| Wilsele | |
| Settlement Type: | Sub-municipality of Leuven |
| Image Map1: | Wilsele Leuven Location.png |
| Map Caption1: | Location of Wilsele in Leuven |
| Pushpin Map: | Belgium#Belgium Flemish Brabant |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Community |
| Subdivision Type2: | Region |
| Subdivision Type3: | Province |
| Subdivision Type4: | Arrondissement |
| Subdivision Name4: | Leuven |
| Subdivision Type5: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name5: | Leuven |
| Coordinates: | 50.9°N 4.7°W |
| Area Total Km2: | 8.94 |
| Population As Of: | 2020-01-01 |
| Population Total: | 9892 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal codes |
| Postal Code: | 3012 |
| Area Code Type: | Area codes |
| Area Code: | 016 |
Wilsele (pronounced as /nl/) is a sub-municipality of the city of Leuven located in the province of Flemish Brabant, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Leuven.[1]
The Canal Leuven-Dijle which runs from Leuven to Mechelen passes through Wilsele and separates this part of Leuven into two parts: Wilsele-Dorp (Wilsele-Village) and Wilsele-Putkapel. Due to the physical separation, both parts have gone their own way for many years. Only recently Leuven has opened a bridge over the canal.
The central area of Wisele is situated between Wilsele-Dorp and Wilsele-Putkapel. There is a partial town hall, subsidiary site of the city library and police, as well as a sports and cultural centre. Also the presence of the Centrumstraat (Centre Street) opposite to the town hall is a witness of the past of this part as the village centre.
Part of Wilsele is located on the Keizersberg ("Emperor's Hill") or Boellenberg. The Keizersberg is the site of a beautiful abbey.[2] The abbey houses many students from Leuven.