Which neighbourhood in St. Gallen is suitable for families?

That depends on what matters to you. Neighbourhoods such as Rotmonten , Riethüsli or St. Georgen are on the hillside and somewhat away from the city centre, while Winkeln and Bruggen in the west are closer to the motorway. Ask the city about schools and childcare. It is best to visit your favourites on site.

How long does a move from Berlin to St. Gallen take?

A move from Berlin usually takes two to three days: 773 km is a good ten hours of driving time for a lorry, plus the customs stop and unloading. Within the city, the duration depends on the size of the flat and access; narrow old-town lanes or steep hillside locations lengthen the carrying distances. We plan this after the survey.

Are there parking problems when moving in the old town?

Yes, the old town of St. Gallen is narrow and parking space is scarce. According to the city, you register reserved parking spaces with the city police, and the signs are available for a fee. For access to the old town, the city refers to the traffic permits counter. We organise this together with you in advance.

Where can I find rental flats in St. Gallen?

You will find rental flats mainly via the large Swiss property portals, which also give a current impression of rent levels. We do not give fixed figures here, because rents vary greatly by neighbourhood, year of construction and fittings and change constantly. Also reckon with a rental deposit, which is customary in Switzerland, and plan viewings on site.

Does your company also offer moves for students?

Yes, small moving packages or a part load are particularly suitable for HSG students when only one room or a few boxes are coming along. According to the BAZG, students may even import household goods and study materials duty-free if they do not move their residence. Ask us for a quote.

How is the fixed price for St. Gallen arrived at?

After the survey we quote you a fixed price for the agreed services. Additional costs only arise if you later want additional services or the scope changes significantly. This makes budgeting for your move to St. Gallen easier.

Are my household goods insured during the move?

We are liable under the German Commercial Code for damage during loading and unloading and on the way, limited to €620 per m³ of load volume (§ 451e HGB). For valuable items we recommend additional insurance . We clarify narrow access roads in the old town in advance so that damage does not occur in the first place.

What transport links does St. Gallen have?

St. Gallen lies on the railway line to Zurich, and the main station connects the city with the rest of Switzerland. By car you reach the city via the city motorway, a section of the A1. Within the city, buses serve the neighbourhoods. It is best to check travel times to your workplace in the current timetable.

What makes St. Gallen particularly attractive as a place to live?

Many appreciate the combination of city and nature: Lake Constance and the Appenzell region with the Alpstein are close by, and the Abbey District with the abbey library is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The University of St. Gallen brings an international crowd, and banks and insurers provide jobs in the services sector.

Do you also drive moves from Berlin to St. Gallen?

Yes. We are based in Berlin and drive long-distance moves nationwide and abroad, including to St. Gallen. We plan the overnight stay, the customs stop and the inventory list for Form 18.44. Our guide to the long-distance move to St. Gallen describes the route itself.

How early should I plan my move to St. Gallen?

We recommend booking the moving date at least six to eight weeks in advance. This leaves time for the inventory list, proof for customs and registering the parking spaces with the city police. If you are moving to the HSG for the start of term, you should enquire even earlier.

How do I order the signage for a parking space on moving day in St. Gallen?

According to stadt.sg.ch, the city police must be notified; signage is ordered for a fee via the number 071 224 62 00 (office hours). The page does not state the amount or lead time. You can reach the traffic permits counter on +41 71 224 61 00.

What parking options are there in the outer neighbourhoods of St. Gallen?

According to the city, permits in the extended blue zone (EBZ) allow longer parking in the outer neighbourhoods. Day permits can be paid with TWINT; the city page does not state prices.

When are the St. Gallen population services open?

Monday to Wednesday 8:30 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 17:00, Thursday 12:30 to 18:00, Friday 12:30 to 16:30 (stadt.sg.ch). Telephone: +41 71 224 44 00.

Which customs form do I need for the move to St. Gallen?

Form 18.44 ("Customs clearance of household removal goods"), which according to the BAZG must be presented at the customs office of entry. Newcomers from EU-27 and EFTA states do not need an assurance of a residence permit.

LIVING IN ST. GALLEN

Getting to know St. Gallen: city districts neighbourhoods, offices

Q: How much does a move to St. Gallen cost on average?

The costs of a move to St. Gallen depend on the volume, floors, access and the 773 km route from Berlin. The guide prices above serve as orientation. The binding figure is the fixed price , which we quote after a free survey; the heavy vehicle charge and the customs stop are included.

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EASTERN SWITZERLAND

Living in St. Gallen

St. Gallen for newcomers: from the Abbey District to the western neighbourhoods

Neighbourhoods, everyday life, offices

Unsere Firma St. Gallen at a glance: the city districts Centrum, Ost and West with their neighbourhoods, employers, population services and parking.

St. Gallen has just under 80,000 inhabitants and is the centre of eastern Switzerland. The city lies at an altitude of around 670 metres; the Steinach flows through the centre towards Lake Constance, and the Sitter with the Sittertobel gorge forms the boundary in the south-west. The Abbey District is world-famous: the abbey church and the abbey library are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Anyone planning a move to St. Gallen chooses between the old town, hillside locations and neighbourhoods on the edge of the city. Then there is the University of St. Gallen (HSG), which brings many students from Switzerland and abroad to the city. Banks, insurers and the cantonal administration provide jobs.

We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21, Moabit) and bring your household goods to eastern Switzerland. We quote the fixed price after the survey; you book packing, transport and furniture assembly as needed. For the Swiss border we draw up the inventory list for Form 18.44 with you. We register reserved parking spaces at the destination with the city police, and for the old town we enquire at the traffic permits counter. We are liable for your removal goods under the German Commercial Code (HGB); additional insurance is possible. More about our services can be found under Home move.

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Fixed price after a survey in Berlin

Give us your Berlin address, the neighbourhood in St. Gallen and the large pieces of furniture. After the survey you receive a fixed price; we clarify access and the parking ban at the destination with the city police in advance. If you are moving to the HSG for the start of term, it is best to enquire early, as many dates are in demand then. A room in a shared flat as a part load is also possible. You can reach us by phone on 01625978461.

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

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BERLIN – ST. GALLEN

What we take care of for your move into St. Gallen

Planning on both sides of the border

For us, St. Gallen is a destination abroad: we come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21, Moabit) and plan every move to St. Gallen individually. In the old town the lanes are narrow and access partly requires a permit; in neighbourhoods such as Winkeln, Bruggen or Rotmonten it is mostly about the slope and access. We register reserved parking spaces with the city police. We quote the fixed price after the survey, and we are liable for your belongings under the German Commercial Code (HGB). Whether you are studying at the HSG, moving with a family or for work – we prepare the customs documents together with you.

Packing service

The inventory list for customs is created while packing – so your household goods arrive in St. Gallen in good order with our packing service.

Old-town access

For the old town, the city refers to a traffic permits counter. We clarify in advance where the vehicle may stop in St. Gallen.

Student moves

Those starting at the HSG often move with few belongings. With the student move or a part load, the room in the shared flat comes to St. Gallen.

Furniture transport

We secure single items such as a sofa or wardrobe for the long journey and bring them to St. Gallen by furniture transport.

WHAT YOU CAN RELY ON

How we plan your move to St. Gallen

Every move to St. Gallen begins with a survey in Berlin. After that the fixed price, delivery day and inventory list are set – and you know what happens on the customs day, on the approach to your neighbourhood and with the parking ban outside the door.

Fixed contact person

One person accompanies your move to St. Gallen from the survey in Berlin to unloading and answers your questions.

Care on the hillside

We plan steep access roads and stairs with a suitable vehicle and carrying straps so that your move in St. Gallen runs safely.

Clear quote

Route, heavy vehicle charge, working time and materials are itemised separately in the quote – so your move to St. Gallen stays transparent.

Date with customs stop

We schedule the border crossing on a working day and tell you the delivery day so that your move to St. Gallen stays easy to plan.

Flexible dates

If the handover in St. Gallen is postponed, we find a new date or store your removal goods temporarily.

Liability under the HGB

We are liable under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³); for valuable items on your move to St. Gallen additional insurance is available.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Part load to St. Gallen

A few items, a shared trip

A part load to St. Gallen is worthwhile if the delivery date has a few days of leeway. We collect furniture or boxes in Berlin, clear them through customs with your own inventory list and deliver them to the new address. For a whole household, on the other hand, we plan a dedicated transport.

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ARRIVING IN ST. GALLEN

What
newcomers to St. Gallen should know

Neighbourhood, office, everyday life

In this guide you will learn how St. Gallen is divided into city districts and neighbourhoods, which employers and universities shape the city and where you register after moving in. We explain how to have parking spaces kept free for the removal van, where the population services are located and how to get rid of bulky waste. We do not give specific rents because they vary greatly by neighbourhood. Routes to other cities can be found under Long-distance moves.

Choosing the neighbourhood

City centre with short distances, hillside locations such as Rotmonten or St. Georgen, western neighbourhoods such as Winkeln: this is how your home move, senior move or student move in St. Gallen finds the right address.

Access and parking ban

With packing service, furniture transport and small transport we plan for narrow old-town lanes and steep access roads in St. Gallen; we order parking ban signs via the city police.

Customs, dates, costs

For an office move, company relocation, part load or furniture taxi to St. Gallen: fixed price after a survey, Form 18.44 at the border, registration with the population services.

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Frequently asked questions about living in St. Gallen

Questions on neighbourhoods, employers, registration and parking in St. Gallen.

The costs of a move to St. Gallen depend on the volume, floors, access and the 773 km route from Berlin. The guide prices above serve as orientation. The binding figure is the fixed price, which we quote after a free survey; the heavy vehicle charge and the customs stop are included.

Centrum, Ost, West: city districts and neighbourhoods of St. Gallen

St. Gallen is divided into the three city districts of Centrum, Ost and West. Below these are groups of neighbourhoods such as the city centre with the old town and the Abbey District, Rosenberg, Riethüsli, St. Georgen, Rotmonten, Langgass–Heiligkreuz, St. Fiden, Notkersegg and Neudorf. In the city centre you live centrally, but the old-town lanes are narrow and only accessible to a limited extent for the removal van.

In the west of the city lie Lachen, Bruggen and Winkeln; the Sitter with the Sittertobel gorge forms the boundary in the south-west, and the Steinach flows through the centre to Lake Constance. Many neighbourhoods are on a slope; according to Wikipedia, the altitude within the city ranges from just under 500 to over 1,000 metres. Which location suits you depends on your commute, type of home and budget – we check access and the parking spot for each address individually.

Working, studying and living in St. Gallen

St. Gallen is a services centre: Raiffeisen Schweiz and St.Galler Kantonalbank have their headquarters here, along with Helvetia insurance, the social insurance institution and other banks. As the cantonal capital, St. Gallen employs many people in the administration. The University of St. Gallen (HSG) attracts students from Switzerland and abroad and shapes the international environment of the city.

In everyday life you benefit from short distances to nature: Lake Constance lies to the north, and the Appenzell region with the Alpstein to the south of the city. Culture is offered by the Abbey District with its famous abbey library, among other things. Via the city motorway, a section of the A1, and the railway line to Zurich, St. Gallen is well connected to the rest of Switzerland. If you are coming from Berlin, you will find suitable support with us from the first enquiry to moving in.

Guide prices for your move to St. Gallen

For a 4-room flat you pay from €1,269
A 3-room flat costs from €899
For a 2-room flat we start from €605
We move a 1-room flat from €365
Houses and villas receive an individual quote
We charge long-distance moves from €4.10 per kilometre

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What determines the price for St. Gallen

Volume
Distance (from €4.10/km)
Floor
Lift available or not
Parking restriction zone needed or not

Additional services: furniture assembly, part load.

Services for your move into St. Gallen

Our range of services covers every need around your move.

Clearance – fast and clean household clearance.
Home move – from the cellar to the attic, we take care of everything.
Company relocation – minimal downtime during your business move.
Furniture transport – professional transport for your furniture.
Part load – save cleverly with our part-load option.
Move with assembly – we dismantle and reassemble your furniture properly.

From Berlin to St. Gallen – and back

We are based in Berlin and handle moves to St. Gallen as well as the way back to Germany. Our page Move from Berlin to St. Gallen describes the route and customs; further destinations can be found in the locations overview.

Keeping a parking space free when moving in St. Gallen: city police and signage

In the city of St. Gallen, responsibility is clear: according to stadt.sg.ch, the city police must be notified to keep public parking spaces free for private moves. Signage is ordered for a fee, telephone 071 224 62 00 (office hours). The page does not state the amount, a form or a lead time, so get in touch early.

Traffic permits counter: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 12:00, telephone +41 71 224 61 00, [email protected]
Information counter: Vadianstrasse 57, Monday to Friday 8:00 to 18:00
City centre contact point: Neugasse 5, Monday to Friday 10:00 to 11:30

According to the city, the centre mainly has short-stay parking spaces, supplemented by multi-storey car parks around the old town. In the outer neighbourhoods, permits in the extended blue zone (EBZ) allow longer parking; day permits can be paid with TWINT. Exemption permits are available online at parkingpay.ch or at the city police counter, and there is also a digital application form for tradespeople and catering.

We agree with you how close the lorry needs to get to the entrance so that you can order the right signage. Our long-distance move is one of the services on this route; the guide to moving to Chur describes comparable places.

Population services, waste and students when moving to St. Gallen

In St. Gallen, the residents' registration office is now called the population services (Bevölkerungsdienste) and is located in the town hall, 9001 St. Gallen (telephone +41 71 224 44 00, [email protected]). According to stadt.sg.ch, it is open Mondays to Wednesdays 8:30 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 17:00, Thursdays 12:30 to 18:00 and Fridays 12:30 to 16:30. According to the city's page "Umziehen, Melden" (moving, registering), arrivals must be registered within 14 days; for moves from abroad, the city refers there to the fact sheets of the migration office. Registration certificates and residence cards can be ordered online and are sent by post after payment.

For bulky waste, the waste advice service of Entsorgung St. Gallen is the right place: Blumenbergplatz 3, telephone +41 71 224 50 50, open Monday to Friday 8:30 to 11:30 and 13:30 to 16:30. Types of waste, collection points and the collection schedule can be found on their pages.

Anyone moving to St. Gallen as a student has an advantage at customs: according to the BAZG, students may import household goods, personal effects and study materials duty-free even if they do not move their residence to Switzerland. All other cases require a change of residence and use for at least six months.

We plan small flat moves for students with our student move. If you are taking little with you, you can also consider the part load.

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