Facts about Expat Life and the Local Economy in Leuven

Leuven is a thriving city with plenty to do for everyone. Its many attractions include cultural monuments (including historic abbeys and churches), six breweries (including Stella Artois), plenty of fascinating museums and galleries, Belgium's oldest botanical garden dating from 1738, many parks, and the magnificent Kolen forest. As home to the KU Leuven, a major institute for academic research and education, much of the buoyant local economy centers on spin-offs from this, including biotech and ICT companies. It is a pedestrian and cycle-friendly city, with a maximum speed limit of 30 km per hour in the city center.

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By networking with fellow expats in Leuven through InterNations, you can learn all you need to know about your new life abroad. Our members, adhering to our principles of friendliness, respect, polite behavior, and trust, can help to guide you through every aspect of life in Leuven. Your questions can be answered here, whether they relate to healthcare, education or the Leuven social life. You can also arrange to meet fellow expats face-to-face, in a safe, secure environment, by attending InterNations Official Events in Leuven or joining like-minded InterNations Groups, based on your hobbies and interests. Whether you enjoy dining out, walking, shopping, traditional markets, cycling or cultural trips, there is something for everyone.