Lommel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lommel
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St. Peter in Chains Church
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 Lommel
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Maaseik | ||
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| • Total | 102.37 km2 (39.53 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
3920
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| Area codes | 011 | ||
| Website | www.lommel.be | ||
Lommel is a city in Belgium, located in the Limburg province. About 34,000 people live there. Lommel is known for its beautiful nature, including places like the De Watering nature reserve and the Lommel Sahara. It's also a great place for shopping, with a big center called De Singel.
A special type of silver sand is found here. This sand is very important for making glass. Some old sand mining areas have even been turned into cool nature spots and places for fun activities, like the Lommel Sahara. The city of Lommel is also where the water from the Scheldt and Meuse rivers separates.
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The Language of Lommel
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Even though Lommel is in Limburg, the local way of speaking is actually part of the East Brabantian dialects. It's not like the typical Limburgish dialects. This is because of the city's unique history.
What Does the Name Lommel Mean?
The name Lommel comes from an older word, Loemelo. The word Loem means wet or swampy. Lo means forest or woodland. So, Lommel likely means something like "wet forest" or "swampy woodland."
Sporting Events in Lommel
Lommel is a popular place for exciting sports events.
Snooker Tournament
Since 2017, the European Open has been held in Lommel. This is a big Snooker tournament. It's part of the World Snooker Tour, where professional players compete.
Motocross Grand Prix
Lommel is also famous for hosting the Belgian Motocross Grand Prix. This is a major event in the Motocross World Championship. The motocross track in Lommel is known worldwide. It has very deep and challenging sand. Many top motocross riders, like Jeffrey Herlings and Ryan Villopoto, say it's the toughest track in the world. Because of this, many European motocross riders live near Lommel to train on its famous sand track.
Famous People from Lommel
Many talented people come from Lommel, including:
- Kevin Hulsmans – A professional road bicycle racer.
- Peter Luykx – A federal representative.
- Peter Maes – A former footballer and coach.
- Roy Meeus – A professional footballer.
- Wim Mennes – A footballer.
- Pieter Mertens – A road bicycle racer.
- Steve Ramon – A motocross world champion.
- Kathleen Smet – A triathlete.
- Dirk Swartenbroekx – A well-known DJ.
- Johan Vansummeren – A road bicycle racer.
- Marcel Vanthilt – A musician and TV presenter.
- Louis Vanvelthoven – An honorary mayor and former chairman of the Flemish Parliament.
- Peter Vanvelthoven – A mayor and former Belgian Minister.
- Steven Van Broeckhoven – A windsurfer and two-time champion.
- Stefano Marzo – A footballer.
See also
In Spanish: Lommel para niños
