Payment issues persist with web services at Heidesee's parking system in Forst, leaving the system still non-functional.
Visitors to Heidesee in Forst, Germany, may find some changes to the parking system, but for now, access to the bathing area remains free. The new parking system, which includes a modern license plate recognition system and a payment terminal, was initially set to start charging from August 8th, but has been delayed.
The system's implementation has been the responsibility of a commissioned company for several weeks, but technical issues have arisen, causing the delay. As a result, drivers are not required to pay as the entire system is not functioning properly yet. The payment terminal at the entrance of Heidesee is currently covered, and the display shows the cost of parking, but the payment option is not functioning.
The web payment option includes payment methods such as PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, but it is currently not working. The system's failure is causing frustration for the town hall, with Forster head of administration Jürgen Hoffmann expressing exasperation about the situation.
In an attempt to add to the confusion, pranksters are reportedly removing the cover over the signs about the paid parking. Despite this, the municipality of Forst is checking daily to ensure the cover over the signs is still in place.
The license plate recognition system is currently recording plates as planned at Heidesee, but without the payment terminal being operational, there is no way for the system to collect fees. There is no publicly available update on the operational start date of the parking system after the delays as of August 2025.
For the most current updates, visitors are advised to check local official Forst or Heidesee municipal websites or contact the local administration directly. The town hall is hopeful that the issue will be resolved soon, but the operational timeline remains uncertain.
- Other technology such as PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, intended for the web payment option of the new parking system, is currently not working.
- The general-news regarding the Heidesee parking system in Forst, Germany, shows a delay in implementing the new technology, as the license plate recognition system is functional but the payment terminal is not.
