Neuenburg am Rhein for Newcomers: Four Districts Where Three Countries Meet
Neuenburg Newcomers' Guide
Neuenburg am Rhein: A Small Town on the Border with Alsace
First Weeks, First Routines
Neuenburg am Rhein lies in the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, halfway between Freiburg im Breisgau and Basel, directly opposite the Alsatian municipality of Chalampé. The town consists of the main town and the villages of Steinenstadt, Grißheim and Zienken. Its history shapes the townscape: in 1704, Louis XIV had Neuenburg completely destroyed, and in 1940 it was the first German town to be completely destroyed in the Second World War. For new residents, this means many post-war buildings, short distances and a border you hardly notice in everyday life.
In the first weeks, registration counts above all: according to the town, it is due within two weeks of moving in at the citizens' office (Bürgerbüro), by appointment only and with the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) from your landlord. Families should start the central nursery pre-registration early. We take care of the move: we come from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and drive all the way to the Upper Rhine. Route and process are described on our page Moving from Berlin to Neuenburg.
Your Move to the Upper Rhine
Fixed price after a survey, liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB)
Whether a flat in the main town or a house in Grißheim or Zienken: after the survey, we quote you a fixed price for packing, transport and assembly, with no later surcharges for travel or waiting time. Your belongings are covered under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³), and additional insurance is possible. Call us on 01625978461 and receive a no-obligation quote for your move to Neuenburg am Rhein.
Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.
How We Plan the Move to Neuenburg
Date, Access, Parking Restriction
We come from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves to the Upper Rhine. Before moving day, we clarify access, floor and space outside the building, in the main town as well as in Steinenstadt or Grißheim; if necessary, you apply to the town for a parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone). Planning, packing, transport and assembly all come from a single provider, and your belongings are covered under the HGB. We quote the fixed price after the survey. More destinations can be found under Locations.
Packing Service
Office Move
Family Move
Furniture Transport
What New Residents of Neuenburg Need to Do
From the appointment at the citizens' office to the nursery pre-registration: these points belong on your list after moving to Neuenburg am Rhein. We calculate the transport itself with a fixed price after the survey.
Appointment at the Citizens' Office
Two-Week Deadline
Pre-Register for Nursery
Choose a School
Use the Local Office
Explore the Border
Shared Load to the Upper Rhine
What
newcomers should sort out early
According to Wikipedia, around 4,000 people work in industry, trade and retail in Neuenburg, plus commuters to Freiburg and Basel. If you work in Switzerland, you need a cross-border commuter permit, which is issued by the canton where you work. If you are moving from Switzerland, clarify the customs papers for your household goods in advance, because Switzerland is not an EU country. We plan the transport as a home removal from Berlin.
Choosing a district
Organising moving day
Businesses and special cases
Questions About Living in Neuenburg am Rhein
The Four Districts of Neuenburg am Rhein
With almost 9,000 inhabitants, the main town is by far the largest district; the town hall, station and most shops are here. The “Im Stein” estate, founded in the 1950s, also belongs to the main town. The former Wuhrlochpark has been called “Stadtpark am Wuhrloch” since the 2022 State Garden Show. To the south lies Steinenstadt, and to the north Grißheim and Zienken; the three villages joined the town between 1971 and 1975.
We deliberately do not give reliable current rent figures here. Compare offers yourself and pay attention to how far away the station, school and shops are. People who work in Switzerland often look in the main town, with its short route to the motorway. For the move into your new flat, we take care of parking restriction planning and furniture assembly.
The border is on your doorstep: the road and railway bridge opened in 1963 takes you to Chalampé in Alsace, and the Rhine bridge near Ottmarsheim connects France to the A5. If you work or shop in Alsace, your routes are correspondingly short.
Working, School and Leisure in Neuenburg
Industry, trade and retail provide around 4,000 jobs in Neuenburg. According to Wikipedia, the largest companies include Vibracoustic, Losan Pharma, the K & U Bäckerei, Nemera, an Amazon distribution centre, Rheinmetall and Galaxus. Many residents also commute to Freiburg or Basel; the University of Freiburg and the University of Basel are both within reach.
For families, there is the Rheinschule primary school with branch sites in Grißheim, Zienken and Steinenstadt, the Mathias-von-Neuenburg-Schule (Werkrealschule and Realschule) and the Kreisgymnasium Neuenburg. There is also a German-French nursery and a cross-border adult education centre, which is run by an association under French law and belongs to the adult education associations of both countries. In your free time, cycle paths along the Rhine, the Stadtpark am Wuhrloch and trips into the Black Forest and the Vosges beckon.
Guide Prices for Your Move
| Property | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 room | from €375 |
| 2 rooms | from €579 |
| 3 rooms | from €905 |
| 4 rooms | from €1,279 |
| House/villa | individual quote |
We charge long-distance moves from €3.95/km. Request your free survey now!
What Determines the Price for Neuenburg
The price is always based on volume and distance – the latter from €3.95/km. Added to this are structural conditions such as a floor without a lift and a possible parking restriction zone. Furniture assembly and a shared load can also be booked in addition.
Services for the Move to the Upper Rhine
Services for the Move to the Upper Rhine
From the first box to the last task – we are there for you.
| Shared load | Travel cheaply and in an environmentally friendly way with our shared load option. |
| House clearance | We take care of the complete clearance, however extensive. |
| Company relocation | Punctual and discreet – your company relocation with us. |
| Furniture transport | From antiques to new furniture – we are flexible. |
| Home removal | For private households, we offer a worry-free all-round moving service. |
| Move with assembly | From dismantling to reassembly – all from a single provider. |
From Berlin to the Border
We come from Berlin-Moabit and ensure an orderly process, whether a short route or a move right across Germany. Destinations with their own page are shown in the locations overview, and more on long routes can be found under long-distance moves.
Registering in Neuenburg am Rhein: Citizens' Office, Deadline and Booking an Appointment
According to the town administration, anyone moving to Neuenburg am Rhein must register within two weeks of moving in. Registration takes place in person at the citizens' office in the town hall (Rathausplatz 5, 79395 Neuenburg am Rhein) and is only possible with a prior appointment. You book the appointment online via the town's booking system; information is also available on 07631 791-0.
- Documents: the completed landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung, available as a PDF on the town's page) and a valid identity document or birth certificate.
- Town hall opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 12 noon, plus Mondays 2 pm to 4 pm and Wednesdays 2 pm to 6 pm.
- Deregistration: according to the town, this is only necessary when moving abroad without keeping another home in Germany. When you move from another German municipality, the new municipality reports the move automatically.
The town administration describes Neuenburg as a town where Germany, France and Switzerland meet, at the foot of the southern Black Forest. According to the town administration, Neuenburg lies about one kilometre from the Rhine and the French border; two bridges lead to France. This also affects move planning, because anyone moving from Alsace or Switzerland should clarify border formalities with the relevant authorities in good time.
Further information on process and organisation can be found in our guide to moving to Neuenburg am Rhein.
Districts and Childcare in Neuenburg am Rhein
According to the town, Neuenburg am Rhein includes the villages of Grißheim, Steinenstadt and Zienken. Steinenstadt and Grißheim have their own local administration offices: the Steinenstadt office (Hauptstraße 22) is open on Tuesdays from 9.00 to 10.30 am, the Grißheim office (Rheinstraße 31) on Thursdays from 8.00 to 9.30 am, and both also by arrangement. If you move to one of the villages, you can deal with matters there locally.
Families will find a central pre-registration system (“Mein Platz!”) for crèche and nursery at the town. The process according to the town's page:
- Register on the online portal and enter the details about you and your child.
- Choose one to three facilities; three are recommended.
- For crèche or full-day places, an employer's certificate is required, which must be no older than three months and must be sent to the town administration within 10 days of submitting the application.
- Applications are processed no earlier than 11 months before the desired start date; the facility in first place contacts you within one month.
The town lists municipal and church-run nurseries in the main town and the villages. If you live abroad or in Freiburg and will be moving soon, plan the pre-registration early. Read more about the Freiburg area in the article Living in Freiburg im Breisgau, and about the Swiss neighbour in the article Living in Basel.
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