Parking near Grote Staat

It originated in Roman times, when a main road already ran here between military posts and trading settlements. Over the centuries, this route grew into a vital artery of medieval Maastricht, where artisans, marketers and pilgrims crossed.

Although many of the buildings have a commercial function, their facades betray something else: classical ornamentation, gable stones, wrought-iron details and Art Nouveau accents recall bygone grandeur. Some shop windows still reflect the outline of old monastery walls; behind a modern façade may be a building from the 17th or 18th century. The street is a lesson in watching carefully and not believing everything a shop window tells you.

The Grote Staat is the backbone of Maastricht retail - where international fashion brands and well-known chains stand side by side with local specialty shops. But those who look beyond the shopping rush discover a street alive with people: the murmur of dialect, the smell of freshly baked waffles, the rhythm of steps on stone. Here people not only buy, but also look, taste, talk and live.

Between the shops, small cafés, coffee houses and patisseries invite you to take a break. A cappuccino under an old stone arch, a piece of flan on a terrace where people linger as if you were watching a film. This is where Maastricht shows its burgundian heart. Even in the midst of the city noise, here you can feel the gentle flow of the Maasstad, elegant and relaxed.

The Grote Staat is no secret tip or hidden gem - it is right in front of you, full of movement. But those who take the trouble not just to traverse it, but to experience it, discover that this street is more than a shopping promenade. It is a living document of Maastricht itself: secular and Catholic, sophisticated and folksy, ancient and contemporary - all packed within a few hundred metres.

Are you visiting the Grote Staat and want to be assured of a parking space? Then simply reserve your parking space at Q-Park Mosae Forum. Would you rather park somewhere else in Maastricht? Take a look at our complete offer of parking facilities in Maastricht.

What does it cost to park near the Grote Staat in Maastricht?

At Q-Park Mosae Forum, you can park from €28.50 per day. Reserve your parking space online in advance and be assured of a parking space. You can easily drive in and out based on your license plate and you don't have to pass by the pay machine.