Living in Strasbourg: neighbourhoods everyday life and formalities
Living in Strasbourg
Strasbourg: between the Grande-Île, the Neustadt and the Rhine
Neighbourhoods, work, offices
A move to Strasbourg takes you to the largest city in the Grand Est region: around 294,000 inhabitants in the city proper, and seat of the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights. The old town lies on the Grande-Île, encircled by the Ill; together with the Wilhelmine Neustadt it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is divided into 14 neighbourhoods (quartiers), from the Krutenau via Neudorf to the Robertsau. The German bank of the Rhine at Kehl is only a few kilometres away – by tram, bike or car.
We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21, Moabit) and bring your household goods to Alsace – around 756 kilometres via the A9, A4 and A5 and finally over the Europe Bridge at Kehl. France is part of the EU, so no customs papers are needed for your household goods. We quote the fixed price after the survey, and our liability for your goods is under the German Commercial Code (HGB); additional insurance is available on request. More on the scope of services under private move.
Your quote for Strasbourg
Fixed price after a survey in Berlin
Call us on 01625978461 or request a quote online for your move to Strasbourg. We calculate by volume, floors and route and quote a fixed price after the survey. You apply online to the City of Strasbourg for the parking space for the removal van; we tell you which details are needed.
Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.
How we plan your move to Alsace
Two driving days, one plan
From Stromstraße to Strasbourg it is around 756 kilometres: the A9 to Thuringia, the A4 and A5 through Hesse and Baden, then over the Europe Bridge at Kehl. For a lorry that is a good ten hours of pure driving time – more than the standard daily driving time of nine hours. We therefore plan two days and load in Berlin the day before. In Strasbourg the ZFE-m low-emission zone also applies to lorries, which we check before departure. We quote the fixed price after the survey, and liability is under the German Commercial Code (HGB). Call us if you would like to discuss the process.
Packing service
Office move
Senior moves
Furniture transport
What matters in Strasbourg
A move to France is straightforward within the EU, but not without formalities: applying for a parking space, observing the low-emission zone, changing addresses. Clear agreements and a fixed price after a survey are the basis.
Parking zones in Berlin
Parking space in Strasbourg
ZFE-m low-emission zone
Deregistering in Berlin
Two days of buffer
Liability under the HGB
Part load to Strasbourg
Before
the move to Strasbourg
Before the move to Strasbourg, a few things should be settled: the choice of neighbourhood, changing your address with the CPAM health insurance fund, the tax office and utilities, and registering your car. France has no obligation to register with a residents' registration office as in Germany; according to service-public, an EU residence card is voluntary. If you have children, it pays to look into school places early. For the transport itself an inventory list helps; we plan single pieces of furniture as a private move or part load.
Planning from Berlin
Period building, Neustadt, new build
Costs and special cases
Frequently asked questions about living in Strasbourg
From the Krutenau to the Robertsau: neighbourhoods in Strasbourg
The centre lies on the Grande-Île, encircled by two arms of the Ill – with the cathedral, pedestrian zones and Petite France, the former tanners' quarter with half-timbered houses along the canals. To the north and east lies the Neustadt from the imperial era: wide streets, large period flats, the university and the station. The Krutenau and the Esplanade together form one neighbourhood near the campus and are popular with students.
In the north-east is the Robertsau-Wacken neighbourhood with lots of greenery and the European Quarter around the European Parliament and the Council of Europe. South of the old town lie Neudorf and Neuhof; between Neudorf and the Rhine, a new residential area with around 9,000 flats has been under development on 250 hectares since 2011. To the west follow Koenigshoffen, Cronenbourg and Hautepierre. Altogether the city has 14 neighbourhoods – which one suits you depends on your commute and budget.
Working, studying and commuting in Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the seat of numerous European bodies: the Council of Europe, the European Parliament, the European Court of Human Rights, the European Ombudsman and the Eurocorps. Since 1992 the Franco-German broadcaster Arte has had its headquarters here. The Université de Strasbourg has around 55,000 students and 5,100 staff, and the port on the Rhine is France's second-largest inland port. We do not quote rents here because they vary greatly by neighbourhood.
In everyday life, people in Strasbourg use the tram and bike a lot: the tram network has six lines from A to F, and since 2017 line D has crossed the Rhine to Kehl. Children and young people aged 4 to 17 can apply to the CTS for free travel. The station is also served by Deutsche Bahn and the Ortenau S-Bahn, and the airport is in Entzheim, around ten kilometres to the south-west.
Guide prices for Strasbourg
We rely on fairness and clarity: we move a 1-room flat from €365, a 2-room flat from €589. For 3 rooms costs start from €889, for 4 rooms from €1,279. For a house or villa there is an individual quote, tailored to your situation. We charge long-distance moves from €3.95/km. The easiest way to clarify everything else is a free survey.
How the price for Strasbourg is made up
Pricing is based primarily on the volume and the distance (from €3.95/km). Other factors are the floor, whether there is a lift and setting up a parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone). If required, furniture assembly or a part load complement the service.
Services for Strasbourg
Your move – our job
We take on every task related to your move – professionally and with care.
- House clearance → House clearance: dispose of old things, create space.
- Private move → Private move: personal support when changing flats.
- Furniture transport → Furniture transport: also possible at short notice.
- Move with assembly → Move with assembly: fully assembled in your new flat.
- Business move → Business move: a smooth process for your company.
- Part load → Part load: ideal for small volumes.
From Berlin to Strasbourg: two driving days, one team
We come from Berlin and carry out moves to Strasbourg as well as back to Germany – around 756 kilometres, usually spread over two days. How we plan long routes is explained under long-distance moves. Other destinations we serve regularly are shown in the overview of service areas.
Parking space for the removal van in Strasbourg: permit and residents' parking
In Strasbourg you apply online to the city for the parking permit for your move. In the city's online procedures portal, under "Stationnement / Circulation / Transport", you will find the application Autorisation de stationnement dans le cadre d'un déménagement, which applies to private individuals and professional movers. The form first asks for your status (private individual or professional mover) and refers you to the city's relevant information page.
- Process: The application has five steps (preliminary note, contact details, move, vehicle, confirmation). You can save a draft and continue later.
- Permit: The city sends the permit by e-mail.
- Deadlines and costs: Lead time, possible costs and rules on signage are set out on the city's information pages for your status. Take the specific deadlines and costs from there, ideally when planning your date.
If you live permanently in Strasbourg, you can also apply for a residents' parking permit. The portal offers the form Demande de titre de stationnement résidant with three steps, among other things for first applications and renewals. Check the requirements, documents and costs with the city. The city's service portal also lists a separate application for access to a garage in the pedestrian zone. Our guide to the parking restriction zone explains how a parking restriction works.
Strasbourg: ZFE-m low-emission zone and paperwork after the move
Anyone driving to Strasbourg with a removal lorry or their own car should know the Eurométropole's low-emission zone. According to the Eurométropole's entry on data.gouv.fr, the ZFE-m has applied since 1 January 2022. It covers the entire Eurométropole except for a few transit routes, namely parts of the A4 and A35 north of the Vendenheim interchange, the M35 up to Geispolsheim junction 10 and the M353.
- Vehicles: Cars, light commercial vehicles, lorries, buses and motorised two- and three-wheelers are affected.
- Times: The rules apply around the clock, every day.
- Ratings: Vehicles without a sticker and with Crit'Air 5 have been excluded since 1 January 2023, Crit'Air 4 from January 2024. Further stages are planned; according to the entry, the timetable may be adjusted, so check it before the journey.
After moving in, several changes of address are due in France. Service-Public (checked on 9 July 2024) mentions the option of notifying several bodies of your new address online in one go, including the CPAM health insurance fund, the tax office, EDF and the Caf family allowance fund. You should also change the address on your vehicle registration certificate and inform utilities and your internet provider. According to Service-Public (checked on 11 June 2025), EU citizens working in France can apply for a residence permit even though it is not compulsory; it is free of charge and applied for online via ANEF. An overview for moving to France can be found in our checklist for France, and planning a long route in the article on the long-distance move.
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