Moving to Baden AG (Switzerland): Costs & Process

Baden is divided into districts with very different characters: the old town with its lanes lies below the Stein castle ruins, and the Bäderquartier sits on the bend of the Limmat around the thermal springs. Around the station lies the modern centre; Kappelerhof, Allmend, Meierhof, Münzlishausen and Brunnmatt are residential districts with their own schools.

Somewhat further out are Dättwil with Segelhof and Rütihof, an exclave that does not border the rest of the town directly. Since 1 January 2024 Turgi has also been part of the town. Each district has its own access routes; we tailor the moving plan to them.

The housing market in Baden is in demand: the town of around 24,000 inhabitants lies between Zurich and the Aargau Mittelland, has an InterRegio stop and, in ABB Switzerland, a major employer with research and production here. Central locations near the old town and the station are particularly sought after; in the outer districts the choice is often greater.

Because of the demand it is worth starting your flat search early, ideally alongside planning your long-distance move to Switzerland. We fit the moving date to your flat handover.

For a tailor-made fixed-price quote, arrange a free survey.

Every price calculation is based on volume and distance – the latter is charged at €3.80/km. Individual factors such as the floor, a lift and a parking restriction zone are added. For a complete service we recommend furniture assembly and a shared load.

These services are also available for your move to Baden.

1. Company relocation – structured moves for businesses.
2. House clearance – fast disposal and clearing.
3. Private move – tailored to you.
4. Move with assembly – set-up in your new home.
5. Furniture transport – also bookable as a separate service.
6. Shared load – cost-conscious transport.

We plan moves from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21), including to Switzerland. Places with their own pages are shown in the locations overview; the route, customs and journey time to Baden are described in the Baden long-distance moving guide.

This refers to Baden in the canton of Aargau, not Baden-Baden and not Baden-Württemberg. Switzerland is not part of the EU, so a customs procedure applies to your household goods. According to the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG), removal goods (Übersiedlungsgut) of people moving in are duty-free if you move your main residence to Switzerland. You must have used the items yourself for at least six months beforehand and continue to use them in Switzerland.

On import you present form 18.44 to the customs office, together with a list of your belongings. Furniture, valuables and larger appliances are listed individually. EU and EFTA nationals prove the move with documents such as an employment contract, tenancy agreement or deregistration certificate. Clearance takes place during the opening hours of the customs offices for commercial goods; as standard, the BAZG gives Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 11:30 and 13:30 to 17:00. According to the BAZG, only a few customs offices offer advance registration of the dossier.

• Declare later shipments on a separate list at the first import
• Vehicles must be declared on import; Swiss registration follows via the cantonal office
• according to the BAZG, a heavy vehicle charge applies to heavy vehicles

Details on the process can be found in our guides Moving to Switzerland: customs and formalities and costs and planning. Our service can be found under international move.

Baden has a town centre with an old town where access is regulated. The town of Baden's "Traffic permits" (Bewilligungen Verkehr) page lists several permits. These include access permits for the town centre, for which an online application is available, and closing off public parking spaces. The page also refers to documents on the access routes in the old town and to a fee sheet from the municipal police. How long processing takes and what each permit costs cannot be read there; we therefore clarify this with the town early, before the date is fixed.

Three questions matter for your move:

• Is the address in an area where an access permit is required?
• Does a parking space need to be closed off in front of the house so the van can stand close enough?
• How far is it from the front door to the van, and are there stairs or a lift?

During the survey we note the answers and plan staff and time windows accordingly. If you want to get to know everyday life in the town, you will find tips in the guide for newcomers to Baden. On how a long route works, also read the long-distance moving guide for Baden.