Leuven

Go on a driving holiday in Europe and get a lot of experiences along the way. Find cheap hotels for your trip at Risskov and leave with everything arranged from home. There are also cheap weekend breaks for the whole family, so just put the wheels on the car and get going. Located on the Dijle River, about 20km east of Brussels, Leuven is an ancient capital city, home to one of the world's largest brewing groups, ImBev, and it's also Flanders' oldest university city, which certainly adds to the city's sparkle.

Leuven's most iconic building is undoubtedly its town hall, the Stadhuis, which is a classic example of late Gothic architecture with stunning towers and decorated with 235 statues. A tour of the great Stella Artois Brewery at the weekend will certainly be a memorable experience. Stella Artois is undoubtedly the beer of the city, but there are also many small breweries in the neighbourhood, Domus, which is brewed close to the city centre, is tapped directly in Domus' own pub and restaurant. But also try the exquisite products of breweries such as Luvanium, Delvaux and Koeieschieter which can be sampled in specialised bars such as ´De Fiere Margriet´.

There are also many delicious restaurants in the city, try a stroll on Muntstraat, which especially in summer is buzzing with good smells and delicious food. Also find child-friendly hotels at Risskov to accommodate the whole family.