The culturally rich area of Leuven awaits your stay
Enjoy the area's culture, history and churches with a rental holiday home in Leuven. This city's cafes, shopping and bars draw many visitors. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a trip with friends or a romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of holiday homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Activities and attractions in and around Leuven
Do you want to discover things to do while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Leuven a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Stella Artois (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
- Planckendael Zoo (11.5 mi / 18.5 km)
- Walibi Belgium (13.4 mi / 21.5 km)
- Mini-Europe (15.8 mi / 25.5 km)
- Brabantse Golf (10.2 mi / 16.4 km)
- Ravenstein Royal Golf Club of Belgium (10.4 mi / 16.7 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Leuven
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Leuven is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Genval Lake (13.1 mi / 21.1 km)
- Cinquantenaire Park (13.8 mi / 22.1 km)
- Royal Greenhouses of Laeken (14.9 mi / 24 km)
- Brussels Park (14.9 mi / 24 km)
- Bois de la Cambre (15 mi / 24.2 km)
- Laeken Park (15.2 mi / 24.4 km)
How to get to and around Leuven
The nearest airport is in Brussels Airport (BRU), located 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), which is 24 mi (38.6 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Leuven Station, Heverlee Station and Wijgmaal Station are the main stations in the city.