How early should I book my summer holiday move?

For a date in the holidays , enquire at least six to eight weeks in advance, and rather earlier for Saturdays or the start of the holidays. That also leaves enough time for the parking restriction zone and registration at the new school. Short-notice enquiries are possible, but depend on whether a team is still free on your preferred day.

Are moves during the summer holidays more expensive than usual?

In busy weeks the choice of dates is smaller; you have most leeway with a weekday in the middle of the holidays. The price is determined mainly by volume, floors, carrying distances and distance. After the survey we give you a fixed price listing all agreed services, so that there are no surprises on moving day.

How do I protect my furniture from the summer heat during transport?

We start early in the morning and load delicate items last so that they do not stand for long in the warm loading space. Padded blankets and stretch film protect furniture from scratches. Candles, medication, photos, vinyl records and laptops are best taken in your own car and not left lying in the sun.

What happens with my children on moving day?

We recommend arranging care for small children with friends or family on moving day , as the hustle and bustle is often tiring for them. Alternatively, older children can actively help by packing light boxes. That way the process stays stress-free and safe for everyone involved.

Can I also have a long-distance move carried out in the summer holidays?

Yes, we also handle long-distance moves during the holidays. Lorries over 7.5 tonnes may not drive on many motorways on Saturdays in July and August, and not at all on Sundays; so we plan long routes during the week and with a buffer for holiday traffic. We agree the exact schedule with you after the survey.

How do I find a moving date in the holidays at short notice?

Call us on 01625978461; we will check whether a team is still free on your preferred day or on the days before and after. You have better chances with a weekday instead of a Saturday and with a date in the middle of the holidays. The sooner you get in touch, the more likely it is to work.

Are there problems with parking during the holiday period?

Yes, during the holidays there are roadworks in many streets and parking spaces are occupied. So apply in good time for a parking restriction zone at the responsible road traffic authority, so that the removal van can stop directly in front of the building. On request, we handle the application for you.

How long does an average move during the summer holidays take?

That depends on flat size, floor, lift and distance; a small flat in the city is often done in a morning, a house needs a whole day. In summer we plan extra drinks breaks. We estimate how long your move will take during the free survey.

What should I bear in mind with pets during a summer move?

On moving day, pets stay in a quiet, shady room or with friends; they do not travel in the removal van. Never leave animals in a parked car in summer, not even briefly, and take enough water with you. In the new flat, the dog or cat gets a fixed place with a bowl and blanket first.

Does your company also offer part loads for smaller moves?

Yes, for small moving volumes there is the shared load : your goods travel with other consignments in the same direction, and you only pay for your share of the loading space. This suits, for example, a child moving to another city with a few pieces of furniture to start an apprenticeship or university. Instead of a fixed day there is a time window.

How are my belongings protected?

For damage to your household goods, the moving company is liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of loading space – in summer as in winter. For valuable furniture, art or instruments, additional insurance can make sense. Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery, hidden damage within 14 days (§ 451f HGB).

STRESS-FREE MOVING

Moving during the summer holidays

Q: Why are the summer holidays particularly popular for moving?

The summer holidays allow a family move without having to consider school times, because children are off during this period. The good weather and longer daylight hours also make for ideal moving conditions. Many families use these weeks to settle calmly into the new surroundings before school starts again.

No school, long days, but full calendars: how to plan your move during the summer holidays in good time.

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Summer holidays

Six weeks off school – and everyone wants to move

Planning early pays off

Unsere Firma is based in Berlin-Moabit and plans your holiday move with a buffer for heat and holiday traffic.

For families, the summer holidays are the obvious time: no child misses lessons, and there is time to settle in before the first day of school. In Berlin they run from 1 July to 14 August in 2027 and from 1 July to 12 August in 2028. The dates are set for each federal state by the Standing Conference of Education Ministers (Kultusministerkonferenz); if your family is moving to another state, it is worth checking the holidays there – Bavaria, for example, is only off from 2 August to 13 September in 2027. For a private move this means: fix the date early, because many families think the same way.

With a long-distance move, a summer rule applies on top: from 1 July to 31 August, lorries over 7.5 tonnes may not drive on many motorways on Saturdays between 7 am and 8 pm, including the A9 from the Berlin ring road to Munich (holiday travel regulation, Ferienreiseverordnung). On Sundays the driving ban applies anyway. A long-distance move is therefore better scheduled on a weekday. An early start, shade for delicate items and enough water for everyone help against the heat; candles, medication and electronics should not be left for hours in a hot vehicle. How the lorry gets a parking space in front of the door is explained under parking restriction zone.

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Fixed price after a survey – secure your preferred date in time

The holiday period is among the busiest moving weeks of the year. So enquire six to eight weeks in advance, so that weekdays are still free and there is enough time for the parking restriction zone. After the survey we give you a fixed price in which the parking restriction zone, assembly and materials are listed separately. Call us on 01625978461 or use the contact form.

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

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SUMMER RULES

Four things that are different in summer

Date, traffic, heat, school

A move in July or August differs from one in November mainly in demand, traffic and temperature. We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and plan holiday moves with an earlier start, drinks breaks and a buffer for holiday traffic. We state the fixed price after the survey, once volume, floors and parking restriction zone are known. For your household goods we are liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre; for very valuable items, additional insurance makes sense. How private moves work with us is described on the service page.

High demand

The start of the holidays, the end of the month and Saturdays are booked up first. A weekday in the middle of the holidays has the best chance.

Lorry driving bans

Lorries over 7.5 t: banned on many motorways on Saturdays 7 am–8 pm in July and August, and all day on Sundays. Plan long-distance moves during the week.

Heat

Start early, provide drinks, do not leave delicate items such as candles, medication and electronics in the sun.

School and nursery

Sort out registration at the new school before the holidays – in summer many school offices have limited staffing.

MAKE USE OF THE HOLIDAYS

Six tips for a holiday move

The holidays offer time that families do not otherwise have. To leave some of it for rest, a clear order of things helps – plus a few precautions against heat, traffic jams and fully booked dates. The following six points have proved their worth in family moves.

Date by Easter

Anyone who wants to move in July should fix the survey and date by spring at the latest – weekdays are still free then.

Parking restriction in good time

In summer, roadworks and day-trippers occupy the parking spaces. A parking restriction zone is applied for in advance at the road traffic authority.

Start early in the morning

Heavy furniture is easier to carry in the cool morning hours. The afternoon is left for boxes and assembly.

Involve the children

Older children pack their own bedroom, small children spend moving day with grandparents or friends.

Buffer before school starts

Do not schedule the move for the last week of the holidays. A week's buffer remains for re-registering, setting up and the first trips to school.

Do not forget to re-register

Within two weeks of moving in, you must register at the citizens' office (Bürgeramt) – in the holidays too, so book appointments early.

FOR SMALL LOADS

A small move in the holidays

When only one room is moving

If only one room is moving – the older child starting an apprenticeship or university, for example – a shared load over a long distance can be cheaper than a lorry of your own. Your goods travel with other consignments in the same direction; in return there is a time window instead of a fixed day.

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FAMILY MOVE

Plan,
pack, settle in

What is coming up in the holiday weeks

A move during the summer holidays divides well into three stages: the weeks before the holidays with date, parking restriction zone and school registration, the moving week itself, and the days up to the first day of school. What to bear in mind when changing school and nursery is covered in the guide Re-registering nursery and school. Do not plan the moving week right at the start of the holidays, when the roads are full and many dates are already taken.

Before the holidays

The survey, fixed price and moving day are fixed in spring. Before the holidays, register the children at the new school or nursery, apply for the parking restriction zone and cancel electricity and internet for the private move – then the holidays are left for the move itself.

The moving week

Pack room by room and the children's room last, so that toys are there until the end. On moving day the team starts early with the heavy furniture transport; drinks and shade for everyone make the day more bearable.

Up to the first day of school

Set up the children's room first, walk the route to school together, re-register at the citizens' office within two weeks. A week's buffer before school starts prevents the first day of school from beginning in box chaos.

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FAQ

Questions about moving in the holidays

Date, costs, heat, children, driving bans and parking restriction zone – briefly answered.

The summer holidays allow a family move without having to consider school times, because children are off during this period. The good weather and longer daylight hours also make for ideal moving conditions. Many families use these weeks to settle calmly into the new surroundings before school starts again.

Why the summer holidays are popular – and when it gets tight

The summer holidays are ideal for families: children miss no lessons and get to know the new surroundings before school starts. In Germany the holidays are staggered; Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Schleswig-Holstein form one group of states, and the other states come before or after. Berlin is off from 1 July to 14 August in 2027.

It gets tight at the start of the holidays and at the end of the month, when many tenancies change. Anyone planning a private move in the middle of the holidays and during the week has more choice. Also expect full motorways and high temperatures.

Driving bans, heat and parking restriction zone

For long-distance moves in summer, the holiday travel regulation (Ferienreiseverordnung) applies: from 1 July to 31 August, lorries over 7.5 tonnes and lorries with trailers may not drive on Saturdays from 7 am to 8 pm on the motorway sections listed there – these include the A9 from the Berlin ring road to Munich and parts of the A2, A3, A5 and A7. On Sundays and public holidays, the driving ban under § 30 StVO applies to these lorries from midnight to 10 pm.

Anyone planning a long-distance move should therefore schedule it on a working day. In the city, the parking restriction zone matters more: apply for it in good time so that the lorry stands directly at the door and nobody has to carry for long in the heat.

Fairly calculated moving costs

Type of move	Price from
1 room	€365
2 rooms	€599
3 rooms	€905
4 rooms	€1,344
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	€4.20/km

For exact figures we recommend a free survey on site.

These 5 factors determine your moving price

Volume
Distance (from €4.20/km)
Floor
Whether there is a lift
Whether a parking restriction zone is needed

Additional services: furniture assembly, shared load.

Professional moving help – our services

You can add these services to your holiday move individually.

Private move – We take care of your move to your new home. Private move

Furniture transport – Safe transport of your furniture. Furniture transport

Office move – Your company moves safely with us. Office move

House clearance – Make space with our clearance service. House clearance

Shared load – Move for less with a groupage load. Shared load

Move with assembly – Your furniture is assembled professionally. Move with assembly

Moves from Berlin

We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and handle holiday moves within Berlin and from Berlin to other cities. Routes from Berlin can be found under long-distance moves, destinations with their own pages in the locations overview.

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