Scharn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

Vrijthof
Be part of Maastricht’s café culture at this delightful town square, the largest in Maastricht and home to storied cathedrals, an elegant theatre and the city’s annual carnival.

Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Market during your trip to Maastricht. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Basilica of Our Lady
This grand Romanesque church is home to some breath-taking architecture, an underground chamber of glittering artefacts, and a Virgin Mary statue that has attracted pilgrims for centuries.

St. Servaas Church
This lovely Romanesque church is located on the site where St. Servaas was buried in the fourth century. Visit its legendary crypt, admire its unique design and explore its impressive treasury.

Bonnefanten Museum
Visit this modern art museum to see great works both inside and out. Works from old masters as well as local artists are housed in an eye-catching building.

Dominicanenkerk
This former church built in the 13th-century has been called the most beautiful bookstore in the world. View its stone vaulted ceilings and otherworldly light to understand why.
Activities

Maastricht: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle

Maastricht Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

Escape game in the city of Maastricht, The Alchemist

Self-Guided Secrets of Maastricht Exploration Game

Exciting murder mystery - Interactive city walk in Maastricht
Our pick of the best Scharn Hotel Deals

Novotel Maastricht
Great breakfast options. Even some American-specific options. Parking was all automated and gated. Very convenient which is not always the case in this part of the world. HVAC was quiet and efficient. Some older hotels have no A/C so this was nice. Great bed and bedding.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

B&B Hotel Aachen-Hbf
Great location. 5 mi walk to trains and restaurants. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Amrâth Grand Hotel de l'Empereur
Clean and good location, could do with a bit of modernisation.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Bilderberg Kasteel Vaalsbroek
Strange place but nice. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Van der Valk Sélys Liège Hotel & Spa
Would not give us early check in
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aachen
Very good and did everything necessary
Reviewed on 7 May 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Scharn

Heer
Visitors to Heer appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Centre and Maastricht Underground might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Wittevrouwenveld
Visitors to Wittevrouwenveld like its bars and theme parks, and De Geusselt Stadium is a sight worth a stop.

Amby
Though Amby may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like De Geusselt Stadium and Fair Play Casino Maastricht.

Céramique
If you're spending some time in Céramique, Bonnefanten Museum and Centre Ceramique are top sights worth seeing.

Wyck
Unique features of Wyck include the bars and river views. Make a stop by Bonnefanten Museum or Centre Ceramique while you're exploring the area.

Sint Maartenspoort
While Sint Maartenspoort isn't home to many top sights, Market and Dominicanenkerk are some notable places to visit nearby.
