Removals to Germany
Your Go-To Experts for UK-Germany Moves
Removals to Germany from Regal Moving & Storage cover the full move, from export packing and customs paperwork to door-to-door delivery. Our coordinators plan dedicated and shared-load options so your move to Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, or anywhere else in Germany runs on time and to plan.
What's Included in Our Removals to Germany
Every Germany move is planned around your timeline, property, and destination city.
Our team handles the details that usually cause delays, so you can focus on the move itself.
House Removals
From a one-bedroom flat to a full family home, we pack, load, and deliver your belongings to your new German address.
Business Moves
Office and warehouse relocations to Germany are planned to reduce downtime, with equipment and files handled carefully.
Export Packing & Documentation
Export-grade packing materials and the paperwork needed for UK-EU customs clearance are prepared as part of the move.
Customs Assistance
Our coordinators guide you through the customs process for a move to Germany, so nothing holds up your shipment at the border.
Part Loads and Dedicated Loads
If you don't need a full van, a part load can reduce cost. Larger moves run on a dedicated vehicle for a direct, single-household delivery.
Dedicated Loads, Part Loads and Transit Times
Removals to Germany run on either a dedicated vehicle or a part-load service, depending on how much you're moving and what fits your plans. A dedicated load travels straight to your new address once collected, with no other customer's items on board. A part-load service shares vehicle space with another consignment heading the same way, which usually costs less but can add time to the journey.
Transit time also depends on where in Germany you're heading. A move to Frankfurt or Cologne, closer to the ferry and Channel Tunnel crossings, generally runs faster than a move to Munich or further into southern Germany. Your coordinator confirms a realistic transit window at the quote stage, once they know your collection point, destination, and chosen service.
Customs Documents You Need forRemovals to Germany
Since Brexit, a household move to Germany needs customs paperwork that didn't apply before.
Getting this right before collection day is what keeps a shipment moving instead of sitting at the border.
You'll typically need:
- Valid passports for everyone on the move.
- A full written inventory of what's being shipped.
- Proof you're relocating your main home, such as a signed tenancy agreement or Anmeldung confirmation once you've registered in Germany.
- A Transfer of Residence relief claim, where applicable, which can remove import duty and VAT on personal belongings.
Exactly what's needed depends on your visa route, your timeline, and whether you've already registered a German address, so it's worth talking this through with your coordinator as soon as a moving date is on the table.
Removals to Germany: Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg
Germany's major cities each bring their own access considerations:
- Berlin. Courtyard buildings (Hinterhof) often have restricted vehicle access, so a distance-carry or smaller shuttle vehicle may be needed for the final stretch.
- Munich. Older parts of the city carry similar access limits, alongside stricter parking permit rules.
- Frankfurt. A common entry point for removals into Germany given its proximity to major transport routes, and where many business relocations are based.
- Hamburg. The port-city layout means some addresses, particularly in older residential blocks, need lift reservations or permits booked in advance.
Wherever your move is heading, your coordinator plans loading zones, lift access, and any permits in advance, so delivery day runs smoothly.
Popular Destinations for Removals to Germany
Berlin
Munich
Hamburg
Frankfurt
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Stuttgart
Leipzig
Dresden
Bremen
Hanover
Nuremberg
Bonn
Essen
Mannheim
Heidelberg
Freiburg
Karlsruhe
Mainz
Aachen
Wiesbaden
Munster
Dortmund
Kiel
Lubeck
Potsdam
Augsburg
Regensburg
Saarbrucken
Ruhr Valley
Bavaria
Black Forest
Storage Options for Your Removals to Germany
Moving dates rarely line up perfectly. If you need to leave your UK property before your German address is ready, or you're clearing space before the move, storage can bridge that gap. Three options are available:
- Self storage units, for flexible short or long-term access.
- Containerised wooden container storage, for a secure, sealed option.
- Mobile collect-and-deliver storage, where we collect, store, and redeliver on your schedule.
Which one fits depends on how long you need it for and how much you're storing, so it's worth talking through with your coordinator once your timeline is clearer.
Removals to Germany FAQs
It depends on how much you're moving, where in Germany you're heading, and whether you need a dedicated vehicle or a shared part load. We survey your move and send back an itemised quote rather than working from an average price.
Explore Other European Routes
Moving elsewhere in Europe? See our removals pages for France, Netherlands, or visit the European removals hub for all our European routes. Need to bridge your move with storage? See our self storage options.
Wherever you are moving to in Germany, our team is ready to plan your move from first survey to final delivery. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote and find out why Regal Moving & Storage is a trusted choice for removals to Germany.
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