By bike
Seven minutes from the station, quicker than anything on four wheels. The most Maastricht way to arrive.
Getting to Tapijn
Saturday 10 October 2026 · doors 15:00
Tapijnkazerne 20 6211 ME Maastricht
The old army barracks at the southern edge of the Stadspark, where the Jeker slips past the city wall. If your walk ends somewhere that pretty, you're in the right place.
This is the place
From the station, on foot
About 25 minutes, completely flat, and it happens to be the prettiest walk in town. Follow your nose, or follow this:
- Out of the station, walk straight ahead down Stationsstraat, towards the river.
- Just before the old stone bridge, turn left and follow the bank to the Hoge Brug, the high arched footbridge.
- Cross the Maas and keep left along the river, heading south past the old city wall.
- Slip into the Stadspark and follow the little river Jeker through it. The brick barracks on the far side are Tapijn; head for the terrace at number 20.
Rather not navigate? Any taxi at the station knows Tapijn, and the ride is about ten minutes.
Every other way in
By car
Tapijn sits at the edge of the car-light city centre, so parking next door is scarce. Aim for a city-centre garage and enjoy the last stretch through the park on foot.
From further afield
Trains run direct to Maastricht from much of the Netherlands and from Liège. Flying in? Eindhoven, Brussels, Düsseldorf and Cologne are the usual gateways, each a train ride away.
Making a weekend of it
The university turns 50 this year, and there are two free UM50 events either side of our Saturday. Both are open to everyone and neither costs a thing.
Sunday 11 October: a 5k with no watches
Pure Running at Sportpark Jekerdal, two loops through the Jekerpark. The catch is that nobody wears a sports watch. You predict your finish time when you sign up, and whoever lands closest to their own prediction takes the title of Purest Runner.
Race numbers from 09:00, registration closes at 10:45, start at 11:00, prizes at 12:30. Free, but you do need to register in advance: the Pure Running page.
Wednesday 14 October: fifty years of the city
An official Maastricht guide walks you past the monasteries, barracks and courthouses the university has turned into faculties and libraries since 1976. 15:45 to 17:15, also free: the city tour page.
When you arrive
Doors open at 15:00 with coffee and tea waiting; the programme starts at 15:30. Come to the entrance at Tapijnkazerne 20 and we'll take it from there.
Questions before the day? Write to the alumni office: email us.