Which district is best suited for families?

That depends on your everyday life. Almere Buiten offers terraced houses, its own centre and a station, Almere Haven the harbour on the Gooimeer and smaller streets. In Almere Hout and Almere Poort a lot of new building is going on. Look at the routes to school and work before you sign.

How long does a long-distance move from Germany to Almere take?

By lorry from Berlin we allow around 9.5 hours including the statutory break for the 647 km. With loading and unloading we usually plan two days, or one long day for small flats. There are no customs formalities at the border within the EU; delays are more likely in rush-hour traffic around Amsterdam.

What is the housing market in Almere like at the moment?

The market around Amsterdam is in demand, and Almere is an alternative for many commuters. We do not give specific rents because they change quickly; check current portals. What is certain: you need a rental or purchase contract to register at the Stadhuis, so your home should be fixed before the moving date.

Do I need to register with the Gemeente Almere after the move?

Yes, if you stay longer than four months. According to the Gemeente Almere, after moving from abroad you register in person at the Stadhuis within five working days, with a valid ID and proof of residence; details are in the questions below. The municipality does not require a registration certificate from Germany, but you should still deregister in Berlin.

Do you also offer shared loads for smaller moves to Almere?

Yes, we offer a shared load for smaller moves. Your belongings share the loading space with other consignments heading to the Netherlands; this is cheaper, but the delivery day is less fixed. This works well for students or individual pieces of furniture; for an entire flat with a fixed moving-in day, your own lorry is usually better.

How are my household goods covered when moving to Almere?

We are liable for damage to your belongings under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of load. For valuable items such as art or a piano you can take out additional insurance . Mention such items during the survey, and we will take them into account in the quote and when packing.

Do I need a parking restriction zone in Almere?

A parking restriction like in Berlin cannot simply be ordered in Almere; the municipality does not describe a separate rule for removal vans. In Almere Stad and Almere Buiten there are permit zones (vergunningszones) and paid parking. So ask the municipality's parking service early (contact below) and pass the answer on to us.

Do I have to re-register my car in the Netherlands after the move?

Yes, anyone living permanently in the Netherlands registers their car with the RDW and receives a Dutch number plate; this usually includes an inspection of the vehicle. The BPM registration tax may not apply if you owned and used the car for at least six months before the move. Apply for the exemption in good time.

How do I get from Almere to Amsterdam and Utrecht?

Almere is on the Weesp–Lelystad railway line, with trains to Amsterdam and Utrecht; the city has six stations, including Centrum, Poort and Buiten. By car, the A6 leads out of the city over the Hollandse Brug and the A27 over the Stichtse Brug. At rush hour the route to Amsterdam is heavily congested.

Which paperwork steps are important when moving from Germany to Almere?

Besides registration at the Stadhuis, you need the BSN, Dutch health insurance, a bank account and, if you have a car, RDW registration. Deregistering in Berlin is possible no earlier than one week before moving out. Write yourself a list of deadlines; the documents the Stadhuis requires are listed in the questions below.

Can I also move from Almere to Berlin?

Yes, we also plan the journey back: survey or video call, fixed price, loading in Almere and around 647 km to Berlin. In the Netherlands you report your departure to the municipality, and in Berlin you register at the registration office (Bürgeramt) within two weeks. We secure the space for the lorry outside the Berlin flat with a parking restriction zone.

Which documents do I need for the registration appointment at Almere's Stadhuis?

According to almere.nl, you need a valid identity document and proof of residence, such as a purchase or rental contract. If you sublet privately, a copy of the owner's ID is added; if you move in with someone, their consent declaration with a copy of their ID. Those born abroad bring their original birth certificate with legalisation or an apostille.

Are German certificates sufficient without a sworn translation?

According to the Gemeente Almere, documents in Dutch, English, German or French do not need a sworn translation. However, they must not be laminated or sealed in plastic. The page does not mention a fee for registration.

Can I report my move from Germany to Almere online?

No, according to almere.nl a personal appointment at the Stadhuis is required for moving from abroad, which you attend within 5 working days. According to the municipality, the online form "Verhuizen naar of binnen Almere" cannot be used if you are not yet listed in the Dutch population register (BRP).

How do I book a bulky waste collection in Almere?

You arrange the date online using the municipality's form; according to almere.nl, collection is free of charge and the wait until the date is about three weeks. Changes or cancellations are made by phone on 14 036. Only put the items out from 20:00 the evening before.

Where can I find out how to get a space for the removal van in Almere?

The parking pages of almere.nl say nothing about this, so you should ask the municipality's parking service directly on 14 036 (from abroad +31 36 539 99 11). Clarify this as early as possible and let us know the answer. We will then plan the approach and unloading accordingly.

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Moving to Almere: six districts, one polder

Districts, costs, process

Unsere Firma comes from Berlin-Moabit and brings your household goods to Almere Stad, Haven, Buiten, Hout or Poort.

Almere is not an old town that grew over centuries but a planned city: the first core, Almere Haven, was built from 1975, followed by Almere Stad with the town hall and centre on the Weerwater, Almere Buiten, Almere Hout and Almere Poort; Almere Pampus is still being developed. For your move this means: many terraced houses and new builds, wide streets, separate bus lanes – but also parking zones in Stad and Buiten. What we handle with a home removal is set out on the service page.

From Berlin-Moabit it is around 647 km via the A2, A30 and the Dutch A1; the city itself lies on the A6 and the A27. There are no customs within the EU. We come from Berlin, have no branch in the Netherlands and plan packing, transport and reassembly from a single source; the route is described in the long-distance move overview. Interim storage in Berlin is possible if the flat becomes available later.

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Price after a survey, by district and floor

Request a fixed-price quote for your move to Almere. We take into account volume, floor, district and access so that there are no surprises on moving day. Call us on 01625978461. We carry out the survey in Berlin or by video.

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

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What we do for your move to Almere – and what we don't

Clearly divided tasks

We take care of packing, dismantling furniture, transport from Berlin to Almere and reassembly, whether in a terraced house in Almere Buiten or a new-build flat in Almere Poort. Registration at the Stadhuis, the BSN and health insurance you handle yourself; we tell you which documents belong in your hand luggage for this. We give you the fixed price after the survey, and for damage we are liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre.

Packing Service

We pack your household goods in Berlin and label every box with its destination room in your new home in Almere.

Office Move

If your office is moving too, we plan workstations and IT separately from the household so that business in Almere resumes quickly.

Senior Move

A calm pace, help with sorting out and a fully furnished bedroom on your first evening in Almere. No rush on moving day.

Furniture Transport

Individual pieces of furniture such as a sofa or display cabinet travel padded and secured right into your new home in Almere. We give glass shelves and mirrors extra padding.

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What matters when moving in

If only part of your household is coming, a shared load can be cheaper than your own lorry. Whether this is worthwhile for your move to Almere we can tell after the survey, and we then give you a fixed price.

Date to match the handover

We set the delivery day to match your key handover in Almere so that nobody waits outside a locked door. The delivery day is confirmed in writing.

Care when carrying

We protect door frames, stairs and floors with blankets and protective film when moving in to Almere. The lift is lined as well.

One point of contact

You have a fixed contact for questions about the date, volume and access in Almere, from the enquiry to the last box.

Access sorted

We ask in advance about the parking zone and loading route at the new address so that the lorry can stop close to the door in Almere.

Changes possible

If the handover is postponed, we adjust the date or store your household goods in Berlin until you move in to Almere.

Assembly included

On request we reassemble beds, wardrobes and lamps so that you can live in Almere straight away. The kitchen by arrangement.

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Move affordably with a part load

Share the cargo space, cut the costs

For individual pieces of furniture, a room or boxes that follow after moving in, a shared load to Almere can be cheaper. Your belongings travel with other consignments towards the Netherlands; in return you need some flexibility on the delivery day, often a few days.

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District, parking zone, bulky waste

Besides transport, a move to Almere raises practical questions: which parking zone is the new address in? What does registration at the Stadhuis involve? How do you get rid of old furniture as bulky waste (grofvuil)? And which district suits your commute? The answers on the municipality, parking and bulky waste are below; the route from Berlin is described in the article Long-distance move to Almere.

Planning safe and relaxed

Your own schedule helps with every home removal, senior move or student move to Almere: notice, packing day, registration at the Stadhuis and key handover in one list.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

With our packing service, furniture transport and a small removal for late items, furniture reaches terraced houses in Almere Buiten as well as flats in Almere Poort in Almere.

Costs, timing and special cases

For an office move, company relocation, public authority move, shared load or furniture taxi to Almere, we clarify the time window and loading zone in advance so that costs stay predictable.

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Frequently asked questions about moving to Almere

Districts, costs, Stadhuis, parking and insurance – answered briefly.

That depends on the volume, floor, access and distance; from Berlin-Moabit it is around 647 km. We do not quote a flat rate for a two-room flat, because the floor and loading route make a big difference. The basic prices are in the price list above, and we give you the fixed price after a survey. You can make an enquiry by phone on 01625978461. The survey is also possible by video.

Almere's districts at a glance

Almere Stad is the centre, with the town hall, shopping streets and the Weerwater lake; it is divided into Stad Centrum, Stad Oost and Stad West. Almere Haven on the Gooimeer is the oldest district and was built from 1975. Almere Buiten in the north has its own shopping centre and a station with an Intercity stop.

Almere Poort in the west has been growing for years and has its own station towards Amsterdam. In Almere Hout, Vogelhorst was the first settlement, and a lot of building is going on there today. Almere Pampus is still in planning; its residents are so far counted as part of Almere Stad. Which part suits you usually depends on your commute.

Living, commuting and transport in Almere

With around 232,000 inhabitants, Almere is the largest municipality in the province of Flevoland and lies between Amsterdam and Lelystad. Many residents commute: the Weesp–Lelystad railway line connects the city's six stations with Amsterdam and Utrecht, while on the road the A6 leads out of the city over the Hollandse Brug and the A27 over the Stichtse Brug.

Within the city, transport routes are strictly separated: buses run on their own lanes with priority at traffic lights, and cycle paths run separately from car traffic. For the removal van this means wide streets, but parking rules that depend on the zone. Rents and purchase prices change quickly; you will find current listings on Dutch housing portals, and we deliberately do not give a figure here. For registration, only the signed contract counts anyway.

How our moving prices are structured

Whether a 1-room flat from €369 or a 4-room flat from €1,269 – our prices are based on the actual effort. 2-room flats from €599 and 3-room flats from €889 are also fairly calculated. For houses and villas there is an individual quote, and we charge long-distance moves from €3.85/km. Arrange your free survey today.

How your moving price is composed

First of all, the volume of your furniture and boxes plays a decisive role. Then there is the distance, charged from €3.85/km. The floor and lift also affect the effort, while a parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) shortens loading times. If needed, we add furniture assembly or shared load.

Competence across the board

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

Shared load » A cost-saving alternative to a full move.
Company relocation » Minimal downtime for your business move.
House clearance » Fast and tidy household clearance.
Home removal » Full service for your move to your new home.
Move with assembly » Furniture assembly and dismantling included.
Furniture transport » Whether a sofa or a wardrobe – we transport it safely.

Furniture transport from Berlin – including to the Netherlands

We drive from Berlin (Stromstraße 21), for individual pieces of furniture just as for entire households. Places with their own pages are shown in the locations overview, and longer routes under Long-distance moves.

Almere: parking zones and space for the removal van

We have not found a dedicated page on almere.nl for reserving a space for removal vehicles. The parking page of the Gemeente Almere lists parking permits, the visitor scheme and parking rates, but does not mention moves. So ask the municipality's parking service early; according to almere.nl it can be reached on 14 036, from abroad on +31 36 539 99 11.

You should nevertheless know how parking in Almere is organised. According to almere.nl, there are permit zones (vergunningszones, residents' zones) in Almere Stad and Almere Buiten, a blue zone (blauwe zone) only in Almere Buiten, and paid on-street parking with ticket machines in zones of Almere Stad and Almere Buiten. There are multi-storey car parks in Almere Stad, Almere Buiten and Almere Haven. According to the municipality, the visitor scheme (bezoekersregeling) is aimed at residents in the centre of Almere Stad or Almere Buiten; visits are registered via the "Bezoekersapp P1" app. The zone overview does not list the centre of Almere Stad separately; the parking service will confirm which zone your street belongs to.

In practice this means: give us the exact destination address and, if known, the parking zone when we prepare the quote. That way we can plan the approach and unloading time better. On the parking question on the German side, see also our page on the parking restriction zone.

Almere: registering from Germany and bulky waste

If you move to Almere from abroad, according to almere.nl you report your arrival within 5 working days. This can only be done in person at the Stadhuis (Stadhuisplein 1, 1315 HR Almere); you book the appointment online or on 14 036. Everyone who is registering comes to the appointment. Bring a valid ID and proof of residence: a purchase contract, rental contract or, if subletting from a private individual, the rental contract with a copy of the owner's ID. If you move in with someone, you need the main occupant's consent declaration with a copy of their ID. Those born abroad bring their original birth certificate with legalisation or an apostille. According to the municipality, certificates in Dutch, English, German or French do not need a sworn translation.

The bulky waste scheme helps when sorting out: according to almere.nl, bulky waste (grofvuil) is collected free of charge after booking online (waiting time about three weeks); alternatively there are recycling drop-off points (recyclingperrons). Residents of Almere Stad Centrum and the Staatsliedenwijk do not need an appointment. Items are put out from 20:00 the evening before, and by 07:30 on collection day at the latest. Each bundle may weigh a maximum of 25 kg and be 1.5 m long, with no more than 1.5 m³ in total. Further tips can be found in our guide Living in Almere and in the long-distance move overview for Almere.

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