th and 12th centuries with a massive west façade, on a quiet square in the centre.
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Librería Dominicanen
A bookshop in a 13th-century Gothic Dominican church, well known for its interior and its café.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Maastricht?
Maastricht is served by Maastricht Aachen (MST).
How far is the airport from central Maastricht?
Maastricht Aachen airport is about 9 km from central Maastricht.
How do I get from the airport to central Maastricht?
From Maastricht Aachen airport you can take Autobús regional (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Maastricht?
Highlights of Maastricht include Vrijthof, Puente de San Servacio, Basílica de Nuestra Señora, and Librería Dominicanen.
Photo credits
- Vrijthof: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Puente de San Servacio: Gouwenaar, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Basílica de Nuestra Señora: Romaine, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Librería Dominicanen: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons