About the University Library

The University Library of Leuven is one of the city’s most famous buildings. After the destruction of the old library during the First World War, a monument in neo-Renaissance style was built on Ladeuzeplein between 1921 and 1928. With American funding. Visitors discover an iconic reading room and the tower with views over Leuven.

Tips for your visit

• Download the free Heritage App and discover both the well-known and lesser-known aspects of the building (download at AppStore & Google Play Store).
• Can’t wait? Visit the University Library in 360°.

Plan your visit

Address

How to get there?

• By bus
  Bus stop Rector De Somerplein
  All buses heading towards the city center
  Route planner
• On foot or by bike
  Distance from the train station: 800 m
  Distance from Visit Leuven: 600 m
• By car
  Parkings in the neighbourhood: Ladeuzeplein

Accessibility

• The university library is accessible to wheelchair users, visually impaired, blind and hearing impaired people.
• The university library is accessible to wheelchair users via the entrance on the right side of the building (Blijde Inkomststraat). That entrance has a ramp and takes you into the main entrance hall with counter and lockers.
• Lifts:
  • There is a lift to most library rooms, such as the beautiful reading room on the first floor
  • On the fifth floor, a platform lift takes you to the upper exhibition room
  • The tower has no lift
• Exhibition
  • Wheelchair users can consult texts and images from the photo exhibition in the tower at the reception desk
  • The audio guide is available in sign language
• There are two adapted toilets in the building

More info

Read more about the University Library in the brochure: