Living in Graz: Registration Form Districts, Daily Life by Tram and Bus
New in Graz
Graz: Austria's Second-Largest City on the Mur
– Guide for newcomers
Graz is the capital of Styria and, with 306,971 inhabitants (1 January 2026), the second-largest city in Austria. It lies on both banks of the Mur, where the river emerges from the surrounding mountains into the Graz Basin. The old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, and Eggenberg Palace since 2010; in 2003 Graz was European Capital of Culture, and the Kunsthaus and the Murinsel date from that time. With almost 63,000 students at four universities, two teacher training colleges and two universities of applied sciences, Graz is the country's second-largest higher education location after Vienna. If you move here, you have to register just three days after moving in.
For newcomers from Germany, this is the most important change: in Austria you use the Meldezettel (registration form), which you and your landlord sign, and according to the City of Graz the deadline is only three days. Employers include the plant engineering company Andritz, Magna Steyr, AVL List and Anton Paar, plus insurers such as Grazer Wechselseitige. Because Austria is part of the EU, there are no customs formalities for your household goods. We do not give specific rents because we have no reliable source. We handle the transport from Berlin as a home removal.
Moving to Graz: Request a Survey and Fixed Price
Price after a survey, liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB)
Call us on 01625978461 if you are moving to Graz. After a survey, we give you a fixed price for the route of around 895 km; your belongings are covered under the HGB, and additional insurance is available for valuables. The route is described on the page Moving Berlin – Graz.
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 Graz: the lorry sets off from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and drives around 895 km via the A9, A93 and A3, and from Passau via the A8 and A9. Beforehand we ask about the floor, lift and access – whether in Geidorf, Lend or Jakomini. Where the lorry is allowed to stop outside your new address is clarified in advance according to the rules of the City of Graz. We give you the fixed price after the survey; liability is under § 451e HGB (€620 per m³). You take care of registering with the Meldezettel at one of the city's service centres yourself – according to the city, within three days of moving in. You can read more about the process in our long-distance moving guide for Graz.
Packing Service
Furniture assembly
Storage
Access sorted
Six Things for Your First Weeks in Graz
The removal van is empty – now the settling in begins. Newcomers to Graz should take care of these six points in the first few weeks; we handle transport, assembly and access, while the visits to the authorities are up to you.
Do not forget to deregister in Germany.
Registration form (Meldezettel) within three days
Get the signature
Choosing a district
Tram and bus
Find a service centre
Deregister in Germany
Few Belongings? Shared Load to Graz
If you come to Graz to study, you often move with only one room's worth of furniture. With a shared load, your belongings use free load space on a trip heading for Graz. We agree collection in Berlin and delivery in advance; this trip is also covered under the HGB.
Arriving
in Graz
Anyone moving from Germany to Graz has to get used to Austrian procedures: the Meldezettel is due within three days of moving in, signed by you and your landlord. At the same time, you deregister in Germany. In the first few weeks, there is also the choice of district, childcare and school, and daily life by tram and bus. Because Austria is in the EU, there are no customs duties on your household goods. This guide brings together what newcomers to Graz should know.
Paperwork and deadlines
Flat and neighbourhood
Organising everyday life
Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Graz
The 17 Districts of Graz: Where Newcomers Live
Graz is divided into 17 city districts. East of the Mur, in the old town, lies the 1st district, Innere Stadt, with Hauptplatz and the Schlossberg; around it follow St. Leonhard, Geidorf with the regional hospital, Lend, Gries and Jakomini. Five of these six core districts grew up historically, and all tram lines run via Hauptplatz. Further out are districts such as Andritz, Mariatrost, St. Peter or Eggenberg with the palace of the same name.
Which location suits you depends on your daily life: many students look near the universities, families tend to prefer the outer districts with more greenery. We do not give specific rents because we have no reliable, up-to-date source. With the ViBe app, the city provides population figures for each district. Before a viewing, check how far away the nearest stop is.
Housing Market, Employers and Quality of Life in Graz
Graz is the most important business location in southern Austria. Major employers include the plant engineering company Andritz, Magna Steyr on the former Steyr-Daimler-Puch factory site, AVL List and Anton Paar, plus insurers such as Grazer Wechselseitige and Merkur. According to Wikipedia, the region's automotive cluster accounts for around 70,000 jobs. With four universities – including the University of Graz (Karl-Franzens-Universität), TU Graz and the Medical University – Graz is also a real student city.
For leisure, there is the Schlossberg with its funicular, the Kunsthaus, the Murinsel and Eggenberg Palace. In 2012, Agrarmarkt Austria named Graz the “Capital of Culinary Delights”. Since 2025 the Koralm Railway has connected Graz directly with Klagenfurt. If you are coming from Germany, you will find further information on the page about international moves; there are no customs formalities within the EU.
Moving prices by flat size
In brief: 1 room costs from €375, 2 rooms from €615, 3 rooms from €894 and 4 rooms from €1,329. 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 €3.90 applies. Feel free to use the free survey to discuss all the details.
What the price depends on
How much your move costs depends primarily on the volume of your household goods and the distance to be covered, which is charged from €3.90/km. The floor and whether a lift can be used also play a role. If you need a parking restriction zone, this is also a factor. Furniture assembly and a shared load can be booked as options.
Services for Your Move to Graz
All the services of our removal company at a glance.
| Shared load | The shared load – the smart choice for small transports. |
| Furniture transport | Furniture transport – reliable and securely packed. |
| House clearance | House clearance – fast, thorough, environmentally conscious. |
| Home removal | The home removal – personal and stress-free. |
| Office move | The office move – structured and on schedule. |
| Move with assembly | The move with assembly – the all-round service for your move. |
From Berlin to Graz – and Back
We come from Berlin-Moabit; it is around 895 km to Graz, and with breaks the lorry takes about 13.5 hours, so we plan for two drivers or an overnight stop. The return trip from Graz to Berlin is also possible.
Registering in Graz: Meldezettel, Service Centres and Deadline
According to the City of Graz, anyone moving to Graz must register within three days of actually moving in, not only when the tenancy agreement is signed. For this you fill in the Meldezettel (registration form). Each person needs their own form, and both your landlord and you must sign it. You book an appointment online via eTermin or by phone on +43 316 872-6666. According to the city, EU citizens can also register and deregister via the ID Austria app; submitting by post is also possible. Registration is free of charge.
You should bring:
- originals or certified copies of documents proving your name, date and place of birth, sex and nationality, for example your passport and birth certificate
- where applicable, proof of academic degrees or decisions on custody and guardianship
- for non-Austrians, a travel document entitling you to enter Austria
The city runs several service centres, including at Andritzer Reichsstraße 38, Bahnhofgürtel 85, Conrad-von-Hötzendorf-Straße 104, Tummelplatz 9 and Kärntner Straße 411. Opening times for walk-in visits without an appointment differ by location and are usually between 7 am and 1 pm. According to the City of Graz, deregistration at your old address is also required, within the period from three days before to three days after moving out. Further planning help can be found in the guide to moving to Graz.
Districts in Graz: 17 City Districts and Public Transport at a Glance
According to the City of Graz, Graz has 17 city districts. District names such as Innere Stadt or Geidorf come up when flat hunting, so it is worth looking at the official figures. The city's statistics office provides the ViBe app for this. It shows population development since 2007 for the whole city and for each district, plus the distribution by sex and age and the five most common nationalities per district; the results can be saved as a PDF. The city's quarterly report also provides current population figures.
For daily life without a car of your own, the Holding Graz network is important. On its website you will find tram and bus lines, a route planner, timetables to download and information on diversions. The “GrazMobil” app informs you about roadworks and replacement services. Holders of a KlimaTicket or another season ticket can enjoy benefits through the “Mein Bonus” programme. For connections, the city also refers to the Verbundlinie travel information service.
Tip: before a viewing, check which district the address is in, how far away the nearest stop is and whether there are roadworks in the street. For the transport from Berlin, see the long-distance moving guide for Graz and international move.
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