Living in Frauenfeld: Residents' Services Eight Districts, Town Bus
New in Frauenfeld
Frauenfeld: Cantonal Capital on the Murg
– Guide for newcomers
Frauenfeld is the capital of the canton of Thurgau and had around 27,200 inhabitants on 1 January 2026, a good quarter of them with a foreign passport. The traffic-calmed old town with its castle and town hall sits about 15 metres above the station, overlooking the Murg; around forty bridges and footbridges cross the river. The station lies on the SBB line Winterthur–Weinfelden, with direct connections towards Winterthur, Zurich and Bern, to Romanshorn, Konstanz and Wil. By car you reach Frauenfeld via the A7 and the A1. For newcomers one thing matters above all: registration with the residents' services (Einwohnerdienste) has a deadline of 14 days.
Well-known employers in Frauenfeld include SIGG, Sia Abrasives, Baumer and DocMorris; in 2020 the Swiss branch of Wärtsilä moved here from Winterthur, and in 2022 Stadler Rail opened a service site. Add to that the sugar factory in Oberwiesen, a Swiss Post parcel distribution centre and the military training ground on the Allmend. Families will find nine primary schools and, in the Kantonsschule Frauenfeld, the oldest and largest upper secondary school in Thurgau. In summer the Openair Frauenfeld on the Grosse Allmend, held since 1985, draws the crowds. We handle the transport from Germany as a home removal from Berlin.
Moving to Frauenfeld: Request a Survey and a Fixed Price
Price after a survey, liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB)
Call us on 01625978461 if you are moving to Frauenfeld. After a survey we quote a fixed price for the route of around 818 km; your belongings are covered under the HGB, and additional insurance is available for valuables. How the journey to Switzerland works is described on the page Moving Berlin – Frauenfeld.
Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.
What we take on – and what is up to you
Transport, assembly, access
We have no branch in Frauenfeld: the lorry sets off from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and drives around 818 km via the A9, A7 and A96 to Thurgau. Beforehand we ask about the floor, lift and access – whether in Kurzdorf, Langdorf or Huben. Where the lorry may stop outside the new address, we clarify in advance according to the rules of the City of Frauenfeld. We give you the fixed price after the survey; liability is under § 451e HGB (€620 per m³). You register with the residents' services at Rathausplatz 4 yourself – according to the city within 14 days. Questions about customs are answered in our article on the long-distance move to Frauenfeld.
Packing Service
Furniture assembly
Storage
Access sorted
Six Things for Your First Weeks in Frauenfeld
The removal van is empty – now the arriving begins. Newcomers in Frauenfeld should take care of these six points in the first few weeks; we handle transport, assembly and access, while the trips to the authorities are up to you.
Register within 14 days
Have form 18.44 ready
Choosing a neighbourhood
Try the town bus
Bulky waste without collection
Deregister in Germany
Not Much to Move? Shared Load to Frauenfeld
If you arrive in Frauenfeld with just a suitcase and a few pieces of furniture, you rarely need a lorry of your own. With a shared load, your belongings use free load space on a trip heading towards Frauenfeld. We agree collection in Berlin and delivery in advance; this trip, too, is covered under the HGB.
Arriving
in Frauenfeld
Anyone moving to Frauenfeld has quite a bit to do in the first few weeks: registering with the residents' services within 14 days, the customs papers for household goods from Germany, school or nursery places and the question of which of the eight districts suits you. Then there are everyday matters such as the town bus, waste disposal without a regular bulky waste collection and the commute via the station, the A1 or the A7. This guide brings the points together so that you settle in quickly after the move.
Paperwork and deadlines
Flat and neighbourhood
Organising everyday life
Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Frauenfeld
Frauenfeld's Eight Districts
The town is divided into eight districts: Vorstadt (old town and upper Vorstadt), Ergaten-Talbach, Kurzdorf, Langdorf, Herten-Bannhalden, Huben, Gerlikon and Erzenholz-Horgenbach-Osterhalden. The old town is traffic-calmed, with 18th-century envoys' houses; Gerlikon only became part of the town in 1998. In the Kurzdorf district, right on the Murg, stands the Bildungszentrum für Technik (technical education centre).
We do not quote specific rents here because we have no reliable current source. Search the usual property portals and, at viewings, ask about the way to school, bus stops and parking. In the middle of town lies the Murg-Auen-Park in the Buebewäldli, a near-natural park opened in 2015.
Work, School and Leisure in Frauenfeld
In 2019 Frauenfeld provided work for around 16,400 people (full-time equivalents), almost three quarters of them in the service sector. Well-known companies are SIGG, Sia Abrasives, Baumer and DocMorris; added to these are the Swiss branch of Wärtsilä, a Stadler Rail service site, the sugar factory, a Swiss Post parcel distribution centre and the military training ground on the Allmend. As the cantonal capital, Frauenfeld is also the seat of the cantonal administration.
For children there are nine primary schools and the Auen and Reutenen secondary schools; the Kantonsschule Frauenfeld on Ringstrasse is the oldest and largest upper secondary school in the canton. For leisure there are three cantonal museums, the Kartause Ittingen north-west of the town and the Openair Frauenfeld on the Grosse Allmend. Frauenfeld has no university; you can reach universities by train in Winterthur, Zurich or Konstanz.
Moving prices by flat size
With us you know exactly what to expect in advance: 1-room flats from €359, 2-room flats from €605, 3-room flats from €884 and 4-room flats from €1,309. Larger properties such as houses or villas receive an individual quote. We charge long-distance moves transparently from €3.85/km. Use our free survey for a binding quote.
What the price depends on
For an exact price, the volume of your move, the number of kilometres (from €3.85/km) as well as the floor and lift play an important role. We also take into account whether a parking restriction zone has to be set up. On request we also handle furniture assembly or a shared load.
Services for Your Move to Frauenfeld
Whether big or small – our team has the right solution for every moving situation.
- House clearance for clearing out a household: House clearance
- Home removal with personal advice: Home removal
- Shared load for small transport volumes: Shared load
- Office move without interrupting business: Office move
- Furniture transport: Furniture transport
- Move with assembly including furniture set-up: Move with assembly
From Berlin to Frauenfeld – and Back
We come from Berlin-Moabit; Frauenfeld is around 818 km away. The route via the A9, A7 and A96 is described on the page Moving Berlin – Frauenfeld. The return trip from Frauenfeld to Berlin is also possible.
Registering a Move in Frauenfeld: Residents' Services, Deadline and Fees
Anyone moving to Frauenfeld must, according to the City of Frauenfeld, register within 14 days. The statutory deadline applies to moving in, moving within the town and moving away. If you come from elsewhere in Switzerland, you can report the move online via eUmzug. You register at the counter in cases including a move from abroad, short stays of up to three months and secondary residences.
The residents' services are at Rathausplatz 4, 8501 Frauenfeld (tel. 052 724 52 74). According to the city, opening hours are listed under „Standorte und Öffnungszeiten“ (locations and opening hours) on frauenfeld.ch. What you bring depends on your nationality:
- Swiss nationals: no documents needed, a tenancy agreement may be requested; registration costs 30 francs.
- Foreign nationals: a valid passport, ID card or identity card and, if applicable, the tenancy agreement; registration costs 30 francs, plus the costs of the residence permit.
- Moving from abroad: the documents listed in the information sheet of the Thurgau Migration Office also apply.
- Secondary residence (weekly stay): in person at the counter only, fee 60 francs.
The city does not mention EU citizens separately; ask the residents' services which documents apply to you. If you are moving from Germany, remember to deregister with your previous registration authority: under § 17 of the Federal Registration Act (Bundesmeldegesetz) this is done within two weeks of moving out, at the earliest seven days before. Read more about the route in our article Long-distance move to Frauenfeld; for customs see international move.
Waste Disposal in Frauenfeld: Drop-off and Pick-up Days, Collection Point and Waste Paper
After moving in, the question of where to put bulky items soon comes up in Frauenfeld. According to the city there is no regular bulky waste collection. Instead, the city holds drop-off and pick-up days in the vehicle hall of the municipal works depot on Gaswerkstrasse. In 2026 they took place on 9 May and 3 October (drop-off 09:00–11:00, pick-up 14:00–15:00). Only items in good condition are accepted; furniture is limited to small pieces, and clothes and car tyres are not accepted. You can also pass on items in good condition via the free marketplace nimms.ch.
Key points of contact:
- Regional waste centre (RAZ), Juchstrasse 37: Monday to Friday 07:00–11:45 and 13:00–17:15, Thursdays until 18:30, Saturdays 07:30–12:30 (private customers).
- Green waste: weekly collection from calendar week 10 to 52; branches and shrubs bundled, no more than 1.0 m long and 30 kg; wheeled containers of 140 to 800 litres.
- Waste paper: put it out bundled at the official collection points early on the morning of collection (round from 07:30); next date according to the city is 28 November 2026, with no collection in December.
Questions are answered by Werkhof und Stadtgrün (municipal works and parks) on 052 724 53 03. If you need to make space before the move, we are happy to help; flat and district information can be found in the moving guide for Frauenfeld.
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