Getting to know Schwyz: four districts beneath the Mythen
Living in Schwyz
Living between Lake Lauerz and Lake Lucerne
Districts, daily life, offices
A move to Schwyz takes you to the capital of the canton that gave the country its name. The municipality has just over 16,700 inhabitants and lies in the valley basin beneath the Grosser and Kleiner Mythen, between Lake Lauerz (Lauerzersee) and Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee). It comprises the historic Flecken with the Hauptplatz as well as the districts of Ibach, Seewen and Rickenbach. The Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation (Bundesbriefmuseum) holds the Federal Charter of 1291, and the Ital-Reding-Haus shows an old manorial residence.
We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21, Moabit) and bring your household goods to Schwyz. We quote the fixed price after the survey; we are liable for your belongings under the HGB, and additional insurance is available on request. Our private move includes packing, transport and furniture assembly. We prepare the customs paperwork for the Swiss border with you. Call us on 01625978461 if you would like an estimate for your move to Schwyz.
Your quote for the move to Schwyz
Fixed price after a survey in Berlin
Tell us your Berlin address, the district in Schwyz and the large pieces of furniture. After the survey you receive a fixed price, and we agree access and the parking space with you. You can reach us by phone on 01625978461.
Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.
What we take care of for your move into Schwyz
Planning instead of surprises
For us, Schwyz is a destination abroad: we are based in Berlin and plan every move to Schwyz individually. In the Flecken around the Hauptplatz the lanes are narrow, while in Ibach, Seewen and Rickenbach the move usually goes to residential neighbourhoods with their own access. We clarify your location before the appointment and, if necessary, ask the municipality about signage (Signalisation). We quote the fixed price after the survey, and we are liable for your possessions under the HGB. We draw up the customs documents together with you.
Packing service
Access in the Flecken
Senior moves
Furniture transport
How we plan your move to Schwyz
The guide prices further down give an initial framework for your move to Schwyz. It becomes binding after the survey in Berlin: then we know the volume, floors, access in the district and the effort for the customs documents.
Fixed contact person
Care with wood and stone
Clear quote
Date with customs stop
Flexible dates
Liability under the HGB
Part load to Schwyz
What
newcomers to Schwyz should know
In this guide you will find out which districts belong to the municipality of Schwyz, where the railway station is and which companies and institutions shape the place. We explain where to register, whom to ask about a parking space for the removal van and how to get rid of bulky waste. We do not quote specific rents because they vary greatly depending on location and year of construction; instead we show what to look out for regarding access and parking space. Routes to other cities can be found under long-distance moves.
Choose your district
Access and parking space
Customs, dates, costs
Frequently asked questions about living in Schwyz
The Flecken, Ibach, Seewen, Rickenbach: the districts of Schwyz
The municipality of Schwyz consists of four districts. The Flecken Schwyz is the historic core with the Hauptplatz, the town hall and the Ital-Reding-Haus; here you live within easy reach of shops and offices. Ibach is home to the knife maker Victorinox and has its own residential neighbourhoods and businesses. Seewen lies towards Lake Lauerz and has Schwyz railway station on the Gotthard line, around two kilometres from the Flecken.
The fourth district is Rickenbach. There are also smaller hamlets such as Ried-Haggen and Ufiberig. In the south-east of the municipality, the Schwyz–Stoos funicular has been running since December 2017. Which location suits you depends on whether you prefer the railway, a hillside or the village centre – when planning the move we check access and parking space individually for each address.
Working and daily life in the cantonal capital
As the capital, Schwyz is the seat of the cantonal administration and of the canton's government and parliament. The best-known company is the knife maker Victorinox in Ibach, the manufacturer of the Swiss Army knife. With the station in Seewen on the Gotthard line, Schwyz is connected to the InterRegio and S-Bahn network, which makes commuting to other places in Central Switzerland easier. It is best to check the current timetable to see how long the journey to your place of work takes.
In everyday life, mountains and history shape the place: the Grosser Mythen is a popular hiking destination, and the Stoos funicular takes you up to the Stoos ski and hiking area. The Bundesbriefmuseum holds the Federal Charter of 1291. Just over 22 per cent of residents have foreign nationality – so newcomers from Germany are no exception in Schwyz.
Guide prices for your move to Schwyz
- €354 – starting price for 1-room flats
- €615 – starting price for 2-room flats
- €909 – starting price for 3-room flats
- €1,309 – starting price for 4-room flats
- Individual quote – for a house/villa
- €4.15/km – basis for long-distance moves
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What determines the price for Schwyz
Every move is different – which is why the price depends heavily on the volume and the distance (from €4.15/km). Floor, lift and a possible parking restriction zone also affect the calculation. We are also happy to advise you on furniture assembly and part load.
Services for your move into Schwyz
Whatever you need to move – we have the right solution ready.
Part load – efficient and cost-saving transport. Part load
House clearance – cleared quickly and reliably. House clearance
Furniture transport – for the safe transport of individual items. Furniture transport
Move with assembly – all inclusive, down to the last detail. Move with assembly
Business move – professional move planning for companies. Business move
Private move – individual and stress-free. Private move
From Berlin to Schwyz – and back
We are based in Berlin and handle moves to Schwyz as well as back to Germany. Our page Move from Berlin to Schwyz describes the route, driving time and customs; further destinations can be found in the locations overview.
Residents' office, civil engineering and permits when moving to Schwyz
This guide refers to the municipality of Schwyz; other municipalities in the canton each have their own offices. According to gemeindeschwyz.ch, the municipal administration is located at Herrengasse 17 (Postfach 253, 6431 Schwyz) and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 and from 13:30 to 16:30, on Thursdays until 18:00. Telephone: 041 819 07 00, email: [email protected].
The residents' office (Einwohneramt) keeps the register of residents. The municipality points out that moves, arrivals and departures must be reported on time; under the cantonal ordinance on residents' registration (§ 10), the deadline is 14 days. You can reach the municipality's online services via the online counter.
For permits, the municipality lists the categories Verkehr (traffic), Öffentliche Räume und Plätze (public spaces and squares), Feste und Anlässe (festivals and events) and Gastronomie (catering). The overview does not show whether a reserved parking space for the removal van is covered there. For traffic questions, the municipality names the civil engineering department (Tiefbau) at Herrengasse 23, telephone 041 819 07 60, email [email protected]; there you can also ask whether signage is needed for your street and with how much notice.
We bring your belongings from Berlin-Moabit to Schwyz and agree access and parking space with you in advance. We describe comparable routes in the guide to moving to Bern; general information can be found under international move.
Customs, lorry charge and bulky waste when moving to Schwyz
On entry into Switzerland, your household goods are cleared by customs. The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) names the transfer of your residence to Switzerland as the most important condition for duty-free import. You must also have used the items personally for at least six months and continue to use them after import. Form 18.44 must be presented. People moving from EU-27 and EFTA states do not need an assurance of a residence permit; the change of residence can be proven by an employment contract, tenancy agreement or deregistration certificate, for example.
Good to know for the lorry: according to the BAZG, vehicles over 3.5 tonnes pay the heavy vehicle charge and are subject to a night driving ban from 22:00 to 05:00 as well as a Sunday and public holiday driving ban. The load weight stated in the vehicle documents must not be exceeded; if overloaded, customs must refuse onward travel. According to the BAZG, your removal company can help determine the weight of the removal goods.
Old furniture before moving in? According to gemeindeschwyz.ch, the municipality explicitly collects bulky waste (Sperrgut) and large bulky waste among its waste categories. Dates, fees and collection points are listed on the municipality's linked sub-pages. To clear your old flat you can book our house clearance, and for the journey from Berlin our long-distance move is the right service.
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