Parking in Notodden
Notodden Municipality operates the parking spaces close to the city centre. The parking system has recently changed: after the Norwegian Public Roads Administration found that some areas, including Jernverksgata and the public-transport terminal, had wrongly been made chargeable, the municipality had to correct the signs and payment arrangements. Always follow the signs where you park.
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- Zones
- 1
- Average price
- 15 kr/hour (paid spaces)
- Free parking
- Yes, in places
- Apps
- ParkPay
Parking zones in Notodden
Overview of paid parking zones in Notodden, with price per hour, maximum time and validity.
| Zone | Area | Price | Max time | Validity |
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| City centre (parking zone) | Notodden city centre – parking only in designated spaces, signed at all access roads. Winter signage is valid 1 November–15 April. | Paid spaces (bus terminal and Jernverksgata parking garage): 15 kr/hour (check the current rate) | Two hours free at several spaces (see signs) | Mon–Fri: Bus terminal: charged 24/7; Jernverksgata parking garage: 06:00–23:00 Sat: Same as weekdays Sun: Same as weekdays |
Last updated: 2026-08-21 · Source: Notodden Municipality – Parking and parking spaces
Resident parking
Information on resident parking in Notodden is being added.
The national framework for the scheme (resident permits, who can apply) is on the residential-zone parking page.
Car parks in Notodden
The largest car parks in Notodden, with prices and opening hours.
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Jernverksgata parking garage
Notodden MunicipalityNumber-plate recognition and a payment terminal. 15 kr/hour (check the current rate), with 30 minutes free before the charge starts. Unpaid parking after 48 hours results in an invoice with an invoice fee.
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Heddalsvegen by the station (bus terminal)
Notodden MunicipalityPaid parking around the clock with number-plate recognition. 15 kr/hour (check the current rate), with 30 minutes free before activation.
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Free parking
On-street parking in Notodden 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.
- Two hours free at several municipal spaces near the city centre: Oscar Nissens gate, Heddalsvegen (between Bok & blueshus and Notodden Upper Secondary School), Holtas plass (entrance at the top by the Town Hall), Torvet, and Jernverksgata/Tekstengata. See signs for terms.
- Completely free in Industrigata – on both sides of the road nearest Torvet (Lasarettomta and Badetomta).
EV charging and parking
Follow the signs for electric-vehicle and charging terms at municipal spaces (verify during construction work).
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 municipal spaces in Notodden.
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 |
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| Breach of the Parking Regulations (low rate) | 330 kr | Other | 21 days | Parking Regulations §36 |
| Breach of the Parking Regulations (ordinary rate, e.g. unpaid parking or overstay) | 660 kr | Other | 21 days | Parking Regulations §36 |
| Parking in a disabled bay without a valid permit (high rate) | 990 kr | Other | 21 days | Parking Regulations §36 |
Apps and payment methods
- ParkPay parkpay.no — The municipality’s payment service for paid spaces (the bus terminal and Jernverksgata parking garage). Pay at parkpay.no, at the payment terminal on site, or by automatic payment through a ParkPay account.
Parking authority contact
- Notodden Municipality
- Municipal parking page →
Frequently asked questions
Is parking free in Notodden city centre?
Parts of the city centre are free. Some previously disputed spaces, including in Jernverksgata and by the public-transport terminal, were returned to free parking following an order from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. Always follow the signs on site, as the system has recently changed.
Who is responsible for parking in Notodden?
Notodden Municipality operates the parking spaces close to the city centre. Exact rates and times vary; see the signs or the municipality’s parking page.
How do I pay for parking in Notodden?
Where parking is charged, pay at parkpay.no, at a payment machine where available, or by automatic payment through a ParkPay account. Pay within 48 hours after parking ends. After that, you can choose ParkPayLater; this service costs an additional 39 kr, on top of the ordinary charge and invoice fee. Always check the signs for the local rate and payment method.