Schwabach is putting an end to barriers: the underground car park at Königsplatz has been modernized!

Schwabach is putting an end to barriers: the underground car park at Königsplatz has been modernized!

Something is happening in Schwabach when it comes to parking options! The underground car park at Königsplatz is currently being completely renovated and is due to be converted to a modern, barrier-free system by July 2025. This renovation brings with it some exciting innovations that will make everyday park life much easier. How NN reported that the old barrier will be dismantled and replaced with a license plate scanning system. This means that users will no longer have to pass through barriers in the future - real progress!

The first steps have already been taken. At the beginning of July, work began on the cabling for the camera installations necessary to implement license plate recognition. Things will get really concrete on July 29, 2025: On that day, two displays will be installed in the entrance and exit areas. During installation, vehicles are directed to a lane regulated by a security service.

New payment system and parking tariffs

Another highlight of the update is the new payment system. In the future, parking fees can be paid not only in cash, but also cashless at the new pay station or online up to 48 hours after leaving the park. However, this requires the vehicle registration number to be provided. For all those who have not paid after 48 hours, a vehicle owner data investigation follows, which is associated with a parking violation fee of 45 euros. But don't worry, parking rates remain unchanged and the first hour of parking remains free. A token for an additional free hour is replaced by QR code cards that can be scanned directly at the pay machine.

The investments in the new system and the renovation work amount to around 55,000 euros. The city of Schwabach also got involved: 22 wider parking spaces were marked, the stairwells were renovated and walls were repainted. There are also new signs to make orientation easier for drivers. In the future, electric charging stations will also be installed, a parking guidance system will be integrated and free WiFi will be provided.

Parking options in the area

Schwabach also offers a variety of parking options that are well signposted. In addition to the underground car park at Königsplatz, which is located at Rathausgasse 2-4, there are other interesting options. The parking garage at the train station is centrally located and is very convenient for commuters. Loud autoparken.one Drivers can choose between different places here:

• **Parkplatz am Stadtrand** – kostenfrei
• **P+R Parkhaus am Bahnhof** – ausgelegt für Pendler
• **Parkplatz an der Badstraße** – für eine ruhige und sichere Umgebung
• **Hoch bewertete Parkplätze** an der Reichswaisenhausstraße und am Georgskirche/Friedhof

Parking prices in Schwabach are relatively cheap compared to other cities, and the opening times of the parking garages extend from early to late, which makes them pleasant to use. A big plus are the numerous security measures, such as surveillance cameras and regular police checks.

With these many advances in the parking module, Schwabach shows that the city has its finger on the pulse and meets the needs of drivers while also not ignoring environmentally friendly approaches. The future of parking in the city looks bright!