Moving to Chemnitz: Costs Process & Districts

The Kaßberg is considered one of the largest continuous Gründerzeit districts in Germany and is popular with young families and culture lovers, even though rents here are above the city average. In recent years the Sonnenberg has developed into a creative, trendy district with cafés, studios and affordable housing, and attracts students of TU Chemnitz in particular. If you prefer things quieter, Rabenstein or Reichenbrand offer green areas of detached houses on the edge of the city with good links to the A4 and A72 motorways.

Close to the centre and well connected, Schloßchemnitz appeals to many commuters with its mix of period buildings and modern new builds. Altendorf and Helbersdorf also offer affordable housing in prefabricated-block and renovation areas that are increasingly in demand. For your private move to one of these districts, we plan access, parking zones and floor logistics individually with you.

We do not give specific rents – they depend heavily on location and condition; compared with Munich or Berlin, Chemnitz is considered affordable. The actual moving costs depend on the size of the flat, the floor, access and any extra services you want, such as packing or assembly. From Berlin-Moabit it is around 266 km via the A13 and A4, about three and a half hours by lorry including a break; loading and unloading are therefore often possible in one day.

Our guide prices by number of rooms and the price per kilometre can be found in the price overview on this page. We quote the binding fixed price after a survey. If you are only taking a few pieces of furniture, you save with a shared load; if you are moving into a period building without a lift, you should plan enough movers and a parking restriction zone.

• €354 is where we start for a 1-room flat
• €609 is the starting price for 2-room flats
• €915 is the base for 3-room flats
• €1,269 is the entry price for 4-room flats
• A house or villa is quoted individually
• We charge long-distance moves from €3.95/km

Arrange a free survey to clarify all the details.

The volume of your household goods and the distance (from €3.95/km) form the basis of the calculation. On top of that come the floor, lift and any parking restriction zone. For furniture assembly and shared loads we charge separate rates.

From the planning to the last box – we are your dependable partner.

1. Home move: all-round care for your private move. home move
2. Furniture transport: for single pieces, fast and safe. furniture transport
3. Clearance: we dispose of what is no longer needed. clearance
4. Part load: the affordable alternative to a full move. part load
5. Company move: we plan your office move down to the detail. company move
6. Move with assembly: everything from one source – including furniture set-up. move with assembly

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.

If you move from Berlin to Chemnitz, you stay in the same country and have no border formalities to deal with. What remains are the registration requirements. Under § 17 of the Federal Registration Act (BMG), you must register with the registration authority within two weeks of moving in. The law only requires you to deregister at your old place of residence if you move out without taking up a new home in Germany. When moving from Berlin to Chemnitz, registering at the new place of residence is therefore enough.

For this you need the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung). Under § 19 of the Federal Registration Act, your landlord is obliged to cooperate with the registration. The confirmation contains:

• the name and address of the landlord, and also the owner's name if different,
• the date of moving in,
• the address of the flat,
• the names of the people who have to register.

The landlord can send it to the registration authority in writing or electronically. If the confirmation does not arrive, you must inform the registration authority without delay. So ask your landlord for it before the moving day, so that you do not miss the deadline.

Have the moving date set so that there is enough time for registration. Which organisations you should notify after the change of address is explained in the article Change of address: who to notify?. Details on the service area can be found on the page Moving Chemnitz, and everyday life is described in the guide Living in Chemnitz.

After moving in, it is worth looking at waste collection. The ASR Chemnitz states that the fees start in the month you move in if you move in by the 15th day of the month, otherwise in the following month. Registrations and deregistrations are made using the registration form for waste collection and street cleaning (An- und Abmeldung zur Abfallentsorgung/Straßenreinigung/Änderungsmitteilung Eigentümer). The ASR gives the basic fee as €39.60 per household per year; emptying fees are added depending on the size of the bin. Questions are answered by customer service on 0371 4095-777 (Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6 pm).

According to the ASR, cardboard and paper moving boxes do not count as bulky waste but go in the paper bin. You can have bulky waste collected free of charge once a year or take it to the recycling centres yourself. The recycling centres are open Monday to Friday during the day and on Saturdays from 7 am to 3 pm.

For getting to work or the shops, the Chemnitzer Verkehrs-AG (CVAG) offers single tickets, day tickets, monthly tickets and the Deutschlandticket. According to its website, the Deutschlandticket has cost €63 per month at the CVAG since 1 January 2026; you order it as a subscription online or at the CVAG Service Center. If your employer takes part, the Deutschland-Jobticket is also available.

Check the costs and deadlines mentioned on the providers' websites before you move, as fees and prices can change.