Long-distance move Berlin – Klagenfurt: route process & deadlines

Like Germany, Austria is part of the European Union. When moving to Klagenfurt there is therefore no customs declaration and no import duties on your household goods; an inventory list still helps – for yourself and for liability purposes.

There are three deadlines you should know: you submit the Meldezettel (registration form) within three days of moving in, signed by your landlord or accommodation provider. For a stay of more than three months, as an EU citizen you apply for documentation of your right of residence by the fourth month at the latest. And in Germany you deregister within two weeks of moving out (§ 17 (2) BMG).

From our base in Berlin-Moabit it is around 934 km to Klagenfurt: the A9 to Munich, the A99 and A8 to Salzburg, 181 km on the Tauern motorway A10 and around 31 km on the Southern motorway A2. For the lorry we allow about 14 hours including breaks. Because that is well beyond a driver's daily driving time, we load on the first day and deliver on the second. We do not quote flat average prices – you receive the fixed price after the survey.

In Austria, the GO toll applies to vehicles over 3.5 t; night-time and weekend driving bans apply to heavy lorries, so we deliver on a working day. In Klagenfurt itself, the city centre inside the Ring is a fee-paying short-stay parking zone – we clarify the parking space in advance.

Whether a 1-room flat from €365 or a 4-room flat from €1,269 – our prices are based on the actual effort involved. 2-room flats from €589 and 3-room flats from €879 are also fairly calculated. For houses and villas there is an individual quote, and we charge long-distance moves from €4.25/km. Arrange your free survey today.

The price of a move depends above all on the volume of your household goods and the distance, which is charged from €4.25/km. The floor and whether there is a lift also play a role, as does any parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) required. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a part load also affect the total cost.

You can book these services for your move to Klagenfurt individually or together.

1. Business move – structured moves for companies.
2. House clearance – fast disposal and clearance.
3. Private move – tailored to you.
4. Move with assembly – set up directly on site.
5. Furniture transport – also bookable as a separate service.
6. Part load – cost-conscious transport.

We plan moves from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) for private and business customers – including to other EU countries such as Austria. What counts for cross-border moves is explained under International move; long routes can be found under Long-distance moves. We also plan the route from Klagenfurt back to Berlin with you.

According to the City of Klagenfurt, the fee-paying short-stay parking zone lies inside and along the Ring and covers around 3,800 parking spaces. Charges apply Monday to Friday 8 am–6 pm and Saturday 8 am–12 noon. Parking costs 90 cents per 30 minutes, and a daily rate of 7 euros applies in the parking streets; the maximum parking time is 3 hours. You should plan for this on moving day if your flat is in the city centre.

If you live permanently in a zone, you can apply for the residents' permit (Anrainerkarte):

• The requirement is your main residence in the zone, and the vehicle must be registered to the applicant.
• You need the Meldezettel, the vehicle registration certificate and proof of tenancy or ownership.
• The permit costs 150 euros for one year or 300 euros for two years and is only valid in your own zone.

A separate rule applies near the lake: the Ostbucht parking zone costs 50 cents per 30 minutes or 4 euros for the whole day, daily 8 am–8 pm from 1 April to 31 October and daily 8 am–5 pm from 1 November to 31 March.

The city's parking page does not cover parking restrictions or rules for removals. For this, you can reach the city administration (Magistrat) on +43 463 537-0. How the procedure works in Germany is shown in our guide to the parking restriction zone. More about the city: Moving to Klagenfurt: costs and districts.

The City of Klagenfurt offers two options for bulky waste. Collection takes place by appointment on +43 463 537-3344 or -3345 (Monday to Thursday 7 am–12 noon and 1–4 pm, Friday 7 am–12 noon). It costs 240 euros per order and load, or 124 euros with the city card, in each case including 10% VAT. Alternatively, you take the bulky waste yourself to the North recycling centre (Kautscheleweg 14) or the South one (Stadlweg 48):

• Bulky waste costs 6 euros per m³ or part thereof; only cash payment is possible.
• Opening hours are Monday to Friday 6 am–7 pm and Saturday 7 am–12 noon.
• Anyone not registered in Klagenfurt pays an additional 17 euros, according to the city.

The city also warns against handing waste to unauthorised collectors. Information is available from the waste disposal department on +43 463 537-3419.

For EU citizens staying in Klagenfurt for more than three months, a further deadline applies: according to the city, the application for documentation of the right of residence must be made by the fourth month at the latest. The NAG office at Kumpfgasse 20 is responsible; the appointment must be booked in advance ([email protected]). Allow for your passport, birth certificate, photograph and proof of accommodation, health insurance and means of subsistence. For settling in: Living in Klagenfurt.