Which boroughs and districts does Krefeld have?

Since November 2025, Krefeld has had five boroughs: Mitte, Nord, West, Süd and Ost, with a total of 19 districts. These include Bockum, Traar, Forstwald, Hüls, Fischeln, Oppum, Linn and Uerdingen, among others. Which location suits you depends on your commute, schools and budget – for the move, access and floor matter most. For period buildings on the Wälle, a parking restriction is almost always necessary.

What is the housing market in Krefeld like at the moment?

We do not quote specific rents because they depend heavily on location and condition; the city's rent index provides comparative figures. If you start looking early and also consider districts on the outskirts, your chances are better. Once the tenancy agreement is signed, we reserve the moving date; if the flat is not yet free, we store your furniture in Berlin in the meantime.

Do I need a parking restriction zone for the removal van?

In the city centre and in densely built-up streets, a parking restriction zone almost always makes sense. According to the City of Krefeld, processing takes 15 days, and the signs must be in place four days beforehand and are obtained from a hire company. We therefore allow around three weeks' lead time and coordinate the application with you.

Can I also move from Krefeld to Berlin?

Yes, we plan the reverse route in the same way: survey or video call, fixed price, loading in Krefeld and around 577 km via the A57, A42 and A2 to Berlin. In Berlin we apply for the parking restriction at the district office (Bezirksamt), the signs are put up 72 hours beforehand, and you register at the citizens' office (Bürgeramt) within two weeks.

What employers are there in Krefeld?

Krefeld's economy is shaped above all by the chemical industry, mechanical and plant engineering and the metal industry; thanks to its location on the Rhine, the city is also a logistics hub. In addition there are the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, public administration and hospitals. If you are moving for a job, we coordinate the date with your start.

How long does the removal lorry take from Berlin to Krefeld?

From our base on Stromstraße it is around 577 km via the A2, a short stretch of the A3, the A42 and the A57. By lorry we allow about 8.5 hours including the statutory break. With loading and unloading, depending on the volume we plan two drivers on one day or two days.

What are Krefeld's transport links like?

Krefeld lies on the left bank of the Rhine on the A57; the main station is connected to the regional and long-distance rail network. For the removal lorry from Berlin, the route goes via the A2 and the A42 onto the A57. For everyday life in Krefeld, trams and buses matter most; it is best to check your commute before choosing a flat.

How much extra does furniture assembly cost for the move?

You can book furniture assembly as an additional service; it is listed as a separate item in the fixed price. We estimate the effort for wardrobes, the kitchen or beds during the survey and tell you the price before the move. More under Move with assembly .

When is the best time to plan my move to Krefeld?

If you are flexible, book as early as possible and away from the turn of the month, because many tenancies end at the end of the month. Work backwards: around three weeks for the parking restriction, the notice period in Berlin and the handover in Krefeld. The city does not grant exemptions on Sundays and public holidays, so choose a working day.

Is there a special service for students at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences?

For students at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences with a shared-flat room or a small flat, a part load is often cheaper than a lorry of your own: your belongings travel with other consignments towards the Lower Rhine, and in return a time window applies instead of a fixed day. Enquire early before the start of term.

What makes Krefeld particularly attractive as a place to live?

Krefeld combines a big city with short distances: the four Wälle with the Ostwall, the art museums and the German Textile Museum, the zoo, Linn Castle and the historic centres of Uerdingen and Hüls. Added to this are green spaces and woods on the outskirts and its proximity to Düsseldorf and Duisburg.

How long before the move should I apply for the parking restriction zone in Krefeld?

The City of Krefeld states a processing time of 15 days after receipt of the complete documents. In addition, the signs must be in place four days before the day of use. So allow at least three weeks' lead time.

How much does a parking restriction for a move in Krefeld cost?

According to the City of Krefeld's service portal, the permit costs €25 for one day, €35 for two days and €50 for one week. For home moves, €15 is added for each additional location. Hiring the signs from a hire company comes on top of this.

Who puts up the parking restriction signs in Krefeld?

According to the city, the applicant is responsible for the signage. You obtain the signs from hire companies. They must be put up four days before the day of use.

Which documents do I need to register in Krefeld?

According to the City of Krefeld, you need the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung) and your identity card. If your vehicle is already registered in Krefeld, also bring the vehicle registration certificate. Registration is due within 14 days of moving in.

How do I re-register my bins in Krefeld?

You register, deregister and re-register residual waste, organic and blue bins with the Kommunalbetrieb Krefeld (KBK). The city's service portal gives the telephone number 02151 3660-3660 for this.

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Unsere Firma comes from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and drives around 577 km via the A2, A42 and A57 to the Lower Rhine.

Krefeld is the “City of Velvet and Silk” on the left bank of the Lower Rhine: thanks to the silk industry of the 18th and 19th centuries, it became one of the richest cities in Prussia, and today around 231,000 people live here. The city centre is enclosed by the four Wälle (ramparts boulevards), including the Ostwall, and there are also the historic village centres of Uerdingen, Hüls and Linn with Linn Castle. For your private move we clarify in advance whether it is a period building on the Wälle, a house in Bockum or a flat in Fischeln – the number of carriers and the parking restriction depend on this.

We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive the lorry around 577 km via the A2, the A42 and the A57 to Krefeld; including a break that is about 8.5 hours. Depending on the volume, we load the day before or drive with two drivers in one day. We plan the parking restriction in front of the new address with three weeks' lead time, because the city states 15 days' processing and the signs must be in place four days beforehand. We quote the fixed price after a survey – including for the return route from Krefeld to Berlin. More on the route under Moving Berlin – Krefeld.

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Fixed price after a survey or video call

Our fixed price is based on a survey or a video appointment: we record the volume, floor, access and additional services such as assembly or storage, and then quote you a binding price for the move to Krefeld. If the scope does not change, it stays the same. Call us on 01625978461.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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What we take care of when you move to Krefeld

Planning in Berlin, arrival on the Lower Rhine

We do not have a branch in Krefeld but come with the lorry from Berlin-Moabit – from the city centre on the Wälle via Uerdingen to Hüls, we drive directly to every address. That is why we clarify access, floor and stairwell in advance and plan the parking restriction according to the city's deadlines. We pack, carry, transport and assemble; we are liable for your belongings under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre, and additional insurance is possible. Places with their own pages can be found under Locations.

Packing service

We bring boxes, padding material and wardrobe boxes and, on request, pack everything – fully labelled for arrival in Krefeld with our packing service.

Office move

An office is best moved in one go: record the inventory, number the workstations and set them up again to plan in Krefeld – with an office move.

Senior moves

For older people we allow more time, set up beds and wardrobes first and, on request, put the kitchen in order in Krefeld – with a senior move.

Furniture transport

We also transport single items such as a sofa, wardrobe or piano securely packed to Krefeld without a complete move – with furniture transport.

STEP BY STEP

Well planned to Krefeld

For a realistic assessment of your move to Krefeld, a rough list helps: rooms, large furniture, number of boxes, floor at both addresses. From this and the survey we arrive at a fixed price that already includes the roughly 577 km.

Parking zone in good time

We plan the parking ban outside the new address in good time according to the town's requirements so that the removal van in Krefeld stands close to the building.

Planned backwards

We plan from moving-in day: notice in Berlin, packing dates, the parking ban and the journey to match the handover in Krefeld – so nothing is left undone in the last week.

Arrival time set

With around 8.5 hours of lorry driving, we fix the loading and arrival times in advance so that you can arrange the handover in Krefeld with certainty.

Access sorted

Whether a period building on the Wälle, a house in Bockum or a flat in Fischeln: we ask about the floor, lift and stairs in advance – so there are enough carriers for your move in Krefeld.

Storage to bridge a gap

If the flat in Krefeld is not yet free, we store your belongings in Berlin and deliver on the new date – as a separate item in the fixed price.

Registration in view

After moving in, you register within 14 days at the citizens' office (Bürgerbüro) or online – the deadline runs from the day you move in in Krefeld.

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If you only want to bring a few pieces of furniture or boxes to Krefeld, it is best to ask about a part load: your belongings travel with other consignments on the route via the A2, the A42 and the A57 to the Lower Rhine, and you only pay your share of the load space. The delivery day depends on the trip; for fixed dates there is a trip of your own.

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Stress-free from A to B

This guide brings together what needs to be clarified before a move to Krefeld: which districts there are, how long the drive from Berlin takes, how to apply to the city for a parking restriction and where to register within 14 days. For private households there is our private move, and for small volumes, for example from students at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, a part load. The information on parking restrictions and registration comes from the City of Krefeld's service portal.

Planning back from moving-in day

Notice in Berlin, packing dates, parking restriction and registration within 14 days at the citizens' office or online: with a plan worked backwards from moving-in day, your private move, senior move or student move to Krefeld stays manageable – even over around 577 km.

Furniture, boxes and access

With our packing service, careful furniture transport and access sorted in advance, furniture reaches even period buildings or narrow streets in Krefeld without long carrying distances – whether a period building on the Wälle, a house in Bockum or a flat in Fischeln.

Costs and special cases

The costs are determined by volume, floor and the route of around 577 km; for small volumes a part load lowers the price. We build storage or an office move to Krefeld into the fixed price.

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Frequently asked questions about moving to Krefeld

Costs, districts, parking restriction, registration, route and liability – answered in brief.

The costs depend on volume, floor, access and additional services such as assembly or storage, plus the route of around 577 km from Berlin. Our guide prices by number of rooms and the per-kilometre rate can be found further up. After a survey or a video appointment we quote a binding fixed price; the city's fee for the parking restriction is listed further down.

Krefeld's boroughs and districts at a glance

Since 1 November 2025, Krefeld has been divided into five boroughs – Mitte, Nord, West, Süd and Ost – with a total of 19 districts; previously there were nine boroughs. The city centre lies within the four Wälle; to the north and west follow districts such as Bockum, Traar, Hüls and Forstwald, and to the south Fischeln and Oppum. On the Rhine lie Uerdingen with its historic centre and Linn with its castle and Rhine port. Whether a period building with a tall stairwell in the city centre or a detached house on the outskirts: for the move we clarify access and floor in advance so that there are enough carriers and materials. For families, the route to school and tram connections matter; for commuters, proximity to the A57. How we plan your private move is described on the service page.

Living, working and studying in Krefeld

We do not quote specific rents – they depend heavily on location and condition; the city's rent index (Mietspiegel) provides current comparative figures. If you start looking early and are flexible about location, you will find a flat more easily. Krefeld's economy is shaped by the chemical industry, mechanical and plant engineering and the metal industry; thanks to its location between the Rhine and the motorways, the city is also a logistics hub. Since 1971, Krefeld has been home to the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences. Worth seeing are the Krefeld art museums, the German Textile Museum, the zoo and Linn Castle. Notice in Berlin, the parking restriction and registration are best planned backwards from moving-in day; the city's deadlines are listed further down. If the new flat is not yet available, we store your furniture in Berlin in the meantime and deliver on the agreed date.

How our moving prices work

Whether a 1-room flat from €354 or a 4-room flat from €1,324 – our prices are based on the actual effort involved. 2-room flats from €589 and 3-room flats from €884 are also fairly calculated. For houses and villas there is an individual quote, and we charge long-distance moves from €4.20/km. Arrange your free survey today.

What you should know about moving costs

The price depends primarily on the volume and the distance (from €4.20/km). But the floor and lift and any necessary parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) also have an effect. If you need additional furniture assembly or a part load, you should say so in advance.

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We think your move through from start to finish – here are our services in detail.

Furniture transport · safe transport of single pieces of furniture.
Private move · for your private change of home – stress-free and reliable.
House clearance · professional clearance with disposal service.
Part load · affordable transport thanks to shared load space.
Move with assembly · all-round, worry-free package with assembly service.
Business move · so your business can get back to work quickly.

More routes and locations

We plan moves from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) for private and business customers. The locations overview lists places with their own pages, and details on long routes are under long-distance moves. We plan the return route to Berlin in the same way.

Parking restriction for your move in Krefeld: application, fees and deadlines

So that the removal van in Krefeld can stand directly outside the front door, you need mobile parking restriction signs. According to the City of Krefeld's service portal, these are among the permits for home moves. The responsible office is the Security and Public Order department (traffic regulation, Elbestraße 7). The application can be submitted online. According to the city, exemptions are not possible for Sundays and public holidays, so choose a working day.

The city states this range of fees:

one day: €25
two days: €35
one week: €50
one month: €80
for home moves, each additional location: €15

According to the city, processing takes 15 days after receipt of the complete documents. The signs must be in place four days before the day of use. The applicant is responsible for the signage, and you obtain the signs from hire companies. So allow at least three weeks' lead time from the application to moving day. According to the city, the same permit office also handles exemptions for delivering materials and for driving in the pedestrian zones. Ask about this if your address is in such an area.

Read more about how a parking restriction zone makes moving day easier on our page on the parking restriction zone. The conditions at the moving address, for example in Bockum, Traar or Forstwald, are best clarified during the survey.

Registration, citizens' offices and waste in Krefeld after your move

After moving in, you register with the city. The City of Krefeld's service portal states a deadline of 14 days under the Federal Registration Act. It is not possible to register before you actually move in. You can use electronic address registration (you need the eID function of your ID card with a PIN, a BundID account and the AusweisApp) or book an appointment at a citizens' office (Bürgerbüro). According to the city, the online process must be completed within ten minutes. You must bring the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung) and your identity card; you need the vehicle registration certificate if the vehicle is already registered in Krefeld.

According to the city, there are nine citizens' offices, including Bockum (Uerdinger Straße 585), Traar (Kemmerhofstraße 321, open on Mondays and Wednesdays according to the city) and Mitte (Von-der-Leyen-Platz 1). The city releases new appointments every two weeks on Fridays at 12 noon, plus short-notice appointments every morning.

Other things to do after the move:

Bins: registering, deregistering and re-registering residual waste, organic and blue bins is handled by the Kommunalbetrieb Krefeld (KBK).
Bulky waste: in the KBK waste A–Z, items such as bed frames or benches are assigned to the GSAK bulky waste collection.
Electricity and gas: according to the service portal, SWK offers a moving service.

Everyday tips for newcomers can be found in the guide Living in Krefeld.

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