Scouts- en Gidsenmuseum, Leuven

Name: Scouts- en Gidsenmuseum
Address: Sint-Geertruiabdij 5, Leuven, 3000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 16 81 95 86

#19 among attractions in Leuven

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Facts and practical information

Scouts- en Gidsenmuseum (address: Sint-Geertruiabdij 5) is a place located in Leuven (Vlaanderen region) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 69 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 50°53'1"N latitude and 4°41'59"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Scouts- en Gidsenmuseum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Leuven Half Maartstraat (bus, 3 min walk), Leuven (train, 19 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: St. Gertrude's Abbey (monastery, 1 min walk), Collegium Trilingue (universities and schools, 5 min walk), Den Bruul (park, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 50°53'1"N, 4°41'59"E

Address

Sint-Geertruiabdij 5Leuven 3000 Belgium

Contact

+32 16 81 95 86

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Day trips

Scouts- en Gidsenmuseum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Den Dreef, Hortus Botanicus Lovaniensis, Sint-Donatus Park, Grote Markt.

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Universities and schools
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Library
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Scouts- en Gidsenmuseum open?

Scouts- en Gidsenmuseum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Scouts- en Gidsenmuseum?

Nearby attractions include St. Gertrude's Abbey, Leuven (1 min walk), Collegium Trilingue, Leuven (5 min walk), Den Bruul, Leuven (5 min walk), Sluismolen, Leuven (5 min walk).

How to get to Scouts- en Gidsenmuseum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scouts- en Gidsenmuseum:

Bus

Leuven Half Maartstraat • Lines: 4, 5, 6 (3 min walk)
Leuven De Bruul • Lines: 284, 285 (5 min walk)

Train

Leuven (19 min walk)