Parking in Førde
Sunnfjord Municipality has a camera-monitored short-stay facility at Sentrum Sør in Førde. The first two hours are free, then parking costs 30 kr per hour on weekdays from 09:00 to 16:00. The remaining municipal spaces in Sentrum Sør are not part of this scheme. Follow signs closely, as private facilities have their own terms and payment solutions.
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- Zones
- 1
- Average price
- 2 hrs free, then 30 kr/hour (Sentrum Sør)
- Free parking
- Yes, in places
- Apps
- EasyPark
Parking zones in Førde
Overview of paid parking zones in Førde, with price per hour, maximum time and validity.
| Zone | Area | Price | Max time | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentrum Sør (camera parking) | South central Førde (88 spaces, including 4 disabled bays) | All vehicles: 2 hours free, then 30 kr/hour | Short-stay; terms may be changed if needed | Mon–Fri: 09–16 Sat: See signs Sun: See signs |
Last updated: 2026-08-21 · Source: Sunnfjord Municipality – Reduced hourly parking rate
Resident parking
Sunnfjord Municipality does not state a standard municipal residential-zone scheme in Førde. Check local signs and contact the municipality if you need long-stay parking or a special permit.
Price: No standard municipal residential-zone scheme stated
Rules
- Any local permit does not replace signed parking rules.
- Private facilities have their own agreements and terms.
Apply for resident parking in Førde →
The national framework for the scheme (resident permits, who can apply) is on the residential-zone parking page.
Car parks in Førde
The largest car parks in Førde, with prices and opening hours.
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Alti (retail centre)
Alti Førde / ParklyCamera parking. The north building of the car park has 3 hours free; the south building has 1 hour free. The facility's rate applies afterwards.
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Førde Airport (P1)
OnePark / Avinor20 minutes free drive-through. P1: 27 kr per started 30 minutes, maximum 199 kr per 24 hours and 675 kr for up to 8 days. Number-plate recognition.
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Free parking
On-street parking in Førde is normally free in the evening, at night and on Sundays and public holidays — but the charging hours are set by the municipality and shown on the sign, so always check the signs. Car parks and garages usually charge around the clock. The most reliable free options are park-and-ride sites and time-limited parking-disc spaces.
- Sentrum Sør: 2 hours free before 30 kr/hour on weekdays from 09:00 to 16:00
- The other public spaces in Sentrum Sør are not covered by the municipal payment scheme
- Alti Førde: 3 hours free in the north building and 1 hour free in the south building
EV charging and parking
See signs and operator information at the individual facility.
Electric and hydrogen cars now normally pay the ordinary charge on municipal parking. There is no national free-or-discount rule — each municipality decides for itself whether to grant an exemption (Parking Regulations § 34), and more and more charge the full price. Check locally.
The national EV rules (charging bay vs. parking space, cross-parking, why the price varies) are on the EV parking page.
Disabled parking
People with reduced mobility and a parking permit – follow the signs at the public spaces in Førde.
The national disabled-parking rules (what the card gives you, applying, double time) are on the disabled parking page.
Common mistakes and fines
| Offence | Amount | Type | Appeal deadline | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of the Parking Regulations (low rate) | 330 kr | Control sanction | 21 days | Parking Regulations § 36 |
| Breach of the Parking Regulations (ordinary rate, e.g. not paid / overstay) | 660 kr | Control sanction | 21 days | Parking Regulations § 36 |
| Parking in a disabled bay without a valid card (high rate) | 990 kr | Control sanction | 21 days | Parking Regulations § 36 |
Apps and payment methods
- EasyPark easypark.com — Used at several spaces in Førde.
- Autopay / OnePark autopay.io — Register your vehicle and card for automatic payment on exit (fee 2 kr per parking session in the OnePark app).
Parking authority contact
- Sunnfjord kommune
- Municipal parking page →
Frequently asked questions
Is it still free to park in Førde?
The first two hours are free at the municipality's short-stay facility at Sentrum Sør. Parking then costs 30 kr per hour on weekdays from 09:00 to 16:00. The municipality states that other public spaces at Sentrum Sør are not covered by this payment scheme. Private facilities have their own terms.
Can I get a parking fine in Førde?
The municipal Sentrum Sør facility uses cameras to record entry and exit. Failure to pay may result in an invoice with a fee. Other parking areas may use other enforcement and payment arrangements.
How do I pay for parking in Førde?
At the municipality's Sentrum Sør facility, pay online, in EasyPark or at a machine on site. Private facilities such as Alti have their own payment options. Follow the signs and the operator's information.