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  • Meet Austrians in Leuven

  • Get information in our Leuven guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Leuven

  • Kelly Powell

    I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

InterNations - A Place for Austrians in Leuven

Servus to all Austrians in Leuven! Would you like to meet fellow Austrian expats in Leuven? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Austrians, e.g. where in Leuven your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get Apfelstrudel?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Leuven. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of Austrian expats, hailing from Vienna, Innsbruck, Salzburg and all regions of Austria.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Leuven

6,823
members in Leuven
19
Austrian members
5
monthly events
4
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Austrians at our events in Leuven

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Austrians in Leuven.

Jun 21, 2025, 9:30 AM
2 attendees
Welcome to the International Yoga day in the serene and picturesque setting of Radhadesh, in the Ardennes. Join us for a day filled with tranquility and self-discovery, surrounded by like-minded indiv
Jun 29, 2025, 11:00 AM
21 attendees
Join us for a walk at Park Abbey nature reserve and enjoy freshly prepared organic food treats. (...) Protected content (...) At one time, Park Abbey was one of the foremost abbeys in the Southern
Jul 11, 2025, 7:30 PM
4 attendees
The summer in Leuven has officially started and to kick it off there will be free concerts on Fridays in July. (...) Protected content (...) There will be both national and international artists an
Jul 13, 2025, 11:00 AM
16 attendees
We are back on popular demand, with a nice walk in the nature along the river Dijle, and return by canoe at Castle Arenberg. Looking forward to a sunny day 🌞. 2 or 3 persons will share a canoe, so no

Want to meet other Austrians at our events?

Why Austrian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Austrian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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    From Austria, living in Leuven
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    From Austria, living in Leuven
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    From Austria, living in Leuven
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    From Austria, living in Leuven
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    From Austria, living in Leuven

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other Austrians to share your hobbies with

Austrian Expats in Leuven Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Austrian expats in Leuven are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. Just east of Brussels, Leuven offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Leuven’s Austrian expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Austrian expats in Leuven.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Leuven to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Austrians in Leuven at Our Events

Our Leuven community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Leuven’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Austrian expats to discover the Flemish North. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Austria in your local community and meet Austrians in Belgium in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Austrians living in Leuven!

  • Kelly Powell

    I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

  • Maria Lombardi

    You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - InterNations helped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.

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