Top rated Things to dos in Leuven

Experience the best that Leuven has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city.

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Groot Begijnhof Leuven
Historical landmark
Quiet quarter featuring well-preserved buildings from its history as a religious women's village.
4.70 (3.9K reviews)
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Historic Leuven Town Hall
Historical landmark
15th-century, Gothic-style, former municipal headquarters with spires & 236 sculptures on the walls.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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Heverleebos
National forest
👍👍 Update on Jan 16, 2021. It was snowing today and I went across the wood from the very south to the very north in the evening. Unexpectedly scary but also romantic views. It would be a surprise whenever you come.
4.70 (96 reviews)
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Verzonken tuin
Park
👍👍 De Kruidtuin botanische tuin in Leuven is een waar paradijs voor natuurliefhebbers! Hier vind je de ongelooflijke schoonheid van diverse planten en bloemen, die betoveren met hun diversiteit en kleuren. Hier zijn veel bijen en vogels, die deze plek nog levendiger en interessanter maken. Er zijn veel...
4.70 (39 reviews)
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Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Historic botanical garden dating to 1738, with a greenhouse & thoughtfully tended plant displays.
4.60 (4.9K reviews)
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Grote Markt
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Toller Platz mit großartiger, freundlicher Atmosphäre. Hier scheint immer was los zu sein und alles wirkt mega friedlich und entspannt, trotz oder gerade wegen der vielen Kulturen, die hier aufeinander treffen. Ich finde dieser Platz und diese Stadt haben ihren ganz eigenen Jugendlichen und kulturel...
4.60 (2.5K reviews)
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Arenberg Castle
Castle
16th-century castle renovated in the 19th century, now part of university, with group guided tours.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
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Saint Peter's Church
Catholic church
Striking Romanesque church with an unfinished bell tower, an ornate pulpit & art by Dirk Bouts.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Universiteitsbibliotheek en bibliotheektoren
University library
👍👍 Today, I took my 3-year-old child to visit the Universiteitsarchief KU Leuven . The most interesting thing was that we climbed the tower together. The process of climbing the tower was very meaningful. It took 40 minutes in the library and the ticket was 7 euros. The conductor is very patient.
4.60 (352 reviews)
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Belle-Vue
Park
👍👍 Love this place. Very calm and family friendly
4.60 (118 reviews)
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Huis van het Kind
Children's amusement center
👍 ["Great place for the small children. The parents can drink coffee or tea and speak with other people.",null,[0,100]]
4.60 (47 reviews)
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Leuven Oude Markt
Tourist attraction
Buzzing, tree-shaded town square lined with open-air bars & restaurants in ornate gabled mansions.
4.50 (5.1K reviews)
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Provinciedomein Kessel-Lo
Park
Large, popular park with swimming pools, playgrounds, ponds, pedal boats & petting zoo plus cafe.
4.50 (4.6K reviews)
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Parcum
Local history museum
👍👍 Superb day out. Highly recommended. Beautiful combination of history, culture and nature.
4.50 (252 reviews)
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Open Gym Leuven
Athletic park
😠 It's an urban gym. So not very clean, and the guys who were there were far from friendly. Won't be going again.
4.50 (177 reviews)
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Catholic English Speaking Community of Leuven
Catholic church
👍 I lived in Leuven in 1987 - 1988 and used to join Misa at Sint Kwinten Kerk at 10:00 Sunday morning, I was 23 years old, KUL student at the time... from Indonesia. I wonder if this lovely Church is still open today. I plan to visit Leuven to join the Misa at this Church. It was Vader Reinhard van d...
4.50 (132 reviews)
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Museum of Zoology KULeuven
Museum
Preserved animals & skeletons, including a massive whale, are on display at this zoology museum.
4.50 (77 reviews)
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Off-leash dog zone Heverlee Forest
Dog park
👍👍 Grote en gevarieerde losloopzone in het bos. Niet omheind. Prima gebied en mooie zone voor honden die goed onder appel staan. Echt een aanrader ! Wel even opletten langs de snelweg want daar is ook geen omheining.
4.50 (57 reviews)
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Ladeuzeplein
Tourist attraction
Urban square with a landmark beetle sculpture & views of a vast, neoclassical-style library.
4.40 (3.7K reviews)
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Park Abbey
History museum
Founded in 1129, this restored abbey complex features guided tours & a museum with religious art.
4.40 (2.3K reviews)
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