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In Flemish Brabant east of Brussels, Leuven houses Belgium's oldest university and the world's longest bar counter on the Oude Markt. The Gothic town hall and vibrant student atmosphere are incomparable.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 24°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
7°
Jan
10°
Feb
12°
Mar
14°
Apr
19°
May
22°
Jun
23°
Jul
24°
Aug
21°
Sep
17°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
3h
Jan
4h
Feb
7h
Mar
8h
Apr
10h
May
12h
Jun
11h
Jul
10h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
4h
Nov
2h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
12d
Feb
13d
Mar
13d
Apr
11d
May
9d
Jun
10d
Jul
12d
Aug
14d
Sep
13d
Oct
14d
Nov
14d
Dec

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Leuven as a Vacation Destination

Leuven is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 24°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
NL