Moving in Haselhorst: Reichsforschungssiedlung Citadel and Wasserstadt

At around 4.7 km², the Haselhorst neighbourhood is the smallest in the borough of Spandau and at the same time one of the most varied: here stands the Spandau Citadel, here the Spree flows into the Havel, and along Nonnendammallee and Gartenfelder Straße stand the terraced blocks of the Reichsforschungssiedlung, built by Gewobag from 1930 to 1935 with the involvement of architects such as Walter Gropius. On the banks of the Havel, a new-build quarter has emerged with the eastern part of the Wasserstadt Oberhavel, overlooking the island of Eiswerder. Praktik Transport und Umzüge, brand "Beste Umzug", comes from Moabit and prepares for both sides of the neighbourhood: the narrow stairwells of the estate as well as new builds with underground car parks and lifts.

Haselhorst lies on the U7 with the Zitadelle and Haselhorst stations, and Paulsternstraße station lies on the border with Siemensstadt; several bus routes also run towards Rathaus Spandau. For our removal vans, Nonnendammallee is the most important road, which we reach directly from Moabit via Siemensdamm. For private customers we offer a reliable home move with personal support, and for companies on the commercial sites between Haselhorst and Siemensstadt an organised company relocation with minimal downtime.

Whether you are moving from a flat near Haselhorster Damm to a new build in the Wasserstadt or within the estate – we plan every move in Haselhorst individually and clarify parking, access routes and stairwells before the date. This makes moving day predictable, even though our company is not based in the neighbourhood but a few kilometres east on Stromstraße.

A move in Haselhorst differs in many respects from a move in densely built-up inner-city districts. The Reichsforschungssiedlung Haselhorst was built from 1930 to 1935 with around 3,450 flats as an estate of terraced blocks with green spaces between them, narrow paths and stairwells without lifts throughout. In moving plans this calls for precise arrangements on the floor, load and accessibility, so that nothing is left to chance on moving day.

In the Wasserstadt Oberhavel, on the other hand, for example around the streets near the banks of the Havel, we mainly find modern new builds with lifts, underground car parks and larger entrance areas – here a move can usually be carried out more quickly and with less effort than in the older parts of the estate. Our teams are prepared for both types of building and adjust the vehicle size, number of staff and equipment accordingly before moving day begins.

The traffic situation also plays a role: Nonnendammallee, as the main road, is very busy, while smaller side streets in the residential area are often narrow with limited parking. Before every job we check where the removal van can best be positioned, whether a parking restriction zone makes sense and which approach routes are suitable for removal vans and trailers. Especially for moves from upper floors of the estate buildings, we use a furniture lift if needed to protect stairwells and speed up the process.

For families moving from Haselhorst to neighbouring Siemensstadt or to Hakenfelde, for example, this means short journeys, but careful planning nonetheless, so that the move runs smoothly. We support you from the first survey to the last box in your new flat.

As a removal company from Moabit, we offer a wide range of services in Haselhorst tailored to the typical requirements of the neighbourhood. For private moves between the estate buildings and the Wasserstadt, we take care of the complete home move, including packing, transport and assembling the furniture in the new flat. Our furniture assembly is particularly in demand when wardrobes, beds or kitchens have to be reassembled to fit precisely in the often smaller rooms of the terraced blocks.

For senior citizens moving from the flat they have lived in for many years in Haselhorst to a low-barrier flat or an assisted-living facility, we offer a sensitive senior move with particular consideration for calm, safety and personal valuables. Such a change often goes hand in hand with dissolving a household – this is where our clearance service helps, clearing cellars, attics or complete flats properly and in an environmentally conscious way.

Music lovers in the area value our piano transport, in which, with trained staff and suitable equipment, we also safely negotiate narrow stairwells in the older estate buildings. Anyone who only wants to transport a few pieces of furniture or single boxes benefits from our part-load transport, a low-cost alternative to a whole removal van – ideal, for example, for students or smaller changes of flat within Spandau.

For businesses in the commercial area on Nonnendammallee, within sight of the Siemens works, we also carry out on-schedule company relocations, including the transport of furniture, files and IT. All services can be combined flexibly, so that every move in Haselhorst – private or commercial – is planned individually and from one source.

Anyone moving in Haselhorst knows the challenge: in the residential streets around Gartenfelder Straße, Haselhorster Damm or the side streets of the Wasserstadt, parking is often scarce, especially at peak times or near the Haselhorst and Paulsternstraße U-Bahn stations. Without a reserved space directly outside the front door, the carrying time for heavy furniture increases considerably, which can delay the whole moving day.

For this reason, for most moves in Haselhorst we recommend setting up a parking restriction zone directly outside the entrance in good time. We take care of the application to the responsible authorities, put up the mobile signs early and thus make sure that the removal van can be loaded and unloaded unhindered on moving day. This is particularly important on the narrow residential paths of the terraced-block estate, where pavements are narrow and residents' parking spaces are packed closely together.

In the Wasserstadt Oberhavel parking is usually somewhat more comfortable, as many new builds have their own underground car parks or larger parking areas. Nevertheless, we also check the access situation, any roadworks or temporary closures in advance here, so as not to have any nasty surprises on moving day.

For every move in Haselhorst, our team makes a short advance assessment of the parking situation, usually as part of the survey or a phone call. This way you know before booking whether a parking restriction zone makes sense, what it will cost and how much time should realistically be allowed for loading. This forward-looking planning saves time, nerves and often hard cash in the end.

The moving costs in Haselhorst depend on several factors: the size of the flat, the floor, whether there is a lift, the distance to the new flat and any additional services required, such as furniture assembly or piano transport. A move within Haselhorst, for example from the estate on Nonnendammallee to the Wasserstadt Oberhavel, can usually be calculated more cheaply than a long-distance move to another city, as travel time and mileage are lower.

So that you can plan from the start, we always work with transparent fixed prices instead of vague hourly rates. After a short inventory – by phone, by video or on site – you receive a binding quote that includes all agreed services, from packing and transport to assembling the furniture. In this way we largely rule out hidden additional costs on moving day.

If you would like an overview of typical price ranges in advance, you will find detailed information on price factors and sample calculations for different flat sizes on our page about moving costs in Berlin. These values can be applied well to Haselhorst, with local features such as narrow access roads in the estate streets or the need for a parking restriction zone feeding into the individual calculation.

Additional services such as a clearance of the cellar or attic, piano transport or part-load transport for single pieces of furniture can easily be integrated into the fixed price. This way you keep full control of costs with every move in Haselhorst, without having to compromise on quality or care.

In urban planning terms, Haselhorst is a fascinating neighbourhood: alongside occasional period buildings, it is above all the terraced blocks of the Reichsforschungssiedlung from the 1930s and the modern residential buildings of the Wasserstadt Oberhavel that shape the picture. This variety of building types means different challenges for every move, which we at Praktik Transport und Umzüge look at closely and plan for accordingly.

In the classic estate buildings around Nonnendammallee and Haselhorster Damm, there are often narrow stairwells with several flights and no lift all the way to the upper floors. Especially for bulky furniture such as wardrobes, sofas or a piano, we use a furniture lift in a targeted way here, to protect both the stairwell and the furniture and noticeably shorten carrying times. This not only relieves our team but also reduces the risk of scratches or damage to walls and banisters.

In the Wasserstadt Oberhavel, on the other hand, we mainly find modern new builds with lifts, wide stairwells and often direct access to the underground car park. Here the move can usually be organised more easily, but even in new builds we check the ceiling height of the lift car, door widths and possible lift reservations with the property management in advance.

Our furniture assembly complements this service perfectly: after the transport we professionally reassemble beds, wardrobes or kitchen furniture in the new flat – whether it is a compact estate flat or a spacious new-build flat with a view of the Havel. In this way we make sure that, regardless of the building fabric, every move in Haselhorst runs safely and efficiently and is gentle on both furniture and building.

Many moves from Haselhorst go to neighbouring areas within the borough of Spandau. We particularly often handle moves towards Siemensstadt, where many employees of the local industrial companies live, and to Hakenfelde, which lies opposite on the western bank of the Havel and can be reached via the bridges of the Wasserstadt. Moves to the greener, quieter locations of Gatow and Kladow on the banks of the Havel are also part of our everyday work, as are moves to the larger residential areas of Falkenhagener Feld or to Staaken in the west of Spandau.

We know these routes well: we know the traffic routing via Nonnendammallee, the connection to the city motorway and alternative routes when the main roads are congested. As a result, moves within Spandau can usually be carried out quickly and with a predictable journey time.

Besides moves within the city, many routes from Haselhorst also lead far beyond the borough and city limits – for example when families move to other federal states for work or relatives want to live closer together. For such routes we offer reliable long-distance moves, in which we take the same care as for a short move within Haselhorst: careful packing, safe transport and punctual arrival at the destination.

Whether a short move to the neighbouring area or a long-distance move across Germany – our advance planning of start and destination addresses around Haselhorst ensures that the route is planned in the best possible way and unnecessary waiting times are avoided.

Booking your move in Haselhorst with us is straightforward and personal. In the first step we get in touch with you by phone, email or via our contact form and clarify the basic details: the size of the flat, the floor, the preferred date and any additional services needed, such as furniture assembly or part-load transport. If needed, we arrange a free on-site survey, for example in a flat on Gartenfelder Straße or in the Wasserstadt Oberhavel, so that we can assess all details precisely.

We then draw up a binding fixed-price quote that includes all agreed services – from the parking restriction zone to packing, transport and assembling the furniture. After your confirmation we firmly reserve the date in our fleet, so that a team arrives punctually on moving day. For household dissolutions or interim storage, a clearance can also easily be planned in.

A tip for everyone moving to Haselhorst: the 16th-century Spandau Citadel lies within the neighbourhood itself and today is mainly a concert and events venue. If you would rather be by the water after moving day, look across from the Wasserstadt bank of the Havel to the island of Eiswerder, away from the traffic on Nonnendammallee. A trip to nearby Rathaus Spandau with its shops is also a good idea for getting everyday things done quickly after the move.

Whether a short-notice move or a long-planned change within or out of Haselhorst – we support you from the first enquiry to the last box in your new flat with clear communication, reliable dates and preparation that checks every address beforehand.

For a move in Haselhorst, you apply for the temporary parking restriction at the Spandau district office. According to the district office, the road traffic authority section (Straßenverkehrsbehörde) is part of the Roads and Green Spaces Office there (Otternbuchtstraße 35, 13599 Berlin). Its tasks explicitly include ordering temporary no-stopping zones for moves and deliveries. According to service.berlin.de, you can reach the office by telephone on (030) 90279-2721. The district office also names a framework order under a simplified procedure for setting up temporary no-stopping zones for moves; ask whether it could apply in your case.

• Application: service.berlin.de names an informal application as the required document.
• Fee: according to service.berlin.de, the minimum fee is 21.00 euros, depending on scope and duration.
• Duration: service.berlin.de states an average processing time of approx. 4 weeks.
• Signs: the order does not include any traffic signs. These are usually put up by a roadworks safety firm.
• Main roads: for the main road network, according to the Spandau district office, the Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment is responsible. As examples, the district office names Heerstraße, Seegefelder Straße, Altstädter Ring and Gatower Straße.

Before applying, check whether your street belongs to the side-street network. If you are moving to another borough, you need a separate application for the new address at the authority there, because according to service.berlin.de the responsible borough is the one in which the parking restriction is to be set up. Read more about our service under parking restriction zone.

According to the Spandau district office, Haselhorst lies between the Siemensstadt and Spandau neighbourhoods and borders Hakenfelde, separated by the Havel. The district office describes the neighbourhood as an industrial location that, thanks to its waterside setting and many urban development changes, has increasingly become an attractive place to live. Waterside places include the island of Eiswerder and the Hohenzollern Canal with the Berlin–Copenhagen long-distance cycle route. During the survey we clarify access, parking space and carrying routes for your address with you.

After moving in, you should take care of these points:

• Registration: according to service.berlin.de, a deadline of 14 days after moving in applies in Berlin. You register online with a BundID account or at the citizens' office, and as a tenant you need the landlord's confirmation of moving in (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). At the citizens' office you receive the registration certificate immediately, and the address on your identity card is updated on the spot.
• Bulky waste: according to the BSR, it accepts up to three cubic metres of bulky waste and electrical appliances free of charge at its recycling centres. Alternatively, you can book a collection. For illegal dumping of more than one cubic metre, the BSR names fines of 500 to 10,000 euros.

For moves within Spandau, Siemensstadt and the entire borough of Spandau are also part of our service area. We start from our depot in Berlin-Moabit.