Kiel is free –
the nearest low emission zone isn't.
There is no low emission zone in Kiel. You do not need an emissions sticker in Kiel 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 Kiel
no low emission zone
Nearest low emission zone
Bremen, approx. 164 km
Fine in Bremen
€100 without a sticker
Federal state
What applies to journeys from Kiel
Kiel bears the nickname “Fjord City”. Kiel is the state capital of Schleswig-Holstein and a naval city. Anyone driving from Kiel to Bremen (approx. 164 km) needs the green sticker there, otherwise a €100 fine is due.
The next other low emission zones: Magdeburg (approx. 264 km), Osnabrück (approx. 266 km) and Berlin (approx. 295 km). In Schleswig-Holstein there is currently no low emission zone – the nearest ones are in neighbouring federal states.
After a change of number plate the vehicle needs a new sticker – also for journeys to Bremen.
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 Kiel
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Kiel
Frequently asked questions about Kiel
Is there a low emission zone in Kiel?
No – there is no low emission zone in Kiel, so no sticker is required in the city itself; the nearest sticker requirement applies in Bremen.
Where is the nearest low emission zone near Kiel?
The nearest existing low emission zone is in Bremen, about 164 km away; there are others in Magdeburg, Osnabrück and Berlin – 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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