The Preuvenemint
During the last week of August, the city of Maastricht, Netherlands holds the Preuvenemint, a large outdoor food and music festival located on Vrijthof Square in the cultural heart of the city. Festival goers will delight in the culinary offerings from approximately 30 restaurants and caterers from local to international flavors. The name Preuvenemint comes from prevue (tasting) and evenemint (event) and this festival, which has been celebrating for over 30 years, is sure to uphold its reputation.
Basicilica of St. Servatius, Vrijthof Square
Good beer, wine, soft drinks and restaurant food bring people together to celebrate and raise money for local charities. This largest of Netherlands feasts also features music to delight the soul. It usually attract more than 100,000 visitors each year and has raised almost 4 million euros during its history.
Festival Information:
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Other Attractions
An unusual visit includes the famous ‘St. Pietersberg’ caves, which were formed when marl, a building stone, was excavated creating a gigantic labyrinth of more than 20,000 passages. You can explore these passages on your own or hire English-speaking tour guides to take you through them. Boat tours through these enormous caves are also available and all tours can be found at the tourist office. The Maastricht Tourist Information Office is located on Klein Staat and offers visitors assistance in English regarding the city and its surroundings.
Maastricht, The Netherlands
You may also want to take a river cruise along the River Maas where you’ll discover stretches of the medieval city walls still standing today. Or meander through the many museums and architectural gems located within walking distance. No matter what you do while you’re there, you’re bound to have a amazing journey.
Why not incorporate this quaint town into a trip to the Netherlands, especially if you want to experience this fun food and music festival. We’ll help you enjoy the festivities with your customized trip. Call is today to get started.