Vlaams-Brabant

Region

Vlaams Gewest

Capital

Leuven

Language

Nederlands

Important cities/municipalities

Leuven, Halle, Vilvoorde, Tienen, Aarschot

Short history

Vlaams-Brabant has its own regional history within Belgium. The province is connected with universiteitsstad Leuven, Hageland, Rand rond Brussel.

Practical information for newcomers

For documents, first contact your municipality. OCMW/CPAS may be important for social support. VDAB is important for work in Flanders; Actiris in Brussels; Forem in Wallonia.

Local services

Municipality, OCMW/CPAS, integration service, VDAB/Forem/Actiris where relevant, health insurance fund, school and CAW.

Landmarks and culture

Leuven, Hageland, Zoniënwoud en Vlaams-Brabantse rand