The central parts of Bergen are divided into residential zones. Residents whose addresses in the National Population Registry (Folkeregisteret) fall within these zone boundaries can purchase resident parking permit card.
The central parts of Bergen are divided into residential zones. Residents whose addresses in the National Population Registry (Folkeregisteret) fall within these zone boundaries can purchase resident parking permit card.
In order to apply for a resident parking permit, you must:
NB! As of October 1 2020 each household is entitled to a maximum of one parking space within the allocated residential parking zone.
Owners of two-wheeled motorcycles and scooters do not need a Residents parking permit.
In accordance with the new regulation, from October 1 visitors with hybrid and electric cars in zones 8-29 must pay for parking. The price is NOK 20 per hour.
To apply for a resident parking permit, you must fill out an electronic form (only available in norwegian). New customers must create a user account, and returning customers must log in using their already existing user profile. If you need assistance in applying for a parking permit, please contact Bymiljøetaten on 55 56 56 90.
On the electronic form, you must specify the residential zone of your residence, and provide your vehicle’s registration number. You must also attach a copy of your vehicle’s registration document and an ID e.g. a driving licence.
Bymiljøetaten no longer issue paper parking permits to those applying for a resident parking permit in zones 1 and 5- 29. Residents who apply for the residents parking permit in these zones will be issued with an e-permit. The Civil Enforcement Officers (Parking attendants) on the streets are able to check resident permits by scanning your vehicle’s registration number.
Are you a student or a commuter? You must then provide a tenancy agreement/a receipt for paid utility / phone / Internet bill or other residency proof. Students are also obligated to provide a valid student card and a receipt for the paid semester fee.
A business that applies for a parking zone card must be registered at the Brønnøysund Register Centre and have its operation address within the residential zone. When applying for a resident parking permit, the company must prove a genuine need for the permit being applied for. The company must also document that the vehicle is registered in the business’ name.
N.B. Companies are not allowed to apply for resident permit card for zone 1.
If you need assistance in applying for a parking permit, please contact Bymiljøetaten on 55 56 56 90.
Residential zone regulations apply from Monday to Friday between 08.00 and 23.00, and on Saturdays between 08.00 and 17.00. Visitors can park for free outside these hours. Different rules apply in different residential zones, please find what applies in the zone you are visiting below:
An overview of prices and payments for visitor parking can be found at the webpage Parking in Bergen (information only available in Norwegian).
Bergen currently has 20 zones, and more are planned in the upcoming years. When introducing a new residential zone, a notification is sent to residents approx. one month prior to the scheduled date for the launching of a new zone.
Open map with more information about the Residential Zones
6-months permit card
For a complete overview of your invoice, please log into your account in Parka.
Zone 1:
If you are planning on visiting city centre, we recommend you park your vehicle at Klostergarasjen or Bygarasjen. On-street parking is possible only in designated areas with parking ticket machines, and the maximum parking time limit ranges between one to two hours. You can pay for on-street parking with «P i Bergen» app or at parking ticket machines.
Two-wheel motorcycles, Four-wheel motorcycles / Motorized quadricycle must have a parking permit in zone 1(City Center).
Visitor Parking In Zones 2- 7:
You can purchase a temporary visitor-parking permit in zones 2-7 at the parking ticket machine located by the bicycle-parking house at Nøstetorget. Minimum purchase is for 1 day, you can also purchase multiday parking ticket or a one week card.The ticket is valid from the moment of purchase and cannot be used in designated areas with parking ticket machines in the city.
N.B. In accordance with the revised regulations regarding residential zones, the parking ticket machine at Nøstetoget will be removed. As such, it will no longer be possible to purchase parking tickets in Zone 2-7. The new regulations come into effect in February 2020, with a period of transition until October the 1st. The new regulation will not be enforced until April the 1st. 2021
If the parking ticket machine at Nøstetorget is out of order, you are required to find another legal parking alternative (in the parking garage)
Electric cars must have a residential zone card to park in residential zone 2-7.
Visitors Parking In Zone 8-29
Prices: NOK 20,- per hour and NOK 300,- per day.
Parking tickets can be purchased in «P i Bergen» app or at a parking ticket machine in the zone.
Ticket machines are located at the following places:
Residential zone regulations apply from Monday to Friday between 08.00 and 23.00, and on Saturdays between 08.00 and 17.00. It is free to park in the zones outside these hours.
In zone 1 (City Center) the restriction applies 24 hrs, 7 days of the week.
If you have changed cars and live in residential zone 2,3,4 you must obtain an updated residential zone card. Please visit our customer centre. We will make the new card while you wait.
Remember to bring your old residential parking card and the registration for your new car. Administrative fee is NOK 50,-.
If you are selling your car, and not buying a new one, you must submit your residential zone card within 8 days after selling your car. If you live in zone 8 and upwards, contact the customer centre on phone or email, as residential parking cards are electronic. Email: boligsone@bergen.kommune.no Phone: 55 56 56 90
Trailers can only be parked in the residential zone if they are attached to a car with a valid parking permit. We do not issue Parking permits in the residential zones for caravans and trailers.
You can get a new residential zone card at Bymiljøetaten’s customer centre at Johannes Bruns gate 12. The price is NOK 50,-.
Remember to bring your old residential zone card and the rental car licence. This applies to residential zones 2,3,4 If you live in residential zones 1 and 5 to 29, contact the customer centre on phone or email as the residential parking permits card for these zones are issued electronically. Email: boligsone@bergen.kommune.no Phone: 55 56 56 90
If you have moved to another residential zone and need residential zone parking permit for the new zone, you must visit our customer centre at Johannes Bruns gate 12 with your present zone card and evidence for a change of address.
You must report a change of address within 8 days of moving. We will print a new zone card for you; administration fee is NOK 50. This applies to those who live in zones 2,3,4. If you live in the zones that have electric residents permit cards (zone 5 and upwards), please contact our customer centre on phone or email. 55 56 56 90 / boligsone@bergen.kommune.no
If you no longer wish to retain your Residential perking permit, please send your card back to Bymiljøetaten. Those who live in the residential zones with electronic parking permits (zones 5 to 29) can send a notice to boligsone@bergen.kommune.no
Enter the phone number or email address under «Forgotten User ID/PIN». You will then receive an e-mail or message with your username and password.
The regulation distinguishes between stopping and parking. Shortest possible stop for loading and unloading is allowed(cf. Section 1.1.k of Trafikkreglene). This means that if you e.g. are moving in / out of a house/apartment, you can stop in a residential zone and on the streets with “No parking” signs while loading and unloading is in progress.
Two-wheel motorcycles and mopeds do not need a parking permit.
Residential parking zone agreement becomes valid when Bymiljøetaten has registered the payment. If you pay by online bank, it may take 1 to 3 business days before we receive the payment.
Residential zones 2,3,4
If you wish to terminate your residential zone parking agreement, you must return the resident parking card to Bymiljøetaten- You can send it by mail or deliver it to the customer centre at Johannes Bruns gate 12. The address is Bymiljøetaten, PO Box 7700, 5020 Bergen.
Residential zones 5 to 29
If you live in the residential zones with electronic permission (zones 5 to 29), please contact our customer centre by e-mail or telephone to cancel the agreement. Email: boligsone@bergen.kommune.no. Phone: 55 56 56 90
We will refund the entire remaining period you have paid for.