Location: Leuven
Top Things to do in Leuven
8 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Leuven That You Shouldn't Miss
The old Burgundian university town of Leuven offers a range of adventures for overnight visitors or day-trippers from Bruges and Brussels. Tourists will find everything from gastronomic tours to architectural gems like the Gothic Town Hall. Nature lovers won’t be disappointed. The Kruidtuin Botanical Garden’s herbal gardens are the oldest in Belgium, and Heverleebos, a “city wood,” offers a respite for urban dwellers. The exploring is easy in Leuven, on foot or on one of the ubiquitous bikes.
Restaurants in Leuven
1. Janseniuspark
2. Old Market Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 846 reviews
The liveliest square in the heart of Leuven. During the day, you can enjoy some drinks on one of the many terraces. At evening, the ideal place the have a dinner or a drink to unwind after a tiring day. The longest bar in Europe with over 30 bars and restaurants. Also the place for a lot of (musical) events during the year.
Reviewed By TheAbbas - Leuven, Belgium
Its like a big bar that can fit 4000 people. Great atmosphere with the crowds and drinking beer and enjoying themselves. I visited during pandemic and it was empty but i can imagine how great in normal days it is.
3. Great Market Square (Grote Markt)
4. Groot Begijnhof
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,134 reviews
Reviewed By Vizoog - Belgium, null
If you are visiting the Grand-Beguinage (UNESCO world heritage site, now owned by the university) nearby you can find an hidden gem. ‘De Grote Spui’, a medieval river lock complex established in 1365 BC From the backyard of Bistro ‘The Spuye’ you have a spectacular view of the system consisting of four arches with wooden lock gates. How to get there: Take Volmolenlaan in the direction of the Ring road (Tervuursevest). You will find a tunnel for pedestrians and cyclists, where the road crosses the river Dyle. Here is the entrance of the University Sports Facilities (Universitair Sportcentrum). The place is popular among both students and locals.
5. Father Damien's Crypt
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Royax - Copenhagen, Denmark
It is inside the St. Anthony's Chapel where the bodily relics of Father Damien was buried. Inside the chapel, you will read and learn the story of Father Damien and his charity works. The tomb or the crypt is quiet and sacred so respect and silence is encouraged. And it's free of charge to get in.
6. Sint-Geertruikerk
7. Romaanse Poort
8. Leuven Plage
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
