Erfurt is free –
the nearest low emission zone isn't.
The Erfurt low emission zone was lifted on 1 May 2021. You no longer need an emissions sticker in Erfurt itself. However, anyone driving into another German low emission zone still needs a green sticker – otherwise they face a €100 fine.
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In Erfurt
lifted since 1 May 2021
Nearest low emission zone
Halle (Saale), approx. 86 km
Fine in Halle (Saale)
€100 without a sticker
Federal state
Thuringia
What applies to journeys from Erfurt
“City of Flowers” – that is what Erfurt is often called. Erfurt is the state capital of Thuringia. Anyone driving from Erfurt to Halle (Saale) (approx. 86 km) needs the green sticker there, otherwise a €100 fine is due.
The sticker requirement also applies in Leipzig (approx. 102 km), Magdeburg (approx. 134 km) and Marburg (approx. 159 km). No city in Thuringia currently has a low emission zone; the sticker is still worthwhile for journeys to other federal states.
Vehicles with a foreign registration also need a sticker in Halle (Saale).
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 Erfurt
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Erfurt
Frequently asked questions about Erfurt
Do I need an emissions sticker in Erfurt?
No – the Erfurt low emission zone was lifted on 1 May 2021, so a sticker is no longer required in the city itself; the nearest sticker requirement applies in Halle (Saale).
Where is the nearest low emission zone near Erfurt?
The nearest existing low emission zone is in Halle (Saale), about 86 km away; there are others in Leipzig, Magdeburg and Marburg – you need the green sticker there.
One green sticker for all German low emission zones
One sticker for Halle (Saale) 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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