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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.

Aug 22, 2025, 7:30 PM
22 attendees
Here we go again....the most lovely and secret terrasse in (...) Protected content (...) Beer, wine, charcuterie boards or no boards, cheese platters or no platters, sweets - fresh and home-made to
Aug 24, 2025, 11:00 AM
14 attendees
How about a relaxing hike in green woods and then a picnic lunch at the side of a lake. Enjoy the smell of fresh resins, water streams and cool vibes. The itinerary starts from the Arboretum Heverleeb
Enjoy our 18th anniversary apéro and/or a delicious Indian lunch. Celebrate with like-minded international friends in a lovely ambience. Event theme: come dressed up in traditional clothes from your
Oct 19, 2025, 2:00 PM
1 attendee
Meet us for a: - WALK of about 45 minutes in the somewhat hidden ancient area of ‘het kleine begijnhof’ (the small beguinage) and afterwards a - TALK in the cosy diner café Mamaye which is located u

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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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