Parking in Aarhus
When you visit Aarhus by car, it is nice to be able to know beforehand, where to park your car. Below, you can find information on where to park while you are in town.
Parking is available all around town and close to the city centre, as well. The parking sites are operated by different companies, and prices vary depending on where you choose to park your car.
Please note that in most places, both outdoor and indoor parking, payment is made in advance. Therefore, you should always register upon arrival and pay when leaving the parking area.
Free Parking
At certain times, you have the opportunity to park cheaper or for free in some municipal car parks in Aarhus. See more here.
It is not possible to park for free in the city centre. But not far from the centre you can park for free at Tangkroen, near Ceres Park or by Tivoli Friheden.
Parking Zones in Aarhus
The heart of Aarhus has been sectioned into two zones with individual payment schemes – a red zone and a yellow zone.
The red zone covers most of the city centre. Here, you are charged for parking on weekdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. and on Sundays from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The yellow zone covers most of the outer parts of the city centre. Here, the first two hours of your parking period is free, when you sign up your vehicle online or at the parking meter. After the first two hours, you will be charged for parking on weekdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. and from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Parking disc
If you don't have a parking disc in your car, you can buy one at most petrol stations or car equipment stores.
Low emission zones
Please note that an environmental zone has been established in the center of Aarhus.
The environmental zone includes, among other things, larger vehicles and older diesel cars. Read more at www.miljøzoner.dk or check your registration number here.
Here, you can find an overview of the zones and the charges.
Please be aware that an environmental zone has been introduced in the center of Aarhus. See more here.
Parking Garages in Aarhus
Across town, parking is available against payment in several parking garages.
Here, you can find an overview of the location of the parking garages.
Digital parking app for parking in Aarhus
In Aarhus you can use different apps to register your parking. These will typically be EasyPark, ParkMan, the OK app, ParkPark, ParkOne and Apcoa Flow, but it will always be indicated by signs at the location in question.
Please note
Please note that parking regulations at the various parking areas may be subject to change, so be aware of this.
Further information below
See the overview of parking and charging of electric cars in Aarhus here.