Freiburg im Breisgau for Newcomers: Finding a Flat Choosing a District

Freiburg has 28 districts. The old settlement cores include the Wiehre, Herdern and Zähringen, which were already mentioned in 1008; today the Wiehre is divided into Ober-, Mittel- and Unterwiehre. Stühlinger, with the town hall, lies by the main station. The southern districts of Günterstal and Kappel already reach into the Black Forest, while eastern ones such as Littenweiler lie in the valley towards the Zarten Basin.

The large housing estates of Weingarten and Landwasser were built in the 1960s, and in the 1990s Rieselfeld (ground broken in 1993) and Vauban on a former barracks site. Eight incorporated villages such as Ebnet, Munzingen or Tiengen have their own local council constitution. The city publishes figures on all wards in the FR.ITZ information portal. Which location suits your budget is shown by the rent index further below; at viewings it is worth checking the tram stop, cycle path and shops. If you are coming with children, also ask about nurseries and primary schools in the neighbourhood.

Freiburg has been growing for a long time: in 1996 the city passed the 200,000-inhabitant mark, and at the end of 2025 it had around 238,300. The university, University Hospital and authorities attract students and employees, and the supply of flats is not keeping pace. That is why a majority of citizens voted in 2019 for the new district of Dietenbach, which has been under construction since 2024.

We do not quote specific prices per square metre because they vary greatly depending on location, year of construction and fittings. The Freiburg rent index 2025/2026 is reliable, and you can use it to check an offer. Start your search early, especially before the winter semester, and have documents such as proof of income ready. Property portals, housing companies and notices at the university are the usual routes. If you initially find temporary accommodation, you can store your furniture with us and have it delivered later – so the tenancy agreement does not have to match the moving date.

Whether a small flat or a large villa – everyone finds the right price with us. 1-room moves start from €354, 2-room moves from €609, 3-room moves from €879 and 4-room moves from €1,344. For houses and villas: individual enquiry, individual quote. For long-distance moves we charge from €4.25/km. It is most transparent with a free survey, after which we give you a fixed quote.

First comes the distance between the old and new flat – a price from €4.25/km applies here. Then comes the volume of your household goods and the floor, with or without a lift. A parking restriction zone may also be necessary. For furniture assembly and a shared load we prepare a separate quote for you.

Everything from a single source – for a relaxed move.

We come from Berlin-Moabit; Freiburg is around 810 km away. The route is described on the page Moving Berlin – Freiburg im Breisgau. The return trip from Freiburg to Berlin is also possible.

After moving in, according to the City of Freiburg, you must register your new residence within two weeks. The registration office in the citizens' service is responsible; you book appointments online at freiburg.de/termine or by phone on 0761 201-0. The citizens' service centre is in the Stühlinger town hall, Fehrenbachallee 12. In most cases you must appear in person, and for registrations from abroad always all persons moving.

Documents for registering in person:

• at least one proof of identity, usually an ID card or passport
• for family members their ID documents or, for children without a child's passport, the birth certificate
• the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) if you rent; the landlord can submit it in writing or electronically via the city's form

According to the city, registration is free of charge, and you receive a free registration certificate. Online registration is being introduced gradually in Baden-Württemberg; check whether it is available to you at wohnsitzanmeldung.gov.de. For this you need an ID card with the online ID function, the AusweisApp2 and the landlord confirmation. According to the city, digital applications are usually processed within one to two working days. If you register another person, you need a power of attorney. The city may also require additional proof such as a marriage or birth certificate. Further tips on moving can be found in our guide to moving to Freiburg.

Guidance on rent levels is provided by the Freiburg rent index 2025/2026. It was recognised by the representatives of tenants and landlords on 23 September 2024 and by the city council on 10 December 2024. It is a qualified rent index, applies from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026 and shows the local comparative rent for privately financed housing, as net rent excluding service charges and heating costs. Not covered are, among others, subsidised flats, owner-occupied flats, short-term lets and shared flats. The PDF version and the online rent index calculator are free of charge, and according to the city the printed brochure costs 7.50 euros. We deliberately do not quote specific euro amounts here; look at the current rent index for these. A rent index calculator helps you estimate the local comparative rent for a specific flat by size, fittings, condition, location and energy features.

The district names also help with your search. According to the statistics, Freiburg has 42 wards. The Wiehre is divided into Oberwiehre, Mittelwiehre, Unterwiehre-Nord and Unterwiehre-Süd, plus Günterstal. Herdern consists of Herdern-Süd and Herdern-Nord. Stühlinger includes Alt-Stühlinger and Stühlinger-Eschholz, among others. The city publishes figures on the wards in the FR.ITZ information portal.

More on moves into the city can be found on the page Moving to Freiburg im Breisgau. A long-distance move from Berlin is described in the long-distance moving guide for Freiburg.