Food Scene
Whether inside or on the beautiful garden terrace, you may choose from an enormous range of classic dishes, ask for suggestions, or select Restaurant d'Artagnan's tasting menu.
14/20 from GaultMilau
D'Artagnan
72 NaamsestraatWhether inside or on the beautiful garden terrace, you may choose from an enormous range of classic dishes, ask for suggestions, or select Restaurant d'Artagnan's tasting menu.
14/20 from GaultMilau
30-year-old chef Niels Brants serves up magical dishes that are a joy to behold and irresistibly delicious. Niels worked for two years as a sous-chef in the renowned two-star restaurant Nuance in the Belgian town of Duffel. In 2015, the first year of opening Essenciel, Niels obtained a score of 13/20 from GaultMilau. The balanced price/quality ratio makes Essenciel a real hot spot for an evening of wining and dining.
EssenCiel
114 Naamsestraat30-year-old chef Niels Brants serves up magical dishes that are a joy to behold and irresistibly delicious. Niels worked for two years as a sous-chef in the renowned two-star restaurant Nuance in the Belgian town of Duffel. In 2015, the first year of opening Essenciel, Niels obtained a score of 13/20 from GaultMilau. The balanced price/quality ratio makes Essenciel a real hot spot for an evening of wining and dining.
For those wanting to combine a stroll or bicycle ride along the river Dyle with a sit outside and a drink, we recommend 'De Kroon' brewery in the Belgian town of Neerijse. The brewery's unique design makes it a perfect place to try out its three home-brewed beers. If you were looking for a bite to eat, then Quinten De Paepe, nominated young Flemish top chef by GaultMilau in 2011, would be delighted for you to select a dish from the menu or let him suggest something - and all at reasonable prices.
Brouwhuis De Kroon
20 BeekstraatFor those wanting to combine a stroll or bicycle ride along the river Dyle with a sit outside and a drink, we recommend 'De Kroon' brewery in the Belgian town of Neerijse. The brewery's unique design makes it a perfect place to try out its three home-brewed beers. If you were looking for a bite to eat, then Quinten De Paepe, nominated young Flemish top chef by GaultMilau in 2011, would be delighted for you to select a dish from the menu or let him suggest something - and all at reasonable prices.
Essentials
ALDI
3 SlachthuislaanGroceries (non brands)
Delhaize Heverlee
19 TervuursevestGroceries (brands)
BNP Paribas Fortis Oud-Heverlee
2 FonteinstraatCash withdrawal
KBC Bank Heverlee Terbank
9 Sint-JansbergsesteenwegCash withdrawal
Apotheek Egenhoven - Apr. Abels Kristien
242 Sint-JansbergsesteenwegPharmacy
Parks & Nature
From the centre of Korbeek-Dijle, you can walk into De Doode Bemde nature reserve by following the river Dyle. It is home to beautiful flora and fauna.
Doode Bemde
17 Pastoor TilemansstraatFrom the centre of Korbeek-Dijle, you can walk into De Doode Bemde nature reserve by following the river Dyle. It is home to beautiful flora and fauna.
Together with nearby Meerdaalwoud, Heverleebos represents a clear environmental and scenic beacon to the south of the city Leuven. These two remnants of the large Kolen forest are still one of today's largest Flemish wood complexes. Both were selected as major nature reserves in the Regional Planning Programme for Flanders and belong to the European ecological network. The grid-shaped road pattern links the two woods. Yet the vision on both wooded areas differs.
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Heverleebos
Together with nearby Meerdaalwoud, Heverleebos represents a clear environmental and scenic beacon to the south of the city Leuven. These two remnants of the large Kolen forest are still one of today's largest Flemish wood complexes. Both were selected as major nature reserves in the Regional Planning Programme for Flanders and belong to the European ecological network. The grid-shaped road pattern links the two woods. Yet the vision on both wooded areas differs.
Various water-based activities on the river Dyle begin around 700 metres walking distance from our holiday home.
You can take a canoe or raft on the Dyle from Korbeek-Dijle into Heverlee. This journey takes around two hours and is a great way to admire the beautiful surrounding nature.
We wholeheartedly recommend this for those who love outdoor activities and adventure.
The Shelter - Outdoorsport/Afvaart Dijle/Kampen/Teambuilding
13 StationsstraatVarious water-based activities on the river Dyle begin around 700 metres walking distance from our holiday home.
You can take a canoe or raft on the Dyle from Korbeek-Dijle into Heverlee. This journey takes around two hours and is a great way to admire the beautiful surrounding nature.
We wholeheartedly recommend this for those who love outdoor activities and adventure.
Sightseeing
The large market with its magnificent monuments and terraces is certainly worth a visit. At this place you can find Leuven's Town Hall, which is one of the best-known Gothic town halls worldwide and Leuven's pride and joy together with the Saint Peter's Church.
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Grote Markt
Grote MarktThe large market with its magnificent monuments and terraces is certainly worth a visit. At this place you can find Leuven's Town Hall, which is one of the best-known Gothic town halls worldwide and Leuven's pride and joy together with the Saint Peter's Church.
This bit of Unesco world heritage from the 13th century is a bewitching piece of pure relaxation right in the heart of the city. It has a succession of streets, squares, gardens and parks, with dozens of houses and convents in traditional sandstone.
During the high days in the 17th century around 360 beguines lived there, pious women who didn't have their own conventual order and needed accommodation.
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Großes Beginenhof Löwen
7 Groot BegijnhofThis bit of Unesco world heritage from the 13th century is a bewitching piece of pure relaxation right in the heart of the city. It has a succession of streets, squares, gardens and parks, with dozens of houses and convents in traditional sandstone.
During the high days in the 17th century around 360 beguines lived there, pious women who didn't have their own conventual order and needed accommodation.
Visit the university library with audioguide and discover the history of this remarkable building.
Don't miss out on visiting the impressive reading room.
And who know, maybe you can even visit an exhibition as well.
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Academic libraries in Leuven
21 Monseigneur LadeuzepleinVisit the university library with audioguide and discover the history of this remarkable building.
Don't miss out on visiting the impressive reading room.
And who know, maybe you can even visit an exhibition as well.
Entertainment & Activities
Kinepolis Leuven
145 BondgenotenlaanMovie theater
City swimming pool, fitness and gym, indoor playground,...
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Sportoase Philipssite
6 PhilipssiteCity swimming pool, fitness and gym, indoor playground,...
Zoo - Planckendael has hundreds of animal species from all five continents, including Asian and African lions, snow leopards, cheetahs, Indian rhinoceros, giraffes, zebras, Bonobo apes, kangaroos, koalas and red pandas. The park extends on 42 hectares (104 acres).
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ZOO Planckendael
582 LeuvensesteenwegZoo - Planckendael has hundreds of animal species from all five continents, including Asian and African lions, snow leopards, cheetahs, Indian rhinoceros, giraffes, zebras, Bonobo apes, kangaroos, koalas and red pandas. The park extends on 42 hectares (104 acres).
Walibi Belgium is a unique leisure park for sensations for the whole family in Belgium.
40 attractions including 16 for the kids, street animations,1 aquatic park and a lot more.
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Walibi Belgium
100 Bd de l'Europe Walibi Belgium is a unique leisure park for sensations for the whole family in Belgium.
40 attractions including 16 for the kids, street animations,1 aquatic park and a lot more.
Arts & Culture
City museum (closed on wednedsday)
The impressive, streamlined museum building, situated in the heart of the city, is a real eye-catcher. The complex as a whole, designed by renowned Belgian architect Stéphane Beel, integrates existing historical buildings with contemporary architecture built around a stately old oak in a peaceful interior court. From the roof of the museum, you have a splendid view of the city. Amust-see on your journey of discovery in Leuven!
The varied permanent collection is built up around two major groups of objects. One is a unique collection of lategothic paintings and sculptures. The second consists of 19th-century paintings and sculptures by various Flemish masters including Constantin Meunier, Jef Lambeaux and Georges Minne, to name only the most prominent. M is also a platform for discovering contemporary art.
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M - Museum Leuven
28 Leopold VanderkelenstraatCity museum (closed on wednedsday)
The impressive, streamlined museum building, situated in the heart of the city, is a real eye-catcher. The complex as a whole, designed by renowned Belgian architect Stéphane Beel, integrates existing historical buildings with contemporary architecture built around a stately old oak in a peaceful interior court. From the roof of the museum, you have a splendid view of the city. Amust-see on your journey of discovery in Leuven!
The varied permanent collection is built up around two major groups of objects. One is a unique collection of lategothic paintings and sculptures. The second consists of 19th-century paintings and sculptures by various Flemish masters including Constantin Meunier, Jef Lambeaux and Georges Minne, to name only the most prominent. M is also a platform for discovering contemporary art.
Drinks & Nightlife
The interior of this trendy bar invites you to enjoy a variety of unique or classic cocktails with your other half or with friends. From Tuesday to Saturday evening inclusive, a DJ transforms this bar into a real dance café from 10:00 PM onwards.
Barvista
7 Oude MarktThe interior of this trendy bar invites you to enjoy a variety of unique or classic cocktails with your other half or with friends. From Tuesday to Saturday evening inclusive, a DJ transforms this bar into a real dance café from 10:00 PM onwards.
Thomas Stapleton is an Irish pub in the centre of Leuven. Alongside cider, Guinness, Kilkenny, and whiskies, the pub has a food menu with a Sunday brunch option. You can't miss the Irish folk shows, which often takes place there on weekends.
Thomas Stapleton
4 StandonckstraatThomas Stapleton is an Irish pub in the centre of Leuven. Alongside cider, Guinness, Kilkenny, and whiskies, the pub has a food menu with a Sunday brunch option. You can't miss the Irish folk shows, which often takes place there on weekends.