Parcheggio Hemiksem, Antwerp

Street parking in Hemiksem: tariffs, zones and maximum parking time

If you’re searching for parking Hemiksem, start by checking the parking signs and the instructions on the nearest meter/parking machine. In the Antwerp area, on-street parking rules are usually zone-based, with different prices and maximum durations depending on where you park.

• Always note the exact start time you begin parking (via machine/app/SMS where applicable).
• Respect the maximum parking session shown on-site—once the session limit is reached, you risk a ticket even if you haven’t exceeded the time you personally “feel”.
• If a street is reserved for residents/permit holders or access is restricted, use a public parking option instead of relying on guessing street availability.

Parking options near Hemiksem: garages, public lots and accessible spaces

Along with street parking, Hemiksem drivers typically rely on nearby public garages or parking lots when they need a more predictable place to stop (especially when you want to avoid searching on the day).

• Check whether the lot is open-air or covered, and whether there are any practical limits (height/entry rules, opening hours, maximum stay).
• If you’re parking for someone with reduced mobility, look specifically for dedicated accessible parking near transport hubs (NMBS indicates there are reduced-mobility parking places at Station Hemiksem).

Temporary parking bans in Hemiksem (inname openbaar domein) for moving or works

When a property owner or contractor needs to use public space (for example for a move, a container, loading & unloading, scaffolding, or utility works), Hemiksem can set up a temporary parking prohibition via a permit.

• Common permit reasons include: moving, container, loading & unloading zone, scaffolding, and various works/site zones.
• Lead times: at least 5 business days for moving/container/loading & unloading; 10 business days for scaffolding; 21 business days for utility works, crane, site zones and other longer projects.

Signage is required at least 24 hours before the start of the approved period. If you can’t provide boards yourself, they can be rented from the municipality (a board rental cost is indicated). There are also time-based cost rules (including a first exempt period and then a per-day per-m² rate).

So if you’ll be arriving during a time window when a street section is blocked, plan a backup parking location—while Mobypark currently has no bookable spots for Hemiksem, you can still check it later for future availability.

Official truck parking areas in Hemiksem

For professional drivers, Hemiksem defines specific truck parking areas in its traffic regulations. The municipal information lists the following locations:

• Heemsdaalstraat
• Herbekestraat
• Asterlaan

When planning a stop, check the applicable regulation in the municipal digital consultation environment, so you follow the correct rules for that street/zone.

Parking for people with a disability: what you can request

Hemiksem also allows applications for a disabled parking place near a home or workplace. The municipal rules indicate it is free of charge, but it’s not “personal” parking for one vehicle only—anyone with a valid disability parking card may use the marked spot.

• You need a disability parking card and the proof documents requested by the municipality.
• Conditions include: the vehicle must be registered on your own address; there must be no suitable garage/private parking that makes access truly possible; and there must be no alternative situation such as a rotation/alternating parking arrangement in the street.
• There must be no disabled parking place within 100 meters of your home or work for the application to be granted.