Shopping

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

Events

Various days

Sunday shopping

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

Markets and specialty establishments

Markets

Old but not out

Specialty establishments with a touch of history

We would like to introduce you to some of the ‘Pearls of commerce’ in Leuven.

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

Shoppingtips

Shopping guide

The best addresses for every taste and style.

Vintage and second hand fashion

Looking for unique shops during your visit to Leuven?

Shoppen in de Mechelsestraat

Eco & fair shopping in Leuven

Where can you find the coolest fair fashion? The trendiest second-hand boutiques? And local home-grown delicacies? In Leuven ofcourse, where you can shop to your heart’s content without burdening our planet.

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By, train, by car, by bus ...

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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

Discover all of Leuven's events & festivals

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