Weißensee lies in the north-east of Berlin, between Prenzlauer Berg and Hohenschönhausen, and belongs to the district of Pankow. Many people know the locality from the Weißer See lake with its lido, from Antonplatz or from Berliner Allee, where trams run every few minutes. For a move, this means quiet residential streets and good carrying routes on the one hand, and heavy traffic and tram tracks on the other. As your moving company Berlin Weißensee, we plan your move so that both fit together.
Moving company Berlin Weißensee: your move between the lake, Antonplatz and the Komponistenviertel
Weißensee is not a uniform locality. Around Antonplatz and in Neu-Weißensee there are many Gründerzeit apartment buildings, some with side wings and rear buildings. In the Komponistenviertel (composers’ quarter), whose streets are named after musicians, period buildings alternate with houses from the 1920s and 1930s. Further east and north it becomes greener, with terraced houses, detached houses and smaller residential complexes. Each of these types of housing brings its own requirements for the move.
Period buildings without a lift
In the Gründerzeit buildings around Antonplatz, the flats are often on the third or fourth floor, and there is rarely a lift. The stairs are wide but long, and large wardrobes usually have to be dismantled. For addresses like these, we schedule more carriers so that the move progresses quickly and nobody is standing exhausted on the stairs in the afternoon. If the flat is in a rear building, the route across the courtyard is added – we look at that during the survey too.
Terraced and detached houses
In the quieter parts of Weißensee, many families move into a house with a garden or from a house into a smaller flat. In addition to the furniture, the cellar, attic, garden shed and garage often have to be cleared. Include these areas in the survey. If not everything is to come along, we take care of the house clearance on request.
Trams, Berliner Allee and parking space
Berliner Allee is the main axis of the locality. Trams, buses and a lot of car traffic run here, and delivery vehicles are often double-parked. If you live on Berliner Allee or one of the large cross streets, you will almost always need a parking restriction zone for the move. It is important that the lorry is positioned so that the tram can pass unhindered. On request, we apply for the zone in good time and put up the signs – more under parking restriction zone Berlin.
How your move in Weißensee works
- Call us on 030 612 964 73 or briefly describe your move in Weißensee via the enquiry form.
- We view your flat in Weißensee free of charge or estimate your household goods from photos.
- You receive a written fixed-price quote covering all agreed services.
- On request, we deliver boxes, apply for the parking restriction and pack for you.
- On moving day, we dismantle, carry, transport and reassemble in the new flat.
- Finally, we walk through the rooms together with you.
Who moves with us in Weißensee
- Families moving from Prenzlauer Berg or Friedrichshain into a larger flat
- Students of the art academy and other Berlin universities
- Older people moving from a house to a barrier-free flat
- Couples moving in together and merging two households
- Small businesses and practices around Berliner Allee
What a move in Weißensee costs
How much your move costs depends on the volume of household goods, the floors at both addresses, the carrying distances and the additional services you want. A move within Weißensee or to a neighbouring locality is calculated mainly by staff, vehicle and working time. Long distances hardly play a role – but a third floor without a lift does.
| Factor | Effect on the price |
|---|---|
| Flat size and volume | determines the vehicle size and number of carriers |
| Floor and lift | period buildings without a lift need more time |
| Carrying distance | a rear building or no parking space lengthens the routes |
| Furniture assembly | dismantling and reassembling wardrobes, beds and kitchen |
| Packing service | saves you time, costs additional working hours |
The page moving company Berlin costs gives initial guidance by flat size. After the survey in Weißensee, you receive a fixed price that applies as long as the agreed scope remains the same.
How to save on your move
- Pack and label boxes yourself
- Sort things out before the move – what you do not take does not have to be carried
- Choose a date during the week or in the middle of the month
- Dismantle simple furniture yourself
- Apply for the parking restriction zone in good time so that carrying distances stay short
Our services in Weißensee
Private and family moves
From a shared-flat room to a house with a cellar: we handle your private move completely or only the parts you need help with. For very small households, there is the mini move.
Packing service and assembly
If you do not have time to pack, our team packs for you – on request only the kitchen or the fragile items. We dismantle wardrobes, beds and shelves and reassemble them at the new address. More under packing service Berlin.
Senior moves
For older customers, we take particular time, help decide what comes along and set up the new flat so that it is liveable from day one. You can find details on the page senior move Berlin.
Checklist for your move in Weißensee
- Four to eight weeks before: arrange a survey and get a quote
- Three to four weeks before: apply for the parking restriction, especially on Berliner Allee and at Antonplatz
- Two weeks before: pack boxes, clear the cellar and attic
- One week before: inform the neighbours, have the courtyard and passageway kept clear for moving day
- On moving day: take keys, documents and medication with you yourself
- Afterwards: register at the Bürgeramt (citizens’ office) within two weeks
New builds, renovations and rear courtyards: what we often encounter in Weißensee
In recent years, many period buildings in Weißensee have been renovated and some new residential complexes built. This has consequences for a move. Renovated buildings sometimes have retrofitted lifts, but these are often small and cannot take a wardrobe in one piece. New builds have larger lifts and underground car parks, the use of which we agree in advance with the property management. And in unrenovated buildings, stairwells and banisters are delicate – we lay out protective material there so that nothing gets damaged.
When the flat is in a rear building
Many flats in Weißensee are reached through a passageway and an inner courtyard. Bins, bicycles and sometimes plant tubs stand in the way there. Ask the property management or the neighbours to keep the path clear on moving day. Every metre we do not have to carry around obstacles saves time and therefore money.
Moving with children
Weißensee is popular with families, not least because of the lake, the parks and the many playgrounds. If you are moving with children, pack the children’s room last and have it set up first in the new flat. We load the children’s furniture so that it is the first to come out of the lorry at the destination. Familiar things in a box of their own help the little ones feel at home quickly.
The best time for a move
At the end of the month and in the summer months, moving dates are in particularly high demand throughout Berlin. If you are flexible, a date during the week or in the middle of the month may be easier to get. In summer, there is also more going on around the Weißer See, and parking spaces in the adjacent streets are scarcer. In winter, we allow for early darkness and plan the day accordingly.
Typical mistakes we often see
- Getting boxes only in the last week and then packing under time pressure
- Not applying for a parking restriction and finding no space in front of the building on moving day
- Having the washing machine transported without its transit bolts
- Forgetting the contents of the cellar until the lorry is already full
- Accidentally packing keys and important documents in a box
With good preparation, these mistakes are easy to avoid. You can find many more tips in our moving checklist.
Your move in Weißensee – the next step
Tell us your address, floor and preferred date, or call 030 612 964 73. We carry out a free survey – in the Komponistenviertel we also check the courtyard and stairwell – and send you a written fixed-price quote.
Besides Weißensee, as a moving company Berlin we also work in Prenzlauer Berg, Pankow and Hohenschönhausen. You can find a list of all localities under moving company Berlin districts.
Planning a move? We are happy to advise you.
Free on-site survey and a binding fixed-price quote – with no hidden costs.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a move in Berlin-Weißensee cost?
In the Komponistenviertel there are period buildings without a lift; on Berliner Allee, rather post-war buildings. Costs arise from volume, floor and additional services. Guide values are given at moving company Berlin costs.
Do I need a parking restriction zone in Weißensee?
On Berliner Allee, at Antonplatz and in many streets with period buildings, there is hardly ever a free space in front of the door without a parking restriction zone. On request, we apply for the zone for you.
How early should I book my move in Weißensee?
For Weißensee, we recommend four to eight weeks’ lead time, rather more in summer. Short-notice dates are often possible during the week.
Does Lion Umzüge also pack for me?
Yes. With our packing service, we pack individual rooms or the entire flat and, on request, unpack again at the destination.
Do you dismantle and reassemble furniture and kitchens?
Yes. We dismantle and reassemble wardrobes, beds and shelves. For kitchens, there is our kitchen assembly.
How are my belongings insured when moving in Weißensee?
Under the HGB (German Commercial Code), moving companies are generally liable for 620 euros per cubic metre of loading space. For valuable items, we recommend additional transport insurance.
Do you also move people from Weißensee to other cities?
Yes. From Weißensee, we also handle long-distance moves throughout Germany and moves abroad.
