You must register via an app or parking ticket machine when parking within the paid parking zone in Esbjerg. You do not have to use a parking disc. 

You can park free of charge for two hours in the municipal car parks in the paid parking zone marked in red on the map. In the parking garage in Danmarksgade you can park for four hours free of charge. Following this, parking charges at a rate of DKK 12 per hour will apply during the following periods:

Weekdays…… 8-18 (8 am to 6 pm)
Saturdays…… 8-14 (8 am to 6 pm)

Outside these specified time periods as well as on Sundays and bank holidays, parking is free and it is not required to register your parking during these periods. However, it is essential to always follow the signage at the specific location for any additional instructions.

After two hours (paid parking zone) or four hours (parking garage) you have to pay for parking in the centre of Esbjerg, however prices vary depending on how you register your parking. If you register using a parking ticket machine, the price is DKK 12 per hour within the following time period:

• Weekdays ........... 8am to 6pm
• Saturdays ............ 8am to 2pm

On Sundays and bank holidays parking is free of charge.

Residents can apply for a residential parking permit which costs DKK 400 and is valid for one specific vehicle for two years.

1. Park your car.
2. Register your parking via app or parking ticket machine. At the parking ticket machine, you can pay using debit cards or the Danish app MobilePay.

The parking period begins when you register your parking via parking ticket machine or app. However, payment does not begin until the free parking period expires.

Within the paid parking zone in Esbjerg, you must register your parking upon arrival, and payment is made via app or parking ticket machine.

What payment options do I have when using the payment machine?

• Dankort
• Visa/Visa Electron/V Pay, MasterCard/Maestro, JCB, UnionPay, Diners/Discover
• MobilePay

Unfortunately, it is not possible to pay with cash at the machines.

Which apps can I use to register my parking?

In the paid parking zone you can use the following apps for registration and payment:

It will be indicated in each app how to register and pay for your parking. Please note that parking apps charge a fee for payment processing.

Register your parking with the vehicle's number plate on the app or parking ticket machine. At the machines, you can use a payment card or MobilePay. After two hours, your payment will start automatically.

When using the payment machine:

1. Select the desired parking zone:

• 6703 for parking in the parking garage in Danmarksgade
• 6700 for parking in the remaining payment zone

2. Choose the desired parking period. You can always end your parking, you only pay for the actual parking time. If you only need to park during the free parking period, you can use the pre-set function on the machine.

3. When you are ready to leave, you must end your parking using the same payment system as used to register (payment machine or app).

When using the parking ticket machine:
End parking at the parking ticket machine. If you have only registered parking during the free period, it will expire automatically, and you do not need to do anything further.

When using the app:
You must always end your parking in the app regardless of duration.

You can extend your parking by buying more time. You can extend your parking as many times as needed via the app or at the parking ticket machine. Just keep using the same system you used to register your parking.

If you pay by debit card or via an app, you can stop the payment if you leave the parking area earlier than expected. Stopping payment is not possible when using MobilePay on the parking ticket machine. 

The following vehicles do not have to register or pay for parking in the paid parking zone in Esbjerg: 

1. Vehicles registered with a residential parking permit
2. Vehicles with a parking card for the disabled
3. Electric vehicles (NOT hybrid)
4. Hydrogen vehicles
5. Electric motorcycles

Some parking areas in Esbjerg city centre are excempt from the terms and conditions of the paid parking zone. The areas include both municipal parking areas with special time restrictions as well as privately owned parking areas. The private parking areas are not regulated by Esbjerg Municipality, and the terms are typically displayed on-site. For inquiries, please refer to the respective owners of the parking areas.

A general rule of thumb is to always follow signs and instructions at the respective location.

The purpose of having special rules for municipal parking areas within the paid parking zoneis to provide extra flexibility and allow more parkers to park in these places, especially for short visits to shops and similar establishments.

Stormgade, Nørregade, Jernbanegade, and Østre Havnevej are not part of the payment zone, whereas Havnegade (except for the parking lot in front of the Musikhuset) is included in the zone. Special rules also apply at the red markings.

Special rules apply in the following areas:

• Torvegade, from Nørregade to Skolegade: Parking only allowed in bays, 30 minutes, Weekdays 8-18, Saturdays 8-14.
• Banegårdspladsen, the southern row of parking bays: 15 minutes, Weekdays 8-18, Saturdays 8-14.
• Englandsgade, the stretch from Borgergade to Havnegade, only on the western side of the road: 15 minutes.
• Parking lot in front of Musikhuset/Esbjerg Art Museum, Havnegade: 4 hours, Weekdays 8-18, Saturdays 8-14.

Parking garage in Danmarksgade: 4 hours.

The following rules apply in these areas:

• Additional time purchase is not possible.
• No exceptions for resident permits, electric cars, hydrogen cars, or electric motorcycles.
• The special rules and time restrictions are indicated by signage and instructions at the respective location.

If you live inside the paid parking zone or in the residential parking zones in Esbjerg or Ribe, you can apply for a residential parking permit. The resident or a member of the household must be registered as the owner or user of the vehicle for which a parking permit is applied for. 

Only vehicles of up to 3,500 kg may apply for a residential parking permit.