Which Brussels district is best for families?

Many families look in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Uccle/Ukkel or Auderghem, where it is greener and quieter and international schools are within reach. Which municipality suits you depends on the school run, workplace and metro or tram connections. We do not quote specific rents because they depend heavily on location and condition. We reassemble the furniture on arrival day.

Which municipalities belong to Brussels?

The Brussels-Capital Region consists of 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels itself, Ixelles, Schaerbeek, Uccle, Etterbeek, Anderlecht, Saint-Gilles, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre and Auderghem. Each keeps its own population register; you must register with the municipality of your new home. This also makes it easier to plan your notice and the flat handover.

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

No. Belgium is part of the EU single market, so no customs declaration is needed for a private move from Germany. An inventory list is still useful for insurance and for checking when unloading. Specific rules apply to certain goods such as weapons or cultural goods, which you should clarify in advance. We are liable for your belongings under § 451e HGB.

How does registration work after moving to Brussels?

After moving in, you register with the municipality of your new home; the municipalities give a deadline of eight (working) days for this. A police officer then checks that you live there. EU citizens then receive their residence document from the municipality. In Germany you deregister when moving abroad, at the earliest one week before moving out.

How am I insured when moving to Brussels?

We are liable for damage to your belongings under the German Commercial Code: under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of loading space required. Additional insurance cover is available for valuable items. Report externally visible damage no later than the day after delivery. Liability applies from loading until delivery at the new address.

How long does a long-distance move to Brussels take?

From Berlin-Moabit it is around 756 km via the A2, the Rhineland and Leuven. By lorry we allow about 11.5 hours including statutory breaks, so with two drivers or an overnight stop; with loading and unloading it usually takes two days. We plan the parking reservation with the municipality and the Low Emission Zone for arrival day.

Are there parking-zone rules I must watch for in the move?

Many municipalities such as Ixelles or Saint-Gilles have residents' parking zones. You reserve the space for the removal van with the responsible municipality; in Ixelles, for example, the municipality says it puts up the signs at least 48 hours in advance. On request we handle the reservation for you.

Which districts especially suit EU staff?

For employees of the EU institutions, the European Quarter itself is a natural choice, as are neighbouring municipalities such as Etterbeek or Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. The commute is short here, and the surroundings are international. If you prefer greener surroundings, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre or Auderghem offer quieter streets and reach the European Quarter by metro. Students and creatives tend to head for Ixelles, where the Boondael area between the ULB and VUB campuses is regarded as a student hotspot.

What does a shared load to Brussels cost compared with a complete move?

A shared load to Brussels is usually cheaper than your own lorry, because you share the loading space with other consignments. How much you save depends on volume and date; we quote the price after your enquiry. A time window applies instead of a fixed delivery date.

How is public transport organised in Brussels?

Brussels has a dense network of metro, tram and bus run by STIB/MIVB that serves almost all municipalities. There are also long-distance trains to neighbouring countries, for example to Paris, London and Amsterdam. Many people in Brussels therefore manage without a car. We quote the fixed price for your move to Brussels after a survey. Access, floor and carrying distances are checked in advance. We are happy to answer any questions on 01625978461.

Can I also move from Brussels to Berlin?

Yes, we plan the reverse route in exactly the same way: survey, fixed price, loading in Brussels and around 756 km via Leuven and the Rhineland to Berlin. In Berlin we apply for the parking restriction at the district office (Bezirksamt), the signs go up 72 hours in advance, and you register at the registration office (Bürgeramt) within two weeks. Allow plenty of lead time before moving day for this. It also keeps moving day easy to plan. For small amounts, a shared load can be cheaper. On request we also take care of the parking space outside your new address.

How do I apply for a parking space for the removal van in Brussels, and which municipality is responsible?

The responsible authority is the municipality where your address is, as the region has 19 municipalities. First you obtain the permit to use public space via OSIRIS, then the reservation with the municipality follows. In Ixelles/Elsene, according to the municipality, a lead time of seven working days applies.

What is access like for a removal lorry in Ixelles/Elsene?

The municipality reserves spaces in lengths of 12, 20 and 30 metres; a reservation is not possible in restricted-access zones. During the survey we clarify access, loading route and floor and tell you the right length for the application.

What access rules apply to the removal lorry in Brussels?

According to lez.brussels, the region is a Low Emission Zone that applies around the clock. Diesel vehicles, including lorries, need at least Euro 6. We check this for the vehicle used before the moving date.

How long does transport from Berlin to Brussels take from the Moabit depot?

We do not give a fixed number of hours, because it depends on volume, loading and route. You receive the schedule for your move together with the quote after the free survey.

When is a furniture lift worthwhile for a move into an old Brussels townhouse?

A furniture lift is worthwhile if the stairwell, floor or window width make transport difficult. We decide that during the survey. If the lift stands in public space, we include the space for it in the application; OSIRIS is the platform for the permit to use public space.

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Moving to Brussels: Costs Process & Districts

Q: What does a move to Brussels cost on average?

The cost of a move to Brussels depends on the size of the flat, the floor, access and extra services such as packing or furniture assembly – from Berlin it is around 756 km. You will find our guide prices by number of rooms and the price per kilometre in the price overview on this page. After a survey we quote a binding fixed price .

Moving to Brussels: municipalities, parking reservation, registration and costs – from Berlin-Moabit, fixed price after a survey.

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FROM BERLIN-MOABIT

Destination: Brussels

Moving to Brussels: 19 municipalities, European Quarter and Grand-Place

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Unsere Firma brings your household goods from Berlin-Moabit via the Rhineland and Leuven to Brussels – around 756 km, one team from loading to assembly.

The Brussels-Capital Region is a continuous urban area with around 1.2 million residents and consists of 19 municipalities, comparable to city districts – each with its own population register. Brussels is the main seat of the European Union and home to NATO, and the official languages are French and Dutch. The Grand-Place and the Atomium are its best-known landmarks. If you are planning a move to Brussels, you must register with the municipality of your new home and reserve the parking space for the lorry there.

We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive the lorry around 756 km via the Rhineland and Leuven to Brussels; that takes about 11.5 hours including breaks – so we use two drivers or an overnight stop. As both countries are in the EU, there are no customs formalities for your household goods. Whether you are moving from Berlin to Brussels or from Brussels back to Berlin: we quote the fixed price after a survey. The route and paperwork are covered in the Brussels long-distance moving guide.

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Predictable from packing to assembly

Call us on 01625978461 and arrange a survey for your move to Brussels. We take into account the size of your flat, the floor, access, the route of around 756 km and any shared-load wishes, and then give you a fixed price. Places with their own pages can be found under Locations.

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

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Our part of your move to Brussels

Planned in Berlin, arriving in the capital region

We have no branch in Brussels; we come by lorry from Berlin-Moabit. That is why we ask about access, floor and stairwell in advance – whether it is an older building in Saint-Gilles, a flat in Ixelles or a house in Uccle. We apply in good time for the permit to stop outside the new address, following the City of Brussels' rules. We give you the fixed price after the survey; we are liable for your belongings under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre. For your private move we coordinate the date with your address registration at your municipality.

Packing Service

We pack crockery, books and electronics safely for the roughly 756 km and label every box by its destination room in Brussels – with our packing service.

Office Move

Files, IT and workstations move to a fixed schedule so that business in Brussels resumes quickly – with our office move.

Senior Move

When parents move to join their children in Brussels, we allow plenty of time and set the furniture up again on arrival day in Brussels – with our senior move.

Furniture Transport

A piano or display cabinet travels padded and secured, even into a narrow Brussels townhouse in Saint-Gilles or Ixelles in Brussels – with our furniture transport.

FIXED PRICE AFTER A SURVEY

Six points for Brussels

We quote the fixed price for your move to Brussels after the survey – with packing, transport over around 756 km, parking permit and assembly as separate items. That way you can see in advance what you are paying for. Extras such as piano transport or storage are only added if you book them.

Fixed arrival time

With around 11.5 hours on the road by lorry, we fix loading and arrival times in advance so you can arrange the handover in Brussels with confidence.

Access sorted

We ask about the floor, lift and carrying distances in advance – whether an old building in Saint-Gilles or a house in Uccle – so that enough movers are scheduled in Brussels.

Parking outside the door

We apply for the parking permit in good time under the City of Brussels' rules so the removal van can stand close to your new flat.

Planned backwards

We plan backwards from moving-in day: notice in Berlin, packing dates, parking permit and departure timed to the handover in Brussels.

Storage if there is a gap

If the flat in Brussels is not yet free, we put your belongings into interim storage and deliver on the new date.

Ready to move in

Beds and wardrobes are in place on arrival day, the boxes are in the right rooms – and you have time to register with your municipality in Brussels.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Part loads: move affordably

Combine cleverly, move affordably

For smaller volumes or single items, a shared load to Brussels can be cheaper: your belongings share the loading space with other consignments on the same route. You will need some flexibility on the delivery day; we will tell you after your enquiry whether a trip towards Brussels is coming up.

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Stress-free from A to B

A move to Brussels raises many questions: which of the 19 municipalities suits you, how do you reserve the parking space for the removal van, when must the new address be registered and what applies in the Low Emission Zone? This guide introduces municipalities such as Ixelles, Saint-Gilles, Uccle, Schaerbeek and the European Quarter, explains parking reservation, registration and public transport, and describes the roughly 756 km drive from Berlin via the Rhineland and Leuven. Costs and shared loads are covered too. That way you are prepared before the first box is packed.

Planning safe and relaxed

With a schedule worked backwards from moving-in day – notice, parking permit, packing dates – your private move, senior move or student move to Brussels stays manageable, even over around 756 km.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

Packing service, padded furniture transport and a reserved parking space ensure that furniture arrives without long carrying distances, even in a narrow Brussels townhouse in Saint-Gilles or Ixelles in Brussels; single items travel as a small transport.

Costs, timing and special cases

Costs depend on volume, floor and the roughly 756 km route; for small amounts a shared load lowers the price. For an office move, company relocation or furniture taxi to Brussels we agree fixed time windows.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about moving to Brussels

Costs, municipalities, registration, parking, route and liability – answered briefly.

The cost of a move to Brussels depends on the size of the flat, the floor, access and extra services such as packing or furniture assembly – from Berlin it is around 756 km. You will find our guide prices by number of rooms and the price per kilometre in the price overview on this page. After a survey we quote a binding fixed price.

Brussels districts at a glance: where is it good to live?

Ixelles/Elsene is a popular area with cafés, the ULB university and many young professionals; the Avenue Louise divides the municipality. If you prefer somewhere quieter, Uccle/Ukkel offers green residential streets and family houses. The international European Quarter around Schuman attracts many EU employees and offers a short commute.

Schaerbeek and Anderlecht are multicultural. Saint-Gilles/Sint-Gillis combines Art Nouveau architecture with a lively bar scene. For families, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre and Auderghem are also worth considering. We do not quote specific rents – they depend heavily on the municipality, location and condition. For the move, what counts above all is the parking reservation, the floor and the often narrow stairs of the townhouses.

Job market, universities and quality of life in Brussels

As the main seat of the European Union and home to NATO, Brussels attracts many international professionals working in institutions, associations, diplomacy or NGOs; there are also the permanent secretariat of the Benelux countries and EUROCONTROL. For students, the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) are the leading addresses.

Quality of life benefits from long-distance trains to Paris, London and Amsterdam and a dense public transport network of metro, tram and bus run by STIB/MIVB. In culinary terms the city scores with waffles, chips and its beer culture, and culturally with the Grand-Place and numerous museums. Multilingualism – French, Dutch and often English – makes it easier for international newcomers to get started; dealings with the authorities are possible in French or Dutch.

Your moving costs at a glance

Moving costs do not have to be complicated. Our prices: 1-room flat from €344, 2-room flat from €589, 3-room flat from €894, 4-room flat from €1,324. For a house or villa there is an individual quote, and for long-distance moves we charge from €4.20/km. We are happy to clarify everything else during a free survey.

What you should know about moving costs

The price depends primarily on the volume and the distance (from €4.20/km). But the floor and lift as well as a necessary parking restriction zone also have an effect. If you need additional furniture assembly or a shared load, please say so in advance.

Our offers for your move

We take care of every detail of your move.

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Efficient and without business interruption.

Furniture transport furniture transport

Reliable transport of single pieces.

Move with assembly move with assembly

We take over take-down and set-up.

Home move home move

Personal care for your move.

Part load part load

Save through combined transports.

Clearance clearance

Fast clearing of properties.

More destinations from Berlin-Moabit

We plan moves from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) for private and business customers. In the locations overview you will find places with their own pages, and details on longer routes under long-distance moves. For single pieces of furniture or small loads, take a look at our shared-load service.

Parking space in Brussels and Ixelles/Elsene: OSIRIS, municipality and signs

In the Brussels Region, reserving a space for the removal van takes two steps. First you need a permit to use public space via the regional platform OSIRIS. Then you apply to the municipality for the reservation. In Ixelles/Elsene, according to the municipality, you send the form to the OTVP service or apply online via Irisbox, at least seven working days before the date.

The municipality puts up the signs at least 48 hours before the start.
The fee must be paid at least five working days before the start, otherwise no signs are put up.
Reservations over 30 metres require a written application to the mayor, at least 30 calendar days in advance.
A reservation is not possible in a restricted-access zone (ZAL).

For 2025 the municipality gives €93.40 per day for a length of 12 metres and €116.77 for 20 metres; the amounts are adjusted annually, so please ask the OTVP for the current rates. In the City of Brussels the signs are rented from the city, with at least ten working days' notice, only on working days between 7:00 and 19:00 and not in pedestrian zones. More on the process can be found in the Brussels long-distance moving guide and under parking restriction zone.

Access in Brussels: Low Emission Zone and registration in Ixelles/Elsene

According to lez.brussels, the entire Brussels Region is a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) that applies around the clock in all 19 municipalities. It covers cars, vans and buses with Belgian or foreign registration. Diesel vehicles, including lorries, must meet at least Euro 6, petrol vehicles at least Euro 3. According to the site, a day pass costs €35, and an offence can lead to a fine of €350. According to the site, up to 24 day passes per year are possible per vehicle. That is why we check the access requirements for the vehicle used before the move.

After moving in, you register. According to the municipality of Ixelles, a change of address within Belgium must be reported to the population office (Services de la Population) or online no later than eight days after the move; the service is free of charge. If you need to reserve a parking space, you may submit the application up to 15 days before the move. Bring the ID cards of all household members. For moves from abroad, the municipality describes different steps, which you will find on its page about living in Ixelles.

Read more about everyday life there in our article Living in Brussels. For customs and formalities within Belgium, see Moving to Belgium: customs, formalities and process.

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