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Finding parking near Flora und Botanischer Garten, Cologne
Parking at Flora und Botanischer Garten in Cologne is centred on the limited car park at Am Botanischen Garten 1a, the spaces under the Zoobrücke and Parkhaus Am Zoo. Compare the access, opening hours and tariffs before driving; drivers can also check Mobypark for future availability.
Parking at Flora und Botanischer Garten: the direct car park
The small car park at Am Botanischen Garten 1a is next to the Flora and is mainly intended for garden visitors and events. Spaces are limited, but marked accessible bays are available. There is no standard rate to rely on for this small car park, so check the signs before leaving your vehicle.
The entrance area on Am Botanischen Garten can be used for permitted drop-offs, but it is not a parking area. Do not drive beyond the entrance or leave a vehicle there.
Parking under the Zoobrücke near the Botanical Garden
The larger car park under the Zoobrücke on Alter Stammheimer Weg has 292 spaces and is open 24 hours. Under the standard arrangement, charges apply from 09:00 to 18:00; parking is free before 09:00 and after 18:00.
| Parking period | Charge |
|---|---|
| 20 minutes | €0.50 |
| 40 minutes | €1.00 |
| 1 hour | €1.50 |
| Up to 24 hours | €5.00 maximum |
At weekends and on public holidays, the Cologne Zoo operates the area and Zoo visitors pay a €5 day rate. Check the signs at the entrance because the charging arrangement differs from the standard city parking setup.
Parkhaus Am Zoo for Flora and Botanischer Garten visits
Parkhaus Am Zoo at Riehler Straße 190 provides 400 spaces and has a 2.00-metre height limit. Opening hours are 06:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 to 19:00 at weekends.
The standard daytime tariff from 09:00 to 19:00 is €8.60. Visitors to the Zoo can receive a maximum 24-hour tariff of €4 when their parking ticket is validated at the Zoo entrance. For a Flora visit, use the regular tariff unless you also qualify for the Zoo arrangement.
Choosing where to park at Flora und Botanischer Garten
For a short daytime visit, the under-bridge car park has clear hourly prices and a €5 daily maximum. An evening arrival is normally cheaper there because the standard charge ends at 18:00, although the weekend and public-holiday arrangement needs checking.
Parkhaus Am Zoo is the more structured choice when you need a marked bay, covered parking or longer opening hours during the week. The direct Flora car park is the most convenient on paper, but its limited capacity makes it unsuitable as the only plan for a busy visit or event.
The garden opens daily from 08:00. Seasonal closing times are 17:00 from October to March, 20:00 in April, May, August and September, and 21:00 in June and July. Allow enough time to return to your vehicle before the selected car park closes.
Parking rules and penalties near Flora in Cologne
Park only in marked bays and follow the payment instructions for the car park you use. Parking without a valid ticket or exceeding the permitted time can result in a warning fine.
- Up to 30 minutes over the allowed time: €20
- Up to 1 hour: €25
- Up to 2 hours: €30
- Up to 3 hours: €35
- More than 3 hours: €40
If a parking meter is defective, display a parking disc rather than assuming that parking is unrestricted. A vehicle left in a no-parking area or causing an obstruction may incur additional enforcement costs.