How do I find a flat in Villach?

Search via property portals, property management companies and non-profit housing associations, and have proof of income and ID ready. We do not give rents here because they vary greatly depending on location and features. Important for your move to Villach : the landlord signs the registration form as the accommodation provider – clarify this when signing the contract.

Which major employers are there in Villach?

The biggest name is Infineon Technologies Austria , which has its main site in Villach. Research institutions and companies in microelectronics and information technology work in the Villach technology park, and as a railway hub Villach is an important ÖBB site. On top of that come retail, tourism and administration.

Is there a university or university of applied sciences in Villach?

Yes, the FH Kärnten has a site in the Villach technology park. If you move here to study, you also register within three days with the registration form; for stays of more than three months, the registration certificate is added, for which students need, among other things, a confirmation of enrolment and proof of health insurance.

What makes Villach special as a place to live?

Villach is the second-largest city in Carinthia and, according to Wikipedia, the largest Austrian city that is not a state capital. Lake Ossiach and Lake Faak lie within or on the edge of the municipal area, and Italy and Slovenia are close. With Infineon and the technology park there is a focus on industry and technology, and as a railway hub there are good connections to Klagenfurt, Salzburg and abroad.

How does registration work after moving to Villach?

Within three days of moving in, you register at the registration office in the town hall . You need the completed registration form, which is also signed by the landlord, and proof of identity such as your passport. If you stay longer than three months, you also apply for the registration certificate; the registration form does not replace it.

Do you also offer long-distance moves from or to Villach?

Yes. We set off from Berlin-Moabit and drive around 898 km via the A9, A8 and the Tauern motorway to Villach, with two drivers or an overnight stop. The route is described under Moving Berlin – Villach . We quote the fixed price after a survey; the return journey to Berlin is also possible.

Which lakes are near Villach?

The municipal area borders on or encloses several lakes, including Lake Ossiach , Lake Faak , the Silbersee, Vassacher See and Magdalensee. In the south of the city lies Warmbad with its thermal springs. If you want to live by the water, check bus connections and your commute particularly carefully for flats on the edge of the city.

How does the fixed price work for a move to Villach?

We draw up the fixed price after a survey based on moving volume, route, floor and additional services such as furniture assembly. If the scope does not change, that price stands. We set the delivery date so that you can hand in the registration form in Villach on time. Call us on 01625978461.

Are my household goods covered during the move to Villach?

For damage to your belongings, we are liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of loading space required. For valuable items, you can arrange additional insurance . We record any visible damage together with you when unloading in Villach – report it no later than the day after delivery.

What leisure activities does Villach offer new residents?

Villach lies on the Drau , with Lake Ossiach and Lake Faak nearby – for swimming, cycling and hiking; the Dobratsch west of the city is a popular destination for excursions. With around 80 sports clubs and facilities such as the Stadion Lind, there is plenty on offer. The Villacher Kirchtag , a traditional folk festival, is well known.

What should I bear in mind with a home removal to Villach?

Plan moving day so that the key handover and the registration form fit within three days, and clarify early whether there is space for the lorry in front of the building. On request, we take care of packing, transport and assembly. Find out more about our private moving service at Home Removal .

Can I register online in Villach if I am coming from Germany?

According to the city of Villach, online registration via oesterreich.gv.at is reserved for Austrian citizens. In addition, oesterreich.gv.at requires that you have previously been registered in Austria. As a newcomer from Germany, you therefore register in person or by post with originals or certified copies.

Who has to sign the registration form in Villach?

The registration form is signed by the person required to register and by the accommodation provider, which is usually your landlord. The city of Villach provides a PDF form for this. Without the accommodation provider's signature, the registration office cannot complete the registration.

How much does it cost to dispose of bulky waste in Villach?

According to the city of Villach, households with their main residence in Villach pay €5.50 per delivery at the recycling centre (Drauwinkelstraße 2), up to 2 cubic metres. A car tyre also costs €5.50 per tyre. The centre accepts old electrical appliances, scrap metal and hazardous waste free of charge.

Do I need a registration certificate in Villach as a German citizen?

The residence authority in Villach town hall issues a registration certificate for EEA citizens staying longer than three months. You book an appointment for it online; service hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 12 noon. Registering at the registration office does not replace this certificate.

How does parking work for residents in Villach?

The city of Villach offers around 5,000 parking spaces, including short-stay zones, the Green Zone and multi-storey car parks. In the Green Zone, parking is free at the weekend (Friday 6 pm to Monday 8 am). Residents of the Green Zone can apply for a residents' parking permit, which according to the city costs €100 a year.

FOR NEWCOMERS

New in Villach: Your First Weeks Between the Town Hall the Drau and the Green Zone

Q: Which districts belong to Villach?

Around the old town lie St. Martin , Völkendorf , Lind and Auen , among others, with Warmbad in the south. The formerly independent villages of Landskron , Maria Gail and Fellach have belonged to the city since 1973. When choosing, what counts most is your commute, bus connections and whether the flat lies in the Green Zone – also ask about nearby nurseries and schools.

Registration form, parking, bulky waste and flat hunting: what needs doing in Villach in the first weeks after moving in.

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Arriving in Villach

Villach for Newcomers: The Drau City with a Three-Day Deadline

First steps

Unsere Firma comes from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and brings your household goods to Villach – you then take care of the registration yourself.

With just over 66,000 inhabitants, Villach is the second-largest city in Carinthia after Klagenfurt and lies at the confluence of the Drau and the Gail. If you move here, the first deadline starts on moving day: within three days, your registration form (Meldezettel) must be at the registration office in the town hall, also signed by the landlord. If, as an EU citizen, you stay longer than three months, you also apply for a registration certificate (Anmeldebescheinigung). After that come everyday questions such as parking in the Green Zone, bulky waste from the move and the route to work.

You can find flats via property portals, property management companies and non-profit housing associations; districts such as St. Martin, Völkendorf, Lind or Auen are close to the centre, while Landskron, Maria Gail and Fellach became part of the city in 1973. Major employers include the semiconductor manufacturer Infineon with its main Austrian site and the technology park with the FH Kärnten (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences). What life is like in the individual districts is described in our guide to Villach and its districts.

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Moving to Villach: Fixed Price After a Survey

Transport from Berlin, timed to fit the registration deadline

Moving from Berlin to Villach? After a survey, we give you a fixed price and set the delivery date so that the key handover and the registration form fit within the three days – whether to the city centre or to Warmbad. Call us on 01625978461.

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

FROM BERLIN

What We Take Care of for Your Start in Villach

Transport from Berlin, paperwork on your side

We have no branch in Carinthia; instead we drive by lorry from Berlin-Moabit to Villach. On request, we take care of packing, transport and assembly, so that in the first few days you have time for the registration office, residents' parking and the flat handover. Whether a permit for the lorry is needed in front of the building is something we clarify in advance with you and the city. We are liable for your belongings under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre, and additional insurance is available. The route is described on the page Moving Berlin – Villach.

Packing Service

Boxes labelled by room and furniture assembled – so your flat in Villach is quickly ready to live in and you have time for the registration office, with our packing service.

Office Move

If you are moving an office to Carinthia, you plan dismantling in Berlin and setting up in Villach in fixed time slots – with an office move.

Senior Move

If parents are moving to join their children in Carinthia, we reassemble beds and wardrobes on the day of arrival in Villach – with a senior move.

Furniture Transport

Wardrobe, piano or display cabinet travel padded over the Tauern into your new flat in Villach – with furniture transport.

FIRST FEW WEEKS

Your list for the first few weeks

In Villach, six things await you after moving in – from the registration deadline to the recycling centre. The order below helps you not to forget anything; the details are further down in the text.

Registration form within 3 days

Within three days of moving in, you register at the registration office in the town hall; you can book appointments online.

Landlord's Signature

The registration form is also signed by the accommodation provider – clarify this at the key handover in Villach.

Registration certificate

If, as an EU citizen, you stay longer than three months, you need a registration certificate from the residence authority in the town hall – you book the appointment online.

Residents' parking

With your main residence in the Green Zone, you can apply for a residents' parking permit for €100 a year, also online.

Disposing of Bulky Waste

Take boxes and bulky waste from the move to the recycling centre at Drauwinkelstraße 2; bulky waste costs €5.50 per load.

Re-register your car

With your main residence in Austria, a car with German number plates may generally only be used for one month after it is brought in – after that, registration is required.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Just One Room to Villach?

Shared load for small households

If you are moving to Villach with only a few pieces of furniture, for example to study or for your first job, you can save costs with a shared load: your household goods travel with other consignments towards Carinthia. Instead of a fixed date, there is a delivery time window – plan the key handover and the registration form around it.

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FOR NEW RESIDENTS OF VILLACH

What
this guide covers

Authorities, housing, everyday life

This guide is for everyone moving to Villach: it explains registration with the registration form and registration certificate, gives an overview of districts and the flat hunt, and collects the everyday questions of the first weeks – residents' parking, bulky waste, city bus and rail. The proximity to Lake Ossiach and Lake Faak is part of it; both lie within or on the edge of the municipal area. You should also ask the city about childcare and school enrolment early on.

Week 1: Authorities

Registration form within three days, then the registration certificate and residents' parking – if you schedule these early, you start in Villach without deadline pressure after a home removal, senior move or student move.

Week 2: furnishing the flat

With a packing service and careful furniture transport, your home is furnished quickly; you take leftover boxes and bulky waste to the recycling centre in Villach by small move or yourself.

Afterwards: organising everyday life

City bus, StadtBAHN, car and childcare – and for companies, the right date. For an office move, company relocation, shared load or furniture taxi to Villach, we plan dedicated time slots.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Villach

Registration, flat hunting, employers, parking and moving – answered briefly.

Around the old town lie St. Martin, Völkendorf, Lind and Auen, among others, with Warmbad in the south. The formerly independent villages of Landskron, Maria Gail and Fellach have belonged to the city since 1973. When choosing, what counts most is your commute, bus connections and whether the flat lies in the Green Zone – also ask about nearby nurseries and schools.

Districts of Villach: A First Overview

Villach lies on the western edge of the Klagenfurt Basin, where the Gail flows into the Drau. Around the old town lie districts such as St. Martin, Völkendorf, Lind and Auen; in the south is Warmbad with its thermal springs. In 1973 Landskron, Maria Gail and Fellach were added, giving the city its present size.

Which district suits you depends above all on your commute: city bus lines connect the main station with Völkendorf, St. Martin, Fellach, Auen and the Infineon site, among others. When viewing a flat, also check whether it lies in the Green Zone – residents' parking depends on it.

Working, Studying and Leisure in Villach

Villach is the main site of Infineon Technologies Austria; the plant goes back to a Siemens diode production facility from 1970 and was expanded with a further factory in 2021. The Villach technology park is home to the FH Kärnten and a site of Silicon Austria Labs, among others. As one of Austria's most important railway hubs, the city is also a major ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) site, with the Villach-Süd marshalling yard to the south.

For leisure, Lake Ossiach, Lake Faak and smaller lakes such as the Silbersee and Vassacher See lie within the municipal area or on its edge, and the Dobratsch rises to the west of the city. The Villacher Kirchtag, a traditional folk festival, is also well known. We deliberately do not give specific rents here – compare current offers on the portals.

The location is convenient for commuters: the Drau Valley Railway, Rudolf Railway and Karawanks Railway meet at the main station, and the S-Bahn lines S1, S2 and S4 run to Klagenfurt, Faak am See and Hermagor, among other places.

Moving company price table

Move size	Price
1 room	from €354
2 rooms	from €615
3 rooms	from €884
4 rooms	from €1,299
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	from €3.85/km

Moving price: the decisive levers

Larger flats mean more volume and therefore higher costs. The distance is charged from €3.85/km, with floor and lift as further variables. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a shared load round off the quote.

The complete service package for your move

You can book these services individually for your move to Villach.

Shared load – share the transport and save costs.
Company relocation – professional move planning for businesses.
House clearance – we dispose of what is no longer needed.
Home removal – your new home, our commitment.
Move with assembly – furniture is reassembled on site.
Furniture transport – also suitable for single-item transport.

From Berlin to Carinthia

We plan moves from Berlin (Stromstraße 21), including to Carinthia. Places with their own pages can be found in the locations overview, and further routes under Long-Distance Moves. We plan the return journey from Carinthia to Berlin in the same way.

Registering in Villach: Registration Form, Deadline and Appointment at the Town Hall

If you move into accommodation in Villach, according to the city of Villach you must register within three days. The registration office in the Stadtservice (city service centre) is responsible, at the town hall, Rathausplatz 1 (main entrance). You can attend in person or send a messenger; appointments can be booked online.

You must bring a fully completed registration form (Meldezettel), which is also signed by the accommodation provider (landlord), as well as proof of identity. The city gives a passport and birth certificate as examples; non-Austrians usually present a passport or ID card. Registration by post is possible with originals or certified copies, but not by fax or email. According to the city, online registration via oesterreich.gv.at is reserved for Austrian citizens; oesterreich.gv.at also requires that you have previously been registered in Austria.

Opening hours for personal visits according to the city: Monday to Friday 8 am to 12 noon, plus 1 pm to 4 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays (on Tuesdays until 7 pm by appointment). You can reach the citizens' service by phone on 04242 205 3900.

Note for EU citizens: For a stay of more than three months, the residence authority in the town hall issues a registration certificate. You book appointments online; service hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 12 noon. You can also find practical information on the process in our guide to customs and formalities when moving to Austria.

Daily Life in Villach: Bulky Waste, Parking in the Green Zone and Public Transport

For bulky waste after moving in, the recycling centre at Drauwinkelstraße 2 is the first port of call. According to the city of Villach, it is open Monday to Friday from 7 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 12.30 pm. For households with their main residence in Villach, delivering bulky waste costs €5.50 per delivery of up to 2 cubic metres; building rubble does not count as bulky waste. The centre accepts old electrical appliances, metals, paper and waste glass free of charge in household quantities. Information is available on 04242 205 6060.

For parking, the city distinguishes between the short-stay zone and the Green Zone. In the Green Zone, charges apply Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm; from Friday 6 pm to Monday 8 am you can park there free of charge with no time limit. If your main residence is in the Green Zone, according to the city you can apply for a residents' parking permit for €100 a year, also online.

For getting around without a car, the city refers to the BUS:SI city bus, the StadtBAHN with six stops running every half hour or hour, and the VAXi shared call taxi, which runs from 8 pm to 5 am. If you are moving on within Carinthia, the guide to Klagenfurt offers a comparison, and for the transport itself our home removal service is at your disposal.

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