Car Left at Berlin Airport Accrues €200,000 in Parking Fees

A VW Golf abandoned for over a year on a short-term parking lot at BER Airport raises questions about ownership and unpaid fees.

The silver VW Golf, with a Hannover license plate, has been parked at Brandenburg Airport (BER) for over a year, accumulating approximately €200,000 in parking fees.
The short-term parking lot charges €23 per hour, making it one of the most expensive parking options at the airport.
Authorities have confirmed the car is not stolen, but its owner remains unidentified, complicating efforts to recover the fees.
The vehicle was recently moved to a different location on airport property after coordination between the parking operator Apcoa and the airport's management.
Legal and logistical challenges in identifying the owner and enforcing payment highlight a broader issue of jurisdiction over private parking spaces.