Category: Delft City

Free parking Delft, where is that possible?!
You know it, you are going to visit a city and doubt whether you will go by car or not. By car is relaxed, but you do not want to pay the main price for parking. Cheap parking is often not available, not even in Delft. Free parking in Delft center you will not succeed, but there are alternatives. Within walking distance of the center are still places where free parking in Delft is possible. If you walk a bit too far, there is always public transport in the neighborhood.

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In the text below are places where you can park for free in Delft. These free parking spaces you can click on the map of Delft and you will see the free parking.

Our tips for free parking Delft

Free parking Delft in combination with the Delft City Shuttle
Our number 1 location for free parking delft!

The first location for free parking Delft is the Korftlaan. The Korftlaan is located just outside the center of Delft, on the recreation area Delftse Hout. Right at the beginning of the Korftlaan you can park for free on both sides of the road. Halfway, near the Delftse Hout vacation park, there are only parking spaces on one side of the road. There are many free parking spaces available. Only on extremely busy days it may be possible to look for a parking spot, but that is almost not the case. Normally you can easily find a place to park your car for free within walking distance of Delft center.

From your free parking place on the Korftlaan, you walk in about 20 minutes to the Market Square in Delft. This is right in the center. If you do not feel like walking, or maybe you want to visit more places in Delft, you can take the Delft City Shuttle at the Delftse Hout vacation park. This is a kind of tuktuk that makes stops at several fixed places in Delft. You park your car for free, and let the Delft City Shuttle transport you further. This shuttle is not free, but for a few euros you will be brought to the center of Delft. You can also opt for a day pass that allows you to travel all day with the Delft City Shuttle. Tickets are for sale at the stop point of the Delft City Shuttle at the entrance of the park. The shuttle runs a round every 20 minutes.
Website Delft City Shuttle

Free parking delft : P1 Tweemolentjeskade Delftse Hout
Our number 2 location for free parking Delft!
Also in the Delftse Hout, but on the other side of the park you will find parking P1. Also here you can park for free in Delft, and there is always a place to park your car. This free parking is located on the Tweemolentjeskade, just under the highway (A13). This parking lot is easy to find. From the Van Miereveltlaan in Delft you enter the Tweemolentjeskade. Follow the road until you go under the highway, after which you end up directly at the parking lot. If you park your car here, it is a little more than 20 minutes walk to the Market Square in the heart of Delft. You can also make a stop at Knus Delft for a snack or a drink.

Free parking Delft : Hoflaan
A little further away, on the border of Delft and Delfgauw, you could also park for free on the Hoflaan Delft. This is a road with on one side a cemetery, and on the other side tennis courts and a sports hall. For walking from the Hoflaan to the center of Delft, you need half an hour. On the corner of the Hoflaan is a bus stop that also takes you to the center of Delft. Free parking Delft on the Hoflaan is therefore possible, but keep in mind a short drive by public transport or half an hour walk. There is plenty of parking space here.

In addition to the above places, there are more places to find free parking Delft, but we think the above places are the best options. The two top locations are the best choice as far as we are concerned, because there are always parking spaces to be found.

Free parking Delft is certainly possible.

The characteristic Oostpoort Delft is the only city gate that can still be visited today. In the past Delft was walled, and there were eight gates through which you could enter and leave the city. The Oostpoort is the only city gate that is still standing. The other gates are together with the city wall disappeared. The Oostpoort is currently in use as a residence and exhibition space. It is not possible to see the Oostpoort Delft from the inside.

The city wall and gates of Delft

Like many other cities, Delft has also built a wall around the city. Around the 15th century the city wall was built around Delft. This wall offered the city protection against enemies. There were eight city gates made in the wall, including the Oostpoort. These gates were the only way in and out of the city. So there was some control on who and what Delft went in and out. The place where these gates were built has been well thought out. During the day the gates were opened but at night the city gates were closed.

Towers were also built at the gates and on the city wall from which the surroundings could be monitored. In case of danger, the gates could be closed immediately to keep the danger out of the walls.
In 1514 the towers of the Oostpoort Delft were further raised.

The city wall of Delft has stood for a few centuries. In the 19th century the wall around Delft was demolished. Now Delft was no longer closed, this benefited the further development of the city.

The Oostpoort Delft

As said, the Oostpoort is the only city gate left from the past. Originally, the Oostpoort had round towers. When in 1514 the towers of the Oostpoort were raised, the shape has also changed. The towers became more octagonal in shape. Via the Oostpoort you could enter and leave the city of Delft by land and water.

In the past there used to be a statue of Sint-Catherijne above the entrance to the Oostpoort Delft. Because of this the Oostpoort also had the name Sint-Catherijnepoort.
Next to the Oostpoort is a small piece of the old city wall to see.

The Oostpoort Delft is a popular object to photograph. The Oostpoort seen from the Oosteinde gives a nice picture of the gate and the water gate with the house above it.
From the Oostsingel the Oostpoort can be seen from the other side. This is the side from which most pictures are taken, and in my opinion also the most beautiful side to admire the Oostpoort.

Other city gates of Delft

Unfortunately, the Oostpoort is the only city gate that can still be admired. The other city gates have largely disappeared along with the city wall.
Other gates were the Rotterdamse Poort, Schiedamse Poort, Waterslootse Poort, Koepoort, Schoolpoort, Haagpoort and Wateringse Poort.

If you are visiting Delft, it is certainly advisable to walk along the Oostpoort and admire the gate. It is one of the more beautiful places of Delft. We have written an article about free parking Delft. If you walk from the parking lots in the Delftse Hout where you can park for free you can also walk along the Oostpoort towards the center.

The Oostpoort can be found at the address Oostpoort 1, 2611 RZ Delft.