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Welcome in Leuven!

City on a human scale. Centrally located in Belgium and a place like no other.

Discover Leuven

There’s no better place to spend those cold winter days than in Leuven’s convivial city centre with a light festival, the Christmas market, winter walks and a lot more

Campagnebeeld van het Dieric Bouts Festival

until 14 January

Leuven is – all about Bouts – four months long

Campagnebeeld Dieric Bouts. De beeldenmaker

until 14 January

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As magical as ever, but even more resplendent thanks to the comfy glow of the stalls at the Christmas market, with dazzling light displays in Christmas-themed shop windows and many other wonderful winter experiences. Discover our tips here.

In this blog you will find tips for visiting a neighbourhood where most visitors never come

Do you love to stay at charming B&Bs or would you prefer to spend the night in a well-known hotel chain? Leuven’s got them all. Book your stay here.

Experience Leuven

In the pedestrian streets and spacious squares, the city’s many students help to determine its rhythm and atmosphere, the shops, cafés & restaurants ensure conviviality and gastronomy, the beer flows and the ideas sparkle. Leuven is worth a visit all year round with its rich and full range of cultural offerings.

Discover the highlights at a favourable rate

Het Laatste Avondmaal in de Sint-Pieterskerk met Hololens

This autumn, Dieric Bouts is omnipresent in Leuven. This winter, take a walk with the 15th-century Leuven artist and discover how his art is more contemporary than you might think.

Tips from locals

Shopping streets, markets, fashion & gifts

Enjoy a delicious and fair meal in Leuven. Taste the most delicious home-made classics with locally grown ingredients. Yes, even the beer you have with it.

Events

until 14 January

International overview expo

7 December - 7 January

There’s no better place to spend those cold winter days than in Leuven’s convivial city centre with a light festival, the Christmas market, winter walks and a lot more