About Leuven

Since its founding, KU Leuven University has been based in the city that shares its name. Leuven is a pleasant, safe and bustling student town, where centuries-rich history meets cutting-edge science. The city of Leuven is located in the Dutch-speaking northern part of Belgium, approximately 25 kilometers east of Brussels. Leuven is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in Belgium and has nearly 100.000 inhabitants.

There are several good reasons for visiting this vibrant city. This folder gives you an overview of what Leuven has to offer. More information about the city and must see places when you visit, can be found on the official Tourism Leuven site. You will soon realise that this city has a way of getting under your skin.

Some of our colleagues have made a list of suggestions, which restaurants and/or shops to visit. Click here to download their suggestions.

For more information on Leuven, please visit the following website: https://www.visitleuven.be/en/see-do

Please see 'Today in Leuven' in pdf.