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Parking on blue lines in Merano
Want to park in the Municipality of Merano? Discover how blue zones work, how much they cost, and how to pay for parking.
The blue lines in Merano indicate paid parking areas on the street, located in the central and semi-central zones of the city, where the Blue Park system regulates vehicle parking.
Parking regulations are established by the Municipality of Merano, through the Blue Park Parking Areas Regulation. Rates, hours, and conditions may vary depending on the zone: for this reason, the vertical signage posted next to the parking space is always the authoritative reference.
How to pay for blue lines in Merano
Want to park in the Municipality of Merano? Discover how the blue zones work, how much they cost, and how to pay for parking.
Parking meters
The traditional method is payment through a parking meter, available in the main regulated parking areas.
With the parking meter you can:
- Pay with coins, card or other enabled payment systems.
- Select the parking duration based on the applicable rate.
- Obtain the ticket to display on your vehicle's dashboard.
Telepass App
In enabled areas, you can also pay for parking through the Telepass app.
With the app you can:
- Start and stop parking directly from your smartphone.
- Avoid using the parking meter.
- Pay automatically at the end of your parking session.
- Pay only for the actual parking time.
- Manage parking in a completely digital way.
Before using the service, it is always advisable to verify Telepass availability directly in the parking area.
Where are the blue parking spaces located in Merano
The blue lines in Merano are organized in two zones: Zone A and Zone B. There is also a Zone C, but it is reserved exclusively for tourist buses.
Zone | Main streets and squares | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
Zone A | Via Alpini, Via Carducci, Via Cavour, Via Foscolo (from Via Alpini to Via Laurin), Via Garibaldi, Via O. Huber (from Via Carducci to Via Verdi), Via Leopardi (from Via Foscolo to Via Petrarca), Via Mainardo (from Via Huber to Via Alpini), Via Mirabella, Via Ortwein, Via Pendl, Via Petrarca, Via Verdi (from Via K.Wolf to Via O. Huber), Via K. Wolf, Via Rossini | Central area, paid parking active every day |
Zone B | Via Alfieri, Via A. Hofer, Via Mainardo (from Via Alpini to Via Laurin), Via Matteotti, Via Monastero, Via Monte Tessa, Via Mozart, Via Piave, Via S. Francesco, Via Segantini, Via E. Toti, Via Venosta, Via Verdi (Zone B section), Via XXX Aprile | Semi-central area, paid parking on weekdays only |
Some streets or squares may be reserved (even only partially) exclusively for subscribers by municipal council resolution, for traffic-related reasons. For this reason, the distribution of parking spaces may change based on municipal ordinances: before parking, it is always advisable to check the vertical signage on site.
How much do blue parking spaces cost in Merano
In Merano the parking rate depends on the zone where you park: in the Zone A, the most central one, parking costs €2.50 / 1h, while in Zone B, semi-central, the rate drops to €1.50 / 1h.
Zone | Main streets and squares | Rate |
|---|---|---|
Zone A | Via Alpini, Via Carducci, Via Cavour, Via Foscolo (from Via Alpini to Via Laurin), Via Garibaldi, Via O. Huber (from Via Carducci to Via Verdi), Via Leopardi (from Via Foscolo to Via Petrarca), Via Mainardo (from Via Huber to Via Alpini), Via Mirabella, Via Ortwein, Via Pendl, Via Petrarca, Via Verdi (from Via K.Wolf to Via O. Huber), Via K. Wolf, Via Rossini | €2.50 / 1h |
Zone B | Via Alfieri, Via A. Hofer, Via Mainardo (from Via Alpini to Via Laurin), Via Matteotti, Via Monastero, Via Monte Tessa, Via Mozart, Via Piave, Via S. Francesco, Via Segantini, Via E. Toti, Via Venosta, Via Verdi (Zone B section), Via XXX Aprile | €1.50 / 1h |
As always, before leaving your car it is advisable to check the rate indicated on the parking meter or on the vertical signage.
Opening hours of blue parking zones in Merano
Even the times and days of validity of paid parking vary from zone to zone.
Zone | Indicative Streets | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
Zone A | Via Alpini, Via Carducci, Via Cavour, Via Foscolo (from Via Alpini to Via Laurin), Via Garibaldi, Via O. Huber (from Via Carducci to Via Verdi), Via Leopardi (from Via Foscolo to Via Petrarca), Via Mainardo (from Via Huber to Via Alpini), Via Mirabella, Via Ortwein, Via Pendl, Via Petrarca, Via Verdi (from Via K.Wolf to Via O. Huber), Via K. Wolf, Via Rossini | Every day (Monday-Sunday) | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Zone B | Via Alfieri, Via A. Hofer, Via Mainardo (from Via Alpini to Via Laurin), Via Matteotti, Via Monastero, Via Monte Tessa, Via Mozart, Via Piave, Via S. Francesco, Via Segantini, Via E. Toti, Via Venosta, Via Verdi (Zone B section), Via XXX Aprile | Monday to Saturday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
In Zone A parking is paid every day of the week, including Sunday, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. In Zone B parking is instead free on Sunday, while it remains paid from Monday to Saturday.
The vertical signage on site always takes precedence.
Subscriptions and permits for blue zones in Merano
The Municipality of Merano provides Blue Park subscriptions that are personal, valid only for the vehicle and the streets or squares indicated on the subscription itself.
Residents and domiciled persons
The subscription is reserved for those who do not already have a garage or private parking space. Both a first and second subscription are available for the same household, with a six-month or annual duration.
Permits for work or events
If access to a garage or private parking space is temporarily blocked due to public works or events, you can request, with a documented and justified application, a free parking permit valid for the entire duration of the obstruction.
People with disabilities
Vehicles in service of people with disabilities equipped with a CUDE badge can benefit from the exemptions provided by current regulations. Parking is permitted according to the rules established for reserved spaces and, where applicable, also in paid areas.
Are electric cars free to park in blue zones in Merano?
No, at the moment there are no exemptions for free parking of electric or hybrid cars on blue lines in Merano. Electric vehicles must therefore comply with the standard rates applicable to the chosen parking zone (from €1.50 to €2.50 per hour, depending on the zone), and charging or parking still require a valid permit.
Frequently asked questions about blue lines in Merano
How much do blue parking spaces cost in Merano?
How much do blue parking spaces cost in Merano?
The blue lines in Merano belonging to Zone A cost €2.50 / 1h, the spaces in Zone B cost €1.50 / 1h.
What are the blue zone parking hours in Merano?
What are the blue zone parking hours in Merano?
In Zone A paid parking is active every day from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. In Zone B it is active from Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Where are the blue parking spaces located in Merano?
Where are the blue parking spaces located in Merano?
The Blue Park blue lines are distributed in Zone A (city center, including Via Alpini, Via Carducci, Via Cavour, Via Garibaldi) and Zone B (semi-center, including Via Alfieri, Via A. Hofer, Via Matteotti, Via Verdi). There is also a Zone C, reserved exclusively for tourist buses.
How do you pay for blue lines parking in Merano?
How do you pay for blue lines parking in Merano?
You can pay through a parking meter with coins, card or enabled electronic systems, or through the Telepass app, which allows you to manage parking digitally by paying only for the actual parking time.
Are subscriptions available for blue zones in Merano?
Are subscriptions available for blue zones in Merano?
Yes. Blue Park subscriptions are personal, valid for the vehicle and routes indicated, and reserved for those who do not already have a private garage or parking space. Semester and annual subscriptions are available, with differentiated rates for the first and second subscription.
Do people with disabilities pay for blue parking spaces in Merano?
Do people with disabilities pay for blue parking spaces in Merano?
No, vehicles in service of people with disabilities equipped with a CUDE badge can benefit from the exemptions provided by current regulations for parking in reserved spaces and, where applicable, in paid areas.
Do electric cars pay for blue parking spaces in Merano?
Do electric cars pay for blue parking spaces in Merano?
Yes, in Merano electric cars do not have parking exemptions and must pay regularly for parking in blue zones, according to the rate of the area where they are located.
Pay for blue parking lines with the Telepass App
Thanks to the Blue Lines service, you can manage your vehicle parking directly from the app.
