Parking at Copenhagen Zoo

Copenhagen Zoo is located in Frederiksberg — good news for parking: Frederiksberg's rates start at DKK 10 for the first hour, and on Sundays and public holidays street parking is entirely free. Here is the overview of the spots by the entrance and the cheap alternatives. See the area on the Copenhagen parking map.

Updated 17 July 2026

At a glance: parking at Zoo

Parking lot	Distance	Price	Note
Q-Park Zoologisk HaveRoskildevej 25-27, 2000 Frederiksberg	opposite the main entrance · 1-2 min walk	Price not published — check the signs on site	69 spaces, open 24/7
Q-Park Roskildevej 37-41Roskildevej 37-41, 2000 Frederiksberg	approx. 200 m · 2-3 min walk	DKK 16/hour
Street parking (Frederiksberg)Roskildevej and the side streets, 2000 Frederiksberg	varies · 2-10 min walk	Progressive: DKK 10 for the first hour — free Sundays & holidays	Digital registration, area code 2000
Pile Allé 14Pile Allé 14, 2000 Frederiksberg	approx. 750 m · 9-10 min walk	DKK 22/hour every day
Nordens PladsNordens Plads, 2000 Frederiksberg	approx. 1.4 km · 17-18 min walk	DKK 17/hour every day

FreeSpot recommendations at the Zoo

Visiting on a Sunday or public holiday, the choice is easy: street parking in Frederiksberg is free — just arrive early, as the closest spots fill quickly. On weekdays and Saturdays the progressive street rate is typically cheapest for shorter visits, while the Q-Park lot right opposite the main entrance is the easiest choice.

Easy parking (nearby)

Parking lot: Roskildevej 25-27, 2000 Frederiksberg
Distance to destination: opposite the main entrance, 1-2 min walk
Price: Price not published — check the signs on site (69 spaces, open 24/7)

Q-Park Zoologisk Have (Roskildevej 25-27) sits directly opposite the main entrance with 69 spaces, including 3 disabled spaces, and is open 24/7. You can pay by card, cash, EasyPark, ParkMan, ParkOne or the Q-Park app — the price is not published, so check the signs on site. 200 m further on, Q-Park's lot at Roskildevej 37-41 costs DKK 16 per hour. Source: Copenhagen Zoo.

Affordable parking

Parking lot: Roskildevej and the side streets, 2000 Frederiksberg
Distance to destination: varies, 2-10 min walk
Price: Progressive: DKK 10 for the first hour — free Sundays & holidays (Digital registration, area code 2000)

Street parking in Frederiksberg is cheap and the rules are friendly: payment applies weekdays 07:00-24:00 and Saturdays 07:00-17:00, while Sundays, public holidays and Saturday 17:00 to Monday 07:00 are free. The rate is progressive — DKK 10 for the first hour, DKK 15 for the second, rising thereafter — and requires digital registration from the moment you park (app or meter, area code 2000). Note: Frederiksberg's old 2-hour free rule was abolished in 2023. Source: Frederiksberg Municipality.

Alternatives within walking distance

The Zoo itself recommends several alternatives: Søndre Fasanvej 85 (approx. 650 m, street rates), Pile Allé 14 (approx. 750 m, DKK 22/hour every day), the Carlsberg Byen garage "Bag Elefanterne" (approx. 1.1 km, DKK 32/hour on weekdays but only DKK 16/hour on weekends) and Nordens Plads (approx. 1.4 km, DKK 17/hour). For a full-day weekend visit, Carlsberg Byen's weekend rate is a strong option — combined with a short walk through Søndermarken.

Practical tips for parking at the Zoo

On Sundays and public holidays street parking in Frederiksberg is free — arrive early, spots fill fast.
Remember digital registration on the street (area code 2000) from the moment you park — even when it is cheap.
Frederiksberg's 2-hour free rule no longer exists (abolished 2023).
Weekend full-day visits: the Carlsberg Byen garage costs only DKK 16/hour on weekends, approx. 15 min through Søndermarken.
Note that the Zoo is in Frederiksberg Municipality — Copenhagen's zone rules do not apply here.

Frequently asked questions

Is there free parking at Copenhagen Zoo?

Yes, on Sundays and public holidays and from Saturday 17:00 to Monday 07:00 street parking in Frederiksberg is free — no registration needed. On weekdays and Saturday daytimes the progressive rate from DKK 10 for the first hour applies.

What does parking at the Zoo cost?

Street parking starts at DKK 10 for the first hour (progressive rate, weekdays 07:00-24:00 and Saturday 07:00-17:00). The Q-Park lot at Roskildevej 37-41 costs DKK 16/hour; the price of the lot right opposite the main entrance is not published — check the signs.

Can I still park 2 hours free in Frederiksberg?

No, the 2-hour free rule was abolished on 1 October 2023 — including for electric and hybrid cars. Today there are 30-minute parking-disc bays on a few shopping streets instead.

Where do I park cheapest for a full-day visit?

On weekends: the Carlsberg Byen garage "Bag Elefanterne" at DKK 16/hour, approx. 1.1 km from the Zoo through Søndermarken. On weekdays: Nordens Plads at DKK 17/hour, or street parking where a full day costs DKK 130 with a day ticket.

How do I pay for street parking at the Zoo?

With digital registration from the moment you park: in an app (APCOA FLOW, EasyPark, ParkMan, ParkOne and others) or at a meter. The area code is 2000.

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