The recommendations bible of Gilbert!
There are a lot of bars and restaurants to recommend in Maastricht. Go for the best pie Limburgse Vlaai, and sit at the best restaurant from Maastricht.
And don’t forget to write me a review here of course 😉
Food / Restaurants
Bars
Nightlife
Shopping
coffeeshops no coffee weed
Museum
Parks
Food / Restaurants
I’ll start with some fancy restaurants:
Frites Reitz
Craving the perfect snack in the heart of Maastricht? Look no further than Frites Reitz! We’re your go-to spot for the crispiest, golden, and mouthwatering fries in town.
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Rozemarijn
At Toscanella Apuana, we invite you on a delectable journey through the heart of Italy, right here in Maastricht.
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Café Sjiek
While not exclusively for a young crowd, Café Sjiek is known for its delicious food and cozy atmosphere. It’s a great place for a casual dinner or drinks with friends.
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Bisschopsmolen
Use your passion and talent to make the world a bit more beautiful and leave a legacy for the future. These are the ingredients for a healthy product, a healthy company, and a healthy economy for us. At Bisschopsmolen, we transform grains from the Limburg region into the most delicious products. Experience our craftsmanship. Taste the finest bread and most flavorful pies. We bake for you and for Limburg, of course.
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Bars
In De Karkol
It’s a bit of a search to find this ‘snail shell’ in the beautiful Stokstraatkwartier, but a visit to this cozy 37m2 little pub is definitely worth it. In 2016, Karkol was chosen as the best café in the Netherlands after ten consecutive top-ten rankings. A meeting place for young and old.
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COFFEELOVERS
COFFEELOVERS is the place for coffee enthusiasts. Specifically, Blanche Dael coffee is served black or with delightful extras, hot or refreshingly iced, enjoyed in-store or ‘to go.’ Each COFFEELOVERS branch offers pastries and toasts alongside your delicious coffee (or tea). The PLEIN 1992 location also features a delightful breakfast and lunch menu.
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Nightlife
If you’re in Maastricht and want to find bars and places to hang out, check out the Vrijthof Square for open terraces and bars on the nearby narrow streets. You can also find many bars with cool places to go on the Markt square.
Maastricht is a city with lots of students, so it’s a great place to find good bars and lots of choices for going out.
Sphinx Bar (Again)
Vrijthof Location
Market Square Location
Shopping
The most famous shopping street in Maastricht is “Grote Staat.” It’s a lively and bustling street in the city center, lined with various shops, boutiques, and stores, where you can find a wide range of items from clothing and accessories to gifts and souvenirs. Grote Staat is known for its charming atmosphere and is a popular destination for shoppers in Maastricht.
Grote straat Location
Wyk Shopping area
Discover the charm of Wyk Shopping Area in Maastricht. Shop, dine, and explore in the heart of the city. Unearth unique treasures, savor local cuisine, and experience the vibrant atmosphere.
Grote straat Location
Boekhandel Dominicanen Bookstore in a Church (Must see)
Step into a world of wonder and words in the heart of Maastricht. Since 2006, Boekhandel Dominicanen has made its home in the historic Dominican Church. We invite you to explore the beauty of this enchanting bookstore, often hailed as the most beautiful in the world.
No need for the website just visit it!
Museums
Clime the Sint Janschurch tower
The builders of the Sint Servaas made the tower of the Sint Janskerk red as a kind of property mark. The paint used got its red color from marl parts from the marl caves that were infused with iron ore.
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Bonnefanten
The Bonnefanten is an art museum in Maastricht, the capital of Limburg province. It’s one of Limburg’s three provincial museums, known for contemporary art exhibitions, medieval sculptures, and Southern Dutch painting. It focuses on conceptualism, arte povera, and American minimalism in contemporary art.
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Parks
Onze lieve vrouwe Wall
Relax with others at the city wall from Maastricht,
In front of the wall and in the shade of the trees people are picnicking and enjoying the Park Of Maastricht.
Park hoge fronten
Enjoy peace at Hoge Fronten Park in Maastricht. This old park in the center of the city has calm walks, lots of green plants, and a look into the city’s history. It’s a great place to relax.
Monseigneur Nolenspark
Make a walk from the city wall along the river the Jeker to the bear pit and back. This is a relaxing beautiful park where locals like to relax and look for the shade in summer. Must see when visiting Maastricht.