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Netherlands

Maastricht / Where centuries blend with modernity

MeowScore 😻91/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

December

Enchanting Christmas atmosphere at the Magical Maastricht Christmas Market.

☃️
january

Visit the magical winter land of Vrijthof Christmas Market

🎭
february

Explore the caves and celebrate carnaval with the locals

🌷
march

See the city bloom with spring flowers at the Romantic Routes festival

🍔
april

Indulge in culinary delights at the Maastricht Food Truck Festival

🍷
may

Experience the vibrant and colorful Preuvenemint food festival

🎶
june

Enjoy live music at the Muziekgieterij Summer Festival

🏊‍♀️🎆
july

Take a refreshing swim in the Meuse River and watch the fireworks

🎻
august

Attend the world-renowned Andre Rieu concerts

🎨
september

Visit the TEFAF art fair and admire exquisite art from around the world

👻
october

Explore the spooky underground tunnels during the Maastricht Underground festival

🏮
november

Admire the stunning scenery along the Saint Servatius Bridge during the Lantern parade

🎄🎅🏼
december

Experience the magical enchantment of the Magical Maastricht Christmas Market

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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As a visiting cat, the economical and shopping situation in Maastricht feels average. Prices are not super cheap, but not prohibitively expensive either.

Check out the local markets for some affordable souvenirs and snacks.

Usual visit duration

2-4 days

city break destination

Usual visit duration

2-4 days

city break destination

Maastricht is a compact city with many cultural and historical attractions, making it a popular destination for short trips.

Tipping

0-5%

Tipping not expected in Netherlands

Tipping

0-5%

Tipping not expected in Netherlands

Credit cards widely accepted, split payments common. Tipping not customary.

internet situation

great Speed

Fiber-optic internet widely available

excellent Availability

Most areas have multiple providers

great Cellular

Coverage good but 5G still limited

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking friendly

Well-known bike culture

walkable

Good infrastructure + greenery

LGBTQ friendly

Netherlands

Maastricht, a purrfectly charming city to explore. Strut through cobbled alleyways and perch on quaint bridges.

Cats will love the catpuccinos at trendy cafes and claw-some views of the river Meuse.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Helpoort
🙏
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Basiliek
🕸️
St. Pietersberg Caves
🖼️
Bonnefantenmuseum
🎉
Vrijthof

The mainstream

🏰
Helpoort

Medieval city gate that stands as a tangible reminder of Maastricht's history. Step through the archway and travel back in time!

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🙏
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Basiliek

Ancient church with stunning Gothic architecture and beautiful stained-glass windows. It's a holy meowtains top!

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🕸️
St. Pietersberg Caves

Underground tunnels and caves with a rich history and a magical atmosphere. A purrfect adventure for curious cats!

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🖼️
Bonnefantenmuseum

Contemporary art museum housed in a unique building with a futuristic twist. Get ready to be amazed by the art and the architecture!

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🎉
Vrijthof

Large square in the heart of Maastricht, famous for its historic buildings, outdoor cafes, and frequent festivities. Hope you have good balance skills for walking on cobblestones!

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Off the beaten path

🔭
Kanne Castle
📖
Selexyz Dominicanen
🙏
Boekhandel Dominicanen
🔒
Helpoort
🖼️
Bonnefantenmuseum

Off the beaten path

🔭
Kanne Castle

A medieval hill-top castle with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Check out the maze inside! 🏰🌳

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📖
Selexyz Dominicanen

A Gothic church turned into a modern bookstore filled with books, magazines, and stationary products 📚🖋️

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🙏
Boekhandel Dominicanen

A stunning bookstore in a former Dominican church, complete with stained glass windows and a cafe ☕📚

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🔒
Helpoort

The oldest surviving city gate in the Netherlands, with an eerie underground tunnel leading to the city center 🕳️🚶🏰

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🖼️
Bonnefantenmuseum

A museum of fine arts housed in a unique building that looks like a cross between an alien spaceship and a treehouse 🎨🏰

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biking friendly

Well-known bike culture

walkable

Good infrastructure + greenery

LGBTQ friendly

Netherlands

Mindful meoweler tips

The Flavorful Catnip Market

Maastricht is home to a famous catnip market where cats can take a sniff of the best catnip in the world. It's purrfect for when you need a little pick-me-up.

The Basilica of Our Lady, Cat Edition

The Basilica of Our Lady is a stunning church that has stood for over 1000 years. Cats can admire the gothic architecture and take a nap inside.

Meandering Along the Maas

The Maas river flows through the heart of Maastricht and is a great spot for cats to relax by the water. Take a boat ride or just enjoy the view.

Useful external sites

www.visitmaastricht.com

Visit Maastricht↗

The official tourism website of Maastricht with information about attractions, accommodation, and events.

www.ns.nl/en

NS Dutch Railways↗

The website to check train schedules and purchase tickets for travel within the Netherlands.

www.booking.com

Booking.com↗

A popular website for booking accommodation in Maastricht and around the world.

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