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Is parking free in Copenhagen at weekends?

One free hour, and you must still register.

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Short answer

No, parking in Copenhagen's four paid zones is charged every day of the week, also on Saturdays and Sundays. From Saturday at 17.00 to Monday at 8.00, and on public holidays, the first hour of your first registered parking is free. You must still register the parking in an app, at a pay machine or by phone on 33 66 18 18, even for less than an hour. After the free hour, the normal 2026 rates apply, for example DKK 18 an hour in the evening and DKK 6 an hour at night.

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Why

  1. The free hour only covers your first parking.
  2. Registration is required even when the hour is free.
  3. Public holidays follow the weekend rule.

Details

Paying for a more expensive zone also covers the cheaper zones.

Tip

Start the parking in the app as soon as you park, so the free hour is counted from the right time.

What may differ

Rates and rules are set by the City of Copenhagen and change every year.

Common misconception

Many think parking in Copenhagen is free on Sundays.

What actually happens

Sunday is a paid day, and only the first hour of the first registered parking is free.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Payment rules, limits and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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