Living in Toruń (Thorn): old town Bielany and Podgórz

The historic centre consists of the Old Town (Stare Miasto) and New Town (Nowe Miasto) on the right bank of the Vistula – almost entirely medieval buildings with the town hall, churches and townhouses. For moves this means: narrow lanes, entry only with a permit from the MZD and paid parking around the old town. To the west lies Bydgoskie Przedmieście, the Bromberg suburb with period buildings and parks; next to it is Bielany, home to the campus of Nicolaus Copernicus University. To the north and east follow Chełmińskie Przedmieście, Jakubskie Przedmieście and Mokre.

Large housing estates can be found in Rubinkowo and Na Skarpie in the east, detached houses and new builds in Wrzosy in the north, for example. On the left bank lie Podgórz, with views of the old town, Rudak and Stawki; since the new Vistula bridge between Winnica and Rudak, the banks have been better connected. Altogether Toruń has 24 districts.

Among others, Krajowa Spółka Cukrowa, one of Poland's largest sugar producers, the pharmaceutical wholesaler Neuca and the ambulance manufacturer Baus AT are based in Toruń; in addition there are public administration and voivodeship authorities. Nicolaus Copernicus University (UMK) is one of Poland's largest universities and attracts many students. We do not quote rents here because they vary greatly by district, year of construction and fittings; the Polish portals show current offers.

In everyday life Toruń scores with short distances, trams and buses run by the municipal MZK, cycle paths along the Vistula and a cultural programme around Copernicus and the gingerbread tradition. The main station, Toruń Główny, lies on the left bank of the Vistula opposite the old town, and the city station on the eastern edge of the old town. Via the A1 motorway, which crosses the Vistula south of the city, you can reach Gdańsk and Łódź.

Only a free survey on site gives more precise figures.

The size of the load, the route to be driven from €4.15/km, and the floor and lift largely determine the price. A parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) ensures a smooth process on moving day. For special requests we offer furniture assembly and a part load.

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We come from Berlin and carry out moves to Toruń as well as back to Germany, around 454 kilometres in one day. How we plan routes to Poland can be read under long-distance moves; further destinations are shown in the overview of service areas.

The municipal roads in Toruń (Thorn) are managed by the Miejski Zarząd Dróg (MZD), ul. Grudziądzka 159, 87-100 Toruń, which can be reached Monday to Friday from 7 to 15. For occupying road space ("zajęcie pasa drogowego"), the MZD describes a fixed procedure. The page does not explicitly mention moves, so if in doubt ask in advance on 56 66 93 113 or at [email protected].

This is what the MZD requires for this permit:

• The application should be received no later than 14 days before the planned use.
• A detailed site plan at a scale of 1:1,000 or 1:500 must be attached and, if traffic is affected, also an approved traffic management plan.
• According to the MZD, there is no stamp duty for the application itself. A power of attorney costs 17 złoty.
• Processing takes up to 30 days, in particularly complex cases up to two months. You may only enter or occupy the area once the decision has been issued.

For large vehicles the following also applies: according to the MZD, entry into Toruń for vehicles over 18 tonnes is restricted between 6 and 9 and between 13 and 19, unless an MZD permit has been granted. We discuss which vehicle size we will use during planning. Read more about the process in the guide long-distance move to Poland and under long-distance move.

For the old town (Stare Miasto) of Toruń, the MZD is also the point of contact for entry permits. For permits to enter the Starówka, the MZD gives the number 56 66 93 138 and the address [email protected]. According to the MZD, permits are collected on working days between 7 and 14. The page does not give detailed rules on access and fees, so confirm your access by phone.

Paid parking applies around the old town. According to the MZD page, charges apply in the zones Monday to Friday from 8 to 18, and in the Śródmiejska Strefa Płatnego Parkowania (central paid parking zone) also on Saturdays since 1 June 2021. For the first hour there, the MZD states 7.30 złoty. Without a parking ticket, the additional charge is 92 złoty. As alternatives, the MZD lists, among others, the underground car park at the CSW (3 złoty per hour or part thereof) and the Park&Ride sites on ul. Olimpijska 42 and ul. Dziewulskiego 38. Anyone living permanently in the zone pays, according to the MZD, 41 złoty a month for the residents' subscription; a reserved parking space ("koperta") costs considerably more depending on the zone.

After moving in, according to gov.pl, EU citizens register their residence at the municipal office no later than the 30th day. Registration is free of charge. Further information on the route can be found in the guide furniture transport to Poland.