New in Leoben: Registration Form City Bus, Parking Permit
Leoben for newcomers
New on the Mur: How to Settle In Well in Leoben
The first few weeks
Leoben is the second-largest city in Styria after Graz; its old town lies in a loop of the river Mur. With the voestalpine plant in Donawitz, Leoben is one of the most important locations of the Austrian steel industry, and the Montanuniversität (University of Leoben) is one of Europe's main centres of education for metallurgy, mining, materials science and petroleum engineering. This guide sorts out your first weeks: the registration form (Meldezettel), registration certificate, districts, city bus, parking and waste. We handle the transport as a home removal.
We have no branch in Austria: we come from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and carry out moves to Leoben and back. Within the EU your household goods need no customs declaration. Your belongings are covered under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³), with additional insurance on request. The route and driving time are described on the page Moving Berlin – Leoben; whether the removal lorry needs a permit from the city, we clarify with you in advance, as well as the floor, carrying distance and delivery day at the new address.
Non-Binding Quote for Your Move to Leoben
Fixed price after a survey, liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB)
Whether a flat in the city centre, in Donawitz or a house in Judendorf: after a survey or video survey we give you a fixed price for your move to Leoben – with no hidden costs, as long as the scope stays the same. We include the floor, carrying distance and access in the old town. Call us on 01625978461 for a non-binding quote.
Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.
Before Moving Day in Leoben
Access, stairwell, date
We come from Berlin and bring your household goods to Leoben. Before moving day we clarify with you where the removal lorry can stand in front of the new address and whether a permit from the city is needed for this, whether the stairwell in the old building has a lift, and how steep the access is, for example on hillsides such as Hinterberg. On request we dismantle and reassemble furniture and pack fragile items. We set the price after the survey (fixed price), and your belongings are covered under the HGB. You hand in the registration form at the town hall yourself.
Packing Service
Office Move
Student moves
Furniture Transport
Six First Steps in Leoben
These tasks come up after moving to Leoben – from the registration form at the town hall to bulky waste collection. Deadlines, fees and telephone numbers come from the city of Leoben; check the current status before your appointment. For newcomers there is also the LE Kompass service point (+43 3842 4062-204), which helps you settle in.
Registration form (Meldezettel) within three days
EU registration certificate
Register for waste and water
Apply for a parking permit
Register for childcare
Register your car in Austria
Shared Load to Leoben
If you move to Leoben with little furniture to study at the Montanuniversität or for a job in Donawitz, you do not have to pay for a whole lorry. With a shared load you use free loading space on a journey towards Austria; we agree the delivery day in advance, and here too your belongings are covered under the HGB.
Leoben
for newcomers
When you are new in Leoben, many questions arise at once: which documents do I need for the registration form, and may someone else register for me? Where can I find a flat as a student or a family? Which city bus line serves my district, and how do I get a parking permit? We have summarised the information from the city of Leoben below. For the move itself we advise you on timing, access and packing, so that everything is right on moving-in day in your new home on the Mur.
Paperwork in the first few days
Moving In to the Old Town or a Hillside
Companies, practices and special cases
Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Leoben
Six Districts: Where to Live in Leoben?
Leoben is divided into six localities: Leoben itself with the old town in the loop of the Mur and districts such as Mühltal and Maßenberg, Donawitz with the steelworks, Göß with its abbey and brewery, Judendorf with Seegraben, Hinterberg and Leitendorf. The city also names Waasen and Lerchenfeld as residential areas; Lerchenfeld has had its own S-Bahn (suburban rail) stop since 2021.
We deliberately do not give reliable rent figures. The city refers you to property portals, housing cooperatives, its own housing offer and accommodation for students – compare offers and check the city bus and your route before you sign.
Working, Studying and Leisure in Leoben
Leoben is the centre of the Upper Styrian industrial region: the voestalpine plant in Donawitz is one of the most significant locations of the Austrian steel industry. The Montanuniversität trains students in metallurgy, mining, materials science and petroleum engineering, and the LKH Hochsteiermark hospital has a site in Leoben. At the end of the academic year, the student body marches up to the Maßenburg in the Bierauszug procession.
Leoben main station is a stop for long-distance trains towards Graz, Salzburg and Linz; Lerchenfeld is connected to the S-Bahn. In your free time, the Asia Spa and the Augarten park on the loop of the Mur, the Kunsthalle and the surrounding mountains are inviting. We set the moving date to match the handover of your flat.
Moving prices by flat size
Whether a 1-room flat (from €375), 2-room flat (from €589), 3-room flat (from €915) or 4-room flat (from €1,269) – we have the right price for every size of home. For houses and villas we draw up an individual quote, and for long-distance moves we charge €4.15/km. Request your free survey now.
What determines the moving price
The price of your move depends on the volume, the distance (from €4.15/km), the floor and whether there is a lift. A parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) can also cause additional costs. If required, we add furniture assembly or a shared load.
Services for your move to Austria
Services for Your Move to Austria
Our team supports you at every step of your move.
- Move with assembly – No more screwing and hauling – we take care of the assembly.
- Home removal – From cellar to attic, we pack everything professionally.
- Shared load – Sustainable and affordable – our shared load makes it possible.
- Company move – Your business is moving, and we ensure a seamless transition.
- House clearance – We clear flats, cellars and attics professionally.
- Furniture transport – Sofa or wardrobe, we get it safely to its destination.
From Berlin to Styria – and Back Again
We come from Berlin-Moabit and carry out moves to Austria as well as back to Germany, on fair terms after a survey. You can find details on long distances under long-distance moves, and destinations with their own page in the locations overview.
Registering Your Residence in Leoben: Deadline, Documents and Citizens' Service
If you move to Leoben, according to the city of Leoben you must register your new residence within three days of taking over the accommodation. The citizens' service office in the town hall (Erzherzog Johann-Straße 2) is responsible. According to the city, registration is free of charge and can be done online via oesterreich.gv.at, in person at the town hall or by post with originals or certified copies.
According to the city of Leoben, you need the following documents:
- a fully completed registration form (Meldezettel), signed by the accommodation provider and the person required to register
- official photo ID and birth certificate
- your old registration form, if available
- a travel document for foreign nationals
According to the city, the town hall is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 8 am to 4 pm and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 am to 12 noon; other times are available by appointment (telephone +43 3842 4062-450). According to the city's guidance, EU citizens settling in Austria for longer than three months must register with the district authority (Bezirkshauptmannschaft) of Leoben. For newcomers there is also the LE Kompass service point (+43 3842 4062-204).
At the town hall you receive the confirmation of registration (Bestätigung der Meldung), commonly known as the Meldezettel. Third parties may register on your behalf, but they need their own official photo ID and your original documents. You register for waste collection on +43 3842 4062-367, and the waterworks of the Stadtwerke Leoben transfers the water connection (+43 3842 23024-302).
You can find an overview of costs and districts in our guide to moving to Leoben.
Districts, City Bus and Parking Zones in Leoben
On its portal, the city of Leoben presents several residential areas: the city centre as the historic core, Leitendorf as a residential area within walking distance of the old town, Judendorf-Seegraben and Hinterberg as popular residential areas, the growing Lerchenfeld-Mühltal and Waasen close to the centre. The city describes Donawitz as a site of modern steel production in green surroundings, and Göss as the home of Gösser beer with its abbey church.
In city transport (fare zone 102), according to the city of Leoben, five lines connect the neighbourhoods: line 1 Centre–Donawitz, line 2 Centre–Göss, line 3 Centre–Lerchenfeld, line 4 Centre–Hinterberg–Göss and line 7 Lerchenfeld–Donawitz. The on-demand bus (Rufbus) runs Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm; book at least 30 minutes before departure on the free number +43 800 300 111.
If you live in a paid parking zone (zone A city centre, zone B Waasen, zone C Judendorf), you can apply for a parking permit at the Stadtwerke Leoben (Service Center, Waasenstraße 1). The city quotes 98 euros for one year; the surcharge for the entire green zone is an additional 401 euros. You need copies of your vehicle registration certificate and registration form.
For everyday life: the city lists a wide range of compulsory schools and secondary schools as well as the Montanuniversität Leoben, crèches and nurseries; doctors and pharmacies are shown on the city's online map.
If you are coming from further away, our long-distance moving guide for Leoben helps with planning.
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