Celebrate life in Venlo

Life is buzzing in Venlo. Major events, surprising initiatives, and our vastelaovend shows how connected and full of life we are. But just as easily as we accelerate, we slow down. Because you'll always find peace here, along the Maas, in our villages, or amidst the greenery. Whether you live here, are moving here, or love to visit: in Venlo, you'll feel at home right away.

Living in Venlo

We are bon vivants at heart. We celebrate life in all its facets. Our city motto Festina Lente – make haste slowly – reflects this philosophy of life. Here we take the time to enjoy what is truly important. And above all, we do it together. Welcome to Venlo!

LEEF Groen Geluk CAMPAGNE Dijk Wandelen Zomer 2025 WEB Zebra Fotostudio 205

LEEF Vier het leven 2023 LOCATIE Cultuur Grenswerk Cafe WEB Niels Winter 16

LEEF Thuis in Venlo 2023 CAMPAGNE Cultuur Lage Loswal Mural WEB Niels Winter 57

LEEF Opgroeien in Venlo Bellenblaas WEB Joy Cremers 2025 3574

Celebrate life in Venlo

In Venlo, we toast to life and throw parties wherever possible. Here's what's happening in Venlo in the coming period.

Ontdek wat er nog meer te 'belaeve' is in Venlo

Discover the DNA of Venlo

Enterprising people who celebrate life, that's embedded in our DNA. Meet the people who together make Venlo.

Even more in Venlo

In Venlo, we take action. We learn with and from each other, work together, and find a way. We stand side by side, in good times and bad. And when you visit, you are welcome in Venlo!