Ostbelgien

Ostbelgien: so small and yet so big!

Ostbelgien has a lot to offer: exciting professions in various sectors, as well as a wide range of crafts – here you can find the profession of tomorrow today. In Ostbelgien, a fascinating mix of sectors coexists, where craft tradition is combined with creative industry, while precision mechanics are combined with the wood industry.

In Ostbelgien, enjoy the benefits of living int he countryside while having access to a range of leisure and culture worthy of a big city. Enjoy a living environment close to nature, with cycle paths and hiking trails that run alongside streams, valleys and lakes. In the evenings or at the weekend, let yourself be seduced by music festivals, funfairs, the carnival, artistic events and sports clubs (whether focused on leisure or competition).

Moving to Ostbelgien

The balance between professional and personal life is a characteristic of the region. Ostbelgien is a place where there is also a focus on family life: crèche places, kindergartens, and primary and secondary schools offer a wide range of care and education services. In this respect, every child receives a free place in kindergarten from the age of two and a half, and are welcomed in full-day schools from the age of six.

Ostbelgien also offers a fascinating landscape in an attractive tourist setting. Varied culture, leisure, gastronomy and sports contribute to quality of life in Ostbelgien(for example, proximity to the natural park, RAVeL network, hiking opportunities, High Fens, etc.).

Jobs that are recruiting

Ostbelgien offers international workers excellent job opportunities in a dynamic and multilingual region. The high demand for skilled workers, particularly in technical, health and craft sectors, opens the way to numerous career opportunities. In Ostbelgien you will benefit from attractive working conditions, an international environment and the opportunity to succeed in a growing market.

Ostbelgien is located at the heart of Europe. Thanks to the E40 and E42 motorways, the region is directly connected with the largest European cities. Within 150km, seven international airports connect Ostbelgien with Europe and the rest of the world: Liège Airport, Maastricht-Aachen Airport, Cologne-Bonn Airport, Düsseldorf Airport, Brussels Airport, Charleroi Airport and Luxembourg Airport. The Intercity train provides direct connections without transfers to destinations such as Liège, Louvain, Brussels, Gand, Bruges and Ostend from Eupen station. International connections are also available nearby, from the main station of Aix-la-Chapelle (20km away) and Liège-Guillemins (50km away).

The cities of Ostbelgien

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