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Fort Sint Pieter and the Sint-Pietersberg caves

Maastricht, Netherlands

History

An 18th-century fort on the hill south of Maastricht, above a maze of marl tunnels dug over centuries. The caves can only be seen on guided tours; book ahead and bring a jacket.

Nearest town
Maastricht, Netherlands
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.8392, 5.6849

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsites nearby

  • Jocomo-ParcCampsite
    8 km from Fort Sint Pieter and the Sint-Pietersberg caves
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  • Parking Lanakerdi BilzenMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Fort Sint Pieter and the Sint-Pietersberg caves · 3 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
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  • Camping KikmolenCampsite
    13 km from Fort Sint Pieter and the Sint-Pietersberg caves
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterDogs allowed
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  • Camperterrein KattevennenMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Fort Sint Pieter and the Sint-Pietersberg caves · 12 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
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  • Aire de Blegny-mineMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Fort Sint Pieter and the Sint-Pietersberg caves
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
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  • Camping ZavelbosCampsite
    25 km from Fort Sint Pieter and the Sint-Pietersberg caves
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated September 30, 2026