How well is Krems connected to Vienna?

Krems lies 70 km west of Vienna. Vienna is easy to reach by train and via the expressway; it is best to check how long your daily journey takes with a timetable search. For the moving lorry from Berlin, the route through Czechia matters more – around 604 km, about nine hours including breaks.

Are there universities or colleges in Krems?

Yes. Campus Krems is home to the University for Continuing Education Krems and the IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems. For students with a small household, a part load is often cheaper than a dedicated lorry; in return, a time window applies instead of a fixed delivery day. Enquire early before the start of term so that a trip towards the Wachau fits your time window; for a fixed moving-in day, a dedicated trip is the safe choice.

Can I also move from Krems to Berlin?

Yes, we plan the reverse route in exactly the same way: a survey or video call, a fixed price, loading in Krems and around 604 km via Prague to Berlin. In Krems you deregister within three days of moving out, and in Berlin you register at the registration office (Bürgeramt) within two weeks. We apply for the no-parking zone in Berlin at the district office (Bezirksamt).

Which employers are there in Krems an der Donau?

Major employers are the regional hospital, the campus with its university and the IMC University of Applied Sciences, retail, wine-growing and tourism. Lerchenfeld also has industry. If you are moving for a job, we coordinate the moving date with your start date and, if needed, store your things in Berlin until the flat is free. The drive from Berlin takes about nine hours by lorry.

How does a move into the old town of Krems work?

In the old town and Stein many lanes are narrow and only partly accessible to vehicles. According to the town, traffic restrictions are handled by the traffic police department at the town hall; the town does not name a separate application form for moves, so we clarify the parking space by phone in advance. Where the lorry cannot get close enough to the building, we plan more movers and longer carrying distances.

How long does the moving lorry take from Berlin to Krems?

The shortest road connection is around 604 km long and runs via Dresden and Prague. By lorry we allow about nine hours including breaks; large lorries over 3.5 t take the route via Znojmo because of a through-traffic ban in the Waldviertel, which takes a little longer. For larger flats we therefore load the day before.

What makes the quality of life in Krems?

Krems combines the old town and the Danube with culture and nature: the Kunstmeile with the Kunsthalle and the Caricature Museum, the Danube cycle path and the vineyards of the Wachau. There are also schools, the regional hospital and the campus. For your everyday life, however, location, commute and budget matter most – focus your flat search on these. We then set the moving date with you.

What parking options are there for a move in Krems?

According to the town, there is a blue short-stay parking zone and a green zone with day and multi-day tickets; charges apply Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday 8 am to 12 noon. A normal parking space is usually not enough for the moving lorry – we clarify the parking spot in advance. In the outlying localities it is often easier.

How far in advance should I book my move to Krems?

Book at least four to six weeks in advance, especially at the end of the month and at the start of term. That leaves time for the survey, the packing date and arranging the parking space. Short-notice dates are possible if a lorry is free. Plan the Meldezettel within three days in at the same time.

Do you also offer furniture assembly and a packing service in Krems?

Yes. On request we dismantle your furniture in Berlin and reassemble it in Krems, and pack crockery, books and electronics for you. Both appear in the fixed price as separate items. We bring boxes and padding material. More under Move with assembly and Packing service .

What does registering with the Meldezettel in Krems cost?

Nothing. The town of Krems states that registration is free of charge. It is handled by the citizens' service centre at the municipal authority, Obere Landstraße 4.

Which documents do I need for the Meldezettel in Krems?

The completed Meldezettel signed by the accommodation provider and the person registering, a birth certificate, proof of citizenship or passport and, if applicable, proof of marriage or divorce.

How often does the town of Krems collect bulky waste free of charge?

Once a year per property, in typical household quantities. You book the appointment on 02732/801-653. The furniture is placed ready at the property boundary.

How do I dispose of a complete household clearance in Krems?

The town's free bulky waste collection does not cover household liquidations and clearances. You can still drop off typical household quantities at the recycling centre. For complete clearances you can request our clearance service.

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Moving to Krems an der Donau: costs process & districts

Q: Which localities belong to Krems?

The municipal area includes twelve localities, among them Krems, Stein an der Donau, Egelsee, Gneixendorf, Hollenburg, Rehberg and Weinzierl; Mitterau and Lerchenfeld are more densely populated. Whether an area suits your family depends on the way to school, bus connections and budget – for the move, access and a parking space are what count. In the old town and Stein the lanes are narrow; the outlying localities have more space in front of the house.

Moving to Krems an der Donau: old town, Stein, Mitterau, Meldezettel within three days – fixed price after a survey.

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Krems an der Donau guide

Moving to Krems: old town, Stein and vineyards

Living in the Wachau

Unsere Firma comes from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and plans your move to the Wachau at a fixed price after a survey.

Krems an der Donau is the fifth-largest town in Lower Austria and lies 70 km west of Vienna, where the Große Krems river flows into the Danube – on the eastern edge of the Wachau and the southern escarpment of the Waldviertel. As a statutory city (Statutarstadt), Krems is both a municipality and a district. The old town with the Steiner Tor gate and the Stein district are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Cultural Landscape; opposite, on the right bank of the Danube, lies Mautern. For your home move we clarify access and floor in advance – in the lanes of the old town there is little room for the lorry. Whether you are moving to the Wachau for a job, to study at Campus Krems or to be near family, you will find very different residential areas between the old town, Stein and the outlying localities.

We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive around 604 km via Dresden and Prague to Krems; with breaks that is about nine hours by lorry, so for larger flats we load the day before. There is no customs duty on your household goods within the EU. After moving in, you register within three days using the registration form (Meldezettel). We state the fixed price after a survey, including for the return journey to Berlin. More on the route in the long-distance moving guide for Krems.

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Whether a flat in the old town, a house in Egelsee or a room near the campus: after a survey or a video appointment we state a fixed price for your move to Krems an der Donau, covering floors, access, route and tolls. Additional services such as assembly or storage in Berlin are listed separately, and there are no customs costs within the EU. Call us on 01625978461.

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

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What we handle for your move to Krems

From Berlin to the Wachau

We have no branch in Austria; we come by lorry from Berlin-Moabit. That is why we clarify in advance where the vehicle can stop – in the old town and in Stein the lanes are narrow, and according to the town, traffic restrictions are handled by the traffic police department (Straßenpolizei) at the town hall. We pack, carry, transport and reassemble; you take care of the Meldezettel yourself. Our liability for your household goods is €620 per cubic metre under § 451e HGB, and additional insurance is available. If your new flat is not yet free, we store your belongings in Berlin in the meantime and deliver on the agreed date. We state the fixed price after the survey, including for the return journey from Krems to Berlin. More on cross-border moves under International move.

Packing service

We pack carefully in Berlin and load so that whatever you need on the first evening arrives first in Krems – with our packing service.

Office move

Practices, agencies and offices move according to a joint schedule so that work in Krems can resume quickly – with an office move.

Senior moves

Moving later in life needs calm: we pack with you, transport gently and set up the most important rooms first in Krems – with a senior move.

Furniture transport

Valuable furniture is padded individually, secured in the lorry and carried carefully through the stairwell in Krems – with furniture transport.

BEFORE MOVING DAY

Well planned to Krems

We state the fixed price for your move to Krems after the survey, with packing, transport, tolls and assembly as separate items. There are no customs costs within the EU.

Registration in view

You handle registration at your new address yourself (registration form, Meldezettel, within three days) – we give you the arrival day in writing so the deadline is clear.

No customs within the EU

Within the EU there is no customs duty on your household goods; a simple box list still helps when unloading in Krems and in case of damage.

Access sorted

We ask about floor, lift, stairwell and parking space in advance so that enough movers and materials are on hand for the move in Krems.

Arrival planned

With around 9 hours of driving by lorry, we fix loading and arrival times beforehand so that the handover in Krems can be firmly agreed.

Return trip possible

We also plan the move from Krems back to Berlin with a survey or video call, a fixed price and deregistration at your old address in mind.

Storage to bridge a gap

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

FOR SMALL LOADS

Save with a part load

Small move, small price

With a part load to Krems you use free space in a lorry that is already travelling the route via Prague to Lower Austria. This suits single pieces of furniture, students or small households; delivery takes place within an agreed time window.

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LIVING IN THE WACHAU

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This guide shows which localities belong to Krems, how the Meldezettel works, which parking zones apply and how to get rid of bulky waste before moving in. The information comes from the town of Krems. We do not quote rents, because they depend heavily on location and condition. How the journey from Berlin via Prague works, and why large lorries take a detour via Znojmo, is explained in the long-distance moving guide. If you stay longer than three months, the registration certificate for EU citizens (Anmeldebescheinigung) is added. If the scope does not change, the price stays as stated in the quote.

Planning back from moving-in day

Giving notice in Berlin, packing dates, a parking space and registering with the Meldezettel within three days: with a plan worked back from moving-in day, your home move, senior move or student move to Krems stays manageable – even over around 604 km.

Furniture, boxes and access

With a packing service, careful furniture transport and access sorted in advance, furniture reaches older buildings and narrow streets in Krems without long carrying distances – whether in the old town, Stein or Lerchenfeld.

Costs and special cases

Costs are determined by volume, floor and the route of around 604 km; for small loads a part load lowers the price. We build storage or an office move to Krems into the fixed price.

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Frequently asked questions about moving to Krems an der Donau

Costs, localities, Meldezettel, parking, bulky waste and liability – answered briefly.

The costs depend on the size of the flat, floors, access and additional services such as packing or assembly, plus around 604 km from Berlin and tolls in Czechia and Austria. You will find our guide prices by number of rooms above. After a free survey we state a fixed price that shows every item separately.

Localities and districts of Krems

The municipal area comprises twelve localities, including Krems itself, Stein an der Donau, Egelsee, Gneixendorf, Hollenburg, Rehberg and Weinzierl. The historic old town, with the Steiner Tor as its landmark, and the Stein district lie directly on the Danube and are part of the Wachau UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mitterau is more densely populated; Lerchenfeld was built between the wars and is also an industrial location. For a move, the areas differ greatly: in the old town and Stein the lanes are narrow and parking spaces scarce, while the outlying localities often have detached houses with driveways. Which area suits you depends on your commute, schools and budget – we plan the transport to match the address. Older buildings in the old town often lack lifts and have narrow stairs, so we dismantle large wardrobes beforehand. In Mitterau and Lerchenfeld the routes are usually simpler; in Egelsee or Gneixendorf it depends on access to the property.

Work, study and leisure in Krems

Krems is a town of trade, culture, schools and universities. Campus Krems is home to the University for Continuing Education and the IMC University of Applied Sciences, alongside the regional hospital (Landesklinikum), retail, wine-growing and tourism. We do not quote specific rents, because they depend heavily on location and condition. Leisure options include the Kunstmeile arts quarter, the Danube cycle path and the vineyards of the Wachau. Vienna is 70 km away and easy to reach by train and expressway. It is best to plan giving notice in Berlin, the Meldezettel within three days and, if applicable, the registration certificate after three months backwards from moving-in day. If you search early and are flexible about location, you will find a flat more easily; only sign the tenancy agreement once the moving date can be planned. If the flat is not yet free, we store your furniture in Berlin and deliver on the agreed date.

Cost overview for home moves

€375 – starting price for a 1-room flat
€584 – starting price for 2 rooms
€899 – starting price for 3 rooms
€1,269 – starting price for 4 rooms
Individual quote for a house or villa
€4.15/km for long-distance moves

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What goes into the moving price?

The calculation takes into account the volume, the distance (from €4.15/km), the floor and whether there is a lift. A parking restriction zone is also factored in. We also offer a part load.

Your moving solution – our services

We offer tailored solutions for every moving need.

Part load	Cost-effective thanks to shared transport.
Clearance	We clear out what you no longer need.
Furniture transport	Safe transport of your furniture.
Home move	For your personal change of home.
Company relocation	Smooth for businesses of any size.
Move with assembly	Including dismantling and reassembly of your furniture.

More routes from Berlin

We plan moves from Berlin (Stromstraße 21), including to Austria. The locations overview shows places with their own pages, and you will find information on long routes under Long-distance moves.

Meldezettel in Krems an der Donau: citizens' service centre and deadline

Anyone moving to Krems must, according to the town of Krems, register within three days of actually taking up residence. The deadline starts when you move in, not with the tenancy agreement. The responsible office is the citizens' service centre (Bürgerservicestelle) of the municipal authority (Magistrat), Obere Landstraße 4, 3500 Krems.

Documents: The completed Meldezettel, signed by the accommodation provider and the person registering, plus a birth certificate, proof of citizenship or passport and, if applicable, proof of marriage or divorce.
Costs: According to the town, registration is free of charge. For newborns, the deadline runs from the return home from the maternity clinic.
Without a visit: Documents can be handed in by a third party or sent by post, and a confirmation follows promptly.
Contact: Telephone 0 27 32 / 801 541 (further extensions 543, 544, 545 and 547), email [email protected].

The page does not give opening hours, so call ahead. According to the town, traffic restrictions are handled by the traffic police department, reachable on 0 27 32 / 801 295 (Mon to Thu 8 am to 4 pm, Fri 8 am to 12 noon) or [email protected]. On the pages we checked, the town does not describe a separate application procedure for moving-related no-parking zones. Ask early, and discuss our parking restriction zone service with us.

You will find more on settling in in the living guide for Krems an der Donau.

Bulky waste and parking in Krems an der Donau: the town's rules

Before the move it is worth checking the waste rules. According to the town of Krems, connected households can drop off bulky waste free of charge at the recycling centre (Altstoffsammelzentrum), Rechte Kremszeile 64. Alternatively, the waste management service (AWA) collects bulky waste free of charge once a year per property.

Quantity: typical household amounts – according to the town, roughly the load of a flatbed vehicle.
Placement: at the property boundary; book an appointment on 02732/801-653.
Not included: Household liquidations and clearances are not covered by the free collection. For these we offer a clearance service.

For parking in the old town, the town names a short-stay parking zone (Kurzparkzone) that applies on weekdays, Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm, and on Saturdays from 7 am to 12 noon. There are free 30-minute spaces there, for example in Spitalgasse (corner of Hafnerplatz). Paid zones apply Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 12 noon. In the Blue Zone it costs 0.50 euros per 30 minutes, for a maximum of three hours. In the Green Zone you pay 0.50 euros per hour, and a day ticket costs 4 euros. Residents can apply for a residents' parking permit under certain conditions. For questions about collection, you can reach the AWA on 02732/801 652 or at [email protected].

You can read what the route from Berlin looks like in the guide to a long-distance move to Krems an der Donau.

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