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What is the easiest way to get to Maastricht without too many changes.Fly from Gatwick to Amsterdam and train or Eurostar to Brussels then train.Will be 70 and have luggage so want to keep changes to minimum.

Hello. We are traveling to the Andre Rieu concert in July. Flying from Dublin with Ryanair.

Our accommodation is close to Vrijthof Square. Is there a bus we can travel on from the airport that will bring us close to the Vrijthof?

Thank you.

Best regards, Vera Hussey
Dublin

Hi, I have a English speaking job in Maastrict and I am moving in April. Just wanted to ask a few questions if anyone could be so kind as to answer

the 30 % rule a little confused by it, does that mean that it is my tax free allowance every mth and then taxed on the rest? what is the taxable percent on the rest of my mthly salary.

Also I want to live a little out of Maastrict, does anyone know any nice cheaper areas to live by there, dont mind travelling a little bit for work.

Finally, are there any private landlords that I could rent an apartment from all I can find online are agencies and the prices are really high for fees.

Thanks

Hi All We want to travel from Maastricht to Munich the most efficient way. Maastricht air fly direct but charge a lot of money. Another way I have been told is to go to Cologne fly Air Berlin. Anyone got any thought on the matter. If Cologne is the way to go do we bus it to Aachen then train to Cologne. Is the airport a long way from the train station? Anyway you get the drift of our plight. Any answer is much appreciated. Jack

We are booked to go to Maastricht on 2nd July.The best way seems to be Eurostar to Brussels then train to Maastricht but I understand there isn't a direct train now so will have to change.Where is the best place to change?

As we didn't manage to get to Maastricht this year we have now booked for July 2013.We need to fly from London Gatwick and then get a train.What is the best airport to fly too and then catch a train.

Hello! I booked a flight from Porto, Portugal to Maastricht and I would like to know where can I find information (prices, schedule) about the BUS that I can take from the Airport to the City of Maastricht!

We are booked to stay in Zermatt in June but have just been inform of a lovely deal for a Andre Rieu concert a few days after we leave Zermatt flying from Geneva.Is there any way we can fly or go by train to Maastricht instead of going back to the UK

hi can anyone tell me where the best place to book table to enable us to see the concert from or would we be best to book seats for the concert itself . Also do you know if you can walk around the square just for a drink or is there anywhere to stand and take your own drinks and enjoy a picnic . many thanks pam and phil

Does anyone know if Cafe Shamrock on Brusselestraat is still open?

Is there bus travel from Maastricht to Hoensbroek or Brussum? Cheers, Peter.

I have been visiting Maastricht and the region every year for many years. Never had much issue with trains and busses at all. However I am reading that maybe buses and trains in some parts require a pre paid card. Can someone please clear this muddled mess up. If I land at Schipol can I just pay in Euro cash for a train ticket to Maastricht?

I am arriving Liege airport early in the morning (04:20) and would like to take the bus to Liege central train station, in order to take the train to maastricht. When is the first bus from the airport to the central train station and what's the no. of the bus. thank you for your replay

Hey there!I am considering a position in the city. I will be getting round 1300 euros/month.You think it is a decent amount to live by? Thanks in advance!!!

How long do the summer sales in Maastricht last? For all of July?

I need a restaurant near to vrijthof sq on 24 July 2011 we have booked to see Andre Rieu that night can you help please.

We are booked in at the hotel Botterweck in Valconburg and would like to know how far it is from the train station.We are a couple aged 81 and 76 and although we walk the dog for 1/2 hour everymorning here ,when we arrive from Brussels we will have suitcases.We are going to the Andre Rieu concert on the friday night and was hoping to return to Valconburg hotel afterwards around midnight .The last train is 0040 could we walk to Maastricht station in time ? Or should we get a taxi ? We are over from Australia

Is ther a good bus service to Falconburg .We are strangers to Maastricht and have booked in at Hotel Botterweck in Falconburg .We are visiting for the Andre Rieu concert on 22 July. Would buses be running to Valconburg after the concert . Regards Alf Bushnell

Hello everyone,we are planning a stopover en route from Calais to Heidelberg and feel Maastricht would be nice (we have never been before) we have been to Brugge,Gent(both wonderful)and thought why not Maastricht. But (there's always a but) most places seem booked? any help or even a change to our flexible itinerary would be most welcome. Cheers happy crimbo to everyone.

I am once again reading that Maastricht coffeeshops are now off limits to tourist. Can anyone confirm if this is actually being enforced or is this more grandstanding by the government?

I want to leave my baggage in Maastricht railway station. There is any Baggage Service ?

hi i know its ages in advance but i assume everything gets booked up months in advance can anyone tell me a resturant to go to that is near the vrijthof square for next years andre rieu concerts?? thanks debra

Are there trains from Maastricht to Luxembourg? and if so How often and how much. Failing this are there any busses. I will be going in July but I can't find any imformation. I hope someone can help me as I don't want to go via Brussels. Frankyrrr

A bit of an awkward question but myself and some friends will be in Maastricht soon and two of the group want to visit coffeeshops. I am aware that Limburg was supposed to force coffeeshops to become members only as on the new year. Does anyone know if this is actually being enforced at this point. If so I will instruct the lads to visit Amsterdam shops before arriving in Maastricht.

Hi All! Me and my wife are planning to visit Maastricht this weekend for one day. But I am not aware of the attractions in/near the town. Can anyone let me know which are the must-sees there? I know of the Hell's Gate from the internet but am not sure which all other places are worth watching. Also are there any other towns/cities which can be seen which are nearby Maastricht?? Thanks for all your help! Travellingtechie!

Hey guys, I'm new here...so glad I found this page. I have a question with regards to the Maastrciht University student or just people living in Belgium/ Netherlands. I'm about to apply for a masters programme at the Maastricht University, but my boyfriend will be a student in Antwerpen. So, we wondered if there is any place we could live together and study, i.e place that is reasonably close and well- connected to both cities: Antwerpen and Maastricht. Am I right, that there is no direct train connection from Antwerp to Maastricht? Is car an option there? I would be grateful for any info, as we're seriously confused now, cheers X

can you tell me how much is price for one ticket in from maastricht to paris. and wich line is the moust cheep :) thanks

I need to get back to my car in Charleville in France from Maastrict. Whish is the quickest route? (September 21st)

After three successful meetings in 2003, 2005 and 2007 it is time for the 4th bi-annual Maastricht meeting. The date has been set for Saturday August 29. This meeting will be a culinary delight. Maastricht is known as a city where people enjoy life to the fullest, take things slowly and spend their evenings wining and dining. This weekend also hosts a culinary event Preuvenemint, where you can sample different dishes from many local restaurants. During the day we will also stop in a few shops, pubs, restaurants, bakeries etc, to sample some great local dishes, coffees, drinks, pies etc. There are beautiful pies at the Bishops? Mill, you can buy the best coffee at Blanche Dael, we could also make our own pies, have a tour through a wine cellar or visit a local brewery. Please let me know if you want to attend, or sign up at: meetings.virtualtourist.com/... See you in Maastricht !!!

I was in Maastricht in April and early May and uopn arrival at the train station I quickly noticed that all the trees that had lined Stationstraat were gone. However a few days later I needed to walk to the station amd I noticed that new trees had been planted. Does anyone on the board know why the old trees were removed? The entire area looked much different without the shade of the old trees