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- Explore the Grote Markt and enjoy morning light on the Leuven Town Hall. Start your day at the Grote Markt, the main square that serves as the heart of Leuven.
- Visit St. Peter’s Church and its famous artworks. Take a walk around St Peter’s Church, a 15th-century church showcasing a magnificent example of Brabantine Gothic architecture along with the renowned “Last Supper” painting by Dirk Bouts.
- Visit the University Library in Leuven & Climb the Famous KU Leuven Bell Tower. Next, take a short walk to the University Library, not just an academic cornerstone and the most important of the university buildings, but also a symbol of resilience for the city of Leuven and it’s world class univeristy.
- Visit Old Market Square (Oude Markt) in Leuven. Often referred to as the “longest bar in the world,” the Oude Markt in Leuven is filled with numerous cafés and bars, each with its own unique ambiance.
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Leuven is one of Belgium’s underrated treasures. This small city of just over 100,000 inhabitants punches way above its weight when it comes to attractions. It is home to two UNESCO-listed sites, not counting the archives of its university library. Leuven’s Stadhuis is rivalled in Belgium only by that in Brussels. And to top it all, it has an excep...
Do you find it helpful to map out your day? If so, here’s one with my pick of what to see in Leuven. For an interactive map, simply click hereor on the image itself. Over half of these attractions are clustered in Leuven’s historic centre. The remainder are closer to the ring road that circles the city, but the distances are modest. For example; wa...
#1 Make Visit Leuven, the tourist information officeat Naamsestraat 3 (behind the Stadhuis), your first stop of the day. Not only are the staff super helpful and friendly, but you can also pick up the excellent free city map and buy a ticket for the town hall guided tour. They will also book your town hall tour and entry slot for the university lib...
Most people spend a day in Leuven from either Brussels or Mechelen. This is easy to do (I visited on a day trip from Brussels). Frequent trains travel between Brusselsand Leuven. The journey time is around 30 minutes. It takes under 30 minutes to get from Mechelento Leuven. Again, trains are frequent. Leuven’s train station is close to the Stella A...
Overall, Belgium is an easy country for those travelling alone even if you are a novice solo traveller. It has an excellent infrastructure, relatively affordable accommodation, a rich history and buzzing nightlife in the main cities. Keeping safe when travelling alone is a key concern of female solo travellers. Leuven is considered to be a very saf...
Leuven is a worthy addition to your Belgium itinerary. If you have found this guide helpful and are planning further travel in Belgium, take a peek at my other articles. There are guides to spending one day in Brussels or exploring Ghent on a self-guided walking tour. Do you have a sweet tooth? Then check out my favourite chocolate shops in Bruges....
Mar 8, 2018 · If you’re wondering what to see in Leuven, check out this stunning stop-motion video of Leuven. And some Spring flowers in the Botanic Garden. I love the Flemish city of Leuven and think I know it fairly well. However, recently I came across a video that made me look at it in a new light.
- How to get to Leuven. By train. The easiest way to get to Leuven from elsewhere in Belgium or even abroad is by train. There are direct and connecting trains from most Belgian cities, as well as from Brussels National Airport.
- How to get around Leuven. Leuven is a rather small city and especially the center can easily be done on foot. You'll see a lot of bikes here as well. (Foreign) students can rent a bike long-term at a cheap price through Velo, while others can go to Fietspunt (affiliated with Velo) or Blue-bike.
- Where to stay: hotels in Leuven and more. Like most cities, Leuven has ample accommodation options. You can check Airbnb to find a nice apartment in the center, opt for something more budget with a hostel or go for a more service-oriented option with a B&B or hotel in Leuven.
- Food and drinks. Although I love to eat and drink – I'm Belgian, after all – I actually haven't written about many restaurants in Leuven yet. That's partly because I'm rather frugal and don't eat out much when I'm at home.
Dec 29, 2020 · Leuven is the capital of the Flemish Brabant province near the centre of Belgium. As I said before, the city is super close to Brussels, sitting just 20 kilometres from the nation’s capital. This makes it much closer than other popular day trips like Ghent or Antwerpen.
May 15, 2024 · In this Dutch-but-actually-Flemish-Review, we’ll take you on a virtual tour of Leuven, showing you all the most captivating sights to see. Ready? Let’s go! 👇. Grote Markt: the heart of Leuven. Your journey through Leuven should undoubtedly begin at the Grote Markt, the town’s buzzing central square.
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Dec 9, 2023 · Tucked away just twenty minutes from Brussels by train, Leuven is a city that blends its historical roots with a lively, modern pulse. I’ve visited Leuven a couple of times over the years, so I know a thing or two about its sights and do’s and don’ts.
