{"id":24147,"date":"2024-01-08T07:35:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T05:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/?p=24147"},"modified":"2026-06-10T09:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T07:34:00","slug":"cheap-free-parking-in-heerlen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/blog\/goedkoop-gratis-parkeren-in-heerlen\/","title":{"rendered":"Where can you park for free or cheaply in Heerlen?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heerlen is a versatile city in South Limburg, primarily known for its many cultural events, such as Cultura Nova. Whether you wish to visit the city for this reason or for work, shopping, or relaxation, finding an inexpensive parking spot can be a challenge. This is also the case, for example, in Valkenburg in Limburg. Will you also be visiting this tourist hotspot on your journey through South Limburg? Read here where you can park cheaply and for free in Valkenburg<\/a>. This blog will delve deeper into the question: where can you park in Heerlen?<\/p>\n

How much does parking cost in Heerlen city centre?<\/h2>\n

When parking on the street in Heerlen city centre, you will need to pay approximately \u20ac1 per hour. The Maankwartier car park and the car park on the city centre side both charge \u20ac2.00 per hour. The other Q-Parks in Heerlen have a parking fee ranging between \u20ac2.40 and \u20ac3.00 per hour. This is no different in car parks in nearby towns. Read more about this, for example Parking in Sittard<\/a> or Parking in Roermond.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Can you park for free in Heerlen?<\/h3>\n

In Heerlen city centre, you cannot park for free. However, are you planning a day out at the Heerlen Furniture Boulevard? There are plenty of free parking spaces right outside a large number of furniture stores. Despite the many free parking spaces, this is unfortunately a less attractive option if you intend to go to the city centre. The Heerlen Furniture Boulevard is a half-hour walk from the centre, and apart from a stopping train, there are no buses to the centre. Parking at the Tax Office in Heerlen is not possible, unless you are employed by the Tax Administration.<\/p>\n

Cheap car parks in Heerlen<\/h3>\n

On the border of Nieuw Eyckholt and Looierstraat lies a large car park where you can park all day for just one euro in Heerlen. This car park is located a few hundred metres from \u2019t Loon shopping centre and about a 12-minute walk from the city centre. The site is situated along the N281 exit Heerlen-Centrum, making it easily accessible. There are plenty of parking spaces, so you are almost always guaranteed a spot.<\/p>\n

\"Where<\/p>\n

Parking costs blue zone Heerlen<\/h3>\n

The blue zones are located in the Heerlen districts of Aarveld, Bekkerveld and Schaesbergerveld. You can park for free in the blue zones, but there are a few conditions. Firstly, you may park for a maximum of two hours in a blue zone. Secondly, you must always leave a parking disc in your car. If you want to park for longer in the blue zone, you can do so if you have applied for an exemption from the municipality. The blue zones apply until 6 PM on weekdays and Saturdays. On Thursdays, the blue zone applies until 9 PM due to the late-night shopping.<\/p>\n

Parking garage costs in Heerlen<\/h2>\n

The costs of the other car parks in Heerlen can vary. As of 2024, these are the current hourly rates:<\/p>\n