Low-emission zone in Offenbach
On 1 January 2015, the German city of Offenbach introduced a low-emission zone. Within this zone, an emissions sticker is required for most motorized vehicles. The low-emission zone of Offenbach borders the low-emission zone of Frankfurt. If you also intend to visit other cities in Germany, please look at this list of all low-emission zones. If you want an explanation about the emissions sticker itself, please head over to the homepage.
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Map of the low-emission zone in Offenbach
The low-emission zone of Offenbach is shown on the map above with orange. Its borders are formed by the river Main, the A661 and the A3, which makes it easy to determine whether you are driving inside the low-emission zone or not. Only in the east is the border of the zone formed by a zigzag line. The neighboring low-emission zone of Frankfurt is shown on the map with green. Because an emissions sticker is never required on German highways, you can still drive on the A661 in between the two low-emission zones without having to worry about receiving a fine. Only if you leave the highway and enter either low-emission zone, a sticker is required.
Parking outside the low-emission zone
Even though the low-emission zone of Offenbach is rather large, there are still a few possibilities to park outside the zone. This is useful if your car is not eligible for an emissions sticker. First of all, you could park somewhere inside the business park north of the Main (A on the map). Close to the Aldi supermarket, there is a large parking lot from where you can cross the bridge into the city center on foot. Another possibility is the station of Mühlheim (B), from where you can take the S-Bahn to the city center of Offenbach.
Which emissions sticker do you need in Offenbach?
Just like in Frankfurt, it is the green emissions sticker that is required in Offenbach. Electric vehicles, most vehicles with a petrol engine from 1993 and most vehicles with a diesel engine from 2006 are eligible.
Where can you buy the German emissions sticker?
Obtaining a German emissions sticker is relatively easy. You can stop by at vehicle inspection companies such as DEKRA and TÜV anywhere in Germany. Make sure you take your vehicle registration certificate with you and they will issue the sticker for you in about five minutes. Some larger car dealerships will also be able to help you out, but gas stations do not sell the emissions sticker. If you travel to Germany during the weekend, make sure you check the opening times beforehand.
A less stressful way to buy your emissions sticker is online. In that case the sticker will be sent to your home address. The required copy of your vehicle registration certificate can be uploaded on the order form on our website. While the sticker will be issued within one working day, do keep in mind that it usually takes a few days for sticker to arrive. Look at our frequently asked questions for an indication of the different delivery times for different European countries.
What is there to see and do in Offenbach?
Offenbach is an industrial city just east of Frankfurt. It is also the German cities with the highest percentage of foreign residents, most of whom are employed at the factories in and outside Offenbach. Tourist attractions include the Deutsche Ledermuseum about the production of leather, and the Klingspor-Museum about typography and the production of books.
Order the official German emissions sticker, now for only €13,95 including VAT and delivery costs.