It is a part of the municipality of Simpelveld, and lies about 7 km southwest of Kerkrade.

[citation needed] The Castle De Bongard dates from the 16th century.

Hoeve Overhuizen is a fortified farm with roots dating back as far as the 13th century.

In 2015, Rabobank moved in after redecorating the interior of the building to make it their regional headquarters.

Construction workers expanding the church in 1953 found the remains of a building from the late medieval period on the same site.