Erasmus places Leuven, Belgium

Leuven, Louvain, Lovaina

Leuven (the Flemish and English name) is a small city belonging to the Flemish region of Belgium (it is Louvain in French and Lovaina in Spanish), some 20-25 kilometres towards the west of Brussels. It is easily accessible by train from the stations "Gare du Midi",...

0 0 , in What to see Leuven, 5 years ago

Christmas Markets

Leuven Christmas Markets have always been "a must" for me. After my erasmus year, I came back there twice to see them! During my erasmus year, the markets were mainly in Ladeuzeplein, and I used to live in a kot right in front of it. The view from my window was...

0 0 , in What to do Leuven, 6 years ago

Sticky Fingers BBQ

In Leuven there is plenty of burgers restaurant. Maybe even too many, since they are often 50 meters away from one another. I tried few of them: Huis de burgers, Burger folie, Babo's. But no one is as good as Sticky Fingers BBQ. Sticky Fingers is already great starting...

0 0 , in Where to eat Leuven, 6 years ago

Het Strand

Het Strand (means The Beach) is literally above the cinema! It's in a small square right above one of the cinemas in Leuven, and at a first sight from the street, it's not really clear how you can get there! The position is strategic, if it wasn't a square it would...

0 0 , in Cafe, cocktail, beer Leuven, 6 years ago

Dijlepark

Dijlepark is a little garden, close do the Beguinage in Leuven. It has a small old bridge over a little lake, ducks and frogs populate it, and you would hardly see a human soul. There is a cute old bar next to it, and passing it by you'll get to the wonderful Beguinage...

0 0 , in What to see Leuven, 6 years ago

Cafe Manger

During my wonderful experience in Leuven, there was one place which had a special meaning for me. I would visit it every single week. There were a lot of us coming there regularly, but at the same time, it was kind of a secret. Why? The place seemed like any other...

0 0 , in What to do Leuven, 6 years ago

Exki

Upon my arrival in Belgium, I have encountered a lunch place/ coffee shop called Exki, which offered a variety of meals, drinks, and snacks ready to consume. It was a love at first sight and without exaggeration, I have spent half of my Erasmus chilling at Exki's...

0 0 , in Cafe, cocktail, beer Leuven, 6 years ago

alma

As a student, I will direct someone to go the Alma to eat. it is affordable for student and the meal is okay. the city of leuven is full with nice places that you will like to see and enjoy your time. you can as well visit Brussels and ostende where there is beach and...

0 0 , in Where to eat Leuven, 7 years ago

Alma

Hi again, guys! Today I'm going to talk about food and how to feed yourself easily and cheaply in Leuven. The cheapest place to eat lunch and dinner during your Erasmus exchange in Leuven is the chain of student restaurants called Alma. Don't forget to bring the student...

0 0 , in Where to eat Leuven, 8 years ago

De Werf

Hi everyone! Let´s talk about food now. De Werf is the most popular restaurant for students in Leuven (and so it was an important place to visit during the first few days! ). So, even if you´re just in Leuven for a few months, you should go there at least once. De...

0 0 , in Where to eat Leuven, 8 years ago

Kessel-Lo Park

Ten minutes away from the city centre by bike an enormous park can be found in the town of Kessel-Lo. Since sunny days aren´t all that common in Belgium, when it´s warm outside and the sun is shining, I recommend spending the day with friends at this beautiful...

0 0 , in What to do Leuven, 8 years ago

De Wiering

De Wiering is a very nice traditional Belgian restaurant/brasserie, with a large choice of food (Belgian or not) and a huge number of beers ! It's not the cheapest place to eat, they haven't students menus, but the prices are still ok : 15 - 30 €/pers...

0 0 , in Where to eat Leuven, 13 years ago

The Seven Oaks

Best disco ever. Young people goes there after 2 a.m. And yes, everything good happens after 2. a.m.

0 0 , in Erasmus party Leuven, 13 years ago

Stadhuis (Town Hall)

The most amazing place in Leuven. Also, everywhere else to see is located in Grote Markt.

0 0 , in What to see Leuven, 13 years ago

Erasmus students in Leuven

Erasmus places Leuven