Living in Baarlen, what if your home lies on an international border?

  • Baarlen is split into Belgium and the Netherlands
The city is crossed with a line that makes clear the international border
 

Imagine having to travel to a different country to cook your dinner. If you live in Baarle, that could be a reality! The village lies partly in Belgium, partly in the Netherlands, with a patchwork of tiny areas from each nation, two councils and different legislations depending on where you're standing at each very moment. Don't worry, though: you don't need to show your passport to visit your kitchen!