Moving in Tempelhof: garden city Te-Damm and the old village centre

The Tempelhof neighbourhood in the district of Tempelhof-Schöneberg is one of the most sought-after residential areas in the south of Berlin. Between the expansive Tempelhofer Feld, the Neu-Tempelhof garden city and the historic village centre around Alt-Tempelhof, we as a moving company in Berlin Tempelhof – Praktik Transport und Umzüge, known under the Beste Umzug brand – support private individuals, families and businesses with every step of their move.

Tempelhof has excellent transport links: the U6 stops at Platz der Luftbrücke, Paradestraße, Tempelhof, Alt-Tempelhof, Kaiserin-Augusta-Straße and Ullsteinstraße, while Tempelhof S-Bahn station on the Ringbahn (S41/S42) and the S45 and S46 lines provide fast connections to the city centre and towards the south. These good connections make not only residents' everyday lives easier but also the logistics of a move: short distances between the residential building, removal van and interim storage are usually a given in Tempelhof, which saves time and costs.

The residential areas vary greatly – from period buildings along Tempelhofer Damm and the detached houses in the Fliegerviertel (aviators' quarter), as Neu-Tempelhof is also known, with streets such as Boelckestraße or Manfred-von-Richthofen-Straße, to modern new builds overlooking the former airport site. Whether a private move into a period flat or a company relocation into an office building near Tempelhofer Damm – our team plans every move individually and adapts vehicle size, crew size and equipment to the particular living situation. Especially in a neighbourhood as varied as Tempelhof, where Gründerzeit perimeter blocks, 1920s estates and modern residential projects alternate, a survey in advance pays off. During it we clarify where narrow hallways require patience, where there is no lift and where the loading zone is best set up, so that your move in Tempelhof runs smoothly.

As a moving company for Tempelhof, we offer a range of services tailored to the typical requirements of the neighbourhood. For families moving from a period flat on Tempelhofer Damm to a terraced house in the Fliegerviertel, we handle the complete private move including packing, transport and assembly. Businesses in the commercial courtyards along Ordensmeisterstraße or at Tempelhofer Hafen benefit from our company relocation service, in which we organise moves outside business hours so that operations are hardly interrupted.

For smaller loads we also offer flexible part-load transport when only a few pieces of furniture need to be moved – for example when moving into a furnished flat near Tempelhof Town Hall. If you want to declutter before the move or need to clear out a cellar in one of the period buildings in Alt-Tempelhof, you can add our clearance service: we dispose of everything properly and hand over the rooms swept clean.

A particular concern for many customers in Tempelhof is protecting valuable instruments – especially in the flats around Manfred-von-Richthofen-Straße there are often pianos or grand pianos that have to be transported via narrow stairwells. This is where our piano transport with careful staff and suitable equipment comes in. For assembling wardrobes, kitchens or shelves after the move, we also offer furniture assembly, so that you can settle straight into your new flat on moving-in day. We also support older residents, many of whom have lived in Neu-Tempelhof for a very long time, considerately with our senior move, which is designed especially for calm, safety and personal support.

Parking in Tempelhof varies greatly depending on the neighbourhood. Along the busy Tempelhofer Damm, near Tempelhof Town Hall or around Kaiserin-Augusta-Straße underground station, finding a parking space is often difficult at peak times, while in the quieter residential streets of the Fliegerviertel – such as Boelckestraße, Loewenhardtdamm or Werner-Voß-Damm – there is usually enough space in front of the detached and terraced houses. In the densely built-up period-building quarters near Götzstraße or Friedrich-Wilhelm-Straße, on the other hand, things can get tight, especially if a large removal van needs to stand directly in front of the door.

So that your moving day does not begin with a search for parking, we take care of a parking restriction zone in front of your old and new address in Tempelhof in good time. We handle the application to the responsible authority, put up the signage on schedule and thus ensure that there is enough space for the vehicle and the furniture lift on moving day. This is a decisive advantage, especially in streets with high parking density, as is common around Tempelhofer Damm or along the Ringbahn line.

The new-build areas on the edge of Tempelhofer Feld, where several residential projects with underground car parks have been built, also often require separate coordination, as access to the courtyards is sometimes narrow. We check these conditions during the survey and plan the approach, loading and unloading and, if necessary, the use of a furniture lift precisely in advance. This way we avoid unnecessary waiting, conflicts with residents or fines for incorrectly parked vehicles – and your move in Tempelhof runs in a structured way from the very first minute.

The question of moving costs concerns almost everyone moving within or out of Tempelhof. The costs depend on several factors: the size of the flat, the floor, whether there is a lift, the distance to the new address and the scope of additional services such as packing, assembly or clearance. A move from a compact period flat near Alt-Tempelhof underground station differs considerably in price from moving an entire terraced house in the Fliegerviertel or a company relocation with several office floors.

So that you can plan from the outset, we draw up an individual quote with a fixed price for every move in Tempelhof – with no hidden costs or surprises on moving day. On our page on moving costs in Berlin you will find a detailed overview of typical price ranges to give you initial orientation before we discuss the details of your specific move together.

The calculation takes into account, among other things, the following points:

• Size of the flat and number of rooms, for example in Neu-Tempelhof or on Tempelhofer Damm
• Floor and whether there is a lift, particularly relevant in the period buildings around Friedrich-Wilhelm-Straße
• Distance between the old and new address, for example within Tempelhof or to a neighbouring area
• Additional services such as piano transport, clearance or furniture assembly
• Need for a parking restriction zone on busy streets

Through the on-site survey or a detailed description of your living situation, we can assess the effort realistically and quote you a binding price. This way you keep track of the costs of your move in Tempelhof from the first enquiry to the last box.

Tempelhof is a neighbourhood of contrasts when it comes to buildings – and that is exactly what makes every move here a little individual. Along Tempelhofer Damm and in Alt-Tempelhof around the village church, there are many classic Berlin period buildings with high ceilings but narrow stairwells and no lift. Here, using a furniture lift is often the faster and gentler alternative to carrying via the stairwell, especially for bulky wardrobes, sofas or a piano.

Neu-Tempelhof, on the western part of the former Tempelhofer Feld, looks quite different: alongside apartment buildings in perimeter blocks, around 1,000 two-storey detached houses with gardens were built here from 1920 to 1928 under Fritz Bräuning. In this garden city, also called the Fliegerviertel (aviators' quarter) because of street names such as Boelckestraße or Manfred-von-Richthofen-Straße, detached and terraced houses with their own gardens dominate, which makes the move logistically easier but often involves more household goods and garden furniture.

Modern new-build projects have also been built on the edges of Tempelhofer Feld, usually equipped with lifts, underground car parks and wider doors – here transport is generally straightforward. Our team brings the right equipment for each of these situations: from carrying straps and blankets for period buildings to lifting platforms and furniture lifts for houses without a lift and special tools for furniture assembly after the move. For delicate transports, such as a historic writing desk from a period flat or a grand piano from a detached house in Neu-Tempelhof, our piano transport is also used. This way we ensure that every move in Tempelhof runs safely and efficiently, regardless of the year of construction and type of housing.

Many of the moves we handle as a moving company in Berlin Tempelhof do not cover long distances but stay within the district or go to directly adjacent areas. Our customers particularly often move from Tempelhof to Schöneberg, for example when they want to move from a quiet location by Tempelhofer Feld closer to Hauptstraße or Nollendorfplatz. Moving south to Mariendorf or further on to Marienfelde is just as popular when families are looking for more space and greener surroundings without leaving the district.

Moves to Friedenau with its quiet streets of period buildings or towards Lichtenrade on the S2 are also among the typical routes. These routes can be planned well via Tempelhofer Damm and Mariendorfer Damm; we calculate intermediate stops and journey times in advance.

Quite often, however, a move also ends outside Berlin: anyone moving from Tempelhof to another city or federal state for work or private reasons benefits from our long-distance moves. Thanks to the proximity to the A100 city motorway and good connections to the trunk roads, even long distances can be planned reliably and on schedule. Whether a short move within the neighbourhood around Tempelhofer Damm or a long-distance move right across Germany – we tailor vehicle size, route planning and time slots individually to your route so that your belongings arrive safely at their destination.

A well-organised move begins long before the actual moving day. For customers in Tempelhof, we usually start with a free assessment of your living situation – either by phone, via a photo and video survey or directly on site, for example in a period flat near Tempelhof Town Hall or a terraced house in the Fliegerviertel. During it we clarify important details such as the floor, lift, access options and the need for additional services such as clearance or furniture assembly.

You then receive a transparent fixed-price quote that includes all the services discussed – from private move and company relocation to part-load transport and special services such as a senior move. As soon as the date is fixed, we take care early on, if needed, of setting up a parking restriction zone in front of your address in Tempelhof, so that everything runs smoothly on moving day.

On moving day itself, our team arrives punctually with a suitable vehicle and enough staff, secures furniture and boxes properly, transports delicate items such as pianos with particular care and, if desired, reassembles furniture in the new flat. Especially for moves between different types of location – for example from a period building on Tempelhofer Damm to a new build on the edge of Tempelhofer Feld – this close coordination in advance has proven itself.

Booking itself is straightforward: you can reach us by phone, email or via our contact form and give us your address in Tempelhof, the destination address and your preferred moving date. We recommend booking early, especially for moves at busy times such as the turn of the month or at weekends, as popular dates – for example around Platz der Luftbrücke underground station or near Tempelhof S-Bahn station – are quickly taken.

If you are new to Tempelhof, you should not only concentrate on the move itself but also get to know the particular features of your new neighbourhood. Tempelhofer Feld, the former runway of the closed airport, is one of the largest inner-city open spaces in Europe and invites you to cycle, fly kites or simply walk with a view of the historic airport building. For new residents, the field is often the quickest way to get to know the neighbourhood.

A real insider tip away from the main routes is the area around the Ullsteinhaus on the Teltow Canal, near Ullsteinstraße underground station: the striking clock tower of the former printing house still shapes the skyline in the south of Tempelhof and recalls the neighbourhood's industrial history. If you like walking by the water, you will find quiet waterside paths at Tempelhofer Hafen here, far away from the bustle of Tempelhofer Damm.

The old village centre of Alt-Tempelhof with its historic village church and the Alter Park by the Klarensee is also worth a visit – a place that hints at the village roots of today's neighbourhood before development became much denser in the 20th century. Things are quieter in Lehnepark by the Wilhelmsteich pond – a good place to catch your breath after a tiring moving day.

This mix of green spaces, industrial history and village charm makes Tempelhof a particularly liveable neighbourhood – and we take exactly this environment into account in every move we handle here, be it a small part-load transport or a complete household move with clearance of the old flat.

Around Tempelhofer Feld and on the Tempelhofer Damm shopping street (“Te-Damm”), space for the removal van can get tight, so a parking restriction is worthwhile. The road traffic authority (Straßenverkehrsbehörde) of the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district office is responsible (Großbeerenstraße 2-10, Building 3, 12107 Berlin, phone (030) 90277-1520, [email protected]).

According to the district office, it orders measures on side streets; the Senate Department is responsible for main roads. The authority will clarify before your application whether your address on Tempelhofer Damm is affected.

• The application is informal (service.berlin.de).
• The minimum fee is €21.00, depending on scope and duration.
• Processing takes about 4 weeks on average.
• You receive an order but no signs; these are put up by a specialist company.

Before your moving date, also check events and construction work at Tempelhofer Feld: the tempelhoferfeld.de website points out, among other things, ongoing development work on Tempelhofer Damm. It publishes binding information on access and parking under “Besuch planen” (plan your visit). You will find our support under parking restriction zone.

In the application, state the street, house numbers, date and the length of the area your van needs. If you live on a shopping street, also bear in mind that delivery traffic and customers may take up the space; a parking restriction secures your parking space on moving day.

Tempelhofer Feld was an airport until 2008. Following a referendum in May 2014, it will remain undeveloped according to the district office. According to berlin.de, Tempelhof Town Hall from 1938 and the “Tempelhofer Hafen” shopping centre are located on Tempelhofer Damm. The Ullsteinhaus with its 77-metre tower is considered a listed monument of Brick Expressionism (Eugen Schmohl) and today houses a centre for mobility innovation. Historic sites also include St. Katharina village church and Tempelhofer Hafen.

For your move, this means: Tempelhof is a mature, intensively used neighbourhood with shopping streets, residential buildings and monuments. On street sections with delivery traffic and shops, you should choose the time so that the van does not coincide with the shops' delivery times. For period buildings and stairwells without a lift, please tell us the floor so that we can plan the effort realistically.

You will find the neighbouring areas on the pages on Schöneberg and Marienfelde; the overview for the whole district is on the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district page.

When you enquire, tell us the street, floor, lift and the distance from the parking space to the front door. This determines staff requirements, vehicle size and duration. Whether your address is by Tempelhofer Feld, on the Te-Damm or in a quiet side street makes a difference to access and parking. We quote prices after your enquiry.