Parking Bern

Parking in Bern ranges from time-limited blue and white street zones to central multi-storey car parks and Park + Ride facilities. Mobypark also offers a bookable private parking option in Bern, allowing you to compare dates and pre-book before driving into the city.

Private parking in Bern with Mobypark

Mobypark makes privately owned spaces available when owners do not actively use them. Depending on availability, these can include hotel parking, office building spaces, private driveways and unused garages. A pre-booked space can be a practical alternative to driving around Bern looking for an open bay, and may cost less than central hourly parking for some stays.

Compare the available location with your arrival and departure times before setting off. Check the access instructions carefully, particularly when the space is inside a hotel, office building or secured garage.

Street parking zones and tariffs in Bern

Bern uses blue and white parking zones, with different rules for each:

• Blue zones: parking is usually free for up to one hour with a correctly set parking disc. The standard restriction applies Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 19:00. Local signs determine whether the rule also applies on Sundays and public holidays.
• White zones: parking is paid and time-limited. The applicable fee and maximum stay are shown on the parking meter, road markings or nearby sign.

In a blue zone, set the disc to the next half-hour or full-hour mark after arrival. A visitor parking card costs CHF 9 for four hours or CHF 16 for 24 hours and is valid in appropriately signed disc-parking zones, not on paid parking bays.

Bern car parks for the city centre and station

Central options include Bahnhof Parking, Metro Parking, Rathaus Parking, Parking City West, Casinoparking, expo Parking and Kursaal Parking. Bern's parking guidance system helps drivers check available spaces and choose a car park close to their destination, although capacity can change quickly at busy times.

Rathaus Parking charges CHF 4 for one hour and CHF 8 for two hours between 06:00 and 22:00. Its 24-hour tariff is CHF 33. Between 22:00 and 06:00, and on Sundays and public holidays, the tariff is CHF 2.50 per hour. If you prefer to avoid relying on live garage capacity, Mobypark provides a pre-bookable private alternative in Bern.

Parking near Bern station

Bahnhof Parking is a 24-hour option at Parkterrasse, while Parking City West is approximately 450 metres from Bern station. These car parks suit rail passengers and short city-centre visits, but check entry height, payment methods and current availability before arrival.

For a station trip lasting several hours or more, compare the expected garage tariff with a bookable Mobypark space before you travel. Pre-booking can remove the uncertainty of arriving when the most convenient public car parks are full.

Long-stay and overnight parking in Bern

Blue-zone street parking is not suitable for an unrestricted overnight or multi-day stay. White-zone limits also vary by location, so read the sign before leaving the vehicle. A car park with a day or overnight tariff is normally more suitable for a longer visit.

For an overnight stay or a full day in Bern, Mobypark offers a private parking option that can be reserved in advance. This may be a lower-cost alternative to paying central hourly rates, while giving you a planned place to arrive at.

Park + Ride for Bern city-centre journeys

Park + Ride Neufeld is one of the listed options for leaving a car outside the busiest central streets and continuing by public transport. Check the local signs for the current parking charge, public transport connection and permitted duration. Park + Ride is most useful when you do not need the car in the centre during the day.

Parking permits and visitor cards in Bern

Residents and businesses can apply for annual blue-zone permits where they meet the relevant conditions. Visitors can buy four-hour or 24-hour cards for signed disc-parking areas. These visitor cards do not replace payment on fee-charging white-zone parking bays, so check the road markings before parking.

Parking fines and restrictions in Bern

Failing to display a parking disc or failing to pay for a required ticket can result in a fine of at least CHF 40. Exceeding the blue-zone limit can cost CHF 40 for less than two hours and CHF 60 to CHF 100 for longer overstays. Parking in a stopping prohibition carries a fine of CHF 80 or CHF 120, while parking on a grass verge or another area not intended for vehicles can cost CHF 120.

Private parking is handled differently from a public parking fine. An owner may charge compensation or arrange removal of an unauthorised vehicle, with towing costs payable by the vehicle holder.