The Maastricht Region Manual 20-21

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OTHERS

Meerssen Living in Meerssen Those looking for peace and quiet are in the right place in Meerssen. A municipality with a lot of natural beauty. The stunning landscapes, panoramas and vistas, lots of hidden charm, monumental buildings, a rich treasure of cultural and historical heritage and tranquil town centres ensure that life in Meerssen is an enjoyable one. The municipality of Meerssen is centrally located between the provincial capital of Maastricht and the Valkenburg aan de Geul. The municipality is easily accessible via two motorways (A2 and A79), two train stations (Meerssen and Bunde), the neighbouring Maastricht-Aachen Airport, the Maas river and the Juliana Canal. From here you can also easily make numerous trips to, for example, the South Limburg Heuvelland, the Belgian Ardennes and the German Eifel mountain ranges. The Bunde, Geulle, Ulestraten, Rothem and Meerssen town centres are in themselves hidden pearls in the Limburg countryside. Hikers and cyclists can totally immerse themselves in the alluring natural landscapes of the area, then relax in the various cafĂŠs and restaurants along the route, which are so characteristic of Limburg culture. Working in Meerssen With two train stations and easy proximity to Maastricht Aachen Airport achieving a successful work / life in Meerssen is an absolute certainty. Education in Meerssen Meerssen has three primary schools and is home to a campus of Stella Maris College, known for its modern approach to education by applying alternative teaching methods such as “flip the classroomâ€? and the use of technology during the lessons and at home.

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