How do I find a suitable flat in Chur?

Search via the large property portals and with housing cooperatives, and apply early with complete documents, including proof of salary and a debt collection register extract. We do not quote flat-rate rents, because they vary greatly by neighbourhood and condition. For flats in the old town, also check how the removal vehicle can reach the door.

Which districts are especially suitable for families?

That depends on the school run, place of work and budget. Besides the Innenstadt, districts such as Masans , Rossboden , Loë-Lürlibad or Fürstenwald are options, as are the incorporated villages of Haldenstein or Maladers. Ask the town about nursery and school in the respective neighbourhood.

How well is Chur connected to Zurich and other cities?

Chur station is an important railway hub: the SBB lines from Zurich and St. Gallen end here, and the Rhaetian Railway serves Graubünden on metre gauge. The RhB operates four further stops within the town. By road, Chur is connected via the A13.

Where do I register after moving to Chur?

Within 14 days of arrival, register in person at the residents' services in the Stadthaus on Masanserstrasse 2; you can pre-register provisionally online beforehand. Swiss nationals bring ID and tenancy agreement; foreign nationals also bring the application form, employment contract and proof of health insurance.

Which employers are there in and around Chur?

As the capital of Graubünden, Chur offers jobs in the cantonal administration, at the Kantonsspital Graubünden with around 1,700 employees and at companies such as the Graubündner Kantonalbank, Würth Logistics and Somedia. Then there are universities, the Rhaetian Railway and tourism in the region.

Is Chur a good place to study?

Yes. Chur has the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons , the University of Teacher Education Graubünden and the Theological University of Chur, as well as other colleges of higher education. Many students appreciate the compact town and the proximity to the mountains; for a room at the start of term, a shared load is often enough instead of a lorry of your own. Plan registration at the residents' services at the same time.

How is parking regulated when moving into Chur's old town?

According to the town, the old town of Chur may only be entered by motor vehicles at certain times. For the pedestrian zone you need a permit, for example a day driving permit via bewilligungen.chur.ch. Clarify early whether a removal vehicle will be allowed; we plan vehicle size, carriers and timing accordingly.

Do you also offer long-distance moves to Chur?

Yes, we bring your household goods from Berlin to Chur: around 816 km via Lindau and the Rhine Valley, about 12.5 hours by lorry including breaks. If the flat is not yet available, we store your belongings in between; for smaller amounts, a shared load can be cheaper. Further routes can be found under long-distance moves .

Which districts and neighbourhoods does Chur have?

Chur is divided into districts, such as Innenstadt with the old town and Gäuggeli, Kaserne with Welschdörfli, Masans, Neustadt, Rhein, Rossboden, Chur West and Fürstenwald. Since 2020, 2021 and 2025, Maladers, Haldenstein and Tschiertschen-Praden have also been part of the town. The town offers a map with all neighbourhoods online.

What leisure and sports options does Chur offer?

Chur lies right at the foot of the mountains: Pizokel with Brambrüesch and the Mittenberg border the town, and Arosa is a neighbouring municipality. Along the Alpine Rhine you can walk and cycle, and since 2024 there has been a bike rental system. The old town with its cathedral and cafés offers culture and short distances; the HIGA trade fair takes place every spring.

Can I also move from Chur to Berlin?

Yes, we plan the reverse route in exactly the same way: survey, fixed price, loading in Chur and around 816 km to Berlin. Before leaving, deregister at the residents' services; in Berlin, register at the registration office (Bürgeramt) within two weeks (§ 17 BMG). On request, we apply to the district office for the parking restriction in Berlin; the signs are put up there 72 hours in advance.

What fee is charged for registering in Chur?

On the page "Wohnen Sie neu in Chur?", the town of Chur states CHF 30 per person. No fee is mentioned on the registration page itself, so if anything is unclear, ask the residents' services (081 254 41 56).

Which documents do foreign nationals need in Chur?

Required documents include a valid passport (EU/EFTA also identity card), the application form A1 or B1, a copy of the employment contract, proof of insurance with a Swiss health insurer and the tenancy agreement or flat certificate. If available, also bring the assurance of a residence permit and your foreign national's ID card.

Can I enter my registration in Chur online in advance?

Yes, you can provisionally register yourself and other family members via an online form. Your data is then pre-entered, and the waiting time at the residents' services counter is shorter. You still have to appear in person to register.

When may I drive into Chur's old town by car?

According to the town of Chur, the old town is only open to motor vehicles at certain times. Permits for the pedestrian zone, including a day driving permit, can be ordered online via bewilligungen.chur.ch.

What applies to weekly residents in Chur?

Weekly residents present the certificate of residence (Heimatausweis) or an interim certificate from their home municipality, plus an identity card or passport and the tenancy agreement or flat certificate with the official flat number. Registration also takes place at the residents' services in the Stadthaus.

NEW IN GRAUBÜNDEN

New in Chur: Residents' Services Neighbourhoods and Daily Life in the Capital of Graubünden

Everything important for your first weeks in Chur: registration, neighbourhoods, old town access and waste, explained concisely.

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Chur Guide

Arriving in Chur, the Capital of Graubünden on the Alpine Rhine

The first few weeks

Unsere Firma comes from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and drives around 816 km to Graubünden – this guide helps you settle in Chur.

Chur is the capital of the canton of Graubünden, lies on the Alpine Rhine and is the seat of the Diocese of Chur. Chur is often described as the oldest town in Switzerland – a slogan based on Bronze Age and Iron Age finds in the Welschdörfli. Since 2020, Maladers, Haldenstein and Tschiertschen-Praden have joined the town. The SBB lines from Zurich and St. Gallen end at the station, and the Rhaetian Railway's metre-gauge network begins here. We come from Berlin and plan your home removal to Chur.

The old town is a pedestrian zone and, according to the town, may only be entered by motor vehicles at certain times; the removal van needs a permit, which you apply for online. We have no branch in Switzerland; instead, we come by lorry from Berlin-Moabit and clarify access to narrow staircases in advance. For your belongings we accept liability under the HGB. The route and customs are described on the page Moving Berlin – Chur.

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Enquire About a Move to Chur

Fixed price after a survey, liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB)

Request your no-obligation quote by phone on 01625978461. After a survey, we give you your fixed price for the move to Chur, with packing, around 816 km of transport and assembly.

Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.

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What We Handle – and What Is Up to You in Chur

Transport from Berlin, paperwork on your side

We drive the lorry from Berlin-Moabit around 816 km via Lindau and the Rhine Valley to Chur – about 12.5 hours including breaks, so with two drivers or an overnight stop. For the car-free old town, we clarify the driving permit with you, and for hillside locations the access. For your belongings we accept liability under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³), and additional insurance is available. Registration, health insurance and permits are up to you; who handles the customs declaration is stated in the quote.

Packing Service

We pack in Berlin and label every box by destination room, so everything is to hand on your first evening in Chur – with our packing service.

Storage

If your flat in Chur only becomes available later, we store your belongings in between and deliver on handover day – with storage.

Student moves

For a room at the start of your studies at the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons in Chur, a shared load is often enough – with a student move.

Furniture Transport

Wardrobes or pianos travel padded and secured, even up a narrow staircase in the old town of Chur – with our furniture transport.

FIRST WEEKS IN CHUR

Six Steps After Moving In to Chur

What comes up after the move to Chur, in a sensible order – from the residents' services to the collection schedule. Please check fees and times in advance on chur.ch.

Register within 14 days

In person at the residents' services (Einwohnerdienste) in the Stadthaus, Masanserstrasse 2 – entering your details online in advance saves waiting at the counter.

Take out health insurance

Anyone living in Switzerland takes out basic health insurance within three months; foreign nationals present proof when registering.

Apply for a permit

Foreign nationals submit the application form A1 or B1 with passport, employment contract, proof of health insurance and tenancy agreement.

Clarify Old Town Access

For the pedestrian zone, order the driving permit online via bewilligungen.chur.ch, for example as a day permit.

Get the Collection Schedule

The collection schedule is available as a PDF on the "Neu in Chur" page, along with collections by street and a reminder function.

Re-register your car

If you bring your car, you need Swiss number plates after one year at the latest; plan the appointment early.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Only a Few Items for Chur? Shared Load

Shared trip to Switzerland

If you only want to bring a few pieces of furniture to Chur, you can use a shared load: your belongings share the load space with other consignments heading for Switzerland. When you enquire, we tell you whether a trip to Graubünden is currently planned.

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DAILY LIFE IN CHUR

What
Newcomers to Chur Should Know

Stadthaus, Routes, Housing

In this guide you will learn what matters for a fresh start in Chur: registering in person within 14 days at the residents' services, health insurance, the town's districts and neighbourhoods, and access to the car-free old town. If you come from Germany, you also need to clarify your permit, removal goods and later your number plates. For specific move planning, our pages on home removals and long-distance moves will help.

Choosing a neighbourhood

Innenstadt with the old town, Kaserne with Welschdörfli, Masans or Rossboden: the district determines access and carrying distance for a home removal, senior move or student move in Chur.

Planning moving day

Packing service, padded furniture transport and, for single items, a small transport: we clarify the driving permit and carrying routes in advance, especially in the old town of Chur.

Businesses and special cases

For an office move, company relocation, public authority move, shared load or furniture taxi to Chur, we agree time windows and clarify the customs papers in the quote.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions from New Residents in Chur

Registration, neighbourhoods, old town access, rail and moving to Chur – answered briefly.

The costs depend on the size of the flat, the floor, additional services and the route of around 816 km from Berlin. Guide prices by number of rooms are in the price overview on this page; after a survey, we give you a binding fixed price. For your belongings we accept liability under the HGB. Call us on 01625978461; who handles the customs declaration is stated in the quote.

Districts and Neighbourhoods – Where Newcomers Live in Chur

Chur is divided into districts (Kreise) with several neighbourhoods each. The Innenstadt district includes the old town, Brandis, Chur Zentrum and Gäuggeli; the old town with the cathedral is a pedestrian zone. The Kaserne district includes the Welschdörfli, where Bronze Age and Iron Age finds are documented. Other districts include Chur West, Fürstenwald, Loë-Lürlibad, Masans, Neustadt, Rhein and Rossboden.

Since 2020, Maladers, Haldenstein and Tschiertschen-Praden have also belonged to the town. We deliberately do not quote specific rents here, because they depend heavily on location, condition and size. Search via the large portals and with housing cooperatives, and have proof of salary and a debt collection register extract ready. We then plan your home removal accordingly.

Work, Education and Leisure in Chur

As the cantonal capital, Chur is the seat of the cantonal administration. The Kantonsspital Graubünden employs around 1,700 people, and the Graubündner Kantonalbank, Würth Logistics and the media company Somedia have their headquarters in the town. Besides the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons, there are the University of Teacher Education Graubünden, the Theological University of Chur and other colleges of higher education.

For leisure, the mountains right outside the town beckon: Pizokel with Brambrüesch and Mittenberg, the neighbouring municipality of Arosa and the Alpine Rhine. Chur's town bus serves the neighbourhoods and surrounding municipalities with six lines, and the town is connected to the A13 via the Chur-Nord and Chur-Süd exits. Since 2024, Nextbike has run the bike rental system.

How Much Does a Move to Chur Cost?

From €349 for a 1-room flat
From €589 for a 2-room flat
From €884 for a 3-room flat
From €1,329 for a 4-room flat
Individual quote for a house or villa
From €3.95/km for long-distance moves

For a precisely tailored quote, we recommend a free survey on site.

What the price depends on

Volume of belongings
Number of kilometres (from €3.95/km)
Floor and lift availability
Need for a parking restriction zone
Optional furniture assembly or shared load

Services for the move to Switzerland

Services for Your Move to Switzerland

Here is a quick overview of our core services.

📦 Furniture transport: Safe furniture transport with special packaging.
🏠 Home removal: An individual home removal tailored to your wishes.
🏢 Company relocation: A smooth company relocation without long business interruption.
🚚 Shared load: An affordable shared load for smaller amounts.
🔧 Move with assembly: A complete move with assembly from a single source.
🧹 House clearance: Fast house clearance including disposal.

From Berlin to Graubünden – and Back

We plan moves from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21), without branches in other cities. Chur is around 816 km away, about 12.5 hours by lorry including breaks. Places with their own page can be found in the locations overview.

Registration in Chur: 14 Days, Residents' Services and Documents

If you move to Chur, according to the town of Chur you must register in person within 14 days of arrival at the residents' services in the Stadthaus, Masanserstrasse 2. On its page "Wohnen Sie neu in Chur?" (New to Chur?), the town states a fee of CHF 30 per person. The opening hours are: Monday and Wednesday 8.30 to 11.30 and 14.00 to 16.30, Tuesday 8.30 to 11.30, Thursday 8.30 to 11.30 and 14.00 to 18.00, Friday 8.00 to 14.00. If you want to save waiting time, you can pre-register provisionally via an online form.

Swiss nationals bring a valid identity card or passport and the tenancy agreement or a flat certificate with the official flat number. Foreign nationals also need the application form (A1 for EU/EFTA, B1 for third countries), a copy of the employment contract and proof of insurance with a Swiss health insurer. If available, the assurance of a residence permit and a foreign national's ID card are added. Weekly residents present the certificate of residence from their home municipality.

The Office for Migration and Civil Law of Graubünden (AMZ GR) is responsible for residence permits; you can get the forms, such as A1/B1 for the first permit, at the counter, where the staff will help you fill them in. For queries by phone, you can reach the residents' services on 081 254 41 56. How to organise your household goods from Germany is shown in our guide Long-distance move to Chur.

Chur Old Town: Driving Permit, Collection Schedule and Multi-Collection Point

According to the town of Chur, the old town may only be entered by motor vehicles at certain times. If you need to reach the pedestrian zone with a vehicle, order the permit online via bewilligungen.chur.ch; among other things, the town offers a day driving permit for this. The town's page does not list exact times, fees and deadlines in its overview, so you should ask the town of Chur in advance whether a removal vehicle will be allowed. For a move to Chur, we plan the approach together with you.

The town also organises everyday life digitally: on the "Neu in Chur" page you will find the collection schedule as a PDF, waste collections by street or by date and round, and a reminder service for paper, cardboard or green waste collections. As the collection point for recyclables, the town names the multi-collection point (Multisammelstelle). This lets you dispose of packing material properly after unpacking.

Families will find registration for the town school on the same page, and there is a separate online registration for dogs. According to the town, the ChurCard residents' card offers benefits for residents. If you want to choose your district in advance, the guide to Chur offers an overview; for moves over long distances, read our page on long-distance moving.

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