Waldeckpark

The three-hectare green space extends between Prins Bisschopsingel and Tongerseplein, connecting to Aldenhofpark and the Jekerdal nature reserve.

The park occupies the grounds of former Bastion Waldeck, commissioned by Daniël Wolff and named after military governor George Frederik van Waldeck-Eisenberg in 1690.

Garden architect Leonard Springer designed the park in 1921, incorporating romantic elements such as a rose avenue alongside the remaining fortress structures.

Visitors require flashlights to explore the underground casemates network, which extends 14 kilometers through dimly lit defensive tunnels beneath the park.

The limestone walls of the park contain a caponnière, a curved casemate structure with firing ports designed for defending against enemies crossing the moat.

Location: Maastricht

GPS coordinates: 50.84359,5.68067

Latest update: March 20, 2025 02:17