Moving to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee: costs & process
From Berlin to Klagenfurt
Moving to Klagenfurt: the state capital on Lake Wörthersee
Planning from Berlin
A move to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee takes you to the state capital of Carinthia, the largest city in the state and the sixth largest in Austria. The city lies in the Klagenfurt Basin; the Lend Canal, built in the 16th century, still connects the centre with Lake Wörthersee today. Its emblem is the Lindwurm, a dragon from the city's founding legend, which appears in the coat of arms and as the Lindwurm Fountain. Klagenfurt is divided into 15 municipal districts – from the Innere Stadt (inner city) to Viktring and Wölfnitz. For your private move we clarify access and parking in advance.
The route is easy to plan: around 934 km via the A9, A8 and the Tauern motorway, about 14 hours by lorry including breaks. We load in Berlin, drive to Klagenfurt and reassemble there – usually over two days, depending on the volume. As Austria is part of the EU, there are no customs formalities for your household goods; on the way, the distance-based GO toll for vehicles over 3.5 t applies to the lorry. You receive the fixed price after the survey; background on the route can be found under Moving Berlin – Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Moving to Klagenfurt: arrange a survey
934 km, one contact person, one fixed price
For your move to Klagenfurt, one call to 01625978461 is enough: we survey your home by video or on site, ask about the floor and access at the destination and calculate the 934 km route. You then receive a written fixed price, in which the parking restriction, assembly or storage are listed as separate items.
Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.
How your move to Klagenfurt works with us
934 km, one team, one fixed price
Our team sets off from Stromstraße 21 in Berlin – we have no base in Klagenfurt itself. That is why we plan all the more carefully beforehand: floor, lift, walking route and parking space, for example for a period building in the Innere Stadt or a house in Viktring. According to the City of Klagenfurt, a fee-paying short-stay parking zone applies inside and along the Ring – we clarify a parking space for the loading time with the city administration (Magistrat) in advance. After the survey you receive a fixed price; liability for your belongings is governed by § 451e HGB (€620 per cubic metre). Details on our private move service can be found here.
Packing service
Office move
Senior moves
Furniture transport
What you can count on
How much does the move to Klagenfurt cost? After the survey you receive a fixed price that already takes into account the volume, floor, access and the 934 km journey.
Fixed date
Floor and lift
Parking at destination
Schedule from giving notice
Interim storage possible
Assembly on arrival day
Move affordably with a part load
Only a few pieces of furniture and boxes? With a part load, your belongings travel on a trip heading south instead of you paying for a lorry of your own. You get a time window instead of a fixed day; we will tell you after your enquiry whether a trip to Klagenfurt is coming up.
Everything
for your move
A move to Klagenfurt raises many questions: which district suits you, how quickly must the registration form (Meldezettel) be submitted, who signs it and how much does bulky waste collection cost? This guide introduces the 15 municipal districts from the Innere Stadt to Hörtendorf and summarises what the City of Klagenfurt says about the Meldezettel and bulky waste. Then there is the long drive of around 934 km from Berlin. That way you are prepared before the first box is packed.
Planning safely and calmly
Furniture, boxes, carrying routes
Costs, timing and special cases
Frequently asked questions about moving to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
The 15 municipal districts of Klagenfurt
Klagenfurt is divided into 15 municipal districts. Districts I to IV form the Innere Stadt (inner city), followed by the suburbs: St. Veiter, Völkermarkter, Viktringer and Villacher Vorstadt. Further out lie Annabichl with the airport, St. Peter, St. Ruprecht, St. Martin, Viktring, Wölfnitz and Hörtendorf. In addition, the city area consists of 25 cadastral municipalities.
The Innere Stadt inside the Ring is densely built up and a fee-paying short-stay parking zone; to the west towards Lake Wörthersee and in the outer districts there are more detached houses. For the move, the specific address is therefore what counts: we clarify the floor, stairwell and parking space during the survey. Our private move service adapts to this.
University, Lindwurm and Lake Wörthersee
Klagenfurt is home to the University of Klagenfurt (Alpen-Adria-Universität), the Gustav Mahler Private University for Music and two campuses of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences; in addition there are the state administration, courts, the ORF regional studio and the airport in Annabichl. We do not quote specific rents – they depend heavily on location and condition.
The city centre is connected to Lake Wörthersee by the Lend Canal; the legend of the Lindwurm shapes the coat of arms and the cityscape. For newcomers from Germany: no customs on household goods within the EU, but the Meldezettel must be submitted within three days. More on this in our checklist for Austria.
Calculating moving costs: our price scale
| Type of move | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1-room flat | from €365 |
| 2-room flat | from €615 |
| 3-room flat | from €894 |
| 4-room flat | from €1,309 |
| House/villa | individual quote |
| Long-distance move | from €3.80/km |
For exact details, we recommend a free survey.
What affects the moving price?
The price of your move depends on several factors: the volume of your belongings, the distance (from €3.80/km) and the floor and lift at your home. A parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) can also affect the calculation. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a part load also affect the final total.
From A to Z: our services
For your move to Klagenfurt, you put together the services you need.
- Part load (Part load): efficient and good value.
- House clearance (House clearance): we clear out for you.
- Business move (Business move): smooth for your business.
- Furniture transport (Furniture transport): safely to any location.
- Private move (Private move): for your new home.
- Move with assembly (Move with assembly): complete package including set-up.
To Klagenfurt and elsewhere
We plan moves from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) for private and business customers – including to other EU countries such as Austria. What matters for cross-border moves is explained under International move; long routes can be found under Long-distance moves. We will also plan the route from Klagenfurt back to Berlin with you.
Meldezettel in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee: deadline, submission and residents' parking
After moving in in Klagenfurt, the following applies according to the City of Klagenfurt: the Meldezettel (registration form) must be submitted within three days. Meldezettel forms are available in the office building at Kumpfgasse 20 and at the citizens' service in the town hall, Neuer Platz 1. According to the city, the citizens' service can be reached Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 4 pm and Friday from 8 am to 12 noon, telephone +43 463 537-2750.
- Procedure: in person, by courier with originals or certified copies, by post with certified copies or electronically with a digital signature.
- Documents: the fully completed Meldezettel and documents showing your name, date of birth, place of birth and nationality, such as your passport and birth certificate. According to the city, the accommodation provider's signature is absolutely required.
- Costs: the city does not state a fee for submission.
If you want to use residents' parking, according to the city's website you need a main residence in a short-stay parking zone and must be the registered keeper of the vehicle. The application is made via amtsweg.gv.at; you need the vehicle registration certificate and a tenancy agreement or proof of ownership. Only one permit is issued per applicant. The city also points to an exemption permit under § 45 StVO for commercial loading activities. You can ask the city administration (Magistrat) on +43 463 537 0 which office is responsible for your street.
Read more about life on site in the living guide for Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Bulky waste in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee: collection, recycling centres and costs
Moving out of your old flat often produces bulky waste. In Klagenfurt there are two ways to deal with it, and the city states the costs.
- Collection by the city: book an appointment by phone on +43 463 537-3344 or -3345 (Mon to Thu 7 am to 12 noon and 1 to 4 pm, Fri 7 am to 12 noon). Put the bulky waste out on your property; access for the waste lorry must be clear. The cost is 240.00 euros per order and load including 10% VAT, or 124.00 euros with the city card, payable on site.
- Collection groups: neighbours who join together can be charged for up to one lorry load as a single order. For residential complexes, the city recommends ordering together via the property management.
- Drop-off: at the North and South recycling centres, bulky waste costs 6.00 euros per delivery or per cubic metre or part thereof, according to the city; the city describes this as a normal household quantity that fits in a car or trailer. Anyone not registered in Klagenfurt pays an extra 17.00 euros.
Electrical appliances must be put out separately, and car tyres cost extra. If possible, only clear out shortly before the collection. You can reach the city's waste disposal department at [email protected]. For complete clearances we offer house clearance. If you book us from Berlin, you will find the route in the guide to the long-distance move to Klagenfurt.
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