Where are the shopping streets? What are the hotspots? When is the open-air market?
Shopping on a Sunday? Of course! During a shopping Sunday, most shops are open in the afternoon
Waan je twee weken lang in een sprookje op de Leuvense kerstmarkt; met knetterende vuurtjes, muziek en duizenden lichtjes. Tik een uniek kerstcadeau op de kop en geniet van dampende lekkernijen.
Enjoy the magical Christmas atmosphere in the shopping streets
In the shopping streets of Leuven you will find a great mix of large shops and small boutiques, selling everything from trendy gear to respectable classics. New pop-ups take their place comfortably alongside the big names, and there are also a number of shops that have resolutely withstood the test of time. These shops have been a permanent fixture in Leuven’s shopping streets for more than 30 years. We would like to introduce you to some of these ‘Pearls of commerce’.
These Leuven fans share their favourite places to shop and eat.
Bjorn & Jens, born in Leuven, born to enjoy life
Ella & Ines, students who always come home to Leuven
Ilse works in Leuven and enjoys exploring it with grandson Milan
Cinzia, employee in a clothes store
Celeste, medical student
Bart, headmaster & Eva, teacher
Sunday shopping & other events
Leuven residents love shopping for second-hand goods. Looking for unique shops during your visit to Leuven? We list a few of them for you below
From trinket shops to major chain stores
Where can you find the coolest fair fashion? The loveliest handmade jewellery? The trendiest second-hand boutiques? And local home-grown delicacies? In shopping city Leuven ofcourse, where you can shop to your heart’s content without burdening our planet.
By, train, by car, by bus ...
Visit the highlights of Leuven
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.
Events & touristic activities