Green spots

Escape the busy city and discover Leuven’s green oases. From historic abbey gardens to forest paths: here you can fully relax in nature.

The most beautiful parks and gardens

© Erard Swannet

Botanical Garden

Explore the oldest botanical garden in Belgium for free. A paradise for plant and herb lovers
Arenbergpark

Arenberg Castle and Park

Located in a gorgeous park just outside of Leuven.

Forests of Brabant

 Put on your hiking boots and explore 10,000 hectares of pure nature because there’s 900 km of hiking and cycling routes awaiting you.
Provinciedomein Kessel-Lo
©Stad Leuven

Provinciedomein Kessel-Lo

Provincial Domain • A family park aimed at recreation, sports and education
Prachtig panorama van Abdij van Park

Park Abbey

One of the best-preserved abbey sites in Europe with avenues, ponds, meadows and Museum PARCUM
See all parks and forests in and around Leuven
Want even more green?

Walks in nature

Zoet Waterwandeling

Zoet Water walk external link

  • Distance: 4,4 km

  • Starting point: Oud-Heverlee

Find your green spot

Bezoek aan de Kruidtuin
Kruidtuin • Botanical garden

For the best pictures

Stadspark of Sint-Donatuspark

For a picnic

Locals in het groene Sluispark

For a chill afternoon

Bruulpark

To exercise

With children

Dijlepark

Romantic spots

Staying over

Do you love to stay at charming B&Bs or would you prefer to spend the night in a well-known hotel chain? Leuven’s got them all. Book your stay here
Stadhuis
Stadhuis

Discover the highlights

These spots will make your trip to Leuven complete.

Events

A classical concert in the historic city hall, an innovative beer festival or a walk through the candle-lit beguinage. Discover all of Leuven’s biggest events.

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