Buddy System | Stadslabs Sittard Geleen
New in town?
Did you recently arrive in Sittard-Geleen for work? Or are you ready to settle here for a few years or the long term?
Let our buddies guide you! We speak multiple Languages and are happy to meet you.
Let our buddies show you around
Settle, Explore, Thrive in Sittard-Geleen
It’s a big step when you decide to move to Sittard-Geleen for work. Also, it is a wonderful opportunity: the Netherlands is a great base to discover Europe. We have a cycling culture and a healthy work-life balance. But moving is also exciting, especially when you travel alone. There are so many things to think about.
Browse through our buddy list and choose a buddy you would like to connect with
Complete the form to request your chosen buddy, your selected buddy receives a request and makes an appointment with you
You will be paired with your buddy for 3 months, or as long as necessary
New connections, new beginnings
Our buddies are here to help you discover Sittard-Geleen and smoothly integrate into your new surroundings. Together, we’ll make your move a warm welcome!
Wouter van den Berg
Wouter, A Dutch national, residing in Sittard and employed at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus, has been living in the area for a remarkable 25 years and still finds it captivating.
Noah Vladimir Hirsch Trembovolsky
Noah, a father, entrepreneur, and expat. Born in Belarus, he spent half of his life in Russia before relocating to Sittard.
Debbie van Cleef
Debbie has been living in Limburg since birth and Sittard has been her home from 2003 until 2024 and she now lives in Voerendaal. She left Limburg for six months to do a work placement in London, UK.
Levina
Levina, a resident of Sittard and lives with her two children. She has a passion for writing, reading, and discovering new cultures.
Claire Lahaye
Claire, born and raised in Geleen, is a proud inhabitant of Sittard. She enjoys the city and loves to share what she knows about the city.
Ian Grace
Ian moved to the Netherlands from the Chester (UK) in 1993. He is Dutch for about 5 years because of Brexit, but considers himself European.
Björn van Sloun
Björn, a true local living in Sittard now for 10 years. In my spare time I love sports, socializing, music, cooking and reading.
Kimberley van der Heijden
Kimberley likes to travel and explore new cultures. She is born and raised in Sittard-Geleen and looking forward to meeting you.
Nikolai Bredelev
Sjuul Derkx
Ellen van Brandenburg
Her name is Ellen, originally hailing from Gelderland, where she studied in Eindhoven. Her career led her to Limburg, and she has been residing in Geleen for seven years.