Accessibility Christmas Town Valkenburg

Christmas Town Valkenburg is easily accessible by public transport and offers various options for parking spaces in and around the city. Are you coming by train? Valkenburg station is within walking distance of the center and the many attractions of Christmas Town Valkenburg. Use the interactive map to plan your itinerary and find parking locations. We recommend coming on weekdays when it is usually quieter.

During Christmas Town Valkenburg, you can park at the car parks in Valkenburg for a maximum of €12.00 per day. This applies to all car parks where a daily rate is in effect.

Valkenburg is easily accessible by public transport, which offers a sustainable and comfortable way to travel to Christmas Town Valkenburg. Trains and buses run regularly from surrounding cities such as Maastricht and Heerlen. Valkenburg is also easily accessible from the rest of the Netherlands. Valkenburg station is within walking distance of the center and all Christmas activities, so you can immediately enjoy the atmospheric streets and Christmas activities after arrival.

Travel to Valkenburg by train for €5
Made possible by Arriva and the municipality of Valkenburg
View all conditions below:

• You can travel in South Limburg for only €5 (round trip)
• The ticket is valid for one adult and two children (up to 11 years old)
• Valid all day on weekends and public holidays.
• On weekdays, travel during off-peak hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM
• Available for purchase from November 13 until January 3, 2026

The ticket is also valid at all intermediate stations (to Valkenburg): 
Sittard via Heerlen (RS15) – Valkenburg (RS18), Sittard via Maastricht (RS12) – Valkenburg (RS18), Kerkrade Centrum – Valkenburg (RS18), Aachen Hbf. via Heerlen (RE18) - Valkenburg (RE18/RS18), Maastricht (Randwyck) – Valkenburg (RS18).

More information and tickets will be available in October.

Travel to Valkenburg from €19.25 per person
With the Off-Peak Group Ticket you can go straight away, without waiting at a ticket machine. 

View all conditions below:

• The ticket is only valid during off-peak hours (weekdays before 6:30 AM, between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and after 6:30 PM)
• You pay a fixed amount for a single journey on a route of your choice (for example Amsterdam-Valkenburg, or Groningen-Valkenburg)
• For 2 people you pay €19.25 per person per single journey.
• The larger the group, the lower the price per person.

Easy to order online, download and share on your mobile phone. Experience a carefree trip to Christmas Town Valkenburg without parking stress!

Park your car for €19.25 and travel by train with up to 5 people

You are guaranteed a parking space in Heerlen and can enjoy a relaxing train journey for the final part of your trip to Christmas Town Valkenburg.

Every day, 700 parking spaces are guaranteed to be available in the Q-Park garages in Heerlen. The Park & Train ticket is valid for up to 5 people and costs €19.25 (including fees).

• A guaranteed parking space at Q-Park on your reserved date

• A return Arriva train ticket from Heerlen to Valkenburg for up to 5 people

• Hop on the train and arrive in the heart of Christmas Town Valkenburg in just 10 to 16 minutes!

Due to the crowds during Christmas Town Valkenburg, we ask you to come by public transport. If you have no other option than to come by car, navigate to the center of Valkenburg and follow the yellow signs 'Kerststad Valkenburg'. No navigation in your car or on your phone? Then use the description below.

During Christmas Town Valkenburg, you can park at the car parks in Valkenburg for a maximum of €12.00 per day. This applies to all car parks where a daily rate is in effect.

Tip! Park your car at a P+R location nearby and take the train for the last part. This way you avoid parking stress and you may even park for free. Or make sure to purchase an official parking ticket before your visit. Parking is available at Parking Cauberg for €12.00 per day. These parking tickets are popular and sell out quickly, so we recommend booking them well in advance. Please note: this ticket allows you to enter and exit the car park once per day.

On our FAQ accessibility page you will find more information about, for example, the driving directions when you travel to Valkenburg by car.

Not travelling by public transport and wondering where to park your car? The Municipality of Valkenburg has a special offer

During Christmas Town Valkenburg, you can easily reserve a parking space in advance at Parking Cauberg, approximately a 1,200-metre walk from the caves. On weekdays, you can also reserve your parking space at Parking Valkenier. Please note: the number of spaces available for reservation is limited.

Parking elsewhere in Valkenburg? You can easily pay using your preferred parking app or payment card. During Christmas Town Valkenburg, parking at the city’s car parks costs a maximum of €12.00 per day. This applies to all car parks that offer a daily rate.

Where can I park my coach?

It is best to drop off and pick up your passengers at the entry and exit stop at the P Odapark-Margrietlaan. Always switch off your engine when stationary and do not let it idle unnecessarily. Opposite the boarding and disembarking stop, a large parking lot has been reserved for coaches. If this parking lot is full, a parking overflow will be set up on the Cauberg. You can only use this on the instructions of the traffic controllers. 

Heads up! Book your parking ticket for your coach in advance using the button below. You can’t buy a ticket on the spot.

During Christmas Town Valkenburg, additional accessible parking spaces are available at the Odapark car park. Accessible parking spaces are also available at almost all other parking locations in Valkenburg.