Official parking places in Switzerland are all marked and in most cases chargeable. The parking capacity is divided into different zones.
A Swiss motorway vignette is required to use the national motorways. This sticker can be bought at customs offices, post offices, petrol stations, garages, road traffic offices. The price is CHF 40.
SWITZERLAND : DRIVING AND PARKING REGULATIONS
Speed limits
The following max. speed limits apply for cars and motorbikes:
Urban areas : 50 km/h Non-urban areas : 80 km/h Expressways : 100 km/h Motorways : 120 km/h
Parking regulations
Parking in Switzerland is divided into different zones: Blue Zones : 1 hour free with a blue p-disc on Mon-Sat from 08:00-18:00. White Zones : paid and limited parking near a parking meter. Yellow Zones : no parking and no waiting at the roadside.Parking disabled car drivers
With the European Blue Card you may park on parking spaces reserved for card holders only, but not if the space is marked with someone's name or a licence plate number. Free parking on a road where parking is prohibited. Max 2 hours in residential or pedestrian zones, if parking is permitted. Holders of the European Blue Card do have to pay for parking. If free parking is applicable and parking is restricted by time, you may exceed up to 6 hours over the time limit.
Cities in Switzerland
Car parking in Zurich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is located in the northern part of the country. It is the capital of the canton of Zurich and is situated at the northwestern end of Lake Zurich.
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Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland, located in the southwestern part of the country. It is the capital of the canton of Geneva and sits on the shores of Lake Geneva, near the French border. Geneva is an international hub for diplomacy, finance, and business, as well as a center for arts and culture.
Read more about car parking in GenevaCar parking in Basel
Basel is the third most populous city in Switzerland, located in the northwestern part of the country, near the borders of France and Germany. It is the capital of the canton of Basel-Stadt and is divided by the Rhine River, with its historic center on the south bank and its modern center on the north bank.
Read more about car parking in BaselCar parking in Lausanne
Lausanne is a city located in the southwestern part of Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. It is the capital of the canton of Vaud and the fourth most populous city in Switzerland, with a population of over 140,000 people.
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Bern is the fifth most populous city in Switzerland, located in the central part of the country. It is the capital of Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Bern. The city is situated on a peninsula formed by the meandering Aare River, with the historic Old Town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Winterthur is a city located in the northern part of Switzerland, in the canton of Zurich. It is the sixth most populous city in Switzerland, with a population of over 110,000 people. Winterthur is known for being a center of industry and technology, with several major companies and research institutions located in the city.
Read more about car parking in WinterthurCar parking in Lucerne
Lucerne is a city located in the central part of Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Lucerne. It is the seventh most populous city in Switzerland, with a population of over 80,000 people.
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Lugano is a city located in the southern part of Switzerland, in the canton of Ticino. It is the ninth most populous city in Switzerland, with a population of over 60,000 people. Lugano is known for its Mediterranean climate and beautiful location, with stunning views of Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains. The city is a popular tourist destination, with several landmarks and attractions, including the San Lorenzo Cathedral, the Monte San Salvatore, and the Swissminiatur park.
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