Join the walking tour In Case of Emergency! on Sunday, 20 September at 12:15 PM. The tour will be conducted in English. We will gather inside at Bureau Europa, Boschstraat 9.
During the tour, we will also visit the Schuilkelder Museum, located at Minister Goeman Borgesiusplantsoen in Maastricht.
The tour costs €7. Participation is free with a Museumkaart. We kindly ask you to register in advance via info@bureau-europa.nl. Your ticket also includes admission to the museum.
Maastricht has a history of hiding, concealment, and fortification. From medieval city walls to later defensive structures that have shaped the cityscape for centuries—or have only been reopened to the public in the past decade. Air-raid shelters, bunkers, lookout posts, and tunnels remain hidden from view. During the Second World War, a strong underground infrastructure of shelters was created, for people as well as for world-famous artworks. During the threats of the Cold War, Civil Defence (BB) made preparations throughout the city. After all, you never know when an emergency might strike.
Distance: 5 km
Duration: 2–2.5 hours
View the walk here.