Is Leuven Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation: Very safe
Street harassment: Low
Petty crimes:Low
Tap water:Very safe
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Leuven is definitely worth a visit, small university town, 20 min train ride from Brussels. Small and easily walkable from train station. Must see is the library (inside and outside), one of the most beautiful in Europe and I recommend climbing up the tower for stunning view. Also must see is beguinage and of course the town hall. The biggest beer company in the world is in Leuven(Ab inbev) and of course Stella Artois beer factory. Also surroundings of Leuven are nice with many castles and lakes and abbeys. Highly recommend Abbey of Park, walkable in 45 min from city centers.
Posted: September 5, 2022Meet locals in Leuven
Fien
Speaking
About Me
Hi, I’m Fien! A 19 year old medical student in Belgium, Leuven. In my holidays I love to travel. I like experiencing all kind of new stuff: food, activities, language, … I’m down for everything! During the school year I like hanging out with friends, try new coffee places and crocheting.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇻 Cape Verde, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, 🇨🇳 China, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇴 Jordan, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Emma
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About Me
Hi! My name is Emma. I am a teacher from Belgium, and I will be travelling around the world from August 2022 until July 2023. Looking for genuine connections, laughs, stories, experiences.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇲 Gambia, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇪 Peru, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States
Vinciane
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About Me
Hey! I'm a young adult dreaming to discover the world and it's cultures. Currently I'm taking a sabbatical, in January I'll leave for my first solo (international) trip to Norway, which I'm dreaming to visit since a very long time. I'll do the whole trip by train. I love to meet new people and exchange with them, maybe we'll meet each other somewhere around the globe?
Countries I’ve Visited
🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇦🇹 Austria
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Bianca
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You can stay for:
2 days
About me
Last month I finished a PhD on apple tree flowering timing under a changing climate and now travel between fruit growing regions in Europe by bike :) I’m flexible and get along easy with people. I’ve a long couchsurfing history but am new to this platform :)
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇮 Gibraltar, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇷 Iran, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇲🇿 Mozambique, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇿 Tanzania, 🇺🇬 Uganda, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇿🇲 Zambia, 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Gitte
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You can stay for:
3 days
About me
Hi! I’m Gitte, creative data-designer, 23y old. From july-august I’ll be travelling around north-east Europe. Always in for a good coffee!
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇽 Åland, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇦🇹 Austria
Noisevere
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You can stay for:
2 days
About me
Hello, I'm Noisevere and I'm interested in animals, cinema, dancing, culture, hiking, languages, live music, science, sightseeing, solo travel and writing
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇱 Chile, 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇸🇻 El Salvador, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇭🇳 Honduras, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇺🇸 United States
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