Accessibility and parking

By car

There are direct connections from Aachen-Antwerp (E314/A76) and Eindhoven-Maastricht (A2/A79) and via the N281. The Binnenring connects the entire Parkstad area quickly and easily. In and around the Heerlen shopping center, there are 8 parking garages, 2 P&R facilities, 2 parking lots, and over 600 street parking spaces. Plenty of choice! Want to visit the woonboulevard? It also has a large parking lot with free parking spaces.

Parking locations

We indicate the locations of the parking garages from all access roads. The P&R areas can be found on Parallelweg and Mijnspoorweg. 
Affordable parking is available at the Nieuw Eyckholt car park on Looierstraat next to the 'Heerlen-Centrum' exit of the N281 and on part of Valkenburgerweg and Spoorsingel. Street parking in the city center costs €1.50 per hour. Please note: there is often a parking permit system for residents around the city center.
For rates and an overview of parking facilities, visit the website of prettig parkeren. 

Paying via mobile phone

In the center of Heerlen, you can pay for parking with your mobile phone. You only pay for the time you actually park. Mobile parking is available at all paid parking spaces in the center. The rates for mobile parking are the same as those for the ticket machine.

By public transport

From Heerlen Central Station, you can walk straight into the city center via the Maankwartier. If you are traveling by train, you can park at the P&R on Parallelweg in Heerlen or use the OV-fiets bikes at the station.
Travel information for bus and train transport can be found at9292.

By bicycle

Heerlen has a free secure bicycle parking facility at Akerstraat 20. It has space for 196 bicycles and electric bikes. Battery charging stations are also available. 

Bicycle parking opening hours 

Monday to Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.