Which districts are especially suitable for families?

Families often look in Marcinelle or Mont-sur-Marchienne, with greenery and quiet residential streets; Gosselies is close to the airport and the technology park. If you want to live centrally, look at the Ville Haute or Ville Basse. Which location suits you depends on the school run, workplace and tram or bus connections. We quote the fixed price for your move to Charleroi after a survey.

Which sub-municipalities belong to Charleroi?

Besides the centre, Charleroi includes Couillet, Dampremy, Gilly, Gosselies, Goutroux, Jumet, Lodelinsart, Marchienne-au-Pont, Marcinelle, Montignies-sur-Sambre and Mont-sur-Marchienne, among others. We do not quote specific rents; compared with Brussels, Charleroi is considered cheaper.

What major employers are there in Charleroi?

Well-known employers are Brussels South Charleroi Airport, the technology park in Gosselies with biotech and technology firms, facilities of the Université libre de Bruxelles, and the public sector and healthcare. Many people also commute to Brussels. Access, floor and carrying distances are checked in advance. We are happy to answer any questions on 01625978461.

Is Charleroi well connected to Brussels?

Yes, Brussels is around 50 km to the north and can be reached by train and motorway, which makes Charleroi attractive for commuters. Brussels South Charleroi Airport also offers many flight connections, especially with Ryanair. Allow plenty of lead time before moving day for this.

Do I need a special permit for the move to Belgium?

As an EU citizen you do not need any special permit; you register with the city's Service Population after arrival. No customs permit is needed for transporting furniture within the EU single market. According to the city, there is a separate application form for a furniture lift or cordoning off the street. It also keeps moving day easy to plan.

How does registration at the population office in Charleroi work?

After the move, you register with the Service Population, in person or in part via the city's E-guichet; the police then usually check your residence. Bring your ID, tenancy agreement and, if applicable, proof of employment. The opening hours of the citizens' offices change, so check them in advance on the city's website.

Which universities and colleges are there in Charleroi?

Charleroi has facilities of the Université libre de Bruxelles as well as colleges (Hautes Écoles) with courses in engineering, health and business. For a small move at the start of your studies, a shared load is often cheaper than your own van. For small amounts, a shared load can be cheaper.

How safe is Charleroi in everyday life?

As in many large cities, there are differences between neighbourhoods: residential areas such as Marcinelle are considered quiet, while some inner-city areas are livelier in the evening. It is best to look at your new surroundings at different times of day before signing the contract. On request we also take care of the parking space outside your new address.

What makes Charleroi particularly attractive as a place to live?

Comparatively cheap housing, the proximity to Brussels and the airport make Charleroi an alternative to more expensive Belgian cities for many people. Culturally, the city offers institutions such as Charleroi Danse, as well as museums on industrial history. We reassemble the furniture on arrival day.

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

From Berlin-Moabit it is around 774 km via Aachen and Liège. By lorry we allow about twelve hours including statutory breaks, so with two drivers or an overnight stop; with loading and unloading it usually takes two days. Details under long-distance moves .

Can I also move from Charleroi to Berlin?

Yes, we plan the reverse route in exactly the same way: survey, fixed price, loading in Charleroi and around 774 km via Liège and Aachen 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.

Are removal vehicles allowed into the pedestrian zone in Charleroi?

According to the city, for special cases such as moves, access to the pedestrian area can be requested from the Études-mobilité service of the police (071/210 620). The bollards are lowered between 4.00 and 10.00.

How do I get the bollards lowered in Charleroi?

Residents and shops receive a pass and a badge. Everyone else requests it by phone from the police on 071/210 318 between 4.00 and 10.00.

When is parking free in Charleroi?

According to the city, parking in the centre is free daily from 17.00 to 9.00 and all day on Sundays. In addition, 60 minutes are free almost everywhere, except on express spaces with 30 minutes.

How do I book a bulky waste collection in Charleroi?

Call 071/47.57.57 (Monday to Friday). According to the city, the collection is free and is organised within 14 days.

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Moving to Charleroi (Belgium): Costs Process & Districts

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

The cost of a move to Charleroi depends on the size of the flat, the floor, access and extra services such as packing or furniture assembly – from Berlin it is around 774 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 Charleroi: sub-municipalities, access, registration and costs – planned from Berlin-Moabit, fixed price after a survey.

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Moving to Charleroi: the Sambre, Ville Haute and Bois du Cazier

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Unsere Firma plans your move from Stromstraße 21 in Berlin-Moabit – around 774 km by road to Charleroi, fixed price after a survey.

Charleroi lies on both banks of the Sambre in the province of Hainaut, about 50 km south of Brussels, and with around 204,000 residents it is the third-largest municipality in Belgium and the largest in Wallonia. The city was formed from several former municipalities such as Marcinelle, Gosselies, Jumet and Gilly. In 1956 the Bois du Cazier mine in Marcinelle was the scene of the worst mining disaster in Belgian history. If you are planning a move to Charleroi, you are moving to a French-speaking city with its own airport.

We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive the lorry around 774 km via Aachen and Liège to Charleroi; that takes about 12 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 Charleroi or from Charleroi back to Berlin: we quote the fixed price after a survey. The route and paperwork are covered in the Charleroi long-distance moving guide.

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Survey first, then the price is set

Call us on 01625978461 and arrange a survey for your move to Charleroi. We take into account the size of your flat, the floor, access, the route of around 774 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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How your move to Charleroi works with us

Planned in Berlin, arriving in Wallonia

We have no branch in Charleroi; 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 the Ville Haute, a flat in Marcinelle or a house in Gosselies. We apply in good time for the permit to stop outside the new address, following the City of Charleroi's 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.

Packing Service

We pack crockery, books and electronics safely for the roughly 774 km and label every box by its destination room in Charleroi – with our packing service.

Office Move

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

Senior Move

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

Furniture Transport

A piano or display cabinet travels padded and secured, even into a townhouse in the Ville Haute in Charleroi – with our furniture transport.

FIXED PRICE AFTER A SURVEY

What you can rely on

We quote the fixed price for your move to Charleroi after the survey – with packing, transport over around 774 km, parking permit and assembly as separate items. That way you can see in advance what you are paying for.

Fixed arrival time

With around 12 hours on the road by lorry, we fix loading and arrival times in advance so you can arrange the handover in Charleroi with confidence.

Access sorted

We ask about the floor, lift and carrying distances in advance – whether an old building in the Ville Haute or a house in Gosselies – so that enough movers are scheduled in Charleroi.

Parking outside the door

We apply for the parking permit in good time under the City of Charleroi's 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 Charleroi.

Storage if there is a gap

If the flat in Charleroi 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 the Service Population in Charleroi.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Part loads – the clever solution

Save on smaller loads

For smaller volumes or single items, a shared load to Charleroi 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 Charleroi is coming up.

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A move to Charleroi raises many questions: which sub-municipality suits you, how does the lorry get into the pedestrian zone, which parking zones apply and how is bulky waste collected? This guide introduces the Ville Haute and Ville Basse, Marcinelle, Gosselies, Jumet and other sub-municipalities, explains access, parking and waste disposal, and describes the roughly 774 km drive from Berlin via Aachen and Liège. 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 Charleroi stays manageable, even over around 774 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 townhouse in the Ville Haute in Charleroi; single items travel as a small transport.

Costs, timing and special cases

Costs depend on volume, floor and the roughly 774 km route; for small amounts a shared load lowers the price. For an office move, company relocation or furniture taxi to Charleroi we agree fixed time windows.

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Frequently asked questions about moving to Charleroi

Costs, sub-municipalities, registration, access, route and liability – answered briefly.

The cost of a move to Charleroi depends on the size of the flat, the floor, access and extra services such as packing or furniture assembly – from Berlin it is around 774 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.

The most attractive districts of Charleroi at a glance

The Ville Haute (upper town) and the Ville Basse (lower town) on the Sambre form the centre, with the Rive Gauche shopping centre, cafés and tram connections. Marcinelle in the south has green residential streets; this is where the former Bois du Cazier mine, now a memorial, is located. Gosselies in the north is close to Brussels South Charleroi Airport and the technology park, while Jumet and Gilly are residential areas with many terraced houses.

Further sub-municipalities are Montignies-sur-Sambre, Lodelinsart, Couillet, Dampremy, Marchienne-au-Pont and Mont-sur-Marchienne. Which location suits you depends on your commute, budget and type of home. Our private moving service plans access, floor and carrying distances for each of these areas in advance; we take narrow streets in the Ville Haute and missing lifts into account during the survey.

Housing market, work and cost of living in Charleroi

Compared with Brussels, living in Charleroi is considered cheaper; we do not quote specific rents because they depend heavily on location and condition. This makes the city attractive for students, young professionals and families moving away from the capital region. Public transport by tram and bus is run by TEC.

The economy of the former coal and steel city has diversified: facilities of the Université libre de Bruxelles and a technology park in Gosselies have been added, and Brussels South Charleroi Airport is a popular destination for low-cost airlines. Brussels is around 50 km to the north and can be reached by rail and motorway.

Culture such as Charleroi Danse and museums on industrial history contribute to the quality of life, as does the location on the Sambre. If you are coming from Berlin, brush up your French: authorities, landlords and tradespeople in Wallonia speak mainly French. For the move itself, we plan access, parking zones and carrying distances during the survey.

Moving costs at a glance

Flat size	Price
1-room flat	from €365
2-room flat	from €605
3-room flat	from €884
4-room flat	from €1,344
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	from €4.15/km

Arrange a free survey now for your personal quote.

How your moving price is composed

The cost of a move depends primarily on the volume and the distance to be covered (from €4.15/km). Then there is the floor and whether there is a lift. Any parking restriction zone also plays a role. Further services such as furniture assembly or a shared load also affect the final price.

How we support you

This is how we support you

We take care of every aspect of your move – from A to Z.

Company move: company move plannable and efficient
Clearance: clearance for household dissolutions
Move with assembly: move with assembly with specialist staff
Furniture transport: furniture transport for single pieces
Home move: home move flexibly shaped
Part load: part load as the cheap option

Planned from Berlin

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.

Removal lorries in Charleroi: pedestrian zones and parking zones

In the centre of Charleroi, the traffic rules decide on access. According to the City of Charleroi, there are pedestrian zones in rue de Dampremy and place Verte, on place du Manège and place Vauban and on boulevard Roullier, among others. Some zones are protected by retractable bollards. According to the city, the bollards lower automatically every day between 4 and 10 in the morning. Residents and shops receive a pass and badge. Anyone else can request the lowering between 4.00 and 10.00 from the police on 071/210 318.

For special cases such as moves, the city refers to the "Études-mobilité" service of the Charleroi police (071/210 620), where access to the pedestrian zone can be requested. The city does not mention reserving parking spaces for moves on its traffic page. How we plan stopping outside the building is explained under parking restriction zone.

For parking in the city centre, Charleroi distinguishes by zone:

Zone rouge (red): maximum 2 hours, 1 hour free,
Zone verte (green): maximum 8 hours, 1 hour free,
Zone turquoise: 180 minutes free, without a ticket,
according to the city, parking is free daily from 17.00 to 9.00 and all day on Sundays.

How transport from Berlin works is explained in the Charleroi long-distance moving guide.

Maisons citoyennes, bulky waste and everyday life in Charleroi

Around moving in, residents of Charleroi take care of their change of address and waste. According to the City of Charleroi, you can go to any "Maison citoyenne" (citizens' office), regardless of where you live. According to the city, the standard opening hours are daily from 8.00 to 11.30 and from 13.00 to 16.00 (new hours since 5 October 2026), with Saturday mornings only in Marcinelle. All locations are closed on Thursday afternoons. The population department is responsible for "change of residence" (telephone 071 86 00 00). Online applications are also possible.

According to the city, bulky waste ("encombrants") is collected from your home free of charge. You book an appointment on 071/47.57.57 (Monday to Friday, 8.00 to 12.00 and 12.30 to 16.00); the collection is organised within 14 days. Anything the collection does not take, such as tyres, garden waste or hazardous household waste, goes to the Recyparc run by Tibi.

If you arrive in your own car, according to the city you can use 700 free spaces in car parks P1 and P2 of the Palais des Expositions, a few minutes' walk from place du Manège and place Vauban. According to the city, the resident's card (carte riverain) is valid for 12 months and is not renewed automatically.

So book the bulky waste collection in good time before your moving date and let us know in advance which furniture is not coming with you. More on everyday life there is offered by Living in Charleroi.

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