Bosch Brewery: A Step Back in Time

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Explore Maastricht's brewing heritage at the Bosch Brewery, a preserved industrial monument with guided tours and beer tastings.

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The Bosch Brewery in Maastricht, a national industrial monument, offers a glimpse into the city's brewing history. Preserved with its original malting house, brewery, and brewer's residence, it showcases how beer was crafted a century ago. Guided tours reveal the brewing process and offer tastings of locally brewed beers.

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Wycker Grachtstraat 26, Maastricht, Maastricht-Centrum, 6221 CX, NL
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Wednesday 2 pm-6 pm
Friday 2 pm-6 pm
Saturday 2 pm-6 pm

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Bosch Brewery.

Book your tour in advance, especially if you're visiting with a group, to ensure availability.
Check the schedule for individual tours, which are typically held on Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Consider joining a themed tour for a more in-depth experience of the brewery and its history.
Combine your brewery visit with a stroll through the Wyck neighborhood, known for its charming streets and creative entrepreneurs.

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Getting There

Walking

The Bosch Brewery is located in the Wyck district of Maastricht, easily accessible on foot from the city center. From the Markt, cross the Sint Servaasbrug bridge towards Wyck. Continue straight onto Wycker Brugstraat, then turn left onto Wycker Grachtstraat. The brewery will be on your left. Walking time is approximately 10-15 minutes. No costs involved.
Public Transport

From Maastricht Centraal Station, take bus line 3, 10, or 30 towards the city center. Get off at the Wilhelminasingel stop. From there, walk along the Wycker Grachtstraat. The brewery will be on your right. A single bus fare is €3.75.
Taxi

Taxis are readily available in Maastricht. A taxi from Maastricht Centraal Station to the Bosch Brewery will cost approximately €18, depending on traffic. Taxi fares start at €7.50, plus €2.10 per kilometer.

Discover more about Bosch Brewery

The Bosch Brewery, located on Wycker Grachtstraat in Maastricht, is the last complete city brewery in Maastricht and a unique industrial monument in the Netherlands. Brewing started on this site in 1758, but it was in 1827 that Nicolaas Bosch acquired the brewery, transforming it into one of Maastricht's largest. The brewery ceased operations in 1970, but has been preserved, offering visitors a unique insight into the brewing methods and the lifestyle of the Maastricht elite of a century ago.The brewery complex includes a five-story floor malting plant, brewing facilities, and the brewer's house. Guided tours, led by enthusiastic volunteers, take visitors through the brewery, malt house, and the brewer's residence, complete with period rooms and a spiral staircase. These tours provide a detailed look at the traditional brewing process and the equipment used. The tour concludes with a tasting of two special beers, accompanied by local cheeses.Individuals can join tours on Friday and Saturday afternoons, while groups of six or more can book tours any day of the week. The brewery also hosts events and offers themed tours, including one that explores the "Grand Chic de Maastricht". The ground floor is accessible, and tours are available in Dutch, English, German, and French.