Moving to Freiberg: Costs Process & Districts

The old town of Freiberg, with St Mary's Cathedral and its large Silbermann organ, has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region since 2019. Anyone moving into a renovated period flat here must reckon with narrow access routes and scarce parking – a point we plan for on every move. Around the old town lie the districts of Freiberg-Nord (with Friedeburg and Loßnitz), Freiberg-Ost, Freiberg-Süd and Freiberg-West.

On the edge of town follow the districts of Zug, Halsbach and Kleinwaltersdorf, with more detached houses. For the move, the specific address counts: an old building without a lift in the town centre needs different planning from a house in Halsbach. Where the van can stand and whether a parking restriction is needed, we clarify during the survey.

We do not give specific rents – they depend heavily on location and state of renovation. The TU Bergakademie Freiberg, founded in 1765 and the oldest existing university of mining sciences in the world, ensures a steady influx of young people. Freiberg is part of the Silicon Saxony semiconductor network; companies based here include Siltronic and Freiberger Compound Materials, plus Freiberger Brauhaus AG as a traditional employer.

People who move to Freiberg appreciate the short distances and the location between Dresden and Chemnitz, both reachable via the B173; to Berlin you take the A4 and A13. The terra mineralia mineral exhibition in Freudenstein Castle and the historic old town shape the townscape. Our private moving service accompanies you from the survey to the last box.

The bigger the flat, the greater the effort – and that is reflected in our prices. For a 1-room flat you pay from €369, for 2 rooms from €589. For 3 rooms the price starts at €884, for 4 rooms at €1,279. Larger properties such as houses or villas receive an individual quote. For long-distance moves we charge from €3.85/km. Get advice during a free survey.

The final price results from the volume of your household goods, the distance driven (from €3.85/km) and local conditions such as floor and lift. For a smooth process we also recommend a parking restriction zone. In addition, furniture assembly and part load are available to you.

You can book these services for your move to Freiberg individually or together.

• Moving with assembly – Moving with assembly for a stress-free move-in
• Furniture transport – Furniture transport safe and punctual
• Company relocation – Company relocation planned down to the last detail
• Clearance – Clearance reliable and quick
• Private move – Private move tailored to you
• Part load – Part load affordable and flexible

We plan moves from Berlin (Stromstraße 21), to Saxony and throughout Germany. Places with their own pages can be found in the locations overview, and details on long routes under Long-distance moves.

According to freiberg.de, you apply for a parking restriction for your move in Freiberg to the city administration's road traffic law section (Sachgebiet Straßenverkehrsrecht), Heubnerstraße 15, 09599 Freiberg. The application can be made informally or submitted online via Amt24. The legal basis is § 45 (6) of the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO).

The city lists this information for the application: name and address, reason for the closure, location and area, duration, and an overview plan or sketch. Two deadlines are important:

• The application should be submitted at least 14 days before the move begins.
• After approval, the zone must be set up with the prescribed traffic signs at least three to four days before the move begins.

According to the city, the fees depend on the extent of the restriction; additional costs may arise for the signs. The page does not give specific amounts. According to freiberg.de, the authority can be reached on Tuesdays 9–12 and 13–18, Thursdays 9–12 and 13–16 and Fridays 9–12, by phone on 03731 273 363.

We support you in planning the parking restriction zone and determine during the survey how much space the removal van needs. Submit the application as soon as possible after the date is confirmed, because the city requires it at least 14 days before the move begins.

Not every move in Freiberg needs a permit, but some situations make one necessary. On freiberg.de the city distinguishes two cases:

• Can be applied for: if loading and unloading in moving traffic is not possible without disruption, for example in a pedestrian zone.
• Must be applied for: if the pavement is fully or partly blocked, for example by a furniture lift.

This is important for period flats without a lift. If wardrobes and sofas are difficult to move through a staircase, an external lift is the answer. If the lift stands on the pavement and blocks it fully or partly, the city says a permit is required. Talk to us about the access to your building so that we can fix the position of the lift during the survey. Keep the deadlines in mind when scheduling: 14 days' notice for the application, then the signs three to four days before the move.

Especially for student moves at the start of semester, it pays to fix dates early, because the authority can only be reached at set times and on Fridays only in the morning. On request, we also handle reassembly, see Moving with assembly. How we plan small moves is shown in our offer for student moves.

Local information for newcomers can be found under Living in Freiberg; the location page is Moving company Freiberg.