Parking in Switzerland Explained

Parking your (rental) car in Switzerland, after driving in Switzerland, is easy if you know how and where. Sometimes not even those living in Switzerland know how and where so here we go. Follow the tips we are giving you in this video and you can sleep well at night or shop in peace during daytime while your car is safe and parked. These parking rules apply throughout Switzerland.
Blue line parking is for residents.
Yellow line parking is private or patrons (sign).
White line parking is free or metered (sign).
Wild parking does not really exist and you might be towed.
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[@rafaberr.rodriguez1303]

Thank you for taking the time to do this helpful video!

[@SwitzerlandInsider]

Was my pleasure 😄

[@photosbynickel]

I read in Geneva anyway you can park for free in the blue zones from 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. How hard is it to find a blue zone spot would you think during that time?

[@SwitzerlandInsider]

Depends on the area but not always easy

[@praewpailinpongsupha1605]

Where should I park in Lucerne to go see the Crying Lion?

[@SwitzerlandInsider]

There are two car parks: Löwen Center (underground) or City Parking (building), both are 24/7 and with night rates (incase you stay overnight). Löwen Center is a shopping center with a large Coop that has a great selection of chocolates. Enjoy!

[@shadowlegends4328]

Hey i want ask you if i can find job in Switzerland like valet parking

[@SwitzerlandInsider]

It only really exists in 5 star hotels. If you have the permit to work, that‘s where you can apply!

[@photosbynickel]

So if I rent a car, is it going to be paid parking pretty much everywhere? Or is there actually free parking some places? We are going to places like Lucerne, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Geneva, Interlaken, Bern. Any of them offer free parking areas? If so how do I know which are free? Thanks for your help!

[@SwitzerlandInsider]

If you don‘t spot a meter or a special sign in the white zone (white ground line), it‘s free. This is very rare though. In white zones, the night might be free, you will find the times on a meter or on a sign. In cities the night in the blue zone is usually free from 7pm to 7am (however it‘s very hard to get a spot at times). You can also play your luck and risk a CHF 40 fine and not care 😄 the rental company will bill you afterwards 😉 if you park in an underground parking lot, the rates at night are usually cheaper that during the day, and some are not 24/7. What you can do to save is if you select accommodation that includes parking, so you at least save the night. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have more questions 🚗😄

[@photosbynickel]

@@SwitzerlandInsider I really appreciate your help, you're awesome!

[@SwitzerlandInsider]

Brad anytime!! Enjoy your time here 👌😄

[@ALAJARJR]

Thank you very much

[@jassimalhajri2323]

I was in Switzerland 🇨🇭 2019 I was scared to drive actually 😂 I don’t know the rules there and the street most of the street really narrow:/ also I don’t understand the line colors .. next time o really need to drive there 😔

[@SwitzerlandInsider]

No need to be scared 😄

[@aldwinmacapagal]

Thank you very much.

[@marcomarini1506]

So basically free parking in swiss does not exist for tourists… wow… I need to go to an event in St Gallen and need to park my car there for 3 days, how can I do that without becoming poor?

[@SwitzerlandInsider]

I dont know st gallen that well so I would check with the organiser! 👌😊 enjoy your time in switzerland

[@jeanjacques9980]

Motorrad parking?

[@SwitzerlandInsider]

I dont know but it seems like you can just put it whereever you like 😄

[@jinettew.3192]

You should become a driving instructor. 90 CHF per 50 mins.