Leuven welcomes a new Flanders Heritage Venue: Keizersberg

Leuven’s strong position as a destination for inspiring meetings and conferences continues to grow!

We are proud to announce that Keizersberg Abbey has joined the prestigious Flanders Heritage Venues network. A recognition that highlights the venue’s unique character and its potential to host meaningful events in a remarkable heritage setting.

The Flanders Heritage Venues network, initiated by Toerisme Vlaanderen, brings together exceptional meeting locations that combine heritage, quality infrastructure and impactful visitor experiences.
These venues play a key role in positioning Flanders internationally as a destination where conferences become memorable experiences, blending history, innovation and hospitality.

With its recent inclusion, Keizersberg strengthens Leuven’s already impressive representation in the network.

Perched on a green hill overlooking the city, Keizersberg Abbey offers a peaceful and inspiring setting for events.
The historic abbey combines heritage architecture with modern meeting facilities and can host gatherings ranging from small meetings to conferences for up to 400 participants.

Beyond being a remarkable venue, Keizersberg is also developing a vibrant community on site, bringing together students, freelancers, artists, entrepreneurs and social initiatives: creating a place where people meet, collaborate and generate new ideas.

Discover Keizersberg

Keizersberg joins four other Leuven venues that are already part of the Flanders Heritage Venues network:

De Hoorn
A beautifully restored former Stella Artois brewery and one of Leuven’s most iconic industrial heritage sites, now hosting conferences and creative events.
Faculty Club
Located in the historic Grand Beguinage, a UNESCO-listed site that offers an elegant and academic atmosphere for meetings.
Irish College Leuven
A former 17th-century college transformed into a refined conference venue with a strong historical character.
Park Abbey
A remarkable Norbertine abbey site surrounded by nature, offering a truly authentic heritage experience for conferences and cultural gatherings.

Together, these venues demonstrate what makes Leuven unique: a compact city where centuries of heritage meet world-class knowledge, innovation and hospitality.

Keizersberg: a place that leaves an impression

Nestled on a hill overlooking the city of Leuven, Abdij Keizersberg is a unique and peaceful setting for events.

©Caroline Dupont

Birthplace of Stella Artois: De Hoorn

A unique setting with a renovated, monumental brewing hall and multifunctional rooms.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Faculty Club

The magnificently restored buildings of Leuven's beguinages (Groot Begijnhof). Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Professional meeting service and à la carte restaurant. Within walking distance of Leuven's bustling city centre.

An island of tranquility in the city centre: The Irish College

The Irish College of Leuven, founded 400 years ago, boasts a unique monastic atmosphere with a cosy courtyard and peaceful garden. Its 17th-century chapel is an auditorium, equipped with audiovisual and interpretation facilities.

Park Abbey

Park Abbey is an exceptionally well preserved 12th-century heritage site on the outskirts of Leuven, surrounded by green space. The site of Abbey is the home to various partner organizations. For example Parcum, the museum and centre of expertise for religious art and culture and the internationally renowned Alamire Foundation.