Best Time to Visit

Maastricht enjoys a temperate climate, with relatively mild summers and moderately cold winters.The best times to visit Maastricht for ideal weather are from mid-April to mid-October based on average temperature and humidity.

Passport / Visa

The Netherlands can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Airport

Maastricht is served by the Maastricht Aachen Airport, which is located 9.3 km northeast of Maastricht and 28 km northwest of Aachen, Germany. Arriva bus line 30 takes you to the airport, with its bus stop conveniently positioned right in front of the terminal. It has 14 stops departing from Maastricht, Station Perron F and ending in Beek, Maastricht-Aachen Airport. Taxis are available on demand. You will find a taxi rank with a list of telephone numbers in front of car park P1, to the right of the passenger terminal. Car rental companies, such as Hertz, Sixt, and Europe car are also offered at Maastricht Aachen Airport.

• Web:

  www.maa.nl/en/

• Address:

  Maastricht Aachen Airport

• Phone:

  +31 43 358 9898

Public Transport

The best way to get around Maastricht city centre is on foot, but there are buses and taxis available. Car parking is scarce in the centre. Bus timetables are displayed at all bus stops, and information is available from the Public Transport Travel Information operator. From the train station you can get to the centre of Maastricht easily by bus. You can catch any of the buses numbered 1 to 11 leaving from platform B (at the bus station in front of the train station).

Taxi

Taxis are available from the airport and rail station, or by telephone. It is not allowed to hail a taxi on the street. Please note that taxi is not a common form of transport and is therefore quite expensive. It is also good to know that the drivers often not accept short fares.

• Web:

  www.taxi.nl

Electricity

230 Volts, 50 Hz