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Quality time that warms your heart? Visit Leuven this winter!

There’s nothing better than spending a few days with your loved one(s) when the days get shorter and colder! And this winter, all roads lead to Leuven. Festively lit from the shopping streets to the beguinage, hot drinks and delicious snacks on every street corner, and heritage and exhibitions everywhere: welcome to the warmest city!

Why has Leuven been the smartest city trip destination for 600 years?

For those who want to get the most out of a city trip in 2025, there is only one logical destination: Leuven! Where else can you wander through centuries of history and, at the same time, feel like you’ve stepped straight into the future? In Leuven, vintage vibes meet future feels. What’s more, 2025 is a year of celebration, as Leuven’s university marks its 600th anniversary. Congratulations!

Why Leuven is the place for art lovers

Why do smart tourists travel to Leuven?

For those who want to get the most out of a city trip in 2025, there is only one logical destination: Leuven! Because where else can you find so much history, culture, nightlife, and shopping within walking distance? Or such an impressive heritage without long queues? What’s more, 2025 is a year of celebration, as Leuven’s university marks its 600th anniversary. Congratulations!

Experience the university in Leuven

Leuven is captivated by its university and students, and it shows. Throughout the city there are traces of its history and the current student life

Enjoying the real Leuven will cost you nothing

Façades that tell entire stories, wondrous street art, unique masterpieces, amazing playgrounds... In Leuven there are so many things you can discover and experience. Best of all, they are all free.

What to do in Leuven? The ultimate weekend trip with friends

There’s nothing better than a weekend trip with friends. And Leuven is the ideal destination. In this blog we have already planned a weekend for you. Be inspired and ... start looking for a date!

Leuven for music lovers

The city breathes music. There are nice concert halls and original music stores. But also festivals with niche genres for jazz lovers to fans of polyphony.

Where art & science meet in Leuven

For travellers who enjoy experiencing unique art pieces and inspiring scientific work, Leuven is the place to be. Here are just a few examples of exhibits and places in Leuven where art and science meet.

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