Braunschweig is free –
the nearest low emission zone isn't.
There is no low emission zone in Braunschweig. You do not need an emissions sticker in Braunschweig itself. However, anyone driving into another German low emission zone still needs a green sticker – otherwise they face a €100 fine.
One sticker for all German low emission zones. Buy emissions sticker
In Braunschweig
no low emission zone
Nearest low emission zone
Magdeburg, approx. 77 km
Fine in Magdeburg
€100 without a sticker
Federal state
What applies to journeys from Braunschweig
Many people know Braunschweig by its nickname “Lion City”. Braunschweig is a well-known research location. The nearest existing low emission zone is in Magdeburg, around 77 km away – driving there without a green sticker costs a €100 fine.
The sticker requirement also applies in Halle (Saale) (approx. 132 km), Bremen (approx. 147 km) and Leipzig (approx. 164 km). The sticker requirement also applies in Lower Saxony, for example in Osnabrück. In the surrounding area, Salzgitter (approx. 15 km) and Wolfsburg (approx. 25 km) has no low emission zone.
Checks are carried out without prior notice, in Magdeburg just as anywhere else; the sticker must be clearly legible on the inside of the windscreen.
Why the sticker still belongs in your car
- The green sticker is valid in all German low emission zones – buy once, drive in everywhere.
- Checks in low emission zones take place without prior notice – including vehicles from other cities and from abroad.
- Ordered online, delivered by post – no appointment and no visit to a garage.
- Vehicle registered outside Germany? You get the sticker with the vehicle registration document issued in your country – what matters is the number plate, date of first registration and vehicle identification number (VIN).
Low emission zones near Braunschweig
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Braunschweig
Places around Braunschweig
Frequently asked questions about Braunschweig
Do I need an emissions sticker in Braunschweig?
No – there is no low emission zone in Braunschweig, so no sticker is required in the city itself; the nearest sticker requirement applies in Magdeburg.
Where is the nearest low emission zone near Braunschweig?
The nearest existing low emission zone is in Magdeburg, about 77 km away; there are others in Halle (Saale), Bremen and Leipzig – you need the green sticker there.
One green sticker for all German low emission zones
One sticker for Magdeburg and all other German low emission zones.
Shipped within 24 hours once all details are complete, delivery in Germany usually 1–3 working days.
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