Moving to Regensburg: costs process, districts

Regensburg is divided into varied districts with very different characters. The Old Town delights with its medieval flair, narrow lanes and the famous Stone Bridge – ideal for anyone who loves urban life and short distances, though at higher rents. The Ostenviertel east of the Old Town is considered a young district with many cafés. Families, on the other hand, appreciate quieter districts such as Burgweinting, Königswiesen or Konradsiedlung, which impress with new housing developments, green spaces and good school infrastructure.

If you like things a little quieter but still close to the city, you will find attractive residential areas in Kumpfmühl, Reinhausen or Stadtamhof on the other side of the Danube. Stadtamhof charms with its village feel directly opposite the Old Town, while Reinhausen is regarded as an up-and-coming residential district with good transport links. Prüfening and the Westenviertel offer a mix of industry, commerce and affordable housing – particularly interesting for commuters to the large employers.

The Regensburg housing market is tight, especially in the Old Town and popular districts such as the Ostenviertel; the city publishes the current rent index. If you are looking for a suitable flat, you should start searching early and stay flexible about districts. As an economically strong city, Regensburg offers numerous attractive employers, above all the BMW Regensburg plant, as well as companies such as Continental, Infineon, Schaeffler (formerly Vitesco Technologies) and Krones AG in neighbouring Neutraubling. This strong industrial and technology base ensures a stable supply of jobs and attracts skilled workers from all over Germany.

Regensburg also scores as a university city: the University of Regensburg and the OTH Regensburg give it a young, international flair and a lively student culture. Quality of life in Regensburg is considered excellent – the combination of a historic cityscape, the Danube as a recreational area, short distances and good medical care at the university hospital makes the city a sought-after place to live. These factors explain why more and more people are planning a move to Regensburg.

• 1-room flat – from €354
• 2-room flat – from €609
• 3-room flat – from €879
• 4-room flat – from €1,289
• House/villa – individual quote
• Long-distance move – from €4.15/km

Would you like an exact quote? Then arrange a free survey with us.

The calculation is based primarily on volume and distance (from €4.15/km; it is 495 km from Berlin-Moabit). Then come the floor, lift and the parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone), which costs from €20 in Regensburg. If you also need furniture assembly or a part load, mention it during the survey.

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves across Germany. The route via the A9 and A93 is described on the Berlin – Regensburg page; you can find destinations with their own page in the locations overview, and more under Long-distance moves.

For the removal van in Regensburg you need a parking restriction to be ordered. According to the City of Regensburg's service page, this is also required for a home or business move in order to keep the space clear. The responsible office is the Office for Public Order and Road Traffic, road traffic department (Johann-Hösl-Straße 11). In addition, a parking exemption permit is required for the vehicles in the restricted area.

The city lists the following documents:

• site plan or site sketch
• aerial photo with the affected public traffic area marked
• traffic sign plan

The application must be submitted at least two weeks before the intended start of the parking restriction; the validity period depends on the occasion. The city lists the following fees:

• €20 for 1 to 3 days
• €30 from 1 week
• €60 from 1 month
• €25 per move

Measure in advance how many metres of kerbside your vehicle needs and mark this area on the site plan. The legal basis is § 45 (3) of the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO). The city also offers the application as an online service. Which fee applies to your moving day follows from the fee list and the duration; if in doubt, ask the road traffic department.

How we plan the move in Regensburg is explained on our parking restriction zone page. If you are coming from Berlin, you will find advice on long-distance moves.

Anyone moving into the Old Town should know the traffic rules. According to the City of Regensburg on traffic calming in the Old Town, the Old Town will not become car-free but will be opened up in a differentiated way: access remains possible, but targeted and regulated. Digitally controlled exemptions apply to many types of traffic. The short-term measures include camera-based access controls with bollard systems and 48 new loading zones, among others in Weiße-Lilien-Straße, Thundorferstraße and on St.-Kassians-Platz. So clarify access for moving day with the road traffic department in good time.

For registering your flat, the city gives a deadline of two weeks after moving in. It is free of charge. There are three ways:

• in person at a citizens' office or at the vehicle registration office
• online via electronic registration of residence with a BundID account, an identity card with the online ID function and the AusweisApp
• in writing by post with an original signature

You must bring an official photo ID and the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). The three citizens' offices are in Stadtmitte (D.-Martin-Luther-Straße 3), Nord (Im Gewerbepark C34) and Burgweinting (Friedrich-Viehbacher-Allee 3). According to the city, customers from all districts can use any of the offices, and many frequently requested services can be handled there in one place. Before your visit it is worth checking the current opening hours, which the city publishes separately.

You can find more about the city and our services under Removal company Regensburg.