Hamburg is free –
the nearest low emission zone isn't.
There is no low emission zone in Hamburg. You do not need an emissions sticker in Hamburg 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 Hamburg
no low emission zone
Nearest low emission zone
Bremen, approx. 95 km
Fine in Bremen
€100 without a sticker
Federal state
Hamburg
Low emission zones around Hamburg
Many people know Hamburg by its nickname “Gateway to the World”. Hamburg has the largest seaport in Germany. Anyone driving from Hamburg to Bremen (approx. 95 km) needs the green sticker there, otherwise a €100 fine is due.
The sticker requirement also applies in Osnabrück (approx. 192 km), Magdeburg (approx. 193 km) and Münster (approx. 238 km).
Checks are carried out without prior notice, in Bremen 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 Hamburg
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Hamburg
Frequently asked questions about Hamburg
Do I need an emissions sticker in Hamburg?
No – there is no low emission zone in Hamburg, so no sticker is required in the city itself; the nearest sticker requirement applies in Bremen.
Where is the nearest low emission zone near Hamburg?
The nearest existing low emission zone is in Bremen, about 95 km away; there are others in Osnabrück, Magdeburg and Münster – you need the green sticker there.
One green sticker for all German low emission zones
One sticker for Bremen 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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