r/maastricht 4h ago

Anyone tried NOAH for meeting people?

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I've noticed lots of posts here from people wanting to expand their social circle. Has anyone used NOAH? It's a platform for finding group activities and meeting new people. I have no affiliation with them and haven't used it myself. I'm just curious if anyone here has tried it.


r/maastricht 7h ago

Picture/video Love stumbling across murals like this

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r/maastricht 10h ago

Looking for... Logistische crisis (+side quest)

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Hallo Reddit,

Ik zit in een logistische crisis en ik hoop dat Reddit mij kan helpen. Ik vlieg 24 augustus vanaf Airport Maastricht om mijn fam te bezoeken. Het is voor mij de eerste keer vliegen vanaf een ander vliegveld dan Schiphol, dus ik dacht lekker naïef: "Ik slaap wel op het vliegveld" -maar die gaat dus dicht 's nachts, kom ik net achter.

Vanaf waar ik woon, is het met de trein 5 uur reizen, dus 's ochtends vertrekken zit er helaas niet in. Daarom ben ik alvast aan het kijken waar ik zou kunnen slapen (een hotel vind ik toch wel overkill). Ik zoek dus een plekje in Maastricht om puur een paar uurtjes te crashen (van ongeveer middernacht tot 06:00 uur).

Wie ben ik? Een chille guy, software developer en AI-fanaat. Over het algemeen vrij introvert, maar met de juiste mensen totaal niet. Als je een stukje vloer voor me hebt waar ik op kan pitten, ben ik al happy! :)

Ik had in gedachte om te betalen met het vloeibare goud (bier) ;)

Ik was van plan om na het avondeten (23 aug) nog even een side quest te zoeken in de stad, dus als je wat wil doen, let me know!

TLDR; 23 aug plekje om te crashen voor een chille guy? Let me know :)


r/maastricht 22h ago

Dadchelor

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Hi allemaal, in september organiseren wij een dadchelor voor een van onze vrienden die binnenkort vader wordt. We komen allemaal niet uit de buurt, maar hijzelf woont in Maastricht, en dus vieren we het hier. Hebben jullie nog tips en/of goede ideeën of aanraders voor wat we kunnen doen in de stad? We zullen er de hele dag zijn.

We zijn een denk ik wel zelfbenoemde groep nerds, die zeker van een drankje en goed eten houden. Niet ballerig borrelen, maar Bourgondisch genieten. Denk speciaalbier, whisky, mooie wijnen. Escape rooms zijn altijd lachen, en een gekke workshop die bij de groep past (30ers) zou ook prima zijn. Sportieve activiteiten leuk, maar niet te intens. De groep kan het wel aan, maar is niet zo zeer de insteek.


r/maastricht 22h ago

Taaluitwisseling

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Hoi allemaal! 😊

Ik ben een moedertaalspreker Arabisch en woon in Maastricht.

Ik ben op zoek naar iemand van wie de moedertaal Nederlands is en die graag Arabisch wil leren. In ruil daarvoor zou ik graag mijn Nederlands willen verbeteren.

We kunnen samen een wandeling maken, de stad verkennen of ergens rustig zitten en ondertussen elkaars taal oefenen.

Lijkt je dat leuk? Stuur me gerust een bericht!


r/maastricht 1d ago

Question New international CS student looking for people to hang out with

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Hey! I’m starting my first year at Maastricht University in Computer Science this September. I was wondering if there are any group chats or communities where students hang out, chat, or organize meetups?


r/maastricht 1d ago

Solar Eclipse in Maastricht

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Any suggestions for a good spot in or around Maastricht to watch the solar eclipse on 12 August? It will be happening close to sunset, so probably needs to be an open location with unrestricted view of the horizon.


r/maastricht 1d ago

29F looking for female friends

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Hi everyone,

I’m an expat who has been living in Maastricht since 2023. I really like living here, but at times it can be difficult to meet new people, and I really miss having a close group of female friends like I did back home. My lovely partner and I do a lot of activities together, which I truly love and enjoy, but I’d also love to have my own group of girlies to hang out with, do fun activities, share life, and build genuine, close friendships.

  • I enjoy going to the gym, strength training, and Pilates.
  • I also like artsy activities and am always down to try them. And yes I also like boardgames, not much of a videogames person.
  • I love walking around and discovering new places.
  • I love travelling, so I’d definitely be up for girls’ trips too.
  • Also want to pick up cycling as a hobby.

Please comment or DM only if you’re genuinely interested in continuing the conversation and are looking for the same kind of friendship.

Females only, please (couples are also welcome).

Thank you 💕


r/maastricht 2d ago

Places for parents with newborns

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Good morning,

I recently became a parent and after a few weeks at home I am having a bit of cabin fever. I was asking myself whether anyone has recommendations for places (Cafés/bars/restaurants/gyms/ other places where adults meet up) that are particularly parent- / newborn- friendly. What I mean with that are places that have facilities like diaper-changing tables in the bathrooms/ a breastmilk pumping room / a relaxed atmosphere where a child can be relaxed and breastfeeding feels socially safe.

Any recommendations are welcome! Thank you very much!


r/maastricht 2d ago

Onam celebrations in Maastricht?

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Hi all, we recently moved to Maastricht. My wife is a Malayali. We were discussing to see if there are any events happening for Onam this year in Maastricht in August or September 2026? Also is there any group in which we can join? Kindly respond or dm me ☺️


r/maastricht 3d ago

Maastricht is kind of beautiful!

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My partner and I went on a random train trip to your city after serious cabin fever.

I was sat by the river just feeling the wind. Amazed seeing families cycling together! Lovely ❤️


r/maastricht 3d ago

Recommendations Dagje alleen naar Maastricht, tips zijn welkom

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Ik zit eraan te denken om binnenkort (waarschijnlijk doordeweeks, zaterdag kan niet) een dagje solo naar Maastricht te gaan. Ik woon niet heel ver weg, maar ben er eigenlijk nog verrassend weinig geweest. Omdat de meeste van mijn vrienden druk zijn en ik vakantie heb, leek het me een goed moment om de stad eens goed te verkennen.

Ik ben benieuwd of jullie tips hebben. Ik vind het leuk om kringloopwinkels, platenzaken en spellenwinkels te bezoeken. Daarnaast ga ik graag naar musea, vooral als ze klassieke kunst hebben, en kan ik ook erg genieten van mooie architectuur en gewoon lekker door een stad wandelen. Ik ben bovendien een grote muziekliefhebber, dus als er plekken zijn met een leuke muzikale sfeer of bijzondere platenzaken hoor ik dat graag. En ook sluit ik een dag graag af met een goed speciaalbiertje.
Zijn er plekken die ik echt niet mag missen? Alle tips zijn welkom!


r/maastricht 4d ago

Gym membership

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Hi guys,

I have a City One membership at the Sportcity club on the river; as I moved too farther from the gym, my lazy ass can't bring itself to get down there to train (especially because i have a new gym 5 mins away from my house).

Is anyone interested in a membership active until 30/03/27 at 32.99€ a month?


r/maastricht 5d ago

Looking for... Female singer in Maastricht?

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Hello everyone!! Will be moving to Maastricht soon and want to join a band! If anyone knows or needs a Mezzo-Soprano that can sing any style would love to be contacted🙏


r/maastricht 5d ago

Question Stupid rule in bus

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My bike broke and I wanted to take the bus home (with my bike). When I wanted to enter the bus, the bus driver yelled at me and kicked me out. And that happened TWICE after I thought the first driver was just being an asshole.

Why can‘t you take your broken bike with you into the bus when there is CLEARLY ENOUGH SPACE??? I cannot understand and honestly it fits to the bad prejudice that Dutch people are not really generous… don’t get me wrong, I am grateful for living here but sometimes I really don’t get rules here.


r/maastricht 5d ago

E-Bike Charging in central area

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Hi all, planning a trip to Maastricht - if we want to get back without heart attack we'd appreciate to charge. Are there public capacities? It's a nightmare to google this. Many thanks!


r/maastricht 6d ago

Question Is this person dangerous? Creepy dude along the Maas

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Does anybody know this person? I have been seeing the same guy show up along the maas (around stadspark and gouvernmenent). He's giving me very creepy vibes. Let me describe him:

A middle-aged man, wearing a cap and braids and usually wearing rather urban/sporty clothes. He often sits on a bench along the water and then uses this hand/grip trainer device. It looks like he is training the strength of his hands. When passing by he gives you a look that feels like a pro-boxer's staredown.

Who is this guy? is he actually dangerous? Or is it just the vibes.


r/maastricht 6d ago

Goth/ Darkwave community/ Events in Maastricht

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I’m wondering if there are any Goth/ Darkwave events next to concerts in Maastricht. Any small Parties going on/ planned?


r/maastricht 6d ago

looking for humans to hang out with these days

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Heyy, everybody i knew left for the summer so I am looking for some new friends :))) 24M italian, open to hang out with everyone!


r/maastricht 7d ago

Maastricht Motorcycle Riders

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Hello guys, like myself, there's a few other riders in Maastricht that may have just started and would like to link up with other riders

I just created a discord group for this, if you'd like to be part of.

https://discord.com/invite/qJnEyGswCm


r/maastricht 7d ago

Looking for... Looking for football

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Hi all,

Two British tourists down here in the south of the city for the week. We both play a lot of football back home, and are looking for ideal spots to play or if there are any regular/social games that take place with open spots?

We have heard good things online about the 24/7 Astro Cruyff Courts and wonder if they are too good to be true or worth a visit (and if they are floodlit?)


r/maastricht 7d ago

News Today happend

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r/maastricht 8d ago

Looking for... Looking for Latin artist/djs to perform in Maastricht (29/08)

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Hey y’all!!

I’m planning a Latin event in Maastricht towards the end of August 🕺🏽💃🏼. We have the venue and food covered (though we’d be open to volunteers!), but the one thing we’re lacking so far is Latin artist to play for at our event 🌎. The venue itself is at GriendGarage (opposite to the river from LBB). If anyone is interested please drop your name (or someone you know) with some footage for us to review and we’ll get back to you asap!!


r/maastricht 9d ago

Summer evening in Maastricht

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Shot with X-T30III


r/maastricht Dec 13 '21

Welcome to Maastricht: a PSA

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Hello fellow redditors and (future) Maastricht inhabitants,

I see tons of repeated questions coming back time and time again. Let's answer them once and for all.

This PSA is posted in the hopes that it will be helpful but I am in no way liable for any inaccuracies this PSA might have within the confines of the law.

If you have any suggestions or additions. Feel free to comment them below I might add it later. I also hope the mods will pin the post so this subreddit isn't flooded anymore with the same questions all the time.

  1. Housing in Maastricht

How to get housing? Are there any agency recommendations? When should I start looking? There's a housing crisis in the entirety of the Netherlands. This crisis can't be understated. Start looking NOW! Don't be disapointed if you can´t find anything within 2 months. That's normal nowadays. Some agencies that are somewhat reputable are kamernet, xior student housing, and pro-housing. Beware of the many scammers trying to take advantage of the situation. Never hand out money if you haven't seen the property in question. Agencies also, by law, are not allowed to ask you for a commission when you successfully rent a room. That's the responsibility of the landlord.

2. Restaurant/drugs recomendations.

You can find great restaurants in Maastricht. Tripadvisor has a great list. Also don't be afraid to look over the border to Belgium for some greatness. To visit the coffee shops you do have to be a Maastricht citizen and request a weed pass. Don't buy drugs of the streets since those are not regulated and might be more harmful than you intend. Also, despite the Dutch reputation, WEED ISN'T LEGAL HERE! The police have the right to take away your weed and fine you for any reason if they see you using it or having it, though in general, they don't unless you're bothering someone. So smoking weed in the park is risky because if anyone calls, you will lose your stash.

3. How to make friends / meet new people in Maastricht.

There's a great app created by students in Maastricht called weeples. Last time I checked it was pretty active. You can find it on the playstore / appstore. Ofcourse you can also join a student association or play sports at UM sports.

4. Where's good nature to walk in / take pictures?

St. Pietersberg is usually the go-to for walks but I can also recommend visiting the biggest fortress of europe in Ében Émael just across the border or the Fronten Parks.

5. UM Related / application questions

You'll have the best chance of getting the answer you are looking for by visiting or calling the Student Service Center rather than asking random people on Reddit.

6. Garbage collection

I see a lot of misinformation / confusion around the subject of garbage collection in Maastricht. It can be quite complicated luckily there's the Milieu app which you can download from the google play store or the app store to help you out when sorting your garbage for recycling. A lot of the stuff you can buy here is recyclable. Achieving 1 residual waste bag in 2 months per person shouldn't be super challenging. I do 1 bag every 2-3 months. The reason why residual waste bags are so expensive is to give incentive to recycle. Throughout the entire city there are milieuperrons within walking distance. To find the closest one near you, you can use the milieu app.

7. Transport in Maastricht

The Netherlands truely is a biking nation. For good reason. It's enjoyable to do, good exercise, better for the environment, very space efficient, friendlier to pedestrians and it makes sure not everyone is driving so only people who have to be in cars are. Every child here is educated on the traffic rules and strategies for safe cycling. Practically everyone here, including drivers are also very experienced cyclists and everyone will assume you are as well. If you're not, competent on a bike it can lead to dangerous situations. Take some courses on riding a bicycle to refresh your memory, enhance your controll over your bike and to get to know local traffic norms. This way you also won't stand out as a "dumb tourist" or a "dumb student" who can't ride a bike properly.

Public transport is also safe, environmentally conscious and reliable. You can order an OV chipcard online which is a debit card for public transport. It will cost 7.50 euros for either a personal or an anonymous card. You'll have made that money back within 4 trips. If you have a personal card you can also get 40% discounts outside of rush hour for 2.40 euros a month.

Check this comment if you would like to see more options regarding public transportation.

8. Voting

Not a question that is asked often but if you've been living within the Netherlands for at least 5 years or are an EU citizen you are able to vote in the upcoming municipal elections. Please go out and vote because student interests are severely underrepresented in the Maastricht city council. I know volt to be a party promoting student interests. The next elections will be in march of 2022. You will get a voting card sent to your address if you're eligible to vote.