About the Small Beguinage

This Small Beguinage is mentioned for the first time in 1272. The district consists of a street and two dead-end alleys where Beguines lived, independent women who chose a simple and devoted life. Be sure to visit the nearby St. Gertrude’s Abbey.

In 2000, what remained of the Small Beguinage was thoroughly restored and sold to private individuals. Today some thirty houses in traditional Flemish style remain of the beguinage.

Plan your visit

Address

Klein Begijnhof
3000 Leuven
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Getting there

• By bus
  Bus stop Half Maartstraat
  Route planner De Lijn
• Te voet of met de fiets
  Afstand van het station: 1,6 km
  Afstand Onthaal Visit Leuven: 1 km
• On foot or by bike
  • Distance from the train station: 1,6 km
  • Distance from Visit Leuven: 1 km
• By car
  Parkings in the neighbourhood: Vismarkt

Opening hours

Permanently open

Tickets and prices

Free access