Moving to Graz: costs process & districts

Graz is divided into 17 urban districts. The core is formed by the Innere Stadt with the Schlossberg, clock tower and Hauptplatz – the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – together with St. Leonhard, Geidorf with the university and the regional hospital, Lend and Gries on the right bank of the Mur, and Jakomini around Jakominiplatz. Here people mostly live in old buildings, close to trams and shops, but with little space to stop.

The remaining eleven districts form the outer ring: Waltendorf, Ries and Mariatrost with its pilgrimage basilica in the east, Andritz and Gösting in the north, Eggenberg with its palace in the west, and Liebenau, Puntigam and Straßgang in the south. There are more detached houses and housing estates there, and access for the removal van is usually easier than in the city centre.

After Vienna, Graz is Austria's second-largest higher-education location: just under 63,000 students are spread across four universities, including the University of Graz in Geidorf, founded in 1585, TU Graz and the Medical University, as well as FH Joanneum. Demand for small flats is high at the start of semester; we do not quote specific rents, as they depend heavily on location and condition.

Economically, Graz is the most important location in southern Austria. The major employers include the plant engineering company Andritz AG, the vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr with its plant in Thondorf in the Liebenau district, and the powertrain developer AVL List. Important for commuters: the Pyhrn motorway A9 and the Southern motorway A2 cross at the Graz-West interchange.

• 1-room flat – costs from €375
• 2-room flat – costs from €609
• 3-room flat – costs from €879
• 4-room flat – costs from €1,324
• House/villa – individual quote after a survey
• Long-distance move – from €3.95/km

The quickest way to a fixed price is a free survey.

How much your move costs depends on the volume, the distance (from €3.95/km), the floor and whether there is a lift. If there is no parking directly outside the door, we recommend a parking restriction zone. We are also happy to advise you on furniture assembly and part loads.

Our services cover every need – private and commercial.

1. Company relocation – tailor-made solutions for offices and businesses.
2. Furniture transport – gentle transport at a fair price.
3. Clearance – flats, cellars and lofts cleared.
4. Move with assembly – a comfort package with a complete assembly service.
5. Part load – the affordable option for smaller moves.
6. Home move – from the first box to the last lamp.

We plan moves from Berlin (Stromstraße 21), including to Austria. An overview of long routes can be found under Long-distance moves, and places with their own pages in the locations overview.

According to the city portal, the roads office (Straßenamt), temporary-use team, is responsible in Graz for temporary orders for removals (Europaplatz 20, 8020 Graz, [email protected], tel. +43 316 872-3602). In-person visits are currently not possible; enquiries are handled by telephone or email. The page does not describe a fixed application procedure for removals, nor does it state a deadline or fee. We therefore clarify early what details the roads office needs for your street.

For exemptions from no-stopping and no-parking rules, the city of Graz also offers an online form at the roads office; among other things, a copy of the vehicle registration certificate is required. According to the city, the fees are fixed administrative charges, but the page does not state the amounts.

• Have the street, house number and preferred date ready
• State the vehicle details and the length of the space needed
• Coordinate access to the city centre with the roads office in advance

More on the route can be found in the guide Long-distance move Berlin – Graz and under Parking restriction zone.

During the survey or from your photos we determine how much space is needed in front of the building, which routes the van can take and how long the carrying distances to the flat are. These details help the roads office with its assessment and help us create a schedule that suits the situation on your street.

In Austria you register your new residence with the Meldezettel (registration form). According to the city of Graz, anyone who moves into a flat must register, and must do so within three days of actually taking up residence – not of signing the tenancy agreement. Registration is free of charge.

• Meldezettel signed by the landlord and the tenant; a separate form for each person
• Original documents or certified copies of your personal details, for example passport and birth certificate
• An appointment at one of the city of Graz's service centres via eTermin or by telephone on +43 316 872-6666

According to the city of Graz, EU citizens can also register their main or secondary residence online with the ID Austria app or EU Login. According to Your Europe, many countries require registration for stays of more than three months; the details vary from country to country.

It is best to book the appointment before moving day so that you meet the three-day deadline. Further tips on everyday life can be found in the guide Living in Graz and in the checklist for moving to Austria.

We schedule the moving date so that you move into the flat in good time and can complete the Meldezettel on moving-in day or shortly afterwards. Keep the required documents somewhere they will not disappear into boxes while unpacking, such as a separate folder.