Things to Do in Maastricht

Maastricht is the Netherlands' oldest city, with roots tracing back to Roman times when it was a crucial crossing point on the Meuse River.

The city straddles two countries—the Meuse River forms the border between the Netherlands and Belgium, and you can literally walk across bridges to Wallonia.

Maastricht is famous for Limburgish, a distinct regional language spoken alongside Dutch, with its own dialect and cultural identity.

The Sint-Servaasbrug (Saint Servaas Bridge), built in 1280, is one of Europe's oldest stone bridges and a UNESCO-protected monument.

Maastricht hosts the annual European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF), one of the world's leading art and antiques fairs held every March.

The city's Vrijthof square is surrounded by baroque and neoclassical architecture and hosts the annual Christmas market, one of the largest in the Netherlands.