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Activities

16 reasons you have to come to Leuven in 2017

Leuven also has an enormous offering of fabulous activities to do throughout the year. Soaking up the culture and gobbling down culinary delights. Stretched out in the city park or bellied up to the family bar. Of course, Leuven has much more in store than just this.

Restaurant

DELICIOUS & HEALTHY

Café de la Gare

An authentic brasserie in the centre of Leuven
Located in the centre of Leuven, right opposite the train station, this brasserie is the ideal starting point for day trips or a shopping trip. The surprising specials menu changes every month. In the summer months, you can sit on the lovely south-facing terrace and enjoy a locally brewed beer.

Winter Season

from 6 december untill 6 januari

Listen to exciting winter tales, soak up the atmosphere of Leuven’s Christmas market, or daydream during an intimate chamber music concert in the gorgeous town hall. Winter in Leuven chases the first breath of winter from the city with a heart-warming programme.

Shopping

Shop till you Drop

If you’re on the lookout for a new outfit, then Leuven is the place to be. The best spot to shop till you drop is in the Diestestraat. You’ll find a lot of store branches, major chains, and great little thrift shops. There are also tons of shopping opportunities in the Bondgenotenlaan, Tiensestraat, Munstraat, Naamsestraat, Oude Markt, Vismarkt, and Brusselsestraat. If you’re looking for unique specialty stores and original clothing shops, then you should head over to Parijsstraat and Mechelsestraat.

Sightseeing

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT of  YOUR STAY

Top 10 MUST SEES.

Food and drinks

FOOD & DRINKS

Leuven, The Beer Capital!

“Summer Season“

FUN EVERYWHERE

Leuven also has an enormous offering of fabulous activities to do throughout the year. The absolute eye-catcher every year is “Het Groot Verlof” (Summer in Leuven). This is a summer full of headliners and festival food.