A parking management system has been implemented to regulate parking in the central areas of Schwabing, Lehel, and Haidhausen/Au. Various districts have been subdivided into parking zones, with different criteria applying to their use. For instance, there are exemptions for certain groups of professionals.
In Schwabing, Haidhausen, and Au, there is a system of parking zones that distinguishes between several user groups.
Who can receive a residential parking permit and how?
Useful information and application form (german) ![]()
Where are the various parking zones?
Here you will find a detailed breakdown of parking zones that includes maps for a quick overview.
An overview of parking zones in Schwabing ![]()
An overview of parking zones in Lehel ![]()
An overview of parking zones in Haidhausen/Au ![]()
Due to extremely difficult parking city centre, the City has declared so-called “blue zones”. In all of these areas, parking along a blue line is 0.50 euros per 12 minutes or part thereof on business days between 8.00 and 19.00 hrs. In any unmarked areas, there is limited stopping, and where the view is blocked, there is no stopping whatsoever.
Blue zones detailed rules and regulations and map (german) ![]()
Craftsmen, sales agents, and social services staff may apply for an exemption at the Kreisverwaltungsreferat (Regional Administrative Department)


