Overpelt is a rural town that is part of the city of Pelt, centrally positioned in North Limburg between Hechtel-Eksel, Lommel, Peer and Neerpelt.

 

The town is about 4,000 hectares and includes
 

• Five residential zones: Overpelt-Centrum, Lindel-Hoeven, Haspershoven, Holheide, Overpelt-Fabriek

• The important industrial area Nolim which employs more than 6,000 people in 200 companies.

• Large educational choice: primary schools and three secondary schools can educate 4,000 pupils.

• Care institutions: hospital, 50+ care, child care, Sint-Oda, MS- and rehabilitation centre  provide more than 2,000 jobs.

• A lot of green: valleys, nature reserves, Park der Lage Kempen, Bosland, all in all 600 hectares of forest.

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Overpelt is actually the biggest growing town in Limburg and even in Flanders.
 

• People have always been important to the town. That’s how the charity VWZ Stijn and the rehabilitation and MS-Centre were created. These institutions are well-known across the country. In addition a new hospital Mariaziekenhuis Noord-Limburg was opened in 2004 and currently has 360 beds as well as the most modern equipment available.

• The cooperation between Lommel and Hechtel-Eksel created the start of Bosland, the biggest child-friendly forest in Flanders. 

• Sport is also important in Overpelt. Cycling,mountain biking, running, playing tennis or football … you can choose whether to do this indoor or outdoor.

• The swimming pool zwembad Dommelslag was built in cooperation with the neighbouring town Neerpelt. Both sporty and recreational swimmers are welcome.

• The centre of Palethe is the cultural hub for lots of initiatives and events.

• Overpelt is full of active organisations, more than 250 to be precise: cultural, sport, youth, social or local… there is always something happening.

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