New in Brandenburg an der Havel: Citizens' Service Districts and Commuting
Brandenburg an der Havel Guide
Arriving in the Havel City Between the Beetzsee and the Plauer See
The first few weeks
Brandenburg an der Havel has around 74,000 inhabitants and lies between the Havel, the Beetzsee and the roughly 640-hectare Plauer See; around three quarters of the city's area is farmland, marsh or water. The three medieval cores of Altstadt, Neustadt and Dom form the centre, with the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul on the cathedral island. In the 20th century, Görden, Nord and the prefab housing estate of Hohenstücken were added in the north. It has been a higher-education city since 1992 and a university city since 2014. Important for commuters: the city lies on the Berlin–Magdeburg railway line and the A2, and trams and buses connect the districts.
Brandenburg has been a higher-education city since 1992 and a university city since 2014, with the Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences and the Brandenburg Medical School. Employers include the Riva Group's electric steelworks, ZF, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen and the university hospital. We come from Berlin-Moabit and handle your home removal to the Havel city; the route and process are described on the page Moving Berlin – Brandenburg an der Havel.
Request a Move to Brandenburg an der Havel
Fixed price after a survey, liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB)
Whether it is a flat in the Neustadt, a period building near the cathedral or a house in Kirchmöser – after a survey, we give you a fixed price for the move to Brandenburg an der Havel. The route from Berlin is only around 83 km; we set the schedule with loading and unloading after the survey. Call us without obligation on 01625978461 – your belongings are covered under the HGB.
Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.
What We Take On – and What Is Up to You in the Havel City
Transport from Berlin, paperwork on your side
We have no branch in Brandenburg an der Havel; instead we come by lorry from Berlin-Moabit, around 83 km via the A10 and A2. We ask about access, floor and stairwell in advance – from an old-town lane to a residential block in Hohenstücken. According to the city, you apply for the parking restriction at least 14 days in advance; we can take care of this on request. For your belongings we accept liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB, § 451e: €620 per m³), and additional insurance is available. You handle registration, vehicle registration and the bulky waste appointment yourself; we set the delivery day so that it all fits.
Packing Service
Parking restriction
Senior Move
Furniture Transport
Six Steps After Moving into Brandenburg an der Havel
What needs doing after moving into the Havel city, in a sensible order – from the citizens' service to bulky waste. Please check opening hours and fees in advance on the city's website.
Register within two weeks
Re-register your car
Residents' parking permit
Book a bulky waste collection
Tram and bus
Change your address everywhere
Little Furniture to the Havel? Shared Load
With a shared load, your belongings share the load space with other consignments heading west. That suits a few pieces of furniture or a student room; when you enquire, we will tell you whether a trip to the Havel is currently planned.
What
Newcomers to Brandenburg an der Havel Should Know
After moving in, the first two weeks count: registration at the citizens' service at Nicolaiplatz, then vehicle registration, nursery or school and, if needed, the resident parking permit. If you continue to work in Berlin, check the routes to the main station on the Berlin–Magdeburg line and to the A2 before choosing a flat. Plaue and Kirchmöser have their own local administration office. We take care of moving day from Berlin – with packing, transport and assembly, and a parking restriction outside your new door on request. That leaves time for trips to the water and into the old town.
Choosing a district
Planning moving day
Businesses and special cases
Frequently Asked Questions from Newcomers to Brandenburg an der Havel
Eight Districts – Where Newcomers Live on the Havel
Brandenburg an der Havel is divided into eight urban districts and eight outlying localities. The medieval cores of the Altstadt, Neustadt and Dom form the centre, with period buildings, shops and short distances. In the 20th century, planned districts were built in the north: Görden in the 1920s, the Nord district from 1959 and the prefab housing estate of Hohenstücken from 1972.
Plaue and Kirchmöser lie by the water and are listed both as urban districts and as localities; there are also village localities such as Gollwitz or Wust. Plaue and Kirchmöser have their own local administration office at Unter den Platanen 2. We do not quote specific rents, because they depend heavily on location and condition – compare offers and, before you commit, also take a look at the stairwell, parking situation and surroundings. That will also make moving day easier later.
Work, Study and Leisure in the Havel City
After 1990, what remained of the former steel and rolling mill was an electric steelworks (Riva Group) and a gearbox plant; then there is ZF, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, railway technology in Kirchmöser and the university hospital. The Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences and the Brandenburg Medical School have made the city a university city since 2014. Many newcomers also work in Potsdam or Berlin and commute by train on the Berlin–Magdeburg line.
In your free time, the lakes and arms of the Havel, the cathedral island and the three historic town centres beckon. In 2015 the city was one of the venues of the Federal Garden Show, and many buildings have been renovated since then. Coming from Berlin, you will find more water and peace here – while still staying close to the capital. Sailing, paddling and cycling on the lakes are part of everyday life for many, and the distances to the old town are short. More on other destinations under long-distance moves.
How Much Does a Move to the Havel City Cost?
In a nutshell: one room costs from €339, two rooms from €579, three rooms from €879 and four rooms from €1,324. If you live in a house or villa, you always receive an individual quote after a survey. For long-distance moves, a price per kilometre from €3.85 applies. Feel free to use the free survey to discuss all the details.
What the price depends on
Volume, distance and floor are the three key factors in the price calculation. We calculate the route from €3.85/km, while the lift and parking restriction zone are additional variables. Furniture assembly or a shared load can also be added flexibly.
Services for Your Move to the Havel
Our team stands by your side at every step of your move – here our most important services.
| Furniture transport | Professional transport for your furniture. |
| Home move | Your move in private hands – safe and on schedule. |
| Part load | Share the loading area – save costs. |
| Company move | Professionally organised for your business. |
| Clearance | Professional disposal of superfluous items. |
| Move with assembly | Complete service including furniture assembly. |
From Berlin to the Havel – and Back
We plan moves from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21). It is around 83 km to Brandenburg an der Havel via the A10 and A2, just over an hour by lorry. Places with their own page can be found in the locations overview.
Registering in Brandenburg an der Havel: Citizens' Service at Nicolaiplatz
According to the City of Brandenburg an der Havel, you must register with the registration authority within two weeks of moving in. There is no fee for registration. In person, you need the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) and your identity card or passport; someone can represent you with an informal power of attorney and the registration form. You do not need to deregister with your previous registration authority. A family can register together, in which case one adult may register everyone.
The citizens' service is at Nicolaiplatz 30, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel; tram lines 1 and 6 and bus line H stop there. According to the city, the following hours apply: Monday 9 to 11.30 and 13 to 15, Tuesday 9 to 11.30 and 14 to 18, Wednesday 9 to 11.30 by appointment only, Thursday 8 to 11.30 and 13 to 15, Friday 8 to 12. You book appointments at termine.stadt-brandenburg.de, and walk-in customers are seen on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. For the localities of Plaue and Kirchmöser there is the local administration office at Unter den Platanen 2.
- Online registration is only possible if your previous main residence is in Germany. For this you need an identity card or eID card with the online function, your PIN and the AusweisApp.
- When registering from abroad, each person must appear in person.
More on where the districts are located can be found in the moving guide for Brandenburg an der Havel.
Daily Life in Brandenburg an der Havel: Bulky Waste, Resident Parking and Parking Restriction
According to the city, bulky waste in Brandenburg an der Havel is collected separately twice a year in normal household quantities (approx. 1 tonne or 5 m³). Collection is free of charge if you book it via the bulky waste hotline (03381) 32 37 37 (Monday to Friday 8 to 18) or online. Alternatively, you can drop it off free of charge twice a year (maximum 1 tonne) at the recycling centre at August-Sonntag-Straße 3, showing your identity card as proof of residence. The city does not collect renovation waste, household dissolutions or clearances; for these, our house clearance is a good option.
You can get a resident parking permit if you are registered with a main or secondary residence, have a vehicle registered in your name or in permanent use, and have no garage or parking space available. In the designated areas it costs 20.00 euros for up to 6 months and 30.00 euros for up to 12 months. The road traffic authority is responsible, and you apply online via the service portal or using a PDF form.
For moving day you can apply for a parking restriction. According to the city, the application must be made at least 14 days before the move begins, the traffic signs must be put up by a certified specialist firm at least three full days beforehand, and the fee is 15.00 euros for up to two moving days. The road traffic authority answers questions on (03381) 58 32 90. More about our service can be found under parking restriction zone.
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