Park fees in Potsdam residents' parks to see a substantial increase starting September
The parking permit fees in various German cities, including Berlin, Potsdam, Cottbus, and Frankfurt (Oder), have been a topic of interest recently. Here's a breakdown of the current and upcoming changes in these cities.
As of now, the annual cost of a parking permit in Berlin stands at 10.20 euros, while in Potsdam, it is 30 euros. However, starting September 1st, the annual cost of a parking permit in Potsdam will increase significantly to 145 euros. No information about any plans to raise the fee for parking permits in Berlin has been provided yet.
In Cottbus, the annual cost of a resident parking permit has already increased to 120 euros since April. On the other hand, the cost of a resident parking permit in Frankfurt (Oder) remains lower than in Berlin, Cottbus, and Potsdam, at 30.70 euros.
It's important to note that these changes are part of the cities' efforts to manage urban parking demand and promote sustainable transport. Berlin, for instance, has been increasing residential parking fees moderately in recent years as part of efforts to reduce car use and fund public transportation improvements.
The Senate Administration in Berlin is currently working on a concept for the new parking permit fees, and higher prices for the vignette (presumably a parking permit or fee for using certain roads) are planned in Berlin. However, the exact details of these changes are yet to be announced.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to consult the official city websites or offices responsible for parking permits in each city. In Berlin, you can refer to the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) or Berlin City Government websites. For Potsdam, check the Stadt Potsdam official site or local traffic office. For Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder), refer to the respective city administration websites. These sources typically publish annual updates on residential parking permit fees and any upcoming adjustments reflecting local transport policies and user feedback.
The source for this information is dpa/bb (German Press Agency/Berliner Zeitung). As of mid-2025, many German cities, including those mentioned, regularly review and adjust parking permit fees to align with local policies and promote sustainable transport. However, without direct recent data specifically for these cities, it is not possible to state exact current or planned fee changes or trends.
In the context of urban parking demand management and sustainable transport promotion, higher prices for parking permits are planned in Berlin. Despite this, no information about a raise in the fee for parking permits in Berlin has been provided yet.
Consulting the official city websites or offices responsible for parking permits in each city, such as Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) or Berlin City Government, provides the most accurate and up-to-date information about current and upcoming changes in parking permit fees in various German cities.
