Leuven for everyone

Leuven aims to be a city where everyone can get around easily and enjoy all the beauty the city has to offer. On this page, you'll find useful information and tips for visiting Leuven without barriers.

What can you do in Leuven?

Would you like to visit one of Leuven’s highlights?
Read more about accessibility at each location

Accessible walks and cycling routes

In College De Valck met de rolstoel
With online brochure

Accessible walks through the city centre

Discover two lovely, accessible routes with as few obstacles as possible on the way.

Accessible cycling routes external link

Discover two cycling routes in Leuven that are suitable for adapted bicycles.

Activities with extra support

Universiteitsbibliotheek © Kevin Faignaert
Universiteitsbibliotheek © Kevin Faignaert
Every day

Visit the University Library and Tower with an audio tour

Explore the University Library with an audio tour of the building. Afterward, you can visit the tower.

Every Saturday and Sunday

Guided tour: Brewery de Coureur

Curious about how craft beer is made? Join us at our microbrewery and taproom for a behind-the-scenes look into the art of brewing.
Until 29 April 2029

Collection of M external link

The collection of M spans several centuries: from ancient masters to contemporary makers and everything in between.
Discover all accessible activities
Looking for activities for visitors with additional needs?

Didn't find what you were looking for?

In Leuven, you can also find guide organisations that offer adapted tours and activities:

  • Leuven Inside Out: A wheelchair icon indicates whether the walk is wheelchair-accessible or not.
  • Leuven+: All walks can be adapted on request for people with physical, visual or intellectual disabilities.

Prepare your visit

Accessible travel to and around Leuven external link

Are you travelling to or through Leuven and do you need accessible transport? Discover your options.
Kamer in Novotel Leuven Centrum

Accessible accommodation

Discover accessible hotels and hostels in Leuven.

Useful apps for an accessible visit

On wheels app external link

This app will help you find out which restaurants and bars, sanitary facilities, parking lots, hotels, etc. are accessible to wheelchair users.

HogeNood app external link

The HogeNood app lets you immediately find the nearest accessible toilet using your smartphone.
Het pittoreske Groot Begijnhof in Leuven
On your laptop, tablet or phone

Explore Leuven virtually

Explore our highlights in 360° on your laptop, tablet or smartphone.

Discover the selfie spots in Leuven

Beschrijving: Thanks to ‘Selfie for All’, everyone, including blind or visually impaired visitors, can take selfies at remarkable locations across Flanders. Special tiles on the ground show you where to stand and how to position your camera for a successful photo. In Leuven, you’ll find the selfie spots at Park Abbey and in the Handbooghof.

Do you have a question? 

Feel free to contact us for all your questions about accessibility in the city. We will gladly assist you.

Call us

+32 16 20 30 20

Mail us

visit@leuven.be
You will get an answer as soon as possible.

Visit us

Address

Jozef Vounckplein 2
3000 Leuven

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