Parking in the city

A parking world of its own

Owing to their heterogeneous user groups with a wide variety of aims and durations of stay, city car parks have special management requirements. In particular they require a needs-oriented pricing structure at competitive prices, along with optimal management of capacity utilisation.

Furthermore, parking facilities in the city centre are often subject to periods of high traffic – for example on Advent weekends or on Sundays when shops are open for business. Depending on individual needs, these periods may require not only optimised parking and traffic flows, but also additional on-site personnel.

Owing to the changes that we are seeing in how people choose to get around, parking facilities at city locations are increasingly becoming “mobility hubs” – modern traffic junctions. This is why car sharing and e-mobility, as well as access to public transportation, must be integrated into the overall concept.

Site expertise at a glance

customised management concepts
market- and customer-oriented pricing and product design
effective guidance systems for parking and traffic flows
integration of the car park into the urban parking guidance system
clear orientation for drivers and pedestrians
integration of car-sharing and electric mobility
numerous additional services like car wash stations, electric vehicle charging points, umbrella vending machines
customer service centre offering 24/7 service

Our service extras

We incorporate nearby retailers, hotels and sports and recreational facilities into the property’s management concept on the basis of cooperation agreements.

Through framework agreements with car-rental companies and car-sharing providers and the provision of charging facilities for electric vehicles, we provide for a seamless interlinking of various forms of mobility.

Schildergasse Underground Car Park, Cologne

The “Schildergasse” Underground Car Park is located at a prime city-centre site in Cologne right on the popular shopping street of the same name.

number of parking spaces: 362
in our portfolio since: 1990 (“Cäcilienstraße” Car Park before 2018)
special features: single space detection system, electric vehicle charging points, P Card Service

In 2019 the Schildergasse Underground Car Park was named Cologne’s best parking facility by the Cologne Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK).

Überseequartier Underground Car Park, Hamburg

The Überseequartier neighbourhood is part of HafenCity Hamburg, one of the most interesting and vibrant areas in Hamburg’s city centre.

number of parking spaces: 1,173
in our portfolio since: August 2010
special features: online reservation system, number-plate recognition system, separate parking area for renters, P Card Service, special rate for cruise-ship passengers

Kurhaus Underground Car Park, Wiesbaden

The “Kurhaus” Underground Car Park is situated in the heart of the historic spa town in the state of Hesse, right beside the casino and pedestrian zone.

number of parking spaces: 510
in our portfolio since: December 2010
special features: number-plate recognition system, umbrella vending machine, defibrillator, P Card Service, evening rate for casino guests