Ospel

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's population on 1 January 2006 was 4,054. Ospel has been settled in 1864 as a centre for Bog harvesting. Once a year in the first weekend of May it's the centre for Bluesfans. The Moulin Blues Festival attracts thousands of Bluesfans from all over Europe. At the end of june there's Ospel kermis. A great time to visit with a lot of live music and a great atmosphere.