Parking in Skien
In Skien city centre, municipal short-stay parking costs 10 kr per hour on weekdays from 08:00 to 17:00, normally with a maximum stay of three hours. Municipal spaces are free at weekends, but always follow the signs and payment machine information at each location. Electric and hydrogen vehicles pay half price. Skien has three residential-zone areas with digital parking permits.
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- Zones
- 3
- Average price
- 10 kr/hour
- Free parking
- Yes, in places
- Apps
- EasyPark
Parking zones in Skien
Overview of paid parking zones in Skien, with price per hour, maximum time and validity.
| Zone | Area | Price | Max time | Validity |
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| City centre (up to 3 hours) | Torggata, Kongens gate, Telemarksgata m.fl. | Car: 10 kr/hour Electric vehicle / hydrogen: Half price (5 kr/hour) |
Up to 3 hours | Mon–Fri: 08–17 Sat: See signs Sun: See signs |
| Municipal spaces with shorter paid-parking hours | Kverndalssenteret, Nedre Hjellegate by Strøm, Marensro and Lundegata by the school | Car: See the payment machine/signs for rates and maximum stay | 2–4 hours at some spaces; Marensro has all-day parking | Mon–Fri: 08–14 Sat: Free at municipal spaces (follow signs) Sun: Free at municipal spaces (follow signs) |
| Meierikvartalet kveld/natt | Meierikvartalet | Bil: 10 kr/hour | See signs at the location | Mon–Fri: 17–08 Sat: See signs Sun: See signs |
Last updated: 2026-08-21 · Source: Skien Municipality – Parking in the city centre
Resident parking
Three areas: Zone 1 north of Brekkeparken, Zone 2 by Lundegata/Bakken, and Snipetorpgata/Bratsberggata. A digital permit is required for parking outside the properties. Residents may register one vehicle per household; a second vehicle is handled manually. Guest permits may be issued for up to two vehicles and are valid for no more than one week.
Price: The price is not stated on the municipality’s information page—check the application portal
Apply for resident parking in Skien →
The national framework for the scheme (resident permits, who can apply) is on the residential-zone parking page.
Car parks in Skien
The largest car parks in Skien, with prices and opening hours.
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Bygarasjen
Bygarasjen (Skien kommune)The municipality’s central parking garage. 14 kr per commenced hour, maximum 140 kr/day. Free on Saturdays if you enter and exit on the same day; paid on Sundays/public holidays. Barrier-free facility with payment after parking.
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Lietorvet Parking garage
Onepark1 hour free in the garage and on the roof, then 25 kr per commenced hour (maximum 200 kr/24 hours). AutoPay number-plate recognition; pay by card, mobile or within 48 hours.
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Tømmerkaia 1
APCOA120 spaces, 5 disabled bays. Number-plate recognition.
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Tømmerkaia 9-45
APCOA115 spaces, 6 disabled bays. Number-plate recognition.
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Herkules Senter
APCOAAt Herkules shopping centre, west of the city-centre core.
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Skien fritidspark
Skien kommuneApproximately 360 spaces. Three hours free Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00; then maximum 25 kr/day. Electric vehicles and motorcycles park free.
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Bobilparking, Skien fritidspark
Skien kommune10 seasonal spaces. 350 kr/day including electricity; electricity, grey-water/sewage disposal, waste facilities, showers and toilets are available.
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Free parking
On-street parking in Skien 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.
- Free parking after 17:00 on weekdays
- Skien Leisure Park (~360 spaces): 3 hours free Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00, then maximum 25 kr/day; electric vehicles and motorcycles park free
- Bygarasjen: free on Saturdays if you enter and exit on the same day
- Lietorvet parking garage: 1 hour free in the garage and on the roof; express spaces by Meny have 1 hour free
EV charging and parking
Electric and hydrogen vehicles pay half the municipal parking rate. EL, HY and EK registration plates receive the discount automatically at the payment machine and in EasyPark; other plates must use EasyPark. The municipality lists charging bays at Hauges gate/Marensro, Skien Leisure Park, Bygarasjen, the railway station and Kaffehuset, among other places. Tømmerkaia 1 and 9–45 each have ten charging bays.
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
Disabled permit holders: follow the signs at municipal parking spaces in Skien.
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 (lower rate) | 330 kr | Other | 21 days | Parking Regulations §36 |
| Breach of the Parking Regulations (standard rate, e.g. unpaid parking or overstaying) | 660 kr | Other | 21 days | Parking Regulations §36 |
| Parking in a disabled bay without a valid permit (higher rate) | 990 kr | Other | 21 days | Parking Regulations §36 |
Apps and payment methods
- EasyPark easypark.com — The mobile app has a 15% surcharge. EasyPark’s SMS service has no surcharge. Payment at a machine with coins/card also has no surcharge.
Parking authority contact
- Skien Municipality
- Phone: 35 58 10 00
- Opening hours: Paid-parking hours weekdays 08:00–17:00
- Municipal parking page →
Frequently asked questions
How much does parking cost in Skien city centre?
Municipal short-stay parking in the city centre costs 10 kr per hour on weekdays from 08:00 to 17:00, normally with a maximum stay of three hours. Municipal spaces are free at weekends. Always follow the signs and payment machine information, as some spaces have different hours or terms.
Do electric vehicles get a discount in Skien?
Yes. Electric and hydrogen vehicles pay half price—5 kr per hour—following a municipal council decision in 2021. With EL or HY registration plates, the half-price rate is applied automatically at the payment machine and in the EasyPark app.
Does EasyPark cost extra in Skien?
If you use the EasyPark mobile app, there is a 15% surcharge. EasyPark’s SMS service has no surcharge, nor does payment at a machine with coins or card.
Are there parking garages in Skien city centre?
Yes. Bygarasjen is at Kongens gate 22. Lietorvet parking garage is open 24 hours and offers one free hour before charges begin. APCOA has parking garages at Tømmerkaia 1 and Tømmerkaia 9–45 on Klosterøya, both with charging.
Can I charge an electric vehicle in parking garages in Skien?
Yes. APCOA’s facilities at Tømmerkaia 1 and Tømmerkaia 9–45 each have ten charging bays, and Lietorvet parking garage lists EV charging. The municipality also lists charging bays at Marensro, Skien station and Skien Leisure Park, among other places.