Neerijse is a village in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant and is a part of the municipality Huldenberg.

Understand

History

Neerijse was an independent municipality until 1977 when it merged with the Huldenberg municipality. The old village has remained relatively intact over the years, preserved and protected as a historic site in 2004.

Geography

Neerijse is located in the north of the municipality Huldenberg on the road from Leuven to Overijse which runs through the village center via a winding trail. The village lies in the valley of the river IJse. The river flows through the village center and flows into river Dijle in the northeast of it. This last river forms the northeastern border of Heverlee. Neerijse has evolved from a farming village into a rural residential community.

Eat

• Baron's Brasserie, Dorpsstraat 5, 3040 Neerijse, ☏ +3216308900, info@baronsbrasserie.be. W-Th: 18- 22, F-Su: 11-22. Fine dining in the backdrop of great decor. This farmhouse mansion, renovated in 2011, dates back to the 17th - 18th centuries. The south facing terrace with a stunning garden is a very pleasant setting for lunch, dinner, or a party or seminar. (updated Mar 2016)

Drink

• 1 Brouwerij De Kroon (Brewery/Biercenter "The Crown"), Beekstraat 20. (updated Mar 2016)