ABOUT THE CONGRESS VENUE

Congress venue: MECC, MECC Maastricht (main entrance): Forum 100, 6229 GV Maastricht. Click here for MECC on Google Maps.

The fastest way to get to MECC Maastricht by car, bus, train, plane
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ABOUT MAASTRICHT

Recommended webpages:
https://www.visitmaastricht.com/things-to-do/highlights
https://www.visitmaastricht.com/things-to-do/places-of-interest
https://www.visitmaastricht.com/discover-maastricht/region
Maastricht and regional map

Atmosphere

A lively Romanesque city with an international character and edgy touch, Maastricht is easy to love. Stroll past monumental houses and churches, city walls, charming alleys, and intimate squares to end up on one of the many café terraces. Besides all the charming, romantic places, you can stay in boutique design hotels, shop at designer stores, and eat at highly acclaimed restaurants. And with everything within a short walking distance, you’ll quickly feel at home.
Discover more about what makes Maastricht unique.

Historic buildings and contemporary architecture

The city center of Maastricht has been declared a national heritage site. You’re invited to walk through what feels like a history book: a rich variety of architectural styles that date back to the early Roman period through to the Renaissance.

Experience the seamless transition from stately, old facades to contemporary architecture like the Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts and Design (MAFAD). The MAFAD was designed by local architect Wiel Arets, and UNESCO has named it one of the most beautiful buildings of the 20^th century.

Start your journey through the Maastricht history.

Compact & safe

In addition to its compactness, Maastricht is very safe. The safety ratings are high (80 out of 100), and crime numbers are very low (16 out of 100)*. This is one of the benefits of the ‘Safety in Maastricht’ program.

Explore the Maastricht districts.

Tickle your taste buds

Connections are created over good food and great drinks, and Maastricht just happens to offer an abundance of culinary treats. Many restaurants are housed in its unique historic buildings, adding charm to the high gastronomic standards. You can find a wide range of cuisines here, from French and Italian to Moroccan and Greek. From Michelin star experiences to street food, the city is well-known for gastronomy.

Find out where to go for good food and drinks.

Meuse-Rhine Euroregion

It’s not just Maastricht that makes this region popular amongst tourists. Many visitors come for the region as a whole: where cultures of three countries merge in a beautiful landscape of rolling hills.

Feel like finding peace in nature? Escape city life to discover century-old traditions and calming nature. Or get adventurous and active if you feel like it. You can go for a hike, an active bike ride, a cave tours and many more activities.

Discover the Maastricht region.

Accessibility

Maastricht is located in the heart of Europe with Germany and Belgium just a few kilometers away. It is easily accessible by train, car, and plane.

Check the video on how to get to Maastricht, fast and easy.

Star Alliance Official Carrier Program

The city’s collaboration with Star Alliance means substantial discounts on flight tickets for delegates who fly to Brussels Zaventem Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport.

Star Alliance main airlines

• United Airlines
• ANA Airlines
• Singapore Airlines
• China Airlines
• Brussels Airlines
• SAS Airlines
• Air Canada
• Lufthansa

Getting to your hotel

For the last leg of your journey, from the airport terminal to your hotel, we created the ‘Go to Maastricht’ booking tool. This service guarantees a direct connection between all international airports or train stations and the city of Maastricht. Tailored to your travel itinerary and at affordable rates. Easily find and book your connecting transport via the online booking tool.

Visa

EU citizens can travel to the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany (Schengen countries) without restrictions. Non-EU citizens might need a visa. If you travel to the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany from outside the Schengen agreement area, you might need a visa.

Read more on the Dutch government website

Infrastructure

By train

Maastricht is easily accessible by international train via Thalys, TGV and/or Eurostar from major hubs within Europe, and via Liège, Brussels or Aachen. High-speed trains connect Liège and Aachen rapidly with Cologne, Brussels and Paris, among other cities.

Travel time to Maastricht:
Liège: 30 minutes
Brussels: 1 hour
Aachen: 1 hour
Paris: 3.5 hours
London: 4 hours

Maastricht has three train stations: North, Central and Randwyck. There is a direct train from Amsterdam Central station to Maastricht every thirty minutes. This fast and comfortable mode of transportation gets you to this attractive conference destination in less than two and half hours.

Maastricht Randwyck is conveniently located next to the MECC Maastricht conference center. The Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+), Maastricht University, NH Hotel and Apart Hotel Randwyck are also within walking distance of this train station.

Maastricht Central is just a few minutes away from the historical city center by foot, and is surrounded by plenty of hotels for those who wish to stay in the vibrant downtown area.

The Maastricht North station offers excellent Park & Ride options: there are 360 parking spots available. It’s only a six-minute train ride to Maastricht Central from Maastricht North.

By plane

Via Brussels Airport Zaventem, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Düsseldorf International Airport.

For those who travel by airplane: If you have a choice, we recommend flying to Brussels or Düsseldorf International Airport as these have the shortest travel (by train) connections to Maastricht.

Travelling via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is also possible, but the train trip takes approximately 2:45 minutes (including 1 transfer).