Which districts are particularly suitable for newcomers to Gera?

That depends on your daily life: Untermhaus is close to the Hofwiesenpark and the main station and is considered an upmarket location, while Debschwitz has many older buildings along Wiesestraße. Lusan and Bieblach-Ost are large housing areas from GDR times with tram connections. Look at the location before you commit and check the route to the nearest stop and to work.

How do I find a flat in Gera, and how much does it cost?

Search via portals and the housing companies that manage many flats in Lusan and Bieblach. We do not give specific rents in Gera because we have no reliable, up-to-date source. Before 1989 Gera had around 135,000 inhabitants; today it has about 95,000 – so the range of housing is correspondingly varied.

Which employers are there in Gera?

One of the largest employers in Gera is the SRH Wald-Klinikum, with more than 1,700 staff. Add to this the administration, the universities, Sportwetten Gera GmbH and businesses in the commercial areas on the A4. Many also commute to Jena or Leipzig, which are easy to reach via the A4 and A9 or by train.

Are there universities or colleges in Gera?

Yes, Gera is home to the Duale Hochschule Gera-Eisenach , a vocational academy (Berufsakademie) until 2016, and the private SRH University of Health, which runs the Wald-Klinikum. Since 2017 Gera has held the title of university town. For a university degree, nearby Jena is a good option; if you have few belongings, you can plan the move as a shared load.

How is Gera connected to other cities?

Gera lies on the A4 with the Gera-Langenberg, Geraer Kreuz and Gera-Leumnitz junctions; the B 2, B 7 and B 92 run through the city. Several railway lines meet at the main station. Leipzig is about 60 km to the north, Erfurt 80 km to the west and Chemnitz around 70 km to the east.

How do I re-register my address after moving to Gera?

After your move to Gera , you register within two weeks at the StadtService H35, Heinrichstraße 35. You book appointments online via termin.gera.de. Bring: your identity card or passport and the landlord confirmation. According to the city, Germans and EU citizens with an eID can also register online.

Do you also offer long-distance moves to Gera?

Yes. We come from Berlin-Moabit and drive the roughly 241 km via the A9 in both directions, including from Gera to Berlin. The route is described on the page Moving Berlin – Gera ; we give you the fixed price after the survey.

How does a home move with your company work?

After the survey or a detailed list of your household goods, we give you a fixed price . On moving day we take care of packing, transport and furniture assembly, so that you can settle into your new flat in Gera. Details of the process under home removal ; on request we also apply for the parking restriction zone.

Do you also handle parking restriction zones and permits in Gera?

Yes, on request we apply for the parking restriction zone for your moving day to the responsible authority of the City of Gera, so that the lorry can stop close to the door. This is particularly helpful in narrow streets of older buildings such as in Untermhaus or Debschwitz. Talk to us early.

What happens if my new flat in Gera is not ready to move into yet?

On request, we store your belongings until your new flat in Gera is ready to move into. That way you bridge the time between moving out in Berlin and moving in, without having to look for storage space yourself. Simply ask about this additional service when you enquire.

Do I need an appointment to register in Gera?

Yes, according to the City of Gera, the StadtService H35 is as a rule only accessible with a prior appointment. You book the appointment online via termin.gera.de. You can reach the StadtService by phone on 0365 838-1900.

Can I register online in Gera?

The City of Gera offers online registration for German nationals and EU citizens with an eID card. You need an ID card with the online ID function activated, including the PIN, an NFC-enabled smartphone or card reader, the AusweisApp and a user account such as BundID. The confirmation usually arrives a few days later as a PDF.

How many districts does Gera have, and where can I get help in my neighbourhood?

The City of Gera has 28 districts. The districts of Untermhaus and Debschwitz have their own district offices, and Bieblach and Lusan have neighbourhood offices. These offices take up residents' concerns and mediate between residents and the city administration.

What leisure destinations are there in Debschwitz?

For Debschwitz, the City of Gera lists the zoo in the Martinsgrund, the dahlia garden, the cycling track and the Fuchsturm tower. The Gera city forest lies on its western edge. Tram line 3 is the main transport link.

IN EASTERN THURINGIA

Living in Gera: Registering at H35 Districts, Daily Life by Tram

Q: What makes Gera particularly pleasant to live in?

Gera offers plenty of greenery along the White Elster and in the Hofwiesenpark , and culture at the theatre, the art collection and the Historic Höhler cellars beneath the Nicolaiberg. Over 100 town villas and Gründerzeit buildings shape the cityscape. Jena and Leipzig are easy to reach for day trips and work.

Gera for newcomers: StadtService H35, districts on the White Elster, trams and employers – a compact guide for the first few weeks.

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MOVING FROM BERLIN-MOABIT

Newcomer's Guide to Gera

Gera: University Town on the White Elster

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Unsere Firma drives around 241 km from Stromstraße 21 in Berlin-Moabit to Gera – here you can read what comes next.

With 95,162 inhabitants (31 December 2025), Gera is the third-largest city in Thuringia after Erfurt and Jena. It lies in the north of the Vogtland on the White Elster (Weiße Elster); Leipzig is about 60 km away, Erfurt 80 km. As the residence of the Princes Reuss and a wealthy cloth-making town, Gera was left with over 100 town villas and many Gründerzeit buildings. In 2007, together with Ronneburg, the city hosted the Federal Garden Show (Bundesgartenschau); the Hofwiesenpark, the kitchen garden and the Orangery were renovated for it. Since 2017 Gera has held the title of university town, and it is also known as the Otto Dix town.

For newcomers, daily life begins at the StadtService H35 at Heinrichstraße 35: according to the city, this is where you register within two weeks, and access is by appointment only. One of the largest employers is the SRH Wald-Klinikum, with more than 1,700 staff and a teaching hospital of the University of Jena. You can study at the Duale Hochschule Gera-Eisenach (cooperative university) and the SRH University of Health. We do not give specific rents because we have no reliable source. We handle the transport from Berlin as a home removal.

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PERSONAL CONSULTATION

Request a Fixed Price for Your Move to Gera

One Point of Contact from Berlin to Gera

Call us on 01625978461 if you are moving to Gera. After a survey, we give you a fixed price for the route of around 241 km; your belongings are covered under the HGB, and additional insurance is available for valuables. The route via the A9 is described on the page Moving Berlin – Gera.

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

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STROMSTRASSE 21

Who Does What When Moving to Gera

Clear tasks before moving day

We have no branch in Gera: the lorry sets off from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and drives around 241 km via the A9. Beforehand we ask about the floor, lift and access – whether in Untermhaus, Debschwitz or Lusan. On request, we apply in good time to the responsible authority for the parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) outside your new address. We give you the fixed price after the survey; liability is under § 451e HGB (€620 per m³). You take care of registering at the StadtService H35 yourself – within two weeks, by appointment only. Tips on booking an appointment can be found in the article Booking an appointment at the Bürgeramt.

Packing Service

We pack glasses, books and electronics securely for transport; every box is labelled with its destination room, so that in Gera the kitchen and bedroom are set up first.

Furniture assembly

We dismantle the wardrobe, bed and desk in Berlin and reassemble them in Gera – fittings and screws travel along in labelled bags.

Storage

If your move-out in Berlin does not match your move-in in Gera, we store furniture and boxes in the meantime and deliver them as soon as you have the keys.

Parking restriction

On request, we apply in good time for the parking restriction zone outside your new address in Gera, so that the lorry can stop right outside the front door on moving day.

FIRST STEPS

Arriving in Gera: What Comes First

The removal van is empty – now the settling in begins. Newcomers to Gera should take care of these six points in the first few weeks; we handle transport, assembly and the parking restriction, while the visits to the authorities are up to you.

Registration within two weeks

Under § 17 BMG, you register at the StadtService H35 within two weeks of moving in. It is best to book the appointment before moving day.

Landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung)

Without your landlord's confirmation (§ 19 BMG), registration in Gera will not work. Ask for it at the key handover at the latest.

Choosing a district

Gera has 28 districts, each with its own district council. Untermhaus is considered upmarket, while Lusan, built in the 1970s, is the most populous district.

Use the tram

GVB runs three tram lines and 15 city bus lines; line 3 comes every five minutes. Around 60,000 passengers use public transport every day.

Get to know your district office

Bieblach and Lusan have neighbourhood offices, Untermhaus and Debschwitz have district offices. According to the city, they mediate between residents and the administration.

Re-register your car

If you bring a car, report the new address to the vehicle registration authority without delay (§ 15 FZV); you may keep your existing number plate.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Shared Load to Gera

For a room, studies, a probation period

If you come to Gera for a cooperative degree course, you often bring only one room's worth of furniture. With a shared load, your belongings use free load space on a trip heading for Gera. We agree collection in Berlin and delivery in advance; this trip is also covered under the HGB.

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GUIDE

Gera
for Newcomers

Papers, neighbourhood, routes

Anyone moving to Gera has quite a lot to do in the first few weeks: the appointment at the StadtService H35 to register within two weeks, the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) and – for Germans and EU citizens with an eID – online registration if preferred. Then there is the choice of district, between the Gründerzeit streets of Untermhaus and Debschwitz and the large housing estates of Lusan and Bieblach-Ost. This guide brings together offices, housing and public transport for your start.

Paperwork and deadlines

There is a deadline for registration at the StadtService H35: two weeks after moving in. Keep your ID and landlord confirmation to hand and book an appointment early. Your bank, insurers and employer also need your new address in Gera.

Flat and neighbourhood

Take a look at your future neighbourhood – whether Untermhaus, Debschwitz or Lusan – once at rush hour, and clarify the floor, lift and access. We also need this information for the fixed price of your move to Gera.

Organising everyday life

Three tram lines and 15 GVB bus lines connect the districts, and via the A4 you can reach Jena and Chemnitz. Ask the City of Gera about nursery and school places early; the district offices help locally.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Gera

Registration, neighbourhoods, transport links and moving to Gera – answered briefly.

The cost depends on the size of the flat, the floor and the volume; from Berlin it is around 241 km. Our scale starts at €359 for a 1-room flat, and we give you the binding fixed price after the survey. Parking restriction, assembly and storage are listed as separate items, so you can see what you are paying for. Call us on 01625978461 to arrange a survey.

Districts in Gera: from Untermhaus to Lusan

Untermhaus lies north-west of the main station on both banks of the White Elster and, being close to the former princely residence, is one of the most upmarket districts; this is where you find the late Gothic St Mary's Church and the Hofwiesenpark. West of the Elster, Debschwitz stretches south along Wiesestraße as far as the prefab estate of Lusan.

Lusan was built in the 1970s and is still the most populous district today. Compare offers from housing companies and portals.

Work, Higher Education and Leisure in Gera

One of the largest employers in Gera is the SRH Wald-Klinikum, with more than 1,700 staff, located in the city forest; it is a teaching hospital of the University of Jena. Sportwetten Gera GmbH is also based in Gera. The industries that once shaped the city, such as machine tool manufacturing and textiles, now play only a minor role. Since 2017 Gera has officially called itself a university town: it is home to the Duale Hochschule Gera-Eisenach and the SRH University of Health.

Quality of life shows in the abundant greenery along the White Elster and in the Hofwiesenpark, which was redesigned for the 2007 Federal Garden Show. The city museum opens up the Historic Höhler cellars beneath the Nicolaiberg, and the art collection is housed in the former princely Orangery. Via the A4, with three junctions, Jena, Erfurt and Chemnitz are easy to reach.

What the move costs

A 1-room flat costs you from €359
A 2-room flat costs you from €584
A 3-room flat costs you from €879
A 4-room flat costs you from €1,299
A house or villa receives an individual quote
Long-distance moves cost from €3.85/km

Use our free survey to find out the exact price.

How the Price for Gera Is Worked Out

Several factors determine the cost: the volume of your furniture, the distance covered (from €3.85/km) and the floor your flat is on. If there is no lift, the effort increases. For a smooth process we also recommend a parking restriction zone, while furniture assembly and a shared load can be booked as optional extras.

What we take on during the move

Every move is different – that is why we offer tailored services.

House clearance – House clearance: we make space.
Furniture transport – Furniture transport: gentle and safe.
Office move – Office move: for smooth business operations.
Shared load – Shared load: cost-conscious transport.
Move with assembly – Move with assembly: handed over fully assembled.
Home removal – Home removal: personal support.

From Berlin to Gera

We come from Berlin-Moabit; it is around 241 km to Gera via the A9, and the lorry takes about three hours. The route is described on the page Moving Berlin – Gera, other destinations in the locations overview. The return trip to Berlin is also possible.

Registering in Gera: StadtService H35 and Online Appointments

Anyone moving into a flat in Gera must register within two weeks of moving in under § 17 of the Federal Registration Act (Bundesmeldegesetz). The City of Gera states the same deadline and points out that late registrations can be fined. Registration is free of charge.

The responsible office is the StadtService H35, Heinrichstraße 35, 07545 Gera, telephone 0365 838-1900. As a rule, access is only possible with a prior appointment, which you book online via termin.gera.de.

According to the City of Gera, for registering in person you need:

the registration form, which you can fill in on site,
your identity card or passport, and for EU citizens the eID card where applicable,
the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). A tenancy agreement does not replace it,
if moving from abroad, your last address in Germany.

Under § 19 of the Federal Registration Act, the landlord is obliged to cooperate with the registration. So request the confirmation in good time. According to the city, online registration is currently only open to German nationals and EU citizens with an eID card. For this you need an ID card with the online ID function activated, an NFC-enabled smartphone or card reader, the AusweisApp and a user account such as BundID.

Tips on booking an appointment can be found in our article Booking an appointment at the Bürgeramt.

Gera's Districts: Untermhaus, Debschwitz and Lusan

On its website, the City of Gera lists 28 districts, including the city centre, Untermhaus, Debschwitz, Lusan, Bieblach-Ost, Zwötzen and Langenberg. According to the city, two neighbourhood offices, in Bieblach and Lusan, mediate between residents, the administration and the wider community and point people towards advice centres.

Debschwitz lies south-west of the city centre and is densely built up. The White Elster borders the district to the east, and to the west lies the Gera city forest, which the city calls its “green lung”. To the south is Lusan, Gera's largest district. The most important public transport link is tram line 3, plus buses to the hospital/Ernsee, Weißig and Frankenthal. Debschwitz was first mentioned in 1363 as “Tuschwicz”, was incorporated into Gera in 1912 and has been regarded as a working-class district since industrialisation. Heinrichsgrün is a small urban settlement between the Elster and the city forest. According to the city, sights include the zoo, the dahlia garden, the Fuchsturm tower and town villas on Wiesestraße. The district office is at Wiesestraße 101.

Untermhaus lies on the White Elster with the Untermhaus Bridge; well-known places are St Mary's Church and the Hofwiesenpark. You will find the district office at Untermhäuser Straße 22, telephone 0365 33 466.

Which neighbourhoods suit your budget is discussed in the Gera guide. More about moving to the city can be found on the page Moving to Gera.

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