Moving Switzerland – Hamburg
Moving Switzerland Hamburg: moving company for your move to Hamburg
From Switzerland to Hamburg: transport, inventory list for customs and assembly at your destination – quote within 24 hours.
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Hamburg at a glance
Moving Switzerland Hamburg: what you should know about Hamburg
Moving from Switzerland to Hamburg means planning two things at once: moving out here and moving into a city with its own authorities, zones and deadlines – 883 kilometres away.
Hamburg lies where the Alster and the Bille flow into the Lower Elbe – around 100 kilometres from the North Sea. The city is a federal state in its own right. (Source: de.wikipedia.org)
- State
- Germany
- Distance from Zurich
- 883 km by road, pure driving time around 8.8 hours (Source: router.project-osrm.org)
- Districts
- 7, including Hamburg-Mitte, Altona, Eimsbüttel, Nord, Wandsbek, Bergedorf, Harburg (Source: de.wikipedia.org)
- Vehicle zone
- No low-emission zone in Hamburg
What makes a move to Hamburg special
- On site: Almost 2,500 bridges span the city's canals, rivers and waterways, so the route and clearance heights need to be checked in advance. (Source: de.wikipedia.org)
- On site: With its port, one of the largest cargo ports in the world, Hamburg is a major logistics hub. (Source: de.wikipedia.org)
Process
How your move from Switzerland to Hamburg works – 6 steps
Survey first, then quote
Whether by video or on site: after the survey, we know how much is going to Hamburg. Your quote follows within 24 hours.
Customs documents for Switzerland
Swiss customs require an inventory list with both addresses for export – your current one and your new one in Hamburg. We prepare this list with you.
Secure parking in Hamburg
Hamburg has its own deadlines for the parking space in front of your new home – details in the section Parking on moving day.
Moving from Switzerland to Hamburg: transport over 883 km
According to the route planner, the pure driving time from Zurich is around 8.8 hours.
Import into Germany
We summarise the conditions German customs sets for duty-free import on the page Moving to Germany come together.
Moving in and apartment handover
At the destination, we set up and assemble your furniture. For the handover of your Swiss apartment, we offer end-of-tenancy cleaning with a handover guarantee.
Parking on moving day
No-parking zone for your move in Hamburg
Applications are accepted by the road traffic authority at the responsible police station, preferably by email, but also by post or fax. They must be received no later than two weeks before the moving date. The signs must be in place a full three days beforehand; the fee is usually between 30.30 and 203.60 euros. (Source: polizei.hamburg) To the city's application or information page.
During the survey, we will tell you the deadline for submitting the application.
Access with the removal van
No low-emission zone in Hamburg: access rules
Hamburg has no low-emission zone, so no sticker is needed here. The former diesel driving bans on Max-Brauer-Allee and Stresemannstrasse have been lifted. (Source: polizei.hamburg)
Since 1 July 2024, vehicles with a technically permissible total mass of more than 3.5 tonnes have generally been subject to tolls in Germany; vehicles of craft businesses are exempt under certain conditions. On Sundays and public holidays, lorries with a permissible total weight of over 7.5 tonnes may not drive from midnight to 10 pm for commercial or paid goods transport (§ 30 (3) StVO). (Source: balm.bund.de)
After moving in
After the move: registering in Hamburg
Anyone moving into a home in Germany must register with the registration authority within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 Federal Registration Act). (Source: lxgesetze.de) Your new residence must be registered with the Hamburg registration office within 14 days; information is available on the public service number 115. You can also register online free of charge – with a user account such as ServiceKonto Plus or BundID, an ID card with online function and an NFC-enabled smartphone or card reader. (Source: verwaltung.bund.de)
On the Swiss side, you need to deregister with your municipality of residence before moving to Hamburg. It is also worth setting up mail forwarding early.
Less volume, lower costs
Disposal before your move to Hamburg
Decluttering before your move to Hamburg reduces the transport volume. Our disposal service in Switzerland costs CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
Stadtreinigung Hamburg collects bulky waste for a fee: 35 euros for up to 8 m³ if it is ready outside, 50 euros for collection from inside the building, plus 5 euros for each additional m³. Private households can drop off most waste free of charge at the recycling centres. (Source: stadtreinigung.hamburg) To the bulky waste page.
Services
Moving company for Hamburg: what we take care of
- Furniture assembly: we dismantle in Switzerland and reassemble in Hamburg.
- Storage: Interim storage from CHF 15.– per m³ per month if you move into your Hamburg home later.
- Packaging: Glass, pictures and electronics packed safely against breakage.
- Disposal: anything that is not coming with you, for CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
- Apartment handover: End-of-tenancy cleaning in Switzerland with handover guarantee.
Costs
How much does a move from Switzerland to Hamburg cost?
The cost of your move to Hamburg depends on your household contents and the conditions on site. The following points are factored into the quote:
- Volume: How many cubic metres are going determines the size of the vehicle.
- Route: 883 km from Zurich, pure driving time around 8.8 hours.
- Access: Floors, lift, carrying distances and whether a furniture lift is needed.
- Parking permit: Fees and signs according to Hamburg's rules.
- Additional services: Packing, assembly, storage, end-of-tenancy cleaning, disposal.
Quick enquiry · Hamburg
Moving from Switzerland to Hamburg: free quote on request
Your move to Hamburg starts with just a few details. We check the volume and route and get back to you with your quote within 24 hours.
- Interim storage from CHF 15.– per m³ per month if required.
- Quote within 24 hours – personally from our team.
- 20% new-customer discount on all services.
- Free and no-obligation – you only decide after receiving the quote.
Free on-site survey
Moving to Hamburg: survey by video or on site
The WhatsApp video survey takes around 20–25 minutes. Prefer in person? Choose «on site». You will receive your quote for Hamburg within 24 hours.
- Takes approx. 20–25 minutes
- On site at your home or conveniently via WhatsApp video
- Quote within 24 hours – with a 20% new-customer discount
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Further destinations
More cities in Germany and other countries
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Reviews
Moving company rated 4.8 out of 5 stars – for Hamburg too
Swiss Umzüge & Entsorgung GmbH has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Google (181 reviews). Read about our customers' experiences directly on our Google profile.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about moving from Switzerland to Hamburg
How far is a move from Switzerland to Hamburg?
From Zurich it is 883 kilometres by road, with a pure driving time of around 8.8 hours. Breaks and customs clearance come on top.
Do I need a permit for the removal van in Hamburg?
Yes, the police station at your moving location is responsible for no-parking zones. Apply at least two weeks in advance, as the signs must be in place three full days before the move.
Is the removal van allowed into Hamburg city centre?
Yes. Hamburg has no low-emission zone, and the diesel driving bans on Max-Brauer-Allee and Stresemannstrasse no longer apply.
Where and by when do I need to register in Hamburg?
At the Hamburg registration office or online free of charge. The deadline is 14 days.
Are household goods from Switzerland duty-free in Germany?
Household effects can be imported into Germany free of duties if the customs requirements are met. We summarise the conditions on the page Moving to Germany.
How much does a move from Switzerland to Hamburg cost?
There is no fixed amount: volume, access in Hamburg and additional services determine the price. You receive your quote within 24 hours of the survey.
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Related services and guides
Official authorities: BAZG: moving abroad · ch.ch: moving abroad · German customs: requirements for household goods
