Lekker Limburgs - Regional Products from Limburg since 1987

Flemish Pioneer of the Industry

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Retro image Lekker Limburgs
Lekker Limburgs is run by Peter Nulens, a passionate man with a love for tradition and delicacies. And tradition, that's what Lekker Limburgs has too. The very first line was written in 1987. Peter, son of a baker and regular at the Wissels Distillery, came up with the idea to sell regional products. Jenevers, cookies, fruit juice, etc. He rented a truck and set up at the Bokrijk estate. There he sold products from that same truck for several months. The new concept was successful. Peter, convinced by his food truck adventure, opened a shop on Kuringersteenweg - named "Lekker Limburgs". The very first regional product shop in Flanders was a fact. The goal was - and still is - to bring local products to the people. Local businesses quickly saw a basket full of Limburg delicacies as an ideal business gift. The shop took off. Today, however, the market looks different. Where Lekker Limburgs once stood alone as a pioneer, supermarkets and many others now also offer gift baskets. Competition has become fiercer. But Peter holds on to what made Lekker Limburgs special from the beginning: genuine local products, personal service, and warm relationships with our producers. In a market that increasingly standardizes, we continue to invest in what makes us unique - authentic regional products and custom work that conjure a spontaneous smile on the recipient's face.

Why Limburg?

A culinary treasure trove

Limburg's fertile soil, favorable climate, and rich agricultural tradition make it the ideal province for regional products. From the orchards in Haspengouw to the vineyards in the Meuse valley - each area has its specialties.

Haspengouw: Belgium's fruit paradise with apples, pears, and cherries

Meuse Valley: Award-winning wines of top quality

Bokkenrijders: Artisanal cheeses from the Meuse region

Syrups: Traditionally cooked according to age-old recipes

Cookies: From Hasseltse speculaas to knapkoek from Maasland

The Legacy of Wissels Distillery

A century of history in every drop

Wissels Jenever Distillery, founded in 1920, was more than just a distillery - it was the beating heart of Hasselt's jenever tradition. For three generations, the Wissels family perfected their craft, combining traditional distilling techniques with innovation.

For Peter Nulens, founder of Lekker Limburgs, Wissels was more than a supplier. As a regular visitor to the distillery, he learned the fine art of distilling. This deep connection formed the foundation for his later enterprise.

Although the distillery closed its doors in 2016, the spirit of Wissels lives on. As a tribute to master distiller Roland Wissels, founder of the National Jenever Museum, Peter launched the 'Roland Wissels jenever' - distilled according to the authentic family recipe.

Hasselt: Jenever Capital of Belgium

500 years of jenever tradition

Hasselt has been known as Belgium's jenever capital for over five centuries. In the 19th century, the city boasted no fewer than 19 active distilleries that exported their products far beyond national borders.

The National Jenever Museum in Hasselt, co-founded by Roland Wissels, preserves this rich history. Visitors can follow the evolution of the distilling process and even taste authentic jenevers.

Today, Lekker Limburgs continues this tradition with a careful selection of the best Limburg jenevers, each with its own story and character.

Our Timeline

1920

Wissels Distillery Founded

Beginning of a jenever tradition

1987

Birth of Lekker Limburgs

Peter starts with food truck at Bokrijk

1988

First Store

Opening on Kuringersteenweg

2016

End of Wissels Distillery

Last bottles sold

2017

Digital Leap

Launch of webshop

2023

Roland Wissels Jenever

Tribute to the master distiller

Opening hours

mo & suClosed
tuesday10:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 17:15
wednesday14:00 - 17:15
thursday14:00 - 17:15
friday10:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 17:15
saturday10:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 17:15

Local and artisanal products

Direct from the producer has gained much interest in recent years - regional products have become indispensable in our streets and on the internet. So we couldn't lag behind in our own backyard. In March 2017, we launched this webshop - because standing still is going backward. Lekker Limburgs, a specialty store with corporate gifts as its core business, doesn't stand still. Today you can browse what Limburg has to offer - from your couch or on the toilet. You can order online, by email, or in our store.
There, we still make custom packages every day according to our customers' wishes and budget. Personal service, combined with quality offerings - both online and offline - that's where we make the difference.

Belgium's Best Wines from Limburg

Limburg is renowned for its excellent wines. From crisp white wines to full-bodied reds, our selection contains the best our province has to offer.

Lekker Limburgs shop interior

Top shop with great regional products and super friendly service. When we're in Hasselt again, we'll definitely come back.

Sophie Van den Daele

200+ products, carefully selected for our customers

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Visit our shop for the complete range of Limburg regional products.

Easy to Reach

Only 750 meters from Hasselt Station

By train

From Hasselt Station

9-10 minutes walk

Address

Kuringersteenweg 161
3500 Hasselt

Parking

In front of the store (30 min blue disc)

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