Parking Restaurant de Boschwachter in 't Mastbos, Breda

Parking Restaurant de Boschwachter in 't Mastbos starts with knowing what’s allowed in the Mastbos area: the easiest option is the restaurant’s own guest car park, while regular street/berm parking in the forest is restricted. Use the guidance below to reach the right parking locations and avoid fines or blocked access.

Parking at Restaurant de Boschwachter (Huisdreef 4)

Grand Café de Boschwachter has its own parking lot next to the restaurant with 100+ spaces for guests. Enter via the driveway/entrance marked for the restaurant and follow the posted access signs (it’s intended for visitors to the restaurant).

For timing: the café is open daily from 10:00 (kitchen 11:00–20:00). On 25–26 December and 1 January it’s closed, and on 31 December it’s open until 18:00.

Official parking areas around the Mastbos (good alternatives)

If you can’t get a space at the restaurant entrance, choose one of the official Mastbos parking areas that are designed for visitors:

• Between Restaurant Bouvigne Paradijs and Kasteel Bouvigne
• Waterschap Brabantse Delta (Bouvignelaan 5)
• Corner Huisdreef / Burgemeester Kerstenslaan (parking area used for nearby hospitality locations)
• Grand Café de Kogelvanger (Galderseweg 55)
• Stouwdreef: 5 reserved accessible parking spaces for people with a disability

Because these areas are signposted and created specifically to protect the forest, they’re usually the safest bet compared with parking that blocks access or damages verges.

What to avoid in the Mastbos (berm parking and access roads)

In the Mastbos, the big rule is simple: don’t park on the berms (verges) along the Huisdreef. Berm parking has been prohibited since 15 March 2023 to prevent damage to tree roots.

Bouvignedreef is also subject to access limits: it has been closed for through car and motor traffic and became definitively car-free (autovrij) on 16 March 2026. Residents on Bouvignedreef can still reach homes via the Huisdreef.

Follow the reference signs along the main approaches to the Mastbos and park only where it’s explicitly intended for cars.

Plan your arrival (especially on busy days)

On weekends and during popular lunch/dinner hours, the restaurant’s own lot can fill quickly since it’s meant for guests. If it looks full when you arrive, head to one of the nearby official parking areas listed above. And if you want a smoother trip next time, check Mobypark for any future availability in/near the Mastbos area so you can compare options before you go.

When you choose a public option, rely on what the signs indicate locally (availability, duration, and any restrictions). If you’re unsure, move to the next signposted parking area rather than guessing on the verge roads.