Grotwoning Greetje Blanckers

The cave residence extends 18 meters in length and 4 meters in width, containing a kitchen, living room, bathroom, and sleeping areas.

In 1858, the Claessens family carved this dwelling into Sint-Pietersberg's hillside to escape flooding from the Maas River, paying 9 guilders annual rent.

Greetje Blanckers, born in 1887, inhabited this underground residence until 1971, maintaining a traditional lifestyle without electricity or modern utilities.

The residence collected rainwater for washing purposes while candles provided lighting throughout the interconnected limestone chambers of the dwelling.

Local guides from Zonneberg caves regularly brought visitors to meet Greetje, who shared stories about her underground living experiences until age 83.

Location: Maastricht

GPS coordinates: 50.82708,5.69277

Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:14