Parking near Het Radium
The old sheds and factory halls of the Radium are remnants of the days when Maastricht ran on industry. The site was once part of the large rubber and chemical companies that were located here. The buildings still exude that atmosphere: rough concrete, weathered steel, large sliding doors and graffiti against decayed walls. It is a style that exudes authenticity.
The old halls now house creative studios, workshops, small festivals and cultural initiatives. You will find furniture makers, artists, musicians, photographers, screen printers and theatre makers. The Radium is a place where ideas can grow without a later framework. Where there is room to experiment, build and collaborate on something new. Think: temporary exhibitions, craft markets, underground music nights and community projects.
Occasionally, the grounds burst into vibrancy: with food trucks, pop-up bars, art markets or small-scale music festivals. Everything feels just a little unpolished, but real precisely because of that. No perfectly rigged festival atmosphere here, but rather: pallets, torches, a tap from the wall and music late into the night. And always with a mix of audiences: young, creative, curious and locally involved.
The Radium is at a crossroads: between the past of industrial labour and the future of urban renewal. It is sandwiched between Frontenpark, the new residential areas around the Griend and the railway zone towards Belvédère. You can also feel this intermediate position: it is not yet finished and that is exactly the intention. Here, space is kept open for what is not yet fixed.
The Radium is not a place of big tourist sights. It is a site that is alive on a detail level: a mural that surprises you, a studio door that opens, a beer at a makeshift bar. It is Maastricht off the beaten track - raw, creative and full of potential.
Are you visiting The Radium and want to be assured of a parking space? Then simply reserve your parking space at Q-Park Frontenpark. Would you rather park somewhere else in Maastricht? Check out our complete offer of parking facilities in Maastricht.
What does it cost to park near The Radium?
At Q-Park Frontenpark you can park from €18 per day. Reserve your parking space online in advance and be assured of a parking space. You can easily drive in and out based on your license plate and you don't have to pass by the pay machine.
