Parking in Heidelberg

Finding a parking lot in Heidelberg can vary in difficulty from district to district. However, it is often a longer process, as there are not enough free parking lots available in Heidelberg. Due to the constantly growing population and many tourists, there is a lack of parking spaces in many places.

However, always keep to the current regulations – this is not only generally the right thing to do, it can also save you a lot of trouble and money – because in Heidelberg there is a very strict and active car park surveillance (German: Politessen & Politeure) who are happy to hand out juicy parking tickets (German: Knöllchen)!

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Parking in the Old Town

The Old Town is for sure the most interesting district for all inhabitants of Heidelberg – whether locals or tourists. The most beautiful sights, the shopping paradise, Heidelberg’s main street, are located here and attract thousands of people every day. If you don’t come by public transport but with your own car, you will want to park as centrally as possible.

You have the possibility to drive through the Old Town and hope for a free parking lot – my tip: don’t do that. It costs time, nerves and fuel. There are a few places where you can get a free parking space every now and then, even in Heidelberg’s Old Town – but is it worth the detour?

Parking garages

A well-meant piece of advice: if you want to drive into the Old Town by car and don’t have a private parking space (e.g. at your hotel or at a friend’s) – invest a few euros in a parking garage. Take a look at Google Maps to see which sights, shops or restaurants are interesting for you and which car park is the most convenient.

Fortunately, the city of Heidelberg has already created an online portal with an overview of all car parks – including the current occupancy! So you can check again shortly before you leave to see whether your chosen car park still has enough free parking spaces or whether you would rather take the next one and take a short walk through the beautiful Heidelberg Old Town!

Parking in Heidelberg | Portal of the city of Heidelberg
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