Fort Sint Pieter
A five-sided fort built in the early 18th century on the north slope of Mount Saint Pietersberg. Entry to its underground gun galleries is by guided tour only.
The fort was built between 1701 and 1702 to defend the high ground south of the city. Its outer walls and underground tunnels are built from local marlstone. Visits require a guide and take about one hour. The tour passes firing loopholes and underground passages. It is often sold as a combined ticket with the North Caves tour. The top of the fort is a free viewing platform overlooking the Meuse valley and the old town, and a restaurant sits beside it. The walk from the old town takes about 25 minutes. You can also reach it by electric mini-train or by river cruise.
Opening hours
Fort top open all day; tour times per Maastricht Underground website
Nearby sights
- Caves North (Sint-Pietersberg)
- Casemates (Kazematten)
- Natural History Museum Maastricht
- Jekerkwartier & City Walls
- Kruisherenhotel
- St. John's Church
- Basilica of Saint Servatius
- Bisschopsmolen