Parking Altstetten, Zurich

Parking in Altstetten, Zurich, includes time-limited blue-zone spaces, paid white-zone bays and the 24-hour Parkhaus VBZ Altstetten. Check the street signs for the exact restriction and tariff before leaving your car.

Street parking and blue zones in Altstetten

In blue zones, a correctly set parking disc generally allows free parking for up to one hour plus the time up to the next half-hour, Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 18:59. This can mean a maximum stay of 1 hour and 29 minutes. If you arrive between 11:30 and 13:29, the midday rule allows parking until 14:30.

Blue-zone parking is generally unrestricted and free overnight, on Sundays and on public holidays, unless signs say otherwise. For a longer daytime stay, a Zurich blue-zone day permit costs CHF 15 and is valid for the day across the city's blue zones. Always follow the signs on the specific street.

White-zone parking charges in Altstetten

White-zone bays are paid and may have a maximum stay. Charges commonly range from CHF 1 to CHF 3 per hour, but the rate and paid hours vary by location. Check the meter or nearby sign for the applicable tariff and end time; do not assume a bay is free outside standard hours.

24-hour parking at Parkhaus VBZ Altstetten

Parkhaus VBZ Altstetten at Luggwegstrasse 65 is open around the clock and has 674 spaces. The entrance height limit is 2.20 metres. From Monday to Saturday, parking costs CHF 3 for the first hour, CHF 4 for two hours and CHF 20 for 24 hours; each additional 24-hour period costs CHF 20. On Sundays, the flat rate is CHF 5 for 24 hours.

For a future visit, you can check Mobypark for availability; for parking now, use the public car park or a signed street bay and check its restrictions before setting off.

Parking restrictions and fines in Altstetten

Observe bay markings, signs, meter limits and any additional stopping or loading restrictions. A parking offence can result in a fine of at least CHF 40, depending on the violation. Avoid parking on pavements, in marked no-parking areas or on private property without permission.