Nürnberg is free –
the nearest low emission zone isn't.
There is no low emission zone in Nürnberg. You do not need an emissions sticker in Nürnberg 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 Nürnberg
no low emission zone
Nearest low emission zone
Regensburg, approx. 89 km
Fine in Regensburg
€100 without a sticker
Federal state
Low emission zones around Nürnberg
“Dürer City” – that is what Nürnberg is often called. Nürnberg is known for its Christkindlesmarkt Christmas market. Already in Regensburg, about 89 km from Nürnberg, the sticker requirement applies – €100 fine without a green sticker.
A little further away are the low emission zones in Augsburg (approx. 121 km), Remseck am Neckar (approx. 146 km) and Pleidelsheim (approx. 147 km). The sticker requirement also applies in Bavaria, for example in Regensburg, Augsburg and München. Fürth and Erlangen in the surrounding area manage without a low emission zone.
For the sticker for Regensburg, a photo or scan of your vehicle registration document is enough – no workshop appointment is needed.
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 Nürnberg
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Nürnberg
Places around Nürnberg
Frequently asked questions about Nürnberg
Do I need an emissions sticker in Nürnberg?
No – there is no low emission zone in Nürnberg, so no sticker is required in the city itself; the nearest sticker requirement applies in Regensburg.
Where is the nearest low emission zone near Nürnberg?
The nearest existing low emission zone is in Regensburg, about 89 km away; there are others in Augsburg, Remseck am Neckar and Pleidelsheim – you need the green sticker there.
One green sticker for all German low emission zones
One sticker for Regensburg 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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