Shopping

Where are the shopping streets? What are the hotspots? When is the open-air market? 

Events

Fri 28 November 2025

Leuven by Night

Various days

Christmas shopping on Sundays

Shopping on a Sunday? Of course! During a shopping Sunday, most shops are open in the afternoon

Shopping tips

Shopping guide

The best spots for every taste and style

Vintage and second hand fashion

Looking for unique shops during your visit to Leuven?

Markets and specialty establishments

Markets

Visit local markets during your trip in Leuven
Old but not out

Specialty establishments with a touch of history

Leuven has a number of unique specialty shops that have effortlessly stood the test of time

Tips from locals

These Leuven fans share their favourite places to shop and eat.

"Leuven, that's coming home! And yet we are constantly discovering new things"

Bjorn & Jens, born in Leuven, born to enjoy life
Shoppen met Ella & Ines

“So much to experience, to taste and to shop”

Ella & Ines, students who always come home to Leuven
Shoppen met Ilse & Milan

“Discover unique places together through the eyes of a child”

Ilse works in Leuven and enjoys exploring it with grandson Milan

“My Leuven? Sustainable shopping and enjoying world cuisine"

Cinzia, employee in a clothes store

“For me, Leuven is the ideal shopping afternoon with friends”

Celeste, medical student

“We use the coffee cups we bought here every day”

Bart, headmaster & Eva, teacher

Discover more

Top 10

Visit the highlights of Leuven

Staying over

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

Events

A classical concert in the historic city hall, an innovative beer festival or a walk through the candle-lit beguinage. Discover all of Leuven’s biggest events

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