Sittard-Geleen

Sittard-Geleen is a city of makers. For generations, people here have been working on solutions to the challenges of their time. From the mining and chemical industries to new materials and circular applications: building, developing and improving are deeply rooted in the city’s character. The tradition of making and manufacturing still forms the basis for new developments. Today, that maker mentality translates into circular production, new materials and a more sustainable industry.

In Sittard-Geleen, companies, researchers and entrepreneurs work together every day to develop solutions for the future. At and around the Brightlands Chemelot Campus, work is underway on new materials, circular processes and more sustainable forms of production.

The city’s strength lies not only in technology, but above all in collaboration. The education sector, the business community and knowledge institutions find it easy to work together and quickly translate ideas into practical applications. The ‘maker’ mentality that has made Sittard-Geleen great still forms the basis for new developments.

Over 91,000 residents
Home to the Brightlands Chemelot Campus
Strong position in chemicals, materials and circularity
Historic city centre and green surroundings

A place to live, work and enjoy life

Sittard-Geleen combines a strong economic base with space and quality of life. Historic town centres, green residential areas and a central location within the Euregio create an environment where work and life go hand in hand.

Many people choose to live in Sittard-Geleen and work elsewhere in the region, or vice versa. Thanks to the short distances involved, Maastricht, Heerlen, Eindhoven, Aachen and Hasselt are always close by. As such, the town forms an important part of daily life in the Maastricht Region.