Welcome in Brunssum - Information for international visitors
Municipality information
Address: Lindeplein 1
Postal address: postbus 250, 6440 AG Brunssum
Phone: 0031(0)45 5278555
Fax: 0031(0)45 5259879
e-mail: gemeente@brunssum.nl
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 08.30 - 12.30 hrs.
Wednesday: 13.30 - 17.00 hrs.
Thursday: 17.00 - 19.00 hrs.
Historical and general overview
After the mining industry closed down in the 1970s, Brunssum adapted itself to a changed economic and social reality. New jobs were created and huge investments were made in education and infrastructure. There has been a huge metamorphosis in landscape, municipal values and other areas to ensure that new generations find employment, homes and a future in our region. A unique aspect of the people and industries and businesses in Brunssum throughout the ages has been an internationally oriented outlook and hospitality. Brunssum, situated on the borders with Germany and Belgium, has always been home to many nationalities from all over the world.
At present Brunssum has nearly 30,000
inhabitants, not counting 2,000 military personnel stationed at the
Headquarters of the Allied Forces, JFC Headquarters Brunssum. In
the field of commerce, recreation, education and health care,
Brunssum has a regional function for over 60,000 people.
Brunssum tourism
For a general overview of events and spots of special tourist
interest in Brunssum, please visit our special website.
Brunssum Heath
From a recreational point of view Brunssum offers over 2,000 hectares of heathland and woodland, the 'Brunssummerheide' (Brunssum Heath). The terrain offers hills, slopes, silver sand plains and streams with many peaceful spots and great views (during the summer visitors can even enjoy encounters with herds of sheep).
Parade Brunssum
The Parade is an international cultural festival,
celebrated by folklorists and tens of thousands visitors from
all over the world. During a whole week in the month of July
visitors can enjoy music, dance, colourful costumes and traditional
customs. The multi-coloroured and spectacular parade on Sunday
through the city centre is considered by many the apogee of the
festival. The Parade is held every leap year since 1953. The next
edition takes place in July 2012. For more information visit
the website of the organisation.
Sports
Brunssum has a swimming pool, two large sports halls, several
sports parks for outdoor sports such as football (soccer) and
tennis.
Other branches of sport are also represented in the Brunssum
community.
Public Golf Course
Brunssum offers one of the most spectacular public golf courses
of the Netherlands. Eighteen holes in a hilly terrain, a challenge
to golf devotees. In this nature reserve, extending as far as the
Schinveld woodland, walkers, cyclists, joggers, riders and skiers
can relax and enjoy their leisure time. For more information visit
the website of the golf
course.
Working group Art on the Street
Scattered all over Brunssum - in the city park, the shopping precinct and in housing estates - visitors can enjoy the sight of some 120 exemples of public art works and street monuments, varying from early 20th century architectional designs to modern sculptures. A group of enthusiastic art lovers and volunteers see to it that the collection is properly maintained and is instrumental in the acquisition of new works. For a full overview of these public monuments, visit this special website.
Ilse Frankenthal Stichting
Ilse Frankenthal descended from a family of music
editors in Leipzig. As a Jewish refugee she settled in Brunssum
after 1945. She wholeheartedly advised and supported artists of all
sorts of schools. Her indispensable authentic love of art stood her
in good stead when organizing exhibitions of artistic expression.
Since her death, in 1987, her work has been continued by friends,
joined in a foundation.
Every third year this foundation awards a graphic art price to
young artists from the Meuse/Rhine Euregion. The jury is made up of
Dutch, Belgian and German artists.
British War Cemetery
The War Cemetery is co-located with the General Cemetery in Heufstraat near the junction with Merkelbeekerstraat in Brunssum. There are over 300 1939-1945 burials in this cemetery. They are made up entirely of soldiers of the British Army, of whom 1 remains unidentified. A special website to the British War Cemetery can be accessed here.
Public Library
Rumpenerstraat 147, 6443 CC, Brunssum, phone (045) 400 75
60, or info@bibliotheekbrunssum.nl
The reading room of the library is open to the general public, free of charge. For information on the opening hours, please consult the library website.
The registry office
Lindeplein 1, Brunssum
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 08.30 - 12.30 hrs.
Wednesday: 13.30 - 17.00 hrs.
Thursday: 17.00 - 19.00 hrs.
Taking up residence in Brunssum/ moving house within the city
Collect the appropriate form, fill it in and report to the office not earlier than five days before and not later than five days after the removal. Do not forget to take along identification papers.
Moving from Brunssum
Report to the registry office in your new place of residence.
Birth
Within three days after the day of childbirth the infant must be
registered. Do not forget to take along the marriage certificate-if
applicable-and identification papers.
Mind: suppose you live in Brunssum, but the child is born in a
hospital elsewhere, in that case it has to be registered at the
registry of that place of birth.
Marriage
The future spouses must register in their legal place of
residence. When they live in different places, they can opt for
either place. Both parties must produce a certificate of residence.
The marriage can take place as from the fourteenth day after the
registration.
If desired the marriage can take place elsewhere in the
Netherlands. The wish for that, however, has to be expressed to the
registry where the registration takes place.
Death
Notification of death has to occur in the place where the deceased person lived. A doctor's certificate of the deceased must be submitted and, if possible, his/her marriage certificate.
Miscellanea
The registry is also competent for naturalization, change of
name certificates, driving licences, passports and matters
regarding compulsory education.
Foto and DVD archive
All important data of Brunssum, going back to 1801, are set in order and made accessible at the municipality archive. This is also the right place for information about construction permits and floor plans. Worth mentioning is the picture library with many unique photographs of Brunssum.
The picture library can be visited only on Friday from 10.00 - 12.00 hrs. You are advised to make an appointment. Phone Mr. Peter Perescis, 0031(0)45 527 85 71.
