Moving to Kaiserslautern: costs process & districts

Kaiserslautern consists of the city centre and nine local districts: Dansenberg, Einsiedlerhof, Erfenbach, Erlenbach, Erzhütten/Wiesenthalerhof, Hohenecken, Mölschbach, Morlautern and Siegelbach. The city centre was traditionally divided into five colour-coded “fifths” – old house-number plates still show the colours today.

To the south and east, wooded hills such as the Betzenberg border directly on the city centre; some of the local districts lie in the middle of the Palatinate Forest and are characterised more by detached houses. In the city centre, apartment buildings without a lift are common. For the move, therefore, the specific address is what counts: we clarify floor, stairwell and space for the lorry during the survey. Our private moving service adapts to this.

Kaiserslautern has two higher education institutions: the Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) and Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences. Opel has been producing in the city since 1966, and there are also research institutions. The Kaiserslautern Military Community comprises around 40,000 military personnel and civilians; its members are not counted in the official population figure. We do not give specific rents – they depend heavily on location and condition.

On the Betzenberg, 1. FC Kaiserslautern plays in the Fritz-Walter-Stadion; the city is also home to the garden show with a large dinosaur exhibition and the Japanese Garden. If you are arriving for the start of a semester or a new job, fix your moving day early: according to the city, the parking restriction needs 8 to 10 days to process. Long distances from Berlin can be found under Long-distance moves.

In brief: 1 room from €359, 2 rooms from €584, 3 rooms from €894, 4 rooms from €1,299. Houses and villas are quoted individually. For long-distance moves we charge from €4.10/km. We are happy to clarify all further details in person during a free survey.

A large volume means more effort and therefore higher costs. The distance, which we charge from €4.10/km, as well as the floor and lift also noticeably affect the price. A parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) ensures smooth processes but costs extra. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a part load can be booked at any time.

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 long distances under Long-distance moves. We also move you within Kaiserslautern or into the surrounding area if the planning from Berlin fits.

In Kaiserslautern you apply for the moving parking restriction at the road traffic authority (Straßenverkehrsbehörde), Benzinoring 1, 67657 Kaiserslautern. You need the application “Ausnahmegenehmigung zur Aufstellung von absoluten Haltverboten” (exemption permit for setting up no-stopping zones); appointments are booked via the city's online portal. According to the City of Kaiserslautern, you should expect a processing time of about 8 to 10 days. The signs must be in place four days before the move; the parking restriction becomes legally binding after three full days' notice, and the day of setting up does not count.

The city lists these fees for the exemption permit: up to 3 days €25.00, up to 1 week €30.00, up to 2 weeks €45.00, up to 3 weeks €55.00 and up to 1 month €65.00.

The signs need supplementary plates showing the area, date and time in accordance with DIN 1451-2; handwritten or printed paper signs are not permitted. Document the setting up carefully with time-stamped photos and a written record, including the number plates of cars already parked. Measure the zone as the vehicle length plus about 4 to 5 metres; for a move between two addresses a second zone may be needed. The authority answers questions on 0631 365-4347 or -4683 and at [email protected]. Read more about our service under Parking restriction zone.

According to the city, anyone moving within Kaiserslautern must re-register within two weeks of the move. Late registration is an administrative offence and can be punished with a warning fine or a fine. The responsible office is the Bürgercenter (citizens' centre), Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 67657 Kaiserslautern.

You must bring the passports or ID cards of all family members, the landlord's written confirmation of moving in (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) and, if vehicles are registered in your name, the vehicle registration certificate for the change of address. You must present your ID card when re-registering so that the address can be changed. Do not pack these documents in the removal van; keep them to hand.

According to the city, you can also come without an appointment, but you must then expect long waiting times, especially on Mondays. Appointments are booked via the city's online appointment system; this is particularly worthwhile if you cannot come on a Monday. You can reach the Bürgercenter on 0631 365-2538 or at [email protected]; the city gives the processing hours as Monday to Wednesday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. More for newcomers can be found in the guide to living in Kaiserslautern and on our Kaiserslautern location page.