Things to Do in Maastricht

There are 27 attractions in Maastricht. Aachen Cathedral, early medieval cathedral and coronation church of german kings, is the most popular.

1

Aachen Cathedral

Early medieval cathedral and coronation church of German kings

Historical Site

2

Bonnefanten Museum

Contemporary and old masters art museum in Maastricht

Museum

3

Vaalserberg

Highest point in Netherlands, tripoint with Belgium and Germany

Hill

4

Fort Eben-Emael

Massive Belgian fortress captured during the 1940 German assault

Museum

5

Stade Maurice Dufrasne

Football stadium hosting Standard Liège matches

Stadium

6

Liège Cathedral

Romanesque-Gothic cathedral and Liège's major church

Church

7

Palace of Aachen

Charlemagne's surviving palace complex and medieval imperial hall

Palace

8

Palatine Chapel in Aachen

Carolingian chapel in Aachen, centerpiece of cathedral

Religious Site

9

Basilica of Saint Servatius

Romanesque basilica in Maastricht housing ancient relics

Church

10

Cauberg

Limestone hill in Valkenburg, cycling and spa destination

Park

11

Basilica of Our Lady, Maastricht

Romanesque basilica in Maastricht, significant medieval church.

Church

12

Opéra Royal de Wallonie

Historic Liège opera house hosting classical performances

Theater

13

Hoensbroek Castle

Large medieval castle with moats and museums

Castle

14

Saint Lambert's Cathedral, Liège

Former cathedral in Liège, mostly ruined tower remains

Church

15

St James's Church, Liège

Historic parish church in Liège, Gothic elements

Church

16

Pays de Herve

Rural region in Wallonia known for dairy and cheese

Plateau

17

Prince-Bishops' Palace (Liège)

Historic Liège palace housing civic institutions

Palace

18

Valkenburg Castle

Medieval castle ruins above Valkenburg, limestone hilltop.

Ruins

19

Alden Biesen Castle

Large castle and cultural estate in Flanders

Castle

20

Schmerling Caves

Prehistoric caves with Ice Age archaeological finds

Cave

21

Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum

Art museum in Aachen housing European paintings

Museum

22

Monsin Island

River island in Liège's Meuse, leisure area

Island

23

Savelsbos

Ancient beech forest with hiking trails

Park

24

Brunssummerheide

Heathland reserve with walking trails and biodiversity

Park

25

Castle Lichtenberg

Historic castle in Limburg province, Netherlands

Ruins

26

Stein Castle

Medieval castle ruin in Limburg

Ruins

27

The Great Spa Towns of Europe

Ensemble of historic European spa towns and resorts

Historical Site