Maastricht is chic and stylish, but its industrial past is also evident. In this neighbourhood, this creates a creative atmosphere.
If you want to explore Maastricht’s raw and alternative side, the Sphinxkwartier is the place to go. It’s situated around the former Sphinx factory and is regarded as the place where the industrial revolution once began. The district is undergoing rapid development and caters particularly to creative types, young people, expats and international students. Many new cultural hotspots are opening their doors in industrialbuildings, such as a large Pathé cinema and The Social Hub in the Eiffel Building, a pop venue and arthouse cinema in the former Timmerfabriek, and what is already a favourite spot for food and drink in the former fire station.
