Do I need a customs declaration for the move to Belgium?

No. Like Germany, Belgium is part of the EU ; there are no customs duties and no customs papers for private household goods. An inventory list still helps with packing. For the lorry, the kilometre levy via Viapass applies in Flanders, which we take into account in the fixed price.

How long does the removal lorry take from Berlin to Mechelen?

From our base in Stromstraße it is around 747 km via the A2 into the Ruhr area, into the Netherlands at Venlo and on via Eindhoven and Antwerp. Pure lorry driving time including breaks: about 11.5 hours. That is more than one day's driving time, so we drive with an overnight stop or two drivers; in total it usually takes two to three days.

Do I have to re-register my car when I move to Mechelen?

Yes, anyone moving permanently to Belgium must register their vehicle there; the Belgian vehicle registration authority gives the deadlines and documents. Your EU driving licence remains valid. If you live in a blue zone or a paid parking zone, you also apply to the city for a resident's card.

Which documents do I need to register my residence in Mechelen?

Have your ID card or passport ready for all household members, plus the tenancy agreement. According to the city, you register the new address within eight working days with the civil affairs department – online at the digital counter or by appointment at the Huis van de Mechelaar. Which documents are required in individual cases can be clarified in advance on 015 28 00 00.

Is a part load to Mechelen worthwhile?

With a part load , your belongings travel together with other consignments on the same route, which lowers the cost. This is suitable for smaller moving volumes or single pieces of furniture. In return, a time window applies instead of a fixed delivery date; we will tell you after your enquiry whether a trip to Mechelen fits. For single items such as a sofa or a desk, this is often the cheapest solution.

Is moving into Mechelen city centre complicated?

The city centre is low-traffic (autoluw): according to the city, lorries may not enter daily from 11 am to 6 pm, and separate times apply in the market area. In addition, the parking space needs a permit with 3 to 5 working days' lead time. We therefore plan for early in the morning and clarify the access permit and vehicle size in advance.

How are my belongings insured?

We are liable for damage to your belongings under the German Commercial Code (HGB): under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of load space. For valuable items such as antiques or a piano, additional insurance is available. Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery, and damage not visible from the outside within 14 days (§ 451f HGB).

Who puts up the parking restriction signs in Mechelen?

According to the city, you can have the signs put up by the city for an extra charge or put them up yourself at least 24 hours in advance; one sign covers up to 30 metres. If you put them up yourself, send photos to the city. If vehicles are still parked in the area, the police are responsible.

Is the fixed price for Mechelen really fixed?

Yes. We calculate the fixed price after a survey or from precise details on flat size, floor and access, and confirm it in writing. Extra costs only arise for services you request later, such as moving a piano or additional storage. That is why it pays to show us the cellar, loft and balcony during the survey as well.

What language is spoken in Mechelen?

Mechelen is in Flanders; the official and administrative language is Dutch . City forms and signs are accordingly in Dutch. For the move itself, we arrange everything with you in German.

Can I also move from Mechelen to Berlin?

Yes, we plan the reverse route in exactly the same way: survey or video call, fixed price, loading in Mechelen and around 747 km via Antwerp, Eindhoven and Venlo and on via the A2 to Berlin. In Berlin we apply for the parking restriction at the district office (Bezirksamt), and you register at the registration office (Bürgeramt) within two weeks. We also quote the fixed price for this direction after the survey.

How do I cancel the parking restriction for the removal van in Mechelen?

According to Stad Mechelen, you send the cancellation by email to vergunningenopenbareruimte@mechelen.be before 3 pm on working days. It must arrive at least 3 working days before the start, otherwise costs will be charged.

What happens if cars are still parked in the area despite the parking restriction?

In this case, the City of Mechelen refers you to the police, who can trace the owners or have the vehicle towed. The prerequisite is that the signs were put up correctly and in good time. If you put them up yourself, photos of the signs and the parked vehicles must be sent to the city.

Is there a toll for removal lorries in Belgium?

Yes. According to its own website, Viapass charges the kilometre levy for goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. It applies on roads in the Flemish and Brussels regions as well as on roads managed by SOFICO in Wallonia. Mechelen is in Flanders.

How long may I park in the blue zone in Mechelen with the resident's card?

According to Stad Mechelen, you may park for a maximum of 2 hours in a blue zone with the parking card. In shopping streets, parking is only allowed between 6 pm and 9 am the following day. You apply for the resident's card if your street is in a blue zone or a paid parking zone.

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The costs of a move to Mechelen depend on the size of the flat, the floor, access and the route – from Berlin it is around 747 km. Our guide prices by number of rooms and the price per kilometre can be found above in the price overview. After a free survey you receive a binding fixed price ; enquiries on 01625978461.

Berlin – Mechelen: route, schedule, permit and registration – with a fixed price after a survey.

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Long-distance move to Mechelen – 747 km to between Brussels and Antwerp

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Unsere Firma comes from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and drives around 747 km via the Netherlands to Mechelen.

A move to Mechelen takes you to the Flemish city on the Dijle between Brussels and Antwerp: around 89,000 people live here, and the almost circular city centre is barely a kilometre across. Because Belgium is part of the EU, there are no customs formalities for your household goods. More important are the permit for the removal van, the driving ban times in the centre and the address registration. What we take care of for private moves is listed under Private move.

We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive around 747 km via the A2, crossing into the Netherlands at Venlo and continuing via Eindhoven and Antwerp. By lorry that is about 11.5 hours including breaks – more than one day's driving time, so we plan two to three days with an overnight stop or two drivers. We quote the fixed price after the survey, also for the return trip to Berlin. Enquiries on 01625978461.

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Move to Mechelen: survey first, then a fixed price

Volume, floor, route – all in the price

We do not calculate the price of your move to Mechelen by the hour, but by volume, floor, carrying distances and the route of around 747 km. After a survey you receive a written fixed price – for a flat in the city centre just as for a house in Walem.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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How your move to Mechelen works with us

Survey, fixed price, fixed date

We have no branch in Mechelen; we come by lorry from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21). That is why we ask about access, floor and staircase in advance – whether it is a flat in the city centre or a house in Walem. Parking the removal van on public land in Mechelen requires a permit from the city, which is applied for online; in the low-traffic (autoluw) city centre, driving ban times also apply – we plan both with you. We quote the fixed price after the survey; for your belongings we are liable under § 451e HGB with €620 per cubic metre, and additional insurance is possible. Places with their own pages can be found under Locations.

Packing service

For the 747 km to Mechelen we pad glass and electronics for transport and label boxes by room – with our packing service.

Office move

For companies we plan dismantling, transport and assembly so that business in Mechelen is quickly up and running again – with an office move.

Senior moves

When parents move to their children in Mechelen, we plan breaks and set up the bed and armchair on the day of arrival – with a seniors' move.

Furniture transport

We secure heavy and fragile items with blankets and straps for the whole route to Mechelen – with furniture transport.

OUR WAY OF WORKING

What we do for you

For your move to Mechelen the rule is: survey first, then a fixed price. Packing, the drive of around 747 km, parking restrictions and assembly are listed individually in the quote.

Fixed delivery date

With around 11.5 hours of lorry driving, we fix loading and arrival times in advance so that you can arrange the handover in Mechelen with certainty.

Carrying routes known

Flat in the city centre or house in Walem: we ask about floor, lift and stairs in advance – for enough carriers on your move to Mechelen.

Parking restriction in good time

You apply for the parking space permit online with the city 3 to 5 working days in advance; the signs go up at least 24 hours before the date in front of your new flat.

Schedule from moving-in day

We plan backwards from moving-in day: notice in Berlin, packing dates, parking restriction and the drive to fit the handover in Mechelen.

Bridging with storage

If the flat in Mechelen is not yet free, we store your belongings temporarily by arrangement and deliver on the new date.

Ready to settle in

Beds and wardrobes are in place on the day of arrival, the boxes are in the right rooms – and you have time for the address registration in Mechelen.

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Part load – the clever solution

Save on small loads

Only a few pieces of furniture or a room in a shared flat? With a part load to Mechelen, your belongings travel together with other consignments heading in the same direction. That lowers the cost, but a time window applies instead of a fixed day. We agree collection and delivery with you.

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So that you can relax

A long-distance move to Mechelen has its own steps: deregistration in Berlin, a parking space permit with lead time, the driving ban times in the low-traffic city centre, Viapass for the lorry and address registration within eight working days. On top of that comes a route of around 747 km. This guide puts the steps in order – more about city life can be found in the Mechelen guide.

Planning safely and calmly

With a schedule planned backwards from moving-in day – notice, parking restriction, packing dates, address registration – your private move, seniors' move or student move to Mechelen stays manageable.

Furniture, boxes, carrying routes

With a packing service, careful furniture transport and a confirmed parking space, furniture gets into the house without long carrying distances when moving to Mechelen, even in the city centre or in Walem. We secure heavy items such as a piano or wall unit with blankets and straps for the whole journey.

Costs, timing and special cases

The costs depend on volume, floor and the route of around 747 km; for small volumes a part load lowers the price. Parking restriction and any storage in Mechelen are included in the fixed price. For companies we plan office moves and company relocations with fixed time windows.

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Common questions

The most frequently asked questions about route, costs and formalities when moving to Mechelen.

The costs of a move to Mechelen depend on the size of the flat, the floor, access and the route – from Berlin it is around 747 km. Our guide prices by number of rooms and the price per kilometre can be found above in the price overview. After a free survey you receive a binding fixed price; enquiries on 01625978461.

No customs, but deadlines: formalities when moving to Belgium

Belgium is an EU member, so your belongings do not have to be declared at customs; an inventory list is still useful for your own overview. What matters are the registration obligations: in Berlin you deregister if you are not moving into a new home in Germany – within two weeks of moving out (§ 17 (2) BMG). In Mechelen, according to the city, you register your new address within eight working days with the civil affairs department.

This can be done online at the digital counter or by appointment at the Huis van de Mechelaar, Reuzenstraat 1. Under EU law you do not need a residence document in the first three months; your EU driving licence remains valid. A car that is used permanently in Belgium must be registered there – the Belgian vehicle registration authority gives the deadlines.

Route, driving time and access to the city centre

The route runs via the A2 into the Ruhr area, crosses the border at Venlo, continues through the Netherlands towards Eindhoven and reaches Mechelen via Antwerp. With around 747 km and about 11.5 hours of driving time including breaks, we plan two to three days including loading and unloading. For lorries over 3.5 tonnes, Viapass charges a kilometre levy in Flanders, and in the Netherlands the vrachtwagenheffing (lorry charge) has applied since 1 July 2026.

According to the city, lorries are not allowed in the low-traffic (autoluw) city centre daily from 11 am to 6 pm, and separate times apply around the market. If your address is there, an access permit is also required; transports over 11 m long and 10 tonnes require a transit permit. Which vehicle we use is decided during the survey.

Fairly calculated moving costs

Type of move	Price from
1 room	€375
2 rooms	€579
3 rooms	€894
4 rooms	€1,269
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	€3.80/km

For exact figures we recommend a free survey on site.

What goes into the moving costs?

The moving costs depend on factors including the volume, the distance (from €3.80/km) and the floor, with or without a lift. A parking restriction zone can also cause additional costs. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a part load are also possible.

Services at a glance

Our team offers you a comprehensive range of moving services – fast, reliable and fairly calculated.

Company relocation – a smooth relocation of your business: Company relocation
Private move – your personal moving helper at home: Private move
House clearance – we create space and dispose of old items: House clearance
Move with assembly – including assembly and dismantling of your furniture: Move with assembly
Furniture transport – safe transport for single pieces of furniture: Furniture transport
Part load – an affordable alternative for smaller moving volumes: Part load

Other destinations from Berlin-Moabit

We plan moves from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) for private and business customers. The locations overview lists places with their own pages, and details on long routes are under long-distance moves. We also plan moves in the opposite direction, to Berlin, with a survey and a fixed price.

Mechelen: permit for the removal van and parking restriction

Anyone parking a removal van or furniture lift on public land in Mechelen needs a permit (inname openbaar domein), according to Stad Mechelen. Apply online via mechelen.spotbooking.be or at the reception of the Huis van de Mechelaar, Reuzenstraat 1. The city gives the following lead times: 3 working days for small works that only affect the pavement and parking spaces, 5 working days for larger projects and 30 working days if a diversion or closure is needed.

You pay the fee online in advance. According to the city, the administration fee is 27 euros for 1 to 5 days and 54 euros for 6 to 30 days, plus 0.50 euros per m² per day up to 40 m².

The city will put up traffic signs for an extra charge, or you can put them up yourself at least 24 hours in advance.
One sign covers up to 30 m.
If vehicles are still parked in the area, contact the police.
Cancellations are sent by email to [email protected] before 3 pm on working days, at least 3 working days before the start.

If the location is in the low-traffic area, you also need an access permit. For transports over 11 metres long and more than 10 tonnes in the city centre, the city also requires a transit permit. For the route, see International move.

Mechelen: low-traffic city centre, registration and recycling parks

In the centre of Mechelen, motorised traffic is not allowed at certain times; according to the city, lorries are covered by this ban. In the autoluwe Binnenstad (low-traffic city centre) it applies daily from 11 am to 6 pm, and in the Marktgebied (market area) from Monday to Friday and on Sundays from 11 am to 6 pm as well as on Saturdays from 7.30 am to 6 pm. Cameras record the number plate automatically, and violations result in a fine. Residents, retailers and business owners apply for a permit via the "Vergunning aanvragen" page; information on 015 28 00 00. Loading and unloading is only allowed on the middle section of the Grote Markt.

According to the city, you register your new address within 8 working days of the move with the civil affairs department, online at the digital counter or by appointment at the Huis van de Mechelaar. If your street is in a blue zone or a paid parking zone, apply for a resident's card; in the blue zone you may park for a maximum of 2 hours with the card.

For waste, according to the city, IVAREM runs two recycling parks where waste can be dropped off free of charge or cheaply. Details on locations and rates are on ivarem.be. More on the districts in the Mechelen moving guide and in Living in Mechelen.

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