Love exploring more than the well-known hotspots? Then go for down town Maastricht and stroll the Vrijthof streets.
Looking for an artistic, slightly urban and still fairly undiscovered part of Maastricht? Then the Vrijthof streets are the place to be. Many people think they have seen Maastricht after reaching Vrijthof, visiting St Servatius' Basilica and having a drink at one of the many cafés. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is much more to discover, including those Vrijthof streets, with Brussels Street, Kommel and Grote Gracht. The creative courses including the Van Eyck Academy and the Maastricht Academy for Fine Art and Design, as well as the innovative entrepreneurs operating here, make this district a creative neighbourhood.