Which districts of Assen are suitable for families?

Families wanting a house and garden often look at residential areas outside the centre, such as Kloosterveen , Marsdijk or Peelo . If you want short distances to shops and the museum, look in the Centrum . Check the route to school and parking before you sign. Kloosterveen lies in the west on the A28.

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

We do not quote specific figures because rents change quickly. Important for the move: without a tenancy agreement there is no registration with the Gemeente, and many flats are handed over without a kitchen or floor covering. Clarify both before you fix the moving date. Until then we store your household goods in Berlin if needed. Ask the landlord about this.

Do I have to register my new address after moving to Assen?

Yes. Anyone moving in from abroad and staying longer than four months registers with the Gemeente Assen; you arrange the appointment within five days of arrival. For moves within the Netherlands, according to the municipality: report digitally no later than five days after the move. Appointments are only available by phone.

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

By lorry we reckon on about 8.5 hours including a break for the roughly 584 km via Bremen, Leer and the border at Nieuweschans. Including loading and unloading we reckon on two days. If the flat is in the centre, we schedule the unloading around the delivery times. Pure driving time is just under 8 hours, and there are no customs.

Do you also offer a shared load to Assen?

Yes, we offer a shared load for smaller moves. Your goods share the loading area with other consignments heading to the Netherlands; this is cheaper, but the delivery day is less fixed. For a whole flat with a fixed move-in day we recommend a dedicated lorry. For one room it is often enough.

Which waterways is Assen on?

Assen lies on the Noord-Willemskanaal and the Drentsche Hoofdvaart , two inland waterways. They hardly matter for the move itself, but they do affect the layout of some streets: bridges and waterside roads can restrict access for a lorry. Give us the exact address early. We check access before the moving date.

Is Assen suitable for students and commuters?

Assen lies on the A28 between Groningen and Zwolle and has a station on the line towards Groningen. For students studying in Groningen and for commuters, the town is therefore an alternative. If you are only moving into a room, a shared load is usually the cheaper option. By car you reach Groningen via the A28.

Why do many people move to Assen?

Assen is a provincial capital of manageable size, with short distances and plenty of greenery on the edge of town. The town is known for the TT Circuit and the Drents Museum. For the move, what matters most is whether your address is in the pedestrian zone. In the centre, delivery times apply from Monday to Saturday between 7 am and 12 noon; outside these times the lorry needs a day permit.

How does the move with your company actually work?

We start with a survey in Berlin or by video and then quote a fixed price. Before the moving date we clarify the zone, delivery times and parking in Assen. On moving day we pack and load in Berlin, drive around 584 km and reassemble everything in Assen. If the address is in the pedestrian zone, we schedule the unloading within the morning delivery window. A lorry may not stand on the street in Assen from 6 pm on weekdays.

Do I need a parking restriction zone for the removal van in Assen?

You cannot order a parking restriction as in Berlin in Assen. Delivery times and a zero-emission zone apply in the pedestrian zone; day permits are available for entering outside these times. Large vehicles may not stand on the street in the evenings and at weekends. Details are below. The municipality answers questions.

Moving from Assen to Berlin – is that possible too?

Yes, we drive from Berlin and also plan the return journey: survey or video call, fixed price, loading in Assen and around 584 km to Berlin. In the Netherlands you report your departure, and in Berlin you register within two weeks. The stopping place in Berlin is secured by a parking restriction zone, which we apply for at the district office.

Which streets in Assen belong to the zero-emission zone?

According to the municipality of Assen, the zone corresponds to the pedestrian area of the town centre: Kerkstraat, Markt, Weierspoort, Mercurius, Ceresplein, Oude Molenstraat, Oudestraat, Gedempte Singel and Mulderstraat. Road signs in the centre indicate the zone.

How much does a day permit for the pedestrian area in Assen cost?

According to the municipality of Assen's website, a day permit costs €19.00 (2026 rate) and is valid for one calendar day. A weekly or monthly permit costs €56.00, and an annual permit €84.00.

Can the removal lorry stand on the street overnight in Assen?

Not without a permit: according to the municipality of Assen, parking large vehicles on the street is prohibited from Monday to Friday between 18.00 and 8.00 and at weekends. Exemptions are available for vehicles over 6 metres in length and/or 2.4 metres in height, which you apply for at the municipality.

How is the zero-emission zone in Assen enforced?

The municipality enforces with cameras. According to the municipality, breaches result in a fine, and lorries are checked automatically using number plate recognition. Check the removal vehicle's number plate in advance.

Can my emission class 5 van still enter Assen's centre?

According to the municipality of Assen, bestelbussen (vans) of emission class 5 have access to the zone until 1.1.2027, and class 6 first registered up to 1.1.2025 until 1.1.2029. Class 4 or lower may not enter without an exemption permit.

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Moving to Assen: nine districts around the centre

Neighbourhoods, costs, access

Unsere Firma brings your household goods from Berlin-Moabit to the centre, Marsdijk, Kloosterveen, Peelo or Lariks.

A move to Assen takes you to the capital of the province of Drenthe, a town of around 71,000 inhabitants on the A28 between Groningen and Zwolle. We come from Berlin-Moabit, have no branch in the Netherlands and take care of transport, packing and furniture assembly. No customs duties apply within the EU. You can find our private move services under Private move; we quote the fixed price after a survey.

From Berlin-Moabit it is around 584 km via Bremen and Leer to the border at Nieuweschans, roughly 8.5 hours by lorry including a break. Whether Kloosterveen, Marsdijk or Centrum: before the moving date we clarify the stairwell, parking and – in the centre – delivery times and the zero-emission zone. For your household goods we are liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre; additional insurance is available. The places we serve are shown in the overview of Locations. We quote the fixed price in writing.

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Price after a survey, floor and access

For your move to Assen we quote a fixed price after the survey. We take volume, floor, district and access into account – in the centre also delivery times and the zero-emission zone. Call us on 01625978461. The survey can be done in Berlin or by video.

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

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What we take on for your move to Assen

Transport, assembly, clear arrangements

We take care of packing, dismantling furniture, transport from Berlin to Assen and reassembly, whether in a flat in the centre or a house in Kloosterveen. You handle registration with the Gemeente and health insurance yourself; we tell you which documents are needed. We only quote the fixed price after the survey; for damage, liability under § 451e HGB applies at €620 per cubic metre.

Packing Service

We pack in Berlin and label every box with its destination room, so that unpacking in Assen goes quickly.

Office Move

An office move to Assen runs separately from the household, with labelled files and secured IT. We number the workstations.

Senior Move

A calm pace, help with sorting things out and a furnished bedroom on your first evening in Assen. Your papers stay with you.

Furniture Transport

We bring single items of furniture padded and secured right into your new home in Assen. We give mirrors and glass extra padding.

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What matters when moving in

Before the move we record the volume with you; this determines the lorry size and the fixed price. Your own inventory list also helps you with unpacking and in the event of damage.

Date to match the handover

We set the delivery day to match your key handover in Assen, so that nobody is left waiting at a locked door. In writing.

Care when carrying

We protect stairs, doors and floors with blankets and film when moving you in to Assen. We also line the lift.

One point of contact

A single contact person answers your questions about the date, volume and access in Assen. They remain reachable after the move too.

Zone checked

If the address is in the pedestrian zone, we check the zero-emission zone and day permit for moving in to Assen.

Changes possible

We absorb short-notice changes to the handover day in Assen with a new date or storage in Berlin.

Assembly included

Furniture assembly is included on request, so that you are not living among loose parts in Assen. We hang the lamps.

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Ideal for just a few pieces of furniture

For one room, single items of furniture or boxes that follow after you move in, a shared load to Assen can be cheaper. Your goods travel with other consignments towards the Netherlands; in return you need flexibility on the delivery day. The price drops accordingly.

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Districts, access, re-registration

Besides the transport, a move to Assen raises practical questions: is the new address in the zero-emission zone? Does the lorry need a day permit for the pedestrian zone? Where may it stand overnight? And what is involved in re-registration? The municipality's rules are set out below; the route and driving time are described in the article Long-distance move to Assen.

Planning safe and relaxed

A personal schedule covering your notice, packing day, registration appointment and key handover helps with every private move, senior move or student move to Assen.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

With a packing service, furniture transport and a small removal for late items, your household goods reach a flat on the Markt just as easily as a house in Marsdijk in Assen.

Costs, timing and special cases

For an office move, company move, public authority move, shared load or furniture taxi to Assen, we clarify the time window, zone and parking in advance.

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Frequently asked questions about moving to Assen

Districts, costs, registration, access and the return route – answered briefly.

The price is determined by volume, floor, access and the route of around 584 km from Berlin-Moabit. We do not give a flat rate, because a flat in the pedestrian zone needs different planning from a house in Kloosterveen. The base prices are above, and we quote the fixed price after a survey. The survey can also be done by video.

Assen's districts at a glance

Assen is divided into the districts of Centrum, Assen-Oost, Assen-West, Noorderpark, Pittelo, Peelo, Marsdijk, Kloosterveen and Lariks, plus the Buitengebied (rural area). The Centrum is home to the Drents Museum in the former provincial hall, the Markt and the pedestrian zone – with short distances, but delivery times for the removal van.

In the residential districts around the centre, terraced and detached houses predominate; Kloosterveen in the west on the A28 has been built as a new district since 1997, with wider streets and parking close to the houses. Which part suits you usually depends on your commute, schools and house size; take a look at the street before you sign.

Living and settling in in Assen

We do not quote specific rents because they change quickly; Dutch portals show current listings. For registration with the Gemeente you need proof of residence, so your tenancy agreement should be in place before the moving date. When viewing, check whether the kitchen and floor covering stay in the flat.

As the Dutch rental market often demands quick decisions, coordinate the moving date and transport with us early. That way you can move into flats offered at short notice without time pressure; until the handover we store your household goods in Berlin if needed. We then schedule your private move to match the handover date.

Moving costs – compactly summarised

1-room flat: starting price €375
2-room flat: starting price €605
3-room flat: starting price €884
4-room flat: starting price €1,324
House/villa: individual quote
Long-distance move: starting price €3.90/km

All prices given are guide values – you can find out more during a free survey.

Understanding moving prices

The cost of a move is made up of several components: volume, distance (from €3.90/km), floor and lift. If needed, a parking restriction zone is added. You can also book furniture assembly or a shared load.

All-round service for your move

Our aim: your move should be as stress-free as possible. These services are available:

Private move: individually planned and carried out – Private move
Company move: smooth for your business – Company move
Shared load: for smaller volumes – Shared load
Furniture transport: safe and on time – Furniture transport
House clearance: clearance by arrangement – House clearance
Move with assembly: everything from a single source – Move with assembly

Moves from Berlin – across the border too

We plan moves from Berlin (Stromstraße 21), for single items of furniture as well as whole households. Places with their own pages are shown in the locations overview, long routes on the Long-distance moves page.

Assen: zero-emission zone and pedestrian area in the centre

According to the municipality, Assen's town centre is a zero-emission zone that coincides with the pedestrian area. It includes the Kerkstraat, the Markt, the Weierspoort, Mercurius, the Ceresplein, the Oude Molenstraat, the Oudestraat, the Gedempte Singel and the Mulderstraat. For a move there, the vehicle is decisive, not just the date:

Vans and lorries newly registered in 2025 must be zero-emission to enter the pedestrian area.
For vans up to 3,500 kg: emission class 4 or lower without an exemption has no access, class 5 may enter until 1.1.2027, and class 6 first registered up to 1.1.2025 until 1.1.2029.
Nationwide transitional rules apply to lorries and other existing vehicles; cameras check automatically using number plate recognition, and breaches may result in a fine.

Whether a particular vehicle may enter is shown by the number plate check that the municipality links to. The municipality's map also shows loading and unloading bays located just outside the area.

For entering the pedestrian area itself, the municipality offers exemption permits. According to its website, a day permit (one calendar day, 24 hours) costs €19.00 (2026 rate), a weekly or monthly permit €56.00 and an annual permit €84.00. You apply via the municipality's online form. The municipality confirms whether it is sufficient for your removal van, and questions about camera enforcement go to [email protected]. We plan the Berlin side with a parking restriction zone.

Assen: re-registration, lorry parking and customs for the move

According to the municipality, anyone moving to or within the municipality of Assen must report the move no later than 5 days afterwards, digitally via the municipality's website. For moves from abroad, the municipality refers to separate pages, for example on registering for study or work and on re-registration. Check there in advance which documents you need to bring. Everyday life and the districts are described in our guide Living in Assen.

If the removal lorry stays overnight or over the weekend, observe the parking rules for large vehicles:

According to the municipality, parking lorries and other large vehicles on the street is prohibited from Monday to Friday between 18.00 and 8.00 and at weekends.
An exemption permit may be considered if the vehicle is longer than 6 metres and/or higher than 2.4 metres.
In the application you state your name and address, vehicle details, location, date, time and the reason.
Permitted parking spaces for lorries are shown on the municipality's map under the tab "Parkeren vrachtauto's".

On customs: according to German customs, you can bring goods duty-free from any EU country if they are intended for your personal use or consumption; cash of €10,000 or more must be declared if you are asked. The customs special rules for removal goods concern moves from non-EU countries, not from EU states. Read more about the process in the guide Moving to the Netherlands: customs, formalities and process.

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