Düsseldorf low-emission zone (Umweltzone)

The Düsseldorf Umweltzone covers a large part of the city (in force since 15 Feb 2009, extended on 1 Feb 2013). The Christmas markets in the Altstadt and on Königsallee are inside the zone.

Only the green Umweltplakette is accepted, and has been since 1 July 2014. Vehicles without a green sticker may not enter.

Foreign-registered cars are subject to the same rule. One German sticker is valid in all German low-emission zones and does not expire. Price and delivery time are not in our data: check the official website.

Since 1 October 2026, cars with a German E-number plate (electric) no longer need a sticker. Foreign electric cars without a German E-plate still need the green sticker.

The zones have not been lifted: only the environmental lanes (ended 1 March 2021) and the Euro 4 ban on Corneliusstraße were. No day pass is mentioned in our data.

Before leaving, check your car's emission class (Euro norm) and fuel type in its registration certificate. If you are unsure whether your car qualifies for the green sticker, ask TÜV, DEKRA or GTÜ, or check the official website.

Get the green Umweltplakette before driving into the city. It is issued by the city's vehicle registration office, TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ and emissions-test garages (outlets in Düsseldorf not individually verified: see duesseldorf.de/kfz/feinstaub). Stick it inside the windscreen. It is valid in all German zones and never expires.

Beware of unofficial intermediaries: use the bodies above and the city's website.

Simple alternative: the Christmas markets (Altstadt, Königsallee) are inside the zone, and taking the train to Düsseldorf Hbf avoids the sticker. No official P+R has been verified in our data.