Moving to Linz: costs process & districts

Since 2014 Linz has been divided into 16 statistical districts. South of the Danube lie the old town and city centre around the Hauptplatz and Landstraße, and further south districts such as Froschberg, Bindermichl-Keferfeld, Spallerhof and Kleinmünchen-Auwiesen; Kleinmünchen was incorporated in 1923. Beyond the Traun come Ebelsberg, the largest district, and Pichling. North of the Danube lies Urfahr with the 539 m Pöstlingberg, and in the north-east Dornach-Auhof with the Johannes Kepler University. For a move the areas differ greatly: loading times apply in the city centre, Urfahr has hillside locations, and the southern districts have many residential complexes with lifts. Which area suits you depends on your commute, school and budget.

For a long time the largest employer was voestalpine with its steelworks; added to this are industry, administration as the state capital, hospitals and universities such as the Johannes Kepler University. We do not give specific rents because they depend heavily on location and condition; compare current listings on Austrian portals. Leisure includes the Danube riverside, the Pöstlingberg with the Pöstlingbergbahn and festivals such as Ars Electronica, the Brucknerfest and the Klangwolke. Giving notice in Berlin, the Meldezettel within three days and, where applicable, the registration certificate (Anmeldebescheinigung) after three months are best planned backwards from moving-in day. If you start looking early and are flexible on 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.

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Larger volumes mean more work, as does a long distance (from €3.80/km). Without a lift, carrying to higher floors takes more effort. A reserved parking restriction zone makes things easier on site. The service can be extended with furniture assembly and a part load.

We offer tailored solutions for private and business customers.

• Home move – moving made easy: Home move
• Clearance – disposing of old furniture and rubbish: Clearance
• Company relocation – office moves without stress: Company relocation
• Part load – transport that saves money: Part load
• Move with assembly – furniture is assembled: Move with assembly
• Furniture transport – single pieces delivered safely: Furniture transport

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. We plan the way back to Berlin in just the same way.

In Linz city centre it pays to check the loading times of the pedestrian zone. According to the City of Linz, loading is permitted without an exemption permit at the following times: in the old town and Herrenstraße from 6 am to 11.30 am and from 4 pm to 7 pm, in Klosterstraße and on the Hauptplatz from 6.30 pm to 11 am the following day, and in Landstraße and its side streets from 6.30 pm to 10.30 am. In Schmidttorgasse loading is not possible because the street is too narrow.

Anyone who has to load outside these times needs an exemption permit under § 45 StVO (Austrian road traffic regulations). The city assesses applications very restrictively and requires a significant personal or economic interest. The application is informal and goes to the building and district administration (Bau- und Bezirksverwaltung), Hauptstraße 1–5, telephone +43 732 7070. According to the city, the permit is granted for a maximum of two years; the page does not state costs or lead time. Nor does it say whether moves are expressly covered, so ask in advance.

If work on or next to the road affects traffic, for example with a crane or an aerial platform, the city refers to a permit under § 90 StVO via the BaustellenCenter Linz and asks for around two weeks' notice. The page does not say explicitly whether a move with an external furniture lift falls under this.

• Check the loading time for your street
• If needed, apply informally for an exemption permit early
• Allow around two weeks for a crane or aerial platform

How we plan stopping space is explained under parking restriction zone. On life in the city: guide for newcomers to Linz.

After moving in, in Austria you register at your new residence within three days. According to oesterreich.gv.at, registration is free of charge. You need a fully completed registration form (Meldezettel), which is also signed by the accommodation provider, as well as official documents such as a passport or birth certificate. Foreign nationals also present a travel document.

In Linz, according to the city, you register at the Citizens' Service (Bürger*innen-Service) in the Neues Rathaus, Hauptstraße 1–5, or at one of the city libraries (Auwiesen, Dornach/Auhof, Ebelsberg, Pichling). Registration by post is also possible. For main and secondary residences it can be done online with ID Austria. You can make an appointment by phone on +43 732 7070 or online; an appointment is recommended to avoid waiting times.

If you move from another flat within Linz, you also register the new main residence within three days. If you only deregister without registering elsewhere, the same deadline applies – three days before or after moving out.

• Fill in the Meldezettel in advance and have it signed by the accommodation provider
• Bring your ID and birth certificate
• Book an appointment at the Citizens' Service

We describe how your belongings travel from Germany in the guide to the long-distance move to Linz. For a move to Urfahr or the old town, we check access and carrying distances during the survey.