Ospel

Ospel
Village
Ospel, church in the street
Ospel
Location in the Netherlands
Ospel
Location in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 51°17′52″N 5°47′8″E / 51.29778°N 5.78556°E / 51.29778; 5.78556
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceLimburg
MunicipalityNederweert
Area
  Total
1.59 km2 (0.61 sq mi)
Elevation
32 m (105 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total
2,600
  Density1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6035
Dialing code0495
Websitewww.nederweert.nl

Ospel is a village in the Netherlands. It is located in Limburg near Weert, lying between Nederweert and Meijel, close to National Park De Groote Peel. Ospel has been settled since 1864 as a centre for bog harvesting. Once a year in the first weekend of May it is the centre for blues fans; the Moulin Blues Festival attracts thousands of blues fans from all over Europe. At the end of June is Ospel's kermis - a great time to visit with a lot of live music and a great atmosphere.