News summary

  • 55+ people free to museums on Oct. 4 and 5

    On the occasion of the International Day of the Elderly, Heerlen residents aged 55 and older can visit three museums in the city for free on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5. 55+'ers will get free entrance at Kasteel Hoensbroek, the Nederlands Mijnmuseum, SCHUNCK and De Vondst on presentation of their ID. The action is being held for the third time.

  • Have you completed the Child Monitor 2025 yet?

    In the week of September 22, the Child Monitor of the GGD-Zuid-Limburg starts in Heerlen. In South Limburg, over 34,000 parents and caregivers with children aged 0 to 12 will receive a call to participate. By participating, you are helping to improve the health and opportunities of all children in our city.

  • Response to Throne Speech by Mayor Weaver

    Chairman of the City Region Parkstad Limburg, Roel Wever was in The Hague yesterday to make the region's voice heard on the day the Throne Speech was pronounced and the budget was presented.

  • Peace Walk

    On Sunday, Sept. 21, during the International Day of Peace, Vredesplatform Heerlen is organizing a Peace Walk in Heerlen-Centrum in cooperation with the municipality.

  • Ode to Pinkpop from Sept. 19 to Jan. 31

    With never-before-seen images from the rich Pinkpop archives, dive into the soul of the festival. Over 100 photos and several videos give a colorful glimpse into the kitchen of this festival.

  • Ribbon for Anke Peulings

    Heerlen resident Anke Peulings has been an active volunteer at both Sevagram and Vereniging de Zonnebloem for more than 15 years. With her efforts, she focuses on the most vulnerable groups in society, such as the elderly.

  • Schelmenhofje and Beta Square get more greenery and a historical touch

    Heerlen will renovate Schelmenhofje and Beta Square in the city center. Both places will get more greenery and become more beautiful to stay in. They will also get more connection with the historic Landsfort Herle.

  • Playgrounds in Heerlen to be refreshed or redesigned

    The College of Mayor and Aldermen of the Municipality of Heerlen has adopted the updated play space policy. With the policy update, they are committed to playful, green and inviting environments that encourage children to play outside.

  • Heerlen chooses Douve Weien as third neighborhood for heat transition

    The municipality of Heerlen has designated Douve Weien as the third neighborhood to prepare for the transition to sustainable heat. Together with residents, housing corporations, energy cooperative Heerlen Duurzaam and other partners, we are making a plan to heat the neighborhood without natural gas in the future.