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Moving Berlin–Münster: to the city of bicycles

Münster is around 470 kilometres from Berlin and easy to reach via the A2 and A1 motorways. The city is known for its university, its old town and for the fact that a great many journeys here are made by bike. For a move, this means: in the city centre and in some residential areas, lorries, cyclists and pedestrians share little space, and we plan the parking spot particularly carefully.

Residential areas in Münster

The Kreuzviertel and the Erphoviertel are among the sought-after old-building quarters with Gründerzeit houses. Around the university there are many small flats and rooms in shared flats. In the outer districts such as Hiltrup, Gievenbeck or Wolbeck, terraced houses, detached houses and newer residential complexes dominate. Tell us where you are moving to, and we will choose the right vehicle size and staff.

One day or two?

For a small household with good preparation, the move can be done in one long day. For a family flat or a house we recommend two days. That leaves enough time in Münster to assemble beds, wardrobes and the kitchen properly.

Bicycles and cargo bikes

People moving to Münster in particular often take several bicycles with them – sometimes a cargo bike too. We secure bikes in the lorry so that neither frame nor gears suffer. We turn handlebars sideways and, on request, unscrew the pedals. You should transport e-bike batteries yourself.

Studying in Münster

Anyone moving to study usually only needs a small vehicle. You can find information on this on the pages student move Berlin and mini move Berlin.

Costs and preparation

The page moving company Berlin costs gives an overview of the price factors. Apply to the city for the no-parking zone in Münster in good time, and register at the Bürgerbüro (citizens’ office) within two weeks of moving in.

Old buildings in the Kreuzviertel

The Kreuzviertel has many spacious Gründerzeit houses with high ceilings and wide but long staircases. The streets are quiet but densely parked, and there are cyclists everywhere. A no-parking zone is very helpful here so that the lorry can stand close to the house and the paths remain safe for everyone.

Moving at the start of the semester

Around the start of the semester, a great many students move in Münster at the same time. If you would like to move during this period, enquire early. For small moves into a room in a shared flat, a small vehicle or a part load is often enough.

Families in the surrounding area

Many families live in the suburbs or in municipalities in the Münsterland and commute into the city. With houses in the surrounding area, access is usually generous, but the garage, cellar and garden add to the job.

Münster: moving to Westphalia’s city of bicycles

Münster is a university city, an episcopal city and one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in Germany. Around 470 kilometres lie between Berlin and Münster. Many people move here for their studies or for a job at the university or in public administration. Here we describe how the move works and what you should bear in mind in Münster.

Route via the A2 and A1

We drive to Münster either via Hanover and Osnabrück or a little further south via the Kamener Kreuz interchange and then north on the A1. Which option is faster ultimately depends on the roadworks on the A2 and the A1. For a loaded lorry you should expect around half a working day of pure driving. That is why we spread larger moves over two days, while a room in a shared flat can also be managed in one long day.

Registration at the Bürgerbüro

In Münster the Bürgerbüro is responsible for registration, with one office in the city centre and others in the city districts. As everywhere in Germany, you must register no later than two weeks after moving in. Because thousands of students arrive at the same time at the start of the semester in April and October, appointments are scarce then. Book online as soon as your moving-in date is fixed, and have your ID card and your landlord’s confirmation ready.

Old town, Kreuzviertel and Promenade

The old town with the Prinzipalmarkt and the cathedral is the heart of the city, but difficult for moves. Many streets are pedestrian zones, and delivery traffic is restricted to certain times. The Kreuzviertel north of the old town is popular, with Gründerzeit houses and quiet streets. The Promenade, a green ring around the old town, is closed to cars and used only by cyclists and pedestrians. If your new flat is on the Promenade, we have to plan access via the adjoining streets.

Bicycles everywhere

Münster has more bicycles than inhabitants. In front of many houses, bikes stand close together and pavements are often blocked. During the move we take care not to damage any bikes and, if necessary, ask the neighbours to move their bikes briefly. If you are bringing bicycles yourself, tell us how many, so that we can plan space in the vehicle.

Studying and shared flats

With its university and university of applied sciences, Münster is a young city in which many people live in shared flats. If you are only bringing a bed, a desk and a few boxes, you do not need a lorry of your own. Your belongings then travel as a part load together with other consignments heading for Westphalia, and you only pay for the space they take up in the vehicle.

Costs

What the move to Münster costs is decided mainly in three places: how much household goods come along, how many stairs we carry at both addresses and whether you take care of packing and furniture assembly yourself. The distance itself is a fixed item that you can hardly influence. You can save if you are flexible with the date or avoid the first days of October, when everyone wants to move at the same time. After a short on-site survey, also by video, you will receive a fixed price from us.

Arriving in Münster

Münster is compact and ideal for exploring by bike. The Aasee lake, the Promenade and the Münsterland with its moated castles invite you on excursions. The weekly market on Domplatz is a good place to get to know the city after the move.

Many residential buildings in Münster are lower than in Berlin, often only three storeys high. That makes carrying easier, but the stairs in old townhouses are steep. We therefore prefer to dismantle large sofas and wardrobes beforehand.