In planning stage for 2015 trip and just wanted info on Masstricht from anyone that has been there. Big fan of Andre Rieu and his music and concerts. Is Maastricht worth a couple days. From what I have seen from his local concertson dvd, it looks like a beautiful city and people seem so happpy and friendly.
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Northamptonshire, England
33819 posts
Maastricht is a pleasant small typically Dutch town, but aside from a nice church and a couple of decent museums, there isn't a whole lot more to do. I had a nice Liege waffle from a street vendor.
Not far away is the German city of Aachen with plenty to see including Charlemagne's cathedral.
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OP
TN/USA
214 posts
I heard there was large WWII cemetery close to Maastricht which I would like to visit. Would probably fly into AMS and train to Maastricht and then on to Frankfurt before heading south.
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IJzendijke, The Netherlands
2084 posts
Tony, where you talk about is the Netherlands American Cemetry and Memorial near Margraten, some 10km east of Maastricht. There is a busstop at the entrance. As an indication, a bus ride from the railwaystation in Maastricht takes some 20min. Public bus travel info where you can select English, see: 9292.nl
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Danville, VT
12040 posts
I agree that Maastricht is a nice place to spend the day, but there's not enough to occupy much more than that. If you're into a little adventure, nearby there's some old mining caves that you can tour with a guide.