The pilot phase of the bike lockers ended on July 31, 2025. We are now evaluating the pilot phase and will make decisions about further operation based on this evaluation. We are also working on making the bike lockers available for rent again and transitioning them to permanent operation. Until then, the bike lockers will not be available for rent.

As soon as there is any news about what will happen with the bike lockers after the pilot project and when they will be available for rent again, we will announce it here on this page. Important: We do not keep a waiting list for future rentals of the bike lockers.

We are delighted that many people wanted to continue using their bike locker at the end of the pilot phase. However, for organizational reasons, all test participants had to vacate their bike lockers at the end of the pilot phase. After evaluating the pilot phase, we would like to give all interested parties the same opportunity to obtain a parking space. As soon as we know when and how the existing bike locker locations will continue, a new application process is expected to start. We will post any news here on this page as soon as it becomes available. Important: We do not maintain a waiting list.

No, that is not possible at present. The pilot phase ended on July 31, 2025. The future operation of the bike lockers is currently being clarified (based on the experiences of the pilot phase). As soon as there is any news about the future of the bike lockers and when they will be available for rent again, we will announce it here on this page. Important: We do not maintain a waiting list for future rentals of the bike lockers.

We are currently in a transitional phase: following the completion of the pilot phase, we are now evaluating the experiences gained and making decisions for further operation based on this.

We are endeavouring to re-let the parking spaces as soon as possible – thank you for your patience. Important: we do not keep a waiting list.

All test customers from the first and second test phases will be informed of the most important findings by us once the evaluation has been completed. If you did not participate in the test phase but are still interested in the results, please feel free to contact us by email.

We tested five different models as part of the pilot project and gained valuable experience in the process. However, as we are a public operator, we are not allowed to advertise specific manufacturers or dealers. If you are still interested in more detailed information about our experiences with the various models, please send us a short email - we are happy to share our knowledge within the scope of our capabilities: radboxen@radkultur.hamburg

It is possible to report the need for additional bike parking rails in your neighbourhood. On top of that, you can speak to your landlord about it. If there is room enough to place a mini bike parking garage on private property in front of or e.g. in the back yard of your house, you can apply for a subsidy of 40% for this. More Information at: https://www.ifbhh.de/foerderprogramm/fahrradabstellanlagen

No, P + R is not responsible for approving privately organized bicycle parking spaces on public land (such as bike sheds). This is the responsibility of the relevant district offices. Unfortunately, it is not possible for private individuals to collaborate with the P + R operating company to set up additional bicycle parking spaces.

You are welcome to send us your desired location by email with the following information:

• street, house number and zip code of the location request
• bike type (conventional bike, cargo bike, tricycle, etc.)
• your first name and last name and your email address

Note: We collect location requests in order to identify and document requirements, but do not examine any specific implementation at this stage.

We collect location requests in order to identify and document needs, but do not consider specific implementation at this stage.

P + R-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH (P + R) takes care of installing and operating the bike lockers (Radboxen). They are also responsible for allocating the places and for customer service as well as cleaning and maintenance of the bike lockers (Radboxen)..

As part of a city-wide pilot project, 20 of the so-called bike lockers (Radboxen) are being tested as a new bike parking concept at 12 locations in all in several residential neighbourhoods of Hamburg. This is a municipal pilot project implemented by P + R-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH (P + R). Since the bike lockers (Radboxen) are a new option, there will be a one-year test phase. The locations for the test phase have been chosen by the local district councils together with the police authorities.

A bike locker (Radboxen) is a so-called mini bike garage with capacity for five or six bikes to be parked securely and protected from bad weather. You can only access it with your personalized access card. With the bike lockers (Radboxen), residents will be getting a new secure and weatherproof parking option in addition to the classic cycle racks and the privately operated bike sheds in the public urban space.

In the pilot phase we are testing five different models. 

There are often very few options for residents of densely populated districts to park their bike – either in the building they live in or outside it. Bikes which have been attached, for want of a better alternative, to fences or traffic signs present a potential hazard to passing vehicles or pedestrians and can obstruct the pavements. New bike parking options are being planned to improve this situation in the future. The bike lockers (Radboxen) are a potential element in the City of Hamburg’s long-term strategy to expand bike parking options.