When is Magisch Maastricht 2026, and how do I get there from Amsterdam?
Magisch Maastricht runs on the Vrijthof from Friday, November 27, to Sunday, December 27, 2026. It opens 10:00 to midnight from Sunday to Thursday and 10:00 to 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, with a covered 1,000 m² ice rink, a curling lane and a 45-meter Ferris wheel; entry is free, and rides are paid with the Magische Cashcard (€1). It closes at 18:00 on December 24 and opens 11:00 to 18:00 on Christmas Day, and Maastricht is about 213 km from Amsterdam, 2 h 50 by car on a clear road.
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With a driver by the hour: prices per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, Maastricht day from Amsterdam | €65 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, Maastricht day from Amsterdam | €80 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, Maastricht day from Amsterdam | €100 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
By the hour: minimum 2 hours, 40 km included per hour, and the day starts and ends in the same city. The driver waits between stops. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20 to 26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
What is included in the price
- A fixed price confirmed at booking, with VAT included: no meter and no surge
- The chauffeur’s name, car and phone number before pickup, plus e-mail reminders 24 hours and 2 hours ahead
- Water and phone chargers (iOS and Android) in the car
- Status updates to the person who booked, if that is not the passenger: confirmed, chauffeur en route, guest in the car, arrived
Hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sun to Thu | 10:00 to 24:00 |
| Fri and Sat | 10:00 to 01:00 |
| Sat Nov 28 | 12:00 to 01:00 |
| Thu Dec 24 | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Fri Dec 25 | 11:00 to 18:00 |
| Sat Dec 26 | 11:00 to 01:00 |
The rides close at 23:00 and the stalls that do not sell food at 22:00.
Parking
P+R Maastricht Noord, near the A2 and the A79, is free to park, with buses 3, 10 or 30 to the center in 10 to 15 minutes for €1.28 a ride. Garages a few minutes' walk from the Vrijthof, such as Vrijthof, Mosae Forum and Onze Lieve Vrouweparking, cost about €25 to €35 a day. With a driver you are dropped at the edge of the old town.
A day from Amsterdam
10:00 pickup · about 12:50 in Maastricht, lunch · the old town and the market · 17:00 the ice rink or the Ferris wheel after dark · 19:30 drive back · about 22:20 in Amsterdam. A day of 11 hours covers the round trip: €715 in Business Class, €880 in Van Class, €1,100 in First Class.
Related questions
Is it open on Christmas Day?
Yes, from 11:00 to 18:00.
Is the Vrijthof easy with a wheelchair?
The Vrijthof is a large open square; the streets of the old town around it have cobbles.
Can we add Valkenburg?
Yes. Valkenburg's cave markets are about 11 km away and open until 19:00 on most days.
Sources
- ANWB: Maastricht (Dutch) (checked October 20, 2026)
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