What about a walking tour?

Posted on 22/01/202322/01/2023 by Peter Scheele

You are new to Maastricht and want to discover this city? Or you have been in Maastricht for a while and want to explore more?

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Up to Carnaval I

Posted on 09/01/202309/01/2023 by Lucy Willems

Maastricht Calendar

These are the days leading up to Carnaval, ‘vastelaovend’. Decorated facades in red, yellow and green can be seen in various places in the city.

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January 6th

Posted on 05/01/202305/01/2023 by Lucy Willems

 

Maastricht Calendar

January 6th: Epiphany
6 januari: Driekoningen
6 jannewarie: Dreikeuninge

You may find singing children come to your door – they will be dressed as the three ‘kings’ and expect some sweets or fruit.

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January 1st

Posted on 01/01/202301/01/2023 by Lucy Willems

 

Maastricht Calendar 

January first – start of a new year, another circle around the sun. Maybe this is why the Maastricht sweets for New Year are round; crispy, thin waffles, baked traditionally at home, in heavy cast iron. These days to be found at local bakers and supermarkets – enjoy!

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The Relaunch of Meet Maastricht

Posted on 01/01/202320/05/2023 by Lucy Willems

Happy 2023 🎇 Happy we are relaunching Meet Maastricht🎊 Happy to meet you on our walks and rides💃🏻🕺🏻 Happy to tell tales in English, Nederlands and Mestreechs ✨ We are relaunching our full programme, online and off, to peruse, to listen to and to book on our revamped website.

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