How long does a long-distance move to Zlín take?

From Berlin it is around 649 km via Dresden, Prague and Brno. Including loading and unloading we usually plan two days, because the lorry travels with statutory breaks and no more than nine hours of driving a day. If needed, we provide interim storage if your flat in Zlín is not yet available.

Which documents do I need to register in Zlín?

According to portal.gov.cz, EU citizens staying in the Czech Republic for longer than 30 days report their place of residence to the foreign police within 30 days, unless the accommodation provider has done so. You should bring your ID and proof of accommodation, such as the tenancy agreement.

Which districts are recommended for families?

Families often look in Jižní Svahy , with schools, nurseries and shops nearby, or in districts such as Malenovice , Štípa and Kostelec , with more houses and greenery. The City of Zlín can tell you which school is suitable.

What is the housing market like in Zlín?

We deliberately do not give current rent figures, because they vary widely depending on location and source. Search the Czech property portals and, if in doubt, have the tenancy agreement translated. Because of the university, demand is higher at the start of the semester.

Which employers are there in Zlín?

Zlín is shaped by the industrial heritage of the Baťa shoe factory. Today Tomas Bata University, administration and services provide jobs in the city; large industrial employers are in the surrounding area, such as Continental Barum in Otrokovice and Fatra in Napajedla.

Is Tomas Bata University relevant for students?

Yes, Tomas Bata University (UTB) was founded in 2001 and is the city’s university, with degree programmes in engineering, economics and design among others. If you move to Zlín to study, you can find rooms via portals and halls of residence; a part load is often enough for the transport.

Do I need a customs declaration for a move to the Czech Republic?

No. Germany and the Czech Republic are EU members, and there is no customs clearance for private household goods. An inventory list is still useful, for example for insurance. Separate rules apply to special cases such as medicines or weapons – clarify this in advance.

Do you also offer furniture assembly in Zlín?

Yes, on request we dismantle your furniture in the old flat and reassemble it in Zlín. That way you can move in straight after arrival. The service can be included in your fixed-price quote; details under furniture assembly .

What is a part load and is it worth it for Zlín?

With a part load , your belongings travel together with other consignments heading for the Czech Republic, which lowers the cost. This is a good option for smaller households or students. Your household goods are covered with liability under the HGB here too.

How well are my belongings insured?

Your belongings are covered under the German Commercial Code (HGB); statutory liability is €620 per cubic metre of load (§ 451e HGB). For particularly valuable items you can take out additional insurance – document these with photos before the move.

How quickly will I get a fixed-price quote?

After your enquiry we arrange a survey on site or by video and then give you a binding fixed price. The more precisely you describe the scope, floors and preferred date, the faster it goes. This gives you planning certainty early on for your move to Zlín.

Do I have to register with the foreign police after moving to Zlín?

According to the Czech government portal, as an EU citizen staying more than 30 days you must report your place of residence to the foreign police within 30 days of entry. Registration is free of charge. If your accommodation provider has already done it, the obligation does not apply to you.

Where can I take bulky waste after moving to Zlín?

Technické služby Zlín operates collection yards in Louky, Zálešná and Malenovice, which according to the operator accept old furniture, carpets, wood and rubble. For residents, drop-off is free within a monthly limit. You will find additional collection dates in the Technické služby waste calendar.

How many districts does Zlín have?

On its website the City of Zlín lists 27 districts (místní části), such as Zlín-centrum, Jižní Svahy, Malenovice, Prštné and Příluky. The city’s “Místní části a komise” page shows the overview and states that 28 district offices are currently operating.

Where can I find official information about a particular district of Zlín?

Each district has its own page on zlin.eu, for example for Zlín-centrum with information on traffic restrictions. There you will also find the contacts of the district offices. For questions about streets and addresses, the city also publishes a register of official street names.

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Moving to Zlín: costs process & districts

Q: How much does a move to Zlín cost?

The cost of a move to Zlín depends on the distance, moving volume and additional services such as packing or furniture assembly; the per-kilometre rate starts at €3.85/km. After the survey you receive a binding fixed price .

Zlín between the Baťa centre, Jižní Svahy and Malenovice – fixed price after a survey, liability under the HGB.

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Zlín: the city of the Baťa shoe factory

Districts, housing, offices

Unsere Firma Zlín lies in the valley of the Dřevnice in Moravia and has around 74,000 residents.

A move to Zlín takes you to a city shaped by a company: with the Baťa shoe factory, founded in 1894, Zlín grew from around 5,000 to 43,000 residents and became an early functionalist city with brick houses. Today around 74,000 people live here in the valley of the Dřevnice. Within the EU your household goods need no customs declaration. We take care of packing, transport and assembly; details under international move.

Whether you are moving into a flat in the Jižní Svahy prefab housing estate or a house in Malenovice – we plan the vehicle and loading route for your address. We are based in Berlin and also move people abroad; it is around 649 road kilometres to Zlín via Dresden, Prague and Brno. In the Czech Republic, a reserved parking space requires a permit from the road authority. This makes your move to Zlín easy to plan.

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Fixed price after a survey, liability under the HGB

Request a no-obligation fixed-price quote for your move to Zlín. After the survey we calculate the volume, floors and the route of around 649 km. Your belongings are covered with liability under the HGB. Call us on 01625978461.

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

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SORTED IN ADVANCE

What we clarify before moving day in Zlín

Parking space, route, registration

For a reserved parking space, Czech road law requires a permit from the road traffic authority; the City of Zlín provides application forms for this. For the roughly 649 km from Berlin we schedule driving and rest times, usually with two days for loading and unloading. We give you the price as a fixed price after the survey. On request, furniture assembly and storage can be added if the new flat is not yet ready to move into. Your belongings are covered with liability under the HGB (€620 per m³).

Packing service

We pack your household goods and label every box by room – in Zlín everything then goes straight into the right room.

Route planning

For the roughly 649 km via Dresden, Prague and Brno we schedule breaks and rest times so that the delivery day holds – with a long-distance move.

Student moves

For a room near Tomas Bata University, a small van or a part load is often enough – with a student move.

Storage

If the new flat is not yet available, we put your household goods into interim storage and deliver them on the agreed date – with storage.

ZLÍN CHECKLIST

Six steps for a fresh start in Zlín

From the tenancy agreement to registration: these points belong on the list for a move to Zlín. We calculate the transport after the survey with a fixed price.

Finding a flat

City centre, Jižní Svahy or Malenovice: compare offers on Czech portals and, if in doubt, have the tenancy agreement translated.

Apply for a parking space

A reserved parking space counts as special use of the road and requires a permit – forms are available from the City of Zlín.

Report your residence

EU citizens staying longer than 30 days report their place of residence within 30 days to the foreign police, unless the landlord does it.

Dispose of bulky waste

The collection yards of Technické služby Zlín accept old furniture; we clear larger quantities with a house clearance.

Switching contracts

Health insurance, bank, phone and vehicle: clarify early what you need to take out anew in the Czech Republic.

Arriving in Zlín

A walk through the Baťa quarters or an evening at the film festival – this is how you get to know your new neighbourhood.

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Part load to Zlín

A few items, a shared trip

For smaller moves to Zlín we offer a low-cost part load, in which your household goods are combined with other transports heading for the Czech Republic. We agree the delivery day with you in advance.

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Districts, offices, daily life

When moving to Zlín, besides the transport you need to plan for registration with the foreign police, health insurance and, where applicable, a nursery or school place. If you are moving for a job in the region, start flat hunting early; large employers such as the tyre plant in Otrokovice are in the surrounding area. Your phone contract and vehicle also belong on the checklist. Our guide Emigrating to the Czech Republic gives an overview.

Choosing a district

City centre, Prštné or Štípa: the choice determines access, floors and parking space. We then plan the vehicle and team for a private move, senior move or student move.

Organising moving day

With a packing service, furniture transport and a suitable small-load transport, the day stays manageable – even in the high-rises of Jižní Svahy.

Businesses and special cases

For an office move, company relocation, public-authority move, part load or furniture taxi, we agree time slots and permits with you.

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Frequently asked questions about living in Zlín

Districts, flat hunting, registration obligation and getting to Zlín.

The cost of a move to Zlín depends on the distance, moving volume and additional services such as packing or furniture assembly; the per-kilometre rate starts at €3.85/km. After the survey you receive a binding fixed price.

Baťa centre, Jižní Svahy and Malenovice

The centre of Zlín is shaped by the Baťa era: factory grounds, the brick houses of the workers’ estates and the Baťa skyscraper, “Building 21”, completed in 1939. From 1949 to 1990 the city was called Gottwaldov. In the south lies the large Jižní Svahy prefab housing estate with many flats, schools and shops; residential areas such as Podvesná and Louky adjoin it.

More village-like are districts such as Malenovice with its castle, Štípa with its pilgrimage church, Kostelec, Prštné or Příluky. Each district has its own page with contacts on zlin.eu. During the survey we clarify access, floor and parking space for your new address.

University, work and daily life in Zlín

We deliberately do not give reliable current rent figures here; compare offers on the Czech portals and, if in doubt, have contracts translated. Tomas Bata University (UTB) was founded in 2001 and brings many students to the city. Important employers in the region are also in the surrounding area, such as the Continental Barum tyre plant in Otrokovice and the plastics manufacturer Fatra in Napajedla.

Zlín lies on the I/49 road and on the Otrokovice–Vizovice railway line. Culturally, it is known for the Zlín Film Festival, which has taken place since 1961; the city’s film studios became internationally known for their animated films. Our team sets your moving date to suit the handover of your new flat.

Moving prices by flat size

1-room flat: starting price €349
2-room flat: starting price €605
3-room flat: starting price €879
4-room flat: starting price €1,289
House/villa: individual quote
Long-distance move: starting price €3.85/km

All prices given are guide values – you can find out more during a free survey.

What the price to Zlín depends on

The basis is always the volume of your belongings. On top of that come the distance (from €3.85/km), the floor and whether a lift is available. For a smooth process on narrow streets we recommend a parking restriction zone. We are happy to combine this with furniture assembly or a part load.

Services for your move to the Czech Republic

We cover the entire range of services around your move.

Private move: a personal service for your change of home. Private move
House clearance: we dispose of whatever you want to get rid of. House clearance
Company relocation: moves for offices and businesses of all sizes. Company relocation
Furniture transport: reliable for individual pieces of furniture. Furniture transport
Move with assembly: we take care of assembling all your furniture. Move with assembly
Part load: the affordable transport option. Part load

From Berlin to Moravia – and everywhere else

We are based in Berlin and carry out moves across Germany and abroad. Destinations with their own page are in the locations overview, and long routes under long-distance moves.

Removal van in Zlín: parking space, access and special use of the road

If you are moving to Zlín, clarify early where the lorry may park. Under Czech road law (Act 13/1997 Coll., § 25), a permit from the competent road traffic authority is required if a road is used other than in the usual way. Setting up a reserved parking space is expressly named there as special use. The authority decides on a written application, for a fixed period and with conditions, after prior consent from the road owner.

At the City of Zlín, the Odbor stavebních a dopravních řízení (department for building and traffic procedures) provides the relevant documents. Available for download are, among others, the application “Žádost o zvláštní užívání pozemní komunikace” (special use for events, stalls, containers, scaffolding) and the “Návrh na stanovení místní – přechodné úpravy provozu”, a proposal for a temporary traffic arrangement. Which procedure is needed for your address depends on whether the van is to stand on the carriageway, a square or a side street. The city’s page does not state fees or processing times, so ask the authority directly and submit the application early.

During a survey we clarify access, loading route and floor with you so that the date fits the permit. As with a parking restriction zone in Berlin, for a long-distance move to the Czech Republic we also plan the parking space and loading route in Zlín in advance.

Arriving in Zlín: registration obligation, bulky waste and the 27 districts

According to the Czech government portal (portal.gov.cz), EU citizens staying in the Czech Republic for longer than 30 days must register: the place of residence must be reported to the foreign police (cizinecká policie) within 30 days of entry. Registration is free of charge. It is not required if the accommodation provider has already fulfilled this obligation for you. According to the portal, failure to register can be penalised with a fine of up to CZK 3,000. You will find an overview of the formalities in our checklist for emigrating to the Czech Republic.

On zlin.eu the City of Zlín lists 27 districts (místní části), including Zlín-centrum, Jižní Svahy I and II, Malenovice, Prštné, Příluky, Štípa and Kudlov. Many have their own district offices, which are the point of contact for local questions.

You dispose of old furniture and leftover items from the move via Technické služby Zlín. According to the operator, the collection yards in Louky, Zálešná and Malenovice accept bulky and construction waste, such as old furniture, carpets and wood. For residents, drop-off is free within a monthly limit. The waste calendar also lists Saturday dates for bulky waste, organic waste, metals and hazardous substances; it is approved by the municipal environment department. If there is a lot to clear before the move, our house clearance can help.

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