Festival TREK is the largest traveling food truck festival in the Netherlands . It transforms the Maastricht Stadspark into a giant open-air restaurant for four days. This year it will be held from 29.May to 1.June 2025. Our food editor John Doe from Maastricht Magazine Online gives you an preview about this hipp event for […]
Easter in Maastricht, the capital of Limburg, Netherlands, is a joyous celebration. It blends religious traditions with festive activities and unique local customs. Our editor Laura Swift from MAASTRICHT MAGAZINE ONLINE tells you all about what you can expect during Easter 2024 Maastricht Limburg! Religious Observances during Easter 2025 Maastricht in Limburg Church Services: Easter […]
Attention pastry lovers! Vlaai pie is officially by Limburgian Orgine. Limburg Vlaai-Pastry has received EU-protection. On January 22, 2024, the European Commission officially recognized Limburgse vlaai as a protected geographical indication (PGI). This means that only bakers from the Dutch and Belgian Limburg provinces are allowed to sell vlaai under the name “Limburgse vlaai.” It […]
A private cooking class is a culinary lesson or instructional session where an individual or a small group of people receive a lesson. The participants receive instruction from a professional chef or cooking instructor in a one-on-one or small-group setting. Private cooking class Maastricht are typically conducted in a private kitchen, a cooking studio, or […]
As in many other cities around the world, coffee is roasting in Maastricht Maastricht as well. Maastricht has a thriving coffee culture, and you can find coffee roasters and coffee shops that roast and serve freshly roasted coffee beans. These roasters often source beans from various coffee-producing regions and roast them to create unique flavor […]
Stamppot is a traditional Dutch dish that consists of mashed potatoes combined with one or more vegetables, typically served with a sausage, bacon, or a meatball. It is a hearty and comforting meal that is especially popular during the colder months in Maastricht and the Netherlands. Stamppot is a traditional Dutch dish with roots that […]
Beer is also produced in Maastricht. Limburg has a thriving beer culture with many breweries, both large and small, producing a wide variety of beer styles. Maastricht, like many other Dutch cities, has its own local breweries that craft beers for both local consumption and distribution to other regions. Taste local beer in Maastricht in […]
Appelstroop Applesyrup from Limburg, also known as apple butter, is a sweet and thick spread made from apples. The Appelstroop is particularly associated with the Limburg region in the Netherlands and Belgium – like the local beers. Limburg is known for its apple orchards and traditional methods of making this syrup. In Limburg and Heuvelland […]
Mustard and chutney are part of various cuisines, such as French, Indian, and British. Their production and popularity are today also a part of culinarily Maastricht. You can find Mustard and Chutney from Maastricht e.g. Bijenkorf Department store in Maastricht. Our food editor Mickey Smith from MAASTRICHT MAGAZINE ONLINE gives an overview! Mustard and Chutney […]
Calvados is a type of apple brandy that originates from the Normandy region in France. It is strong alcoholic beverage of apple juice or cider. You first distillate it and then you it aged in oak barrels. The name “Calvados” refers to the geographical area in Normandy. Today the brandy by the label Fuselier from […]
Throughout history, various cultures have attributed symbolic meanings to different fruits, including plums. In some cultures, plums have a association with sensuality and fertility, leading to them being depicted as erotic symbols in literature, art, and folklore. In Maastricht and Limburg and Heuvelland as well the plum is the fruit of sensuality and cover pastries […]
Preuvenemint-Maastricht is an annual food and drink festival held in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Preuvenemint-Maastricht takes place in Augustus 2025. It is one of the largest culinary events in the country, where visitors can sample a wide variety of food and beverages from different vendors. The festival showcases the region’s cuisine and is a popular attraction […]
A cocktail is a mixed alcoholic drink that typically combines various spirits or liquors with other ingredients such as fruit juices, syrups, bitters, or sodas. Cocktails are usually served in specific glassware and are often garnished with fruits, herbs, or other decorative elements. Our editor Mickey Smith checks the hottest Classic Cocktails in Maastricht and visits Cocktail Lounge Mr Smith in Wyck!
Cherries are small, round fruits. They have a bright red or dark red skin and a sweet or tart flavor. Hedelfingen! The local tasty cherries is a typical local variety in Vlaai. They belong to the genus Prunus and are closely related to other stone fruits like peaches, plums, and apricots. Cherries are commonly used […]
Maastricht is a city in the Netherlands also famous for its delicious cheese varieties. One of the famous cheeses from Maastricht is “Old Maastricht. local Cheese. It is a matured cheese with a strong flavor and a crumbly texture. The aging process gives it a distinct taste and aroma. The Old Maastricht cheese pairs well with crackers, bread, or fruits, and you will enjoin it with a glass of wine!
Vlaai pastry from Limburg is a traditional Dutch pastry that originates from the southern provinces of the Netherlands, particularly Limburg. It is a type of sweet pie or tart made with a yeast dough base and filled with various fruits like local cherries and plums or other sweet ingredients. The dough is typically pressed into […]
Sweetest Chocolate cake of Maastricht is a delicious dessert with chocolate as the main ingredient. It typically has a rich, moist texture and is often enjoyed for celebrations or as a treat. There are various types of chocolate cakes, such as devil’s food cake, flourless chocolate cake, or chocolate fudge cake. It can have a […]
In Dutch, “borrel noten” or Borrel Noten! Dutch Nut-Madness refers to mixed nuts typically served as a snack during a social gathering or while enjoying a drink, such as at a bar or during a “borrel” . “Borrel” is a typical Dutch social gathering with drinks and snacks after heavy shopping in HEMA store! The […]
Looking for the French Croissant? You find your excellent French bakery for Baguette and more in Wyck Maastricht ! French Bakery in Maastricht | Bread and tradition A bakery is an establishment that produces and sells flour-based food baked in an oven such as bread, cookies, cakes, donuts, pastries, and pies. Maastricht has a wide […]
MAASTRICHT MAGAZINE ONLINE recommends – Whether you enjoy culinary delights or are fond about Burgundian dining, in Maastricht you find the worth visit Take-a-Ways in Wyck . Take-a-Ways in Maastricht | Take-a-Way with an ancient tradition The concept of prepared meals to be eaten elsewhere dates back to antiquity. Market or bakery in Maastricht today, […]
Our editor Laura Swift from MAASTRICHT MAGAZINE ONLINE cools down with ice cream! Gelato | A cold tradition of milk and more! Best Ice Cream of Maastricht is a frozen dessert, typically made from milk or cream and flavored with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and a spice, such as cocoa or vanilla, […]
Organic market in Wyck-Maastricht | Are you Organic food lover in Amsterdam or Maastricht? Visit the organic market in Wyck . Organic market in Wyck-Maastricht | A healthy tradition The organic movement broadly refers to the organizations and individuals involved worldwide. They make promotion of organic food and other organic products. It started during the […]
Licorice lover ? You can find licorice and candy shops in Maastricht on both side of the river Maas. Our editor Laura Swift from MAASTRICHT MAGAZINE ONLINE checks the sweets! Licorice make citizens happy! Licorice-candy shops in Maastricht | What is Licorice? Licorice root is cultivated throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It is […]
Delicatessen, Fromagerie or Dairy Shop, all names for same retailer. One of the moste Luxury Cheese Shops of Maastricht are found in Wyck as well. A Delicatessen is the most common shop that would sell both cheese and dairy. A Fromagerie, Dairy Shop or Cheese shop specializes in cheese and dairy products so this is […]
Asperges-Asparagus | Asparagus and tradition Asperges-Asparagus Groene|Witte from Limburg ( Asparagus officinalis subsp. officinalis ) is a plant that occurs in the wild mainly in coastal regions and along rivers. The plant is grown as a vegetable because of its young shoots. There are white, green and purple asparagus on the market. The white ones […]
Zuurvlees Local Dish Maastricht | Definition Zuurvlees Local Dish Maastricht, is a regional meat dish from the Province of Limburg, a province that exists in both the Netherlands and Belgium. This dish called Zuurvlees is similar to carbonade flamande and hachee and Germans might know it as Sauerbraten in some local variations. The sour refers […]
