About this experience
Explore the Zonneberg Caves in Maastricht on a guided tour. Discover the history of the caves and their use during World War II as a shelter for 50,000 people.
Highlights
- Discover the history of the caves and their use during World War II
- Step back in time as you explore the Zonneberg Caves in Maastricht
- Explore the remnants of an underground evacuation area and its facilities
- Learn about the caves' role as a shelter for 50,000 people during the war
What's included
- Guided tour of Zonneberg Caves
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Imagine that you are on the run to escape the horrors of war and have to go into hiding about 30 meters underground. During the Second World War, the people of Maastricht actually used the Zonneberg Caves as an underground shelter.
In a labyrinth that once comprised more than 20,000 corridors, an experienced guide takes you underground to see the names and drawings of people who worked here every day a few hundred years ago.
Learn how the expansive cave network was able to provide shelter for many of Maastricht’s residents during the Second World War. An evacuation area with electric lighting, a public address system, a bakery, toilets, chapels, a small hospital, water pumps, and many more facilities were all constructed underground, though never put into full use. Remnants of them can still be seen.
The caves have a temperature of about 11 degrees all year round. Keep this in mind with regard to your clothes and put on sturdy shoes.
Things to note
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
Terms & conditions
The walk from the meeting point to the entrance is a more difficult climb.
The tour involves walking through a cave system with no natural light.
Bring a jacket as it is 12 degrees Celsius in the caves.
There is no phone signal inside the caves.