Blue Zone

Residential parking

What are blue zones for?

• Unlimited parking for residents with permanent residence (in the case of foreigners with temporary residence), business owners or property owners, provided they have a long-term parking permit for the relevant section of the parking zone.
• Other motorists can make use of short-term paid parking – for one hour in the city centre or up to three hours outside the centre.

Parking zone hours

In the zones you can find signs that specify the operating hours. Outside the indicated time, parking is free and unlimited for all vehicles. Hours can vary by municipal district or street.

How much does short-term parking cost for visitors and where can it be paid?

During operating hours the following applies in blue zones:

• short-term parking (maximum of three hours) – In blue zones you will not find parking meters, but you can pay for parking online.
• parking prices – These vary depending on the location, see the price list for more details. When paying for parking online, the cost is calculated automatically once you have entered the location and duration of parking.

How do I get a parking permit?

• In person – In every municipal district there are parking permit offices where you can get a permit after presenting the relevant documents and paying on the spot by cash or bank card. The contacts and opening hours for these offices can be found in the section Contacts.
• Online – In the section „My Account“, you can order, modify, renew and pay for a parking permit.
• Renewal of a parking permit is possible no earlier than 30 days before it expires.

Who is eligible for a long-term parking permit?

A resident, business owner or property owner in the given municipal district can obtain a parking permit if they meet the following conditions:

• they have a permanent residence (or temporary residence in the case of foreigners) or own a property in the given sub-area (more info here);
• they have a legal relationship to the vehicle for which the parking permit is being applied (more info here);
• they pay the fee as per the valid price list.

Parking prices vary depending on the location; more detailed information can be found in the price list or parking meter. When paying for parking online, the price is calculated automatically after entering the location and duration of parking.

Typical parking sign