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Finding parking near Harte Troef, Aarschot

Parking Harte Troef is straightforward if you start with the free lot right behind the restaurant, then know which parts of Aarschot use paid street parking or a blue zone. Use these rules to park legally and avoid retribution fines.

Free parking behind Harte Troef (Demervallei)

If you’re looking for the easiest option for parking Harte Troef, go for the free parking behind Harte Troef, on the Demervallei parking lot. It’s the closest free option described for the restaurant area, and it gives quick access for drivers who want to unload/park without hunting for street spaces.

Paid on-street parking in Aarschot (ticket + pay meter)

In Aarschot, the main paying zone (mainly around the city centre) applies every day from 9:00 to 18:00, except on Sundays/holidays and 11 July. You park with a ticket from the parking meter and pay via the machine.

Two helpful exceptions in the paying zone:

  • Free 15 minutes at any time: in the paying zone you can take a free parking ticket by pressing the green button on the meter.
  • Free parking around school closing: on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri you can park free between 15:00 and 16:00; on Wed between 11:30 and 12:30.

Blue zone near Demervallei (blue parking disc)

The blue zone runs daily 9:00–18:00, except Sundays/holidays and 11 July. You can park for a maximum of 3 hours using a blue parking disc. Around Harte Troef, the blue zone includes part of Parking Centrum in the Demervallei.

Important detail for drivers: in the blue zone on the Demervallei parking, a residents’ permit is not valid, so you should always use the blue disc there.

Short-stay sensor parking (Grote Markt & station area)

For quick stops, Aarschot has sensor parking places—including short-stay spots on the Grote Markt and near the station (near Velo). These places allow up to 30 minutes for free and you usually don’t need a ticket or a blue disc because the sensor measures your time.

Leave it too long and you risk a retribution fine of €25. Also note: a municipal card or a disability card isn’t a valid parking proof for these specific sensor spots.

Quick guide to choose the right spot

What you’re aiming for Look for Main rule to remember
Fastest free option Free lot behind Harte Troef (Demervallei) Park in the dedicated free parking area
Street parking during the day Paying zone Ticket from the meter (9:00–18:00)
Parking with time limit Blue zone in/near Parking Centrum (Demervallei) Blue disc + max 3 hours
Very short stop Sensor places near Grote Markt / station Max 30 minutes (risk if you stay longer)

If the free or limited options are full for your planned time, you can check Mobypark for future availability around Harte Troef (your dates matter). Otherwise, follow the street parking rules above to park legally and comfortably.

FAQ about parking near Harte Troef

Can I park for free near Harte Troef?
Yes. There is free parking behind Harte Troef on the Demervallei parking lot. If you use the paid street parking zone, you can also park free for 15 minutes at any time by taking a free ticket via the green button on the meter. In addition, in the paying zone you can park free for an hour around school closing (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 15:00–16:00; Wed: 11:30–12:30).
Where does the blue zone apply around Harte Troef?
In Aarschot, the blue zone is generally active every day from 9:00 to 18:00, except Sundays/holidays and 11 July. You can park there for up to 3 hours using a blue parking disc. It includes part of Parking Centrum in the Demervallei near the Harte Troef area. In the blue zone on the Demervallei parking, a residents’ permit is not valid, so you must use the blue disc.
How does paid street parking work in Aarschot near Harte Troef?
The paying zone (mainly around Aarschot centre) applies daily 9:00–18:00, except Sundays/holidays and 11 July. Park using a ticket from the parking meter. In this paying zone you can take 15 minutes free at any time by pressing the green button on the meter.
How long can I park at sensor parking near the Grote Markt or station?
Sensor parking spots near the Grote Markt and near the station (near Velo) are set for short stays: you get up to 30 minutes for free. You typically don’t need a ticket or blue disc because the sensor registers your time. If you exceed 30 minutes, you risk a €25 retribution. Disability or municipal cards aren’t valid as proof for these sensor spots.
Do disabled parking cards allow free parking in Aarschot?
Yes. If you have a parking card for people with disabilities, you can park unlimited for free in Aarschot, including in reserved places, the blue zone, and the paying zone.