How does parking work in Switzerland?
How does parking work in Switzerland? Official parking places in Switzerland are all marked and in most cases chargeable. The parking places are divided into different zones: Blue Zones: Parking from Monday till Saturday from 8 am until 6 pm is free of charge for an hour with the blue parking disc (including EU parking disc).
How to do easy parking?
- Find an empty parking spot.
- Position your vehicle for the turn.
- Slowly move into the parking space.
- Adjust your position.
- Turn the engine off and exit your car.
Can I drive in Switzerland as a tourist?
Yes, a driver's license is required in Switzerland An International Driver's License in Switzerland is not required by law—your locally-issued license is all you need—but it can be helpful to have one available while traveling in Switzerland and elsewhere in Europe.
What type of parking is easier?
In a diagonal or angle parking lot/street, the spaces are arranged at a 45-degree angle to the direction of traffic. It makes it easier for drivers to pull into the spot quickly. Getting your car into a diagonal space requires less steering than parallel or perpendicular parking.