Moving in Falkenhagener Feld: large estate Falkenseer Chaussee and Spektesee

The Falkenhagener Feld neighbourhood lies west of Spandau's old town and extends to the state border with Falkensee. Right through the middle runs Falkenseer Chaussee, widened to six lanes in the early 1960s; Zeppelinstraße is the most important feeder road. Where allotments and fields once lay, a large estate was built from 1962, the last buildings of which were only completed in the 1990s. With around 5,800 inhabitants per km², Falkenhagener Feld is today the most densely populated neighbourhood in Spandau. Anyone planning a move in Falkenhagener Feld will encounter tower blocks of up to sixteen storeys, four-storey blocks without lifts and areas of detached and terraced houses.

This mix makes every move different: the tower blocks usually have lifts, but these are often too small for wall units or sofas. In the lower blocks without a lift, on the other hand, a furniture lift is often needed to bring boxes and wardrobes safely to the upper floors. As a removal company from Moabit, we clarify these differences before the date and plan every home move according to the type of building, floor and access.

There is no U-Bahn or S-Bahn station in the neighbourhood itself; bus routes such as the M37 connect Falkenhagener Feld with the town hall and Spandau station, and an extension of the U7 towards Heerstraße Nord is planned. For our removal vans this means: good connections via Falkenseer Chaussee and Zeppelinstraße, but in places narrow residential paths and courtyards between the blocks. That is why we check parking space and walking routes in advance, so that your move runs without loss of time – from the first survey to the last box in your new flat.

As Beste Umzug, we offer the complete range of services of a modern removal company in Falkenhagener Feld. For families and individuals we organise the classic home move, from a two-room flat in a terraced block to a five-room flat in a tower block on the large estate. On request we take care of the complete packing, the transport and the professional reassembly of your furniture through our furniture assembly service, so that beds, wardrobes and kitchen units are ready for use again straight away at the destination.

For businesses and smaller offices along Falkenseer Chaussee we offer our company relocation service, in which we move server rooms, file archives and office furniture with minimal downtime. If only a single sofa, a piano or a wardrobe needs to be transported, our part-load transport is the economical solution, without you having to book a whole removal van.

For delicate instruments we offer piano transport, which is particularly in demand given the narrow stairwells of some older and terraced-block buildings in Falkenhagener Feld. When older residents move from the flat they have lived in for many years on the large estate to a low-barrier flat, we support them sensitively with our senior move service, which focuses on calm, care and personal support. If the old flat also needs to be cleared, our clearance service also takes care of the proper disposal of bulky waste, old furniture and household dissolutions – swept clean and reliably. All services can be combined individually, so that in Falkenhagener Feld you get exactly the moving service your living situation actually needs.

Anyone who has ever tried to find a space for a removal van at short notice in the densely built-up residential complexes of the large estate knows the problem: at rush hour the kerbsides are often occupied, and many tower-block complexes have only a few visitor parking spaces. So that your moving day is not delayed by searching for parking or a blocked loading gate, we take care of an official parking restriction zone directly outside your entrance in good time.

The order is issued by the road traffic authority in the Spandau Roads and Green Spaces Office. We submit the application, have the signs put up on time and document the area with photos, so that there is enough space for loading and unloading on moving day. This is particularly important where oncoming traffic and parked cars make the residential roads narrow, for example in the side streets off Falkenseer Chaussee. For moves into the neighbourhood's areas of detached and terraced houses, where driveways and narrow access streets predominate, we also clarify how close the van can get to the door.

In addition, we check on site whether a furniture lift makes sense as an alternative to the stairwell, in order to avoid narrow flights of stairs in the four-storey blocks and shorten the loading time. For customers with an underground parking space in newer residential complexes, we clarify entrance heights and gate widths so that the removal van can manoeuvre without problems. As Service Berlin states a processing time of around four weeks for the parking restriction, it is best to contact us early – then the zone will be in place in good time before your preferred date, and you will save yourself stress, fines and waiting time.

The moving costs in Berlin depend heavily on the size of the flat, the floor, the distance and the additional services required – and in Falkenhagener Feld some location-specific factors come into play. A move from the third floor of a four-storey block without a lift, for example, requires more staff and time than a move in a tower block with a large lift. The access situation, for example in the narrower access streets of the areas of detached houses, can also affect the effort and therefore the price.

So that you have full cost control from the start, we always work with a fixed price, which we confirm bindingly after a free survey on site or by video. This fixed price takes into account, among other things, the size of the flat, the number of boxes, the need for furniture assembly, any part-load transport required for single items and the costs of a possible parking restriction zone. This way we avoid expensive surprises on moving day and you can plan your budget realistically from the outset.

You will find detailed information on price ranges, sample calculations and the most important cost factors on our overview page about moving costs in Berlin. There you can also find out how the costs of a small student move differ from those of a complete four-room family flat. For residents of Falkenhagener Feld we always recommend enquiring early, as demand for moving dates in Spandau is high, especially at the end of the month and at weekends. The sooner we know your living situation, floor and the additional services you want, the more precisely and affordably we can draw up an individual fixed-price quote for you.

The buildings in Falkenhagener Feld date mainly from 1962 onwards: according to the Senate Department, the houses of the large estate range from four to sixteen storeys, and around 10,000 flats were built, predominantly social housing. The tower blocks generally have lifts, but these are often narrow and not big enough for large wall units, sofas or fridges. In lower buildings we then use a furniture lift that moves furniture via the balcony or window – quickly, without scratches and without straining the stairwell. With sixteen storeys, no furniture lift reaches the top; there we plan more staff and additional lift trips.

In the four-storey blocks without a lift, the furniture lift is often the most practical solution for moving heavy items over several floors without straining backs and stairwells. Our team checks during the survey whether it makes sense and includes it openly in your fixed-price quote.

In the neighbourhood's areas of detached and terraced houses, on the other hand, narrow driveways, cellar stairs or sloping ceilings are more of an issue than missing lifts. Our removal packers are prepared for both scenarios and work with blankets, straps and hand trucks to protect walls, banisters and floors. Especially with sensitive moves, such as a senior move from a tower-block flat lived in for many years, we attach importance to calm, considerate work. This way your move in Falkenhagener Feld runs safely and without damage – whether a tower block, a block of flats or a detached house.

For moves from Falkenhagener Feld, some destinations come up again and again, and we briefly present them here. Many families move from the tower-block estates to the quieter, greener areas of detached houses towards Kladow, attracted by gardens and more living space. Just as often, the move goes to the neighbouring areas of Staaken and Hakenfelde, which border Falkenhagener Feld directly and can be reached in a few minutes.

Many moves also head east: commuters and young couples often move towards Siemensstadt or Haselhorst, closer to the Siemens industrial and business location and to the U7 underground line. Anyone looking to be near the water and the banks of the Havel will find a popular destination in Gatow, which we serve just as reliably as Falkenhagener Feld itself. All these moves within Spandau can usually be completed in one day, as the distances are short and the main roads are well developed.

In addition, we regularly carry out moves from Falkenhagener Feld to other Berlin districts as well as nationwide long-distance moves, for example when a new job or family reasons require a move to another city. As we deal with a wide variety of living situations – from a tower block with a lift to a detached house – we plan every route individually, including parking restriction zones at the start and destination addresses, a suitable vehicle and a realistic time calculation. Whether the move stays within Spandau, goes to another Berlin district or right across Germany: we ensure a smooth process from door to door.

The process of a move with Beste Umzug in Falkenhagener Feld is deliberately kept simple, so that you can take care of the essentials. In the first step you get in touch with us via our contact form, by phone or by email and briefly describe your starting situation: the size of the flat, your current address in Falkenhagener Feld, the destination address and any special requirements such as piano transport or clearance. We then arrange a date for a free survey – either in person on site or by video call, which is particularly convenient for working people with a tight schedule.

During the survey we record all relevant details: floor, lift situation, access routes, parking options and the amount of furniture and boxes to be transported. On this basis we draw up a binding fixed-price quote for you that already includes all the services you want, such as furniture assembly, part-load transport or setting up a parking restriction zone. This way you know exactly from the start what costs to expect.

After your confirmation we take care of the entire organisation: applying for the parking restriction zone at the Spandau road traffic authority, providing moving boxes and packing material and assigning a moving team to suit the size of your move. On moving day itself our removal packers take care of professional packing and unpacking, transport through narrow stairwells or by furniture lift and reassembling your furniture in the new flat. On request we also handle clearing the old flat so that it can be handed over to the landlord or next tenant swept clean. Finally, our team is available for any last questions – your move in Falkenhagener Feld only ends when everything really is in its place.

Anyone moving to Falkenhagener Feld will discover plenty of greenery as well as the large estate. On the southern edge lies the Spekte green corridor with the Großer Spektesee lake, plus the gravel pond (Kiesteich) – both good destinations for a first walk after the move. Between the residential blocks there are green spaces and playgrounds that leave surprisingly much room to breathe amid the dense development.

For daily needs there are shops along Falkenseer Chaussee – handy if coffee and breakfast still need to be bought straight after the move. Families will find schools, nurseries and playgrounds spread across the neighbourhood, which means short distances in everyday life. A neighbourhood management team supports the development of the area. Since 2007 the population has risen from just under 35,000 to almost 40,000; if you are moving here, request end-of-month dates early.

A piece of transport history also crosses the neighbourhood: the Bötzow railway, on which no passenger services have run since 1950. An extension of the U7 towards Heerstraße Nord is planned; until then the bus will take you quickly to the old town with St Nicholas' Church, the Kolk and the pedestrian zone. For our moving service, this mix of dense development, greenery and bus connections means: we plan the routes between the van and the front door precisely, so that a moving day in Falkenhagener Feld is noticeably more relaxed – whether you are moving into a tower block, switching from a block of flats to a terraced house or leaving Falkenhagener Feld altogether.

According to the Senate Department, Falkenhagener Feld lies in the north-west of the borough of Spandau, up to the Brandenburg state border. The road traffic authority in the Spandau Roads and Green Spaces Office is therefore responsible for a parking restriction on moving day. According to service.berlin.de, the application must be made to the road traffic authority of the borough in which the parking restriction is set up.

• Application: informal, no special requirements.
• Fee: minimum fee of 21 euros, depending on scope and duration.
• Duration: approx. 4 weeks according to the portal. So apply for the parking restriction early.
• Signs: there is an order, but no traffic signs; these are put up by an authorised firm.

According to service.berlin.de, the office is located in the "Webtower" office building, Otternbuchtstraße 35, 13599 Berlin, 6th floor. Telephone (030) 90279-2721, email [email protected]. It is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 12 noon, otherwise by telephone appointment.

According to the Senate Department, Falkenseer Chaussee runs through the neighbourhood from east to west and acts as a barrier; so check in advance from which side the removal van will reach the destination address. More on this on our page about the parking restriction zone.

Practical tip: in the application, state the street, house number, date and the required length of the zone. For residential complexes with taller buildings, it is worth clarifying with the property management in advance where the removal van should stop and whether the lift will be available at the time of your move.

According to the Senate Department, the large estate was built in several phases from the early 1960s and comprises around 10,000 flats, predominantly social housing. According to this source, the buildings have four to sixteen storeys. There are also areas of detached and terraced houses, and in the south the Spektepark and the Großer Spektesee shape the neighbourhood.

For your move this means: in tall buildings, the number of storeys determines lift use and carrying time; with terraced houses it is more the access. Clarify lift times in advance with your property management.

According to the district office, Spandau has nine neighbourhoods: Falkenhagener Feld, Gatow, Hakenfelde, Haselhorst, Kladow, Siemensstadt, Spandau, Staaken and Wilhelmstadt. For moves to neighbouring areas, see Staaken and Haselhorst; the page Moving in Spandau gives an overview of the borough.

Registration: according to service.berlin.de, you have 14 days after moving in to register. Registration is free of charge; the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) is required, and a tenancy agreement does not replace it. Online you need a BundID account.

On clearing out before the move: the BSR collects bulky waste for a fee (standard fee of 100 euros flat rate for up to 5 m³ according to the BSR). Electrical appliances and used textiles are collected free of charge. Bookings are made via the BSR form or by phone.