Leuven (Louvain)

In the heart of Belgium and all its own: that's Leuven. The century-old university town with its historic buildings radiates the 21st century, Leuven has a young dynamic and is bursting with initiatives. This can-do city is a breeding ground for innovation: spin-offs from the internationally leading university, unexpected collaborations and projects where science, art, culture and society come together. In the pedestrian streets and on the spacious squares, the students determine the rhythm and atmosphere, the shops, cafés and restaurants provide conviviality and gastronomy, the beer fizzes and the ideas bubble up. Leuven is a city on a human scale, surrounded by green hills that let the city breathe. With its rich and varied cultural offering, Leuven is worth a visit all year round.

There is a direct train connection between Bruges and Leuven (journey time: ca. 1.30 to 1.40 hours).