Parking MergelRijk #1 Grotbeleving in Valkenburg, Valkenburg

Parking at MergelRijk in Valkenburg is centred on the paid car park directly opposite the entrance and parking along the Daalhemerweg. Drivers can compare these public options with an available Mobypark space and pre-book before arriving. Mobypark makes private spaces that owners do not actively use bookable, including hotel parking, office-building spaces, private driveways and unused garages.

Bookable parking near MergelRijk

If you want to arrange parking before setting off, Mobypark lets you compare and pre-book a private space near MergelRijk where available. For a visit lasting several hours, comparing the total cost with the Daalhemerweg hourly rate can also be worthwhile, as a booked space may cost less than paying the street tariff throughout your stay.

Car park opposite MergelRijk and Steenkolenmijn

The main paid car park for MergelRijk is directly opposite the entrance and is shared with the Steenkolenmijn. It uses a day tariff, so check the current price, payment method and any conditions on the signs when you arrive. This is the most straightforward public option for drivers who want to park at the attraction itself.

If the car park is busy when you arrive, a pre-booked Mobypark space can reduce the uncertainty of searching for a free bay. Check the booking access instructions before setting off.

Street parking on the Daalhemerweg

Paid parking applies on relevant sections of the Daalhemerweg every day from 10:00 to 22:00. The first hour is free, but you must still register your vehicle number plate at the parking machine or through an authorised parking provider. From the second hour, the rate is €3 per hour, with no 24-hour or daily tariff on these sections.

For a stay longer than one hour, compare the likely street cost with a pre-booked Mobypark option before travelling. This can be useful when nearby street spaces are occupied or when you want to avoid paying an hourly rate for the whole visit.

Other paid car parks in Valkenburg

If the car park opposite MergelRijk does not suit your plans, other municipal facilities in Valkenburg have different tariffs. Parking garage Aan de Kei is open 24 hours a day, with the first hour free, then €2 per hour and a €16 24-hour rate. Geulpark and Par'Course II charge from 10:00 to 22:00, with the first hour free, then €1 per hour and a €6 daily rate.

These alternatives are elsewhere in Valkenburg, so check the route and signs before leaving your vehicle. When staying close to MergelRijk, a Mobypark booking offers another way to arrange a space in advance rather than relying on arrival-time availability.

Parking for a longer MergelRijk visit

Allow roughly one to two hours for a typical visit, and allow extra time if you are visiting with children. A short stop may fit within the free first hour on the Daalhemerweg, provided your number plate is registered correctly. Longer visits should be planned around the €3 hourly street rate or the day tariff at the opposite car park.

For a longer stay or an itinerary that continues beyond MergelRijk, compare a pre-booked Mobypark space with the public car parks before travelling. Booking in advance can make the parking period easier to manage and avoid time pressure on arrival.

Parking rules and the charge for not paying

Do not rely on the first free hour unless the vehicle has been registered as required. Follow the sign at the exact parking bay, particularly if you arrive outside the stated charging hours, because other restrictions may still apply.

From 1 January 2026, failing to pay or underpaying parking tax in Valkenburg can result in a municipal parking-tax surcharge of €82. This is a fiscal charge rather than a criminal fine.