Visiting and shopping tips Maastricht
In Maastricht there is enough to discover and best way to do this is on foot. Besides the shopping area in the center and Wyck, you can also enjoy hidden gems and history.
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Shopping in Maastricht
In Maastricht you can easily spend a day shopping. Besides the well-known stores in the center there are also many nice boutiques in the beautiful side streets and in Wyck.
Opening hours stores Maastricht
Almost all stores and shopping areas are open seven days a week. There are exceptions on shopping evenings, public holidays or events, so check the opening hours of your favourite store before you go.
Check our website www.maastrichtbereikbaar.nl/en/agenda with the holidays for the current opening hours of stores or consult the Visit Maastricht website.
Regular opening hours are:
- Monday and Sunday: 12:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Paid parking on shopping nights and holidays
During shopping evenings until 21:00 and on Sundays between 12:00 and 18:00, paid parking is available in the same areas as during the week.
On public holidays when the stores are closed you do not have to pay when parking on the street, you do have to park if you use a Q-Park parking location. For more information about parking in Maastricht, please visit our website.
Markets
In Maastricht, a visit to one of the markets is an experience in itself.
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Market in front of City Hall: weekly market on Thursday and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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Biomarket on the Ruijterij in Wyck: Thursday from 13.00 to 17.00.
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Brocante and flea market in the Boschstraat: Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00. If there are events, the flea market will not take place.
Get more out of your visit, check out the tips!
- On weekends, choose the morning hours or opt for the weekdays. Mondays through Thursdays are less crowded in the city. Wednesday and Friday are market days.
- Go exploring in surprising side streets in Wyck, the Jekerk Quarter, Stokstraat Quarter or the trendy Sphinx Quarter.
- Park on the edge of the city for a fixed daily rate of €10 at a P+W car park near the Frontenpark, Stadspark or P Bonnefanten. You will then be parked at a maximum walking distance of 10-15 minutes from the city centre and will be able to enjoy all the beautiful things that Maastricht has to offer on the way.
Walking routes in Maastricht
Walking through Maastricht is an experience in itself because of the beautiful history and Maas river that crosses the city. There are many hiking trails to choose from that will lead you through the historic city or even underground into the caves. These walking routes can also be followed in an organized fashion.
- View the walking routes of Visit Zuid-Limburg.
- Discover the different walking routes on the website of VisitMaastricht.com.
