Life in the municipality of Peel en Maas

Peel en Maas is a municipality in the province of Limburg. More than 45,000 people live in the municipality. There are 11 villages in the municipality: Baarlo, Beringe, Egchel, Grashoek, Helden, Kessel, Kessel-Eik, Koninglust, Maasbree, Meijel and Panningen.

The landscape in Peel en Maas is highly varied. As it is situated between the Peel and the Meuse, there is plenty of water and nature. Walkers, cyclists, horse riders and people with small boats on the Maas can enjoy the open space here. Every year, large numbers of tourists visit the municipality.

Peel en Maas is home to many farms. This municipality produces more asparagus than anywhere else in the Netherlands. There are also many greenhouse horticulture businesses. Peel en Maas also has a strong manufacturing sector and local SMEs.

Many migrant workers have traditionally lived and worked in the municipality of Peel en Maas. We believe it is important that they are properly housed and feel welcome in the local community. We warmly invite you to take part in activities organised by clubs and to attend events.

Where can I go if I have any questions or need help?

You’ll find plenty of information about living and working in the Netherlands on this Work in NL website. Can’t find the answer to your question here? In that case, go to one of the Work in NL centres in the municipality of Peel en Maas (WIN):

Or contact WIN Noord-Limburg by email win@venray.nl or by telephone on 088 004 6339.

You can also contact the municipality of Peel en Maas. The local authority has a member of staff who helps migrant workers from the EU. This member of staff works in collaboration with employers, landlords and other organisations.

Do you have a question or do you need help? If so, send an email to the contact person for migrant workers at arbeidsmigranten@peelenmaas.nl.

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