Moving to Hradec Králové: Costs Process & Districts

Hradec Králové consists of 21 districts. At its heart is the old town with the Great Square, the White Tower and the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, an urban heritage reserve since 1962. Adjoining it are the suburbs of Pražské Předměstí, Slezské Předměstí and Moravské Předměstí; further out lie, among others, Nový Hradec Králové, Kukleny, Malšovice, Plotiště nad Labem, Svinary and Třebeš.

In the old town the lanes are narrow and parking spaces scarce; the suburbs are characterised by blocks of flats and interwar buildings, and the outskirts by detached houses. For the move, the specific address therefore matters: we clarify access, floor and parking space during the survey. What you need to do after arrival is set out in our checklist for Czechia.

Hradec Králové is a university city: alongside the University of Hradec Králové, it is home to the Faculty of Pharmacy and a medical faculty of Charles University in Prague, as well as the Faculty of Military Health Sciences of the University of Defence. The city has been a bishop's see since 1664. We do not quote specific rents – they depend heavily on location and condition.

The name is also known from the Battle of Königgrätz in 1866 between Prussia and Austria. For newcomers from Germany: within the EU there is no customs duty on household goods; anyone staying longer than 30 days reports their stay to the foreign police within 30 days. Long routes from Berlin can be found under Long-distance moves.

Moving costs vary depending on the scope. As a rule: 1-room flats from €369, 2-room flats from €579, 3-room flats from €909, 4-room flats from €1,309. For houses and villas we always prepare an individual quote, as the requirements can vary greatly. For long-distance moves we charge from €3.90/km. Book a free survey to get exact figures.

How much your move costs depends on the volume of your belongings, the distance (from €3.90/km) and the floor. An available lift saves time and money. A parking restriction zone may also be necessary. Further services such as furniture assembly or part loads round off the package.

We plan moves from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) for private and business customers – including to other EU countries such as Czechia. What matters for cross-border moves is explained under International move; long routes can be found under Long-distance moves. We also plan the route from Hradec Králové back to Berlin with you.

A move to Hradec Králové crosses the German-Czech border. The German Federal Foreign Office points out that border controls are currently being carried out at the German-Czech land border, flexible in place and time. Carry valid identity documents, therefore. EU rules apply to goods, and spot checks are possible.

Key points for the journey according to the Federal Foreign Office:

• Tolls: cars up to 3.5 tonnes need an electronic vignette for motorways and four-lane expressways, which you can buy online at edalnice.cz. Lorries over 3.5 tonnes pay a satellite-based toll; the vehicle must be registered in the Myto.cz system.
• Alcohol: Czechia has an absolute ban on alcohol at the wheel (0.0 per mille).
• Winter: winter tyres are compulsory from 1 November to 31 March, and snow and ice must be removed from the vehicle.
• Lights: dipped headlights or daytime running lights are compulsory at all times.

According to the Federal Foreign Office, trams in Czechia always have priority, including when turning. Fines are usually payable on the spot, and the police can demand a security deposit for offences. These rules mainly concern the drivers of the removal vehicle. For planning a transport from our base in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21), read more under international move and long-distance move.

If you move to Hradec Králové as an EU citizen, you do not register at a residents' registration office as in Germany; instead, you report your stay to the foreign police. The Czech government portal gov.cz describes the obligation as follows: it applies if you expect to stay in the country for longer than 30 days, and the deadline is 30 days from entry. The foreign police office responsible for the address you give is in charge. You can submit the report in person or by post; electronically it is only possible with a data box or a qualified electronic signature. According to the portal there are no fees, and the police provide the form.

Exempt are persons under 15 and persons whose accommodation provider has already reported the stay, for example a hotel. Failing to report is an administrative offence; according to the portal, a fine of up to 3,000 koruna can be imposed.

In Hradec Králové, the foreign police's residence department is located at Ulrichovo náměstí 810. According to the police website, it is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 am to 5 pm. If you later move within Czechia and stay at the new address for more than 180 days, you report the change within 30 working days, according to the information portal ipc.gov.cz. How to deregister your German address properly is explained in the article Change of address: who to inform?.