Moving · Magdeburg & surrounding area

Find a moving company in Magdeburg — request to vetted partner firms

A 2-room flat in Magdeburg runs between roughly €600 and €2,000 at market rates. What your move actually costs depends on volume, floor, carrying distance and the services you want. You enter your details once, we pass the request on to the right firm, and a vetted moving firm gives you a written fixed-price offer.

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Umzug-Magdeburg.com is a referral portal and carries out no moves itself — the work is handled by independent partner firms.

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What does the move cost?

Market ranges by flat size in Magdeburg

The bars below show market ranges, not fixed prices. They summarise the price figures of two moving portals for Magdeburg. The upper value stands for a fully carried-out move with a lot of volume, a long carrying distance and extra services; the lower one for a lean, well-prepared move. Where your move lands within the range is settled by the partner firm on the basis of your details.

1-room flat
€350–1,360
market range, not a fixed price
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2- to 3-room
€600–2,810
market range, not a fixed price
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4-room & house
€1,200–7,310
market range, not a fixed price
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1-room
€350–1,360
2-room
€600–2,000
3–4-room
€800–2,810
House
€1,200–7,310

If you'd like to see the individual items and a transparent worked example, you'll find them on the page about moving costs in Magdeburg. There, the hourly rates, the price per cubic metre and the usual extra items such as a furniture hoist or a no-stopping zone are broken down individually.

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Enter the flat size, the destination and a few details — the calculator gives you an instant, non-binding market range for your move.

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How the referral works

From request to fixed-price offer

You fill in the request — scope, preferred date, origin and destination address. We look at what kind of move it is: a small flat within Magdeburg, a large household needing a furniture hoist, or a move to the surrounding area. On the basis of these details we pass the request to a partner firm whose capacity, vehicle and availability fit.

The partner firm gets in touch and makes a fixed-price offer. For larger moves it inspects the flat beforehand — on site or by video — so the price holds and there's no surprise on moving day. Whether you accept the offer is your decision alone; the request is free and non-binding.

The price figures on this portal rest on documented market ranges and official information from the City of Magdeburg. How the whole process looks in detail is on the page How it works.

Paar verlädt Umzugskartons für den Umzug ins Fahrzeug

What we look for

What qualifies a partner firm

In Möbeldecken verpackte Möbel bereit zum Verladen

Insurance and liability. A reputable moving firm has transport and third-party liability insurance. If something breaks on moving day, it's settled who pays for it. Anyone who just sends a few helpers usually doesn't cover transport damage to the goods the way a removal firm does.

Fixed price in writing. A solid offer names a sum and lists what it includes. "From €79" on a company page is a starting price for the smallest consignment, not the price for your move.

Survey for larger moves. From a 3-room flat upwards, the firm should inspect the flat beforehand — on site or by video. That's the only way to estimate the volume realistically, rather than recalculating on moving day.

Clear service boundaries. The offer should say whether packing, dismantling, assembly, a furniture hoist and a no-stopping zone are included or cost extra. That's the only way to compare two offers at all.

Magdeburg in detail

Why the district helps set the price

In Stadtfeld Ost and West, Buckau and Sudenburg there's a lot of Wilhelmine-era and period housing. The stairwells are narrow, often there's no lift, and furniture has to be carried over three or four floors. That costs time and staff. If a large piece won't fit through the stairwell, a furniture hoist is added — €150 to €300 at market rates.

The tram shapes large parts of the city centre. Where tracks and overhead lines run, the space to stop the moving lorry is tight. A no-stopping zone applied for in good time keeps the carrying distance short and saves the most expensive ingredient on moving day: labour time.

In Neu Olvenstedt and the other prefab-housing areas there's usually a lift, which makes carrying easier. On the other hand, the routes from the lift to the flat and from the building to the parking spot are often long; the lift has to be reserved or blocked so it stays available during the move.

For the request that means: state the floor, whether there's a lift, how many steps lead up to the front door and how far the lorry can park from the entrance. These four details affect the price more than the room count alone.

Träger transportieren Möbel durch ein enges Altbau-Treppenhaus
Paar verlädt Umzugskartons vor dem Haus für den Umzug

Senior moves in Magdeburg

A move in later life, or from a large flat into a smaller one, can be broken into partial services. Some households book only carrying and driving, others additionally the packing, the dismantling of the furniture and the reassembly in the new flat. Clearing a flat where a lot is left behind can also be planned in.

If the move is on health grounds, the long-term care insurance fund may grant a contribution towards measures that improve the living environment. The exact amount depends on the individual case and is settled directly with the fund — we deliberately quote no fixed sums for it.

Business and office moves

Offices, practices and smaller businesses move best in a way that leaves the business standing idle as little as possible. That's why company moves often fall on a weekend, an evening or the time between two working days. The partner firms schedule the date accordingly.

For the request, the number of workstations, how IT and files are handled and the question of whether furniture has to be dismantled and reassembled all matter. Servers, files and sensitive documents need orderly labelling and a clear handover plan — that belongs in the offer.

Clearing out before the move

Bulky waste with the SAB Magdeburg — a checklist

Less volume means lower moving costs. If you clear out beforehand, plan the bulky-waste collection by the municipal waste service (Städtische Abfallwirtschaftsbetriebe, SAB) with lead time and don't fall back on expensive private collection.

  • Free of charge: twice a year up to 2 m³ or once a year up to 4 m³ of bulky waste.
  • Allow up to 4 weeks' lead time until the collection date.
  • Chargeable requested date: €15.40 per half cubic metre started.
  • Waste electrical appliances: €13 per appliance.

Registration SAB

Telephone: 0391 540 4688

Online: magdeburg.de/sab/sperrmuell

SAB, Sternstraße 13, 39104 Magdeburg

Why a comparison

Why a neutral request pays off

Paar packt Umzugskartons in der neuen Wohnung aus

Anyone who contacts several moving firms in Magdeburg themselves knows the drill: every page promises the best service, many advertise "from" prices, and a neutral comparison is missing. For a single move, the effort of researching and contacting three or four firms individually rarely pays off.

Through this portal you enter your details once. We match the request to a suitable firm by scope, date and distance, rather than scattering it widely. That saves you phone calls and stops you ending up with a firm whose capacity or vehicle doesn't fit your move at all.

The figures on this portal come from two moving portals and from official information from the City of Magdeburg; we cite the sources for them. A binding offer is always made by the firm doing the work, once it knows your flat.

Beyond the city limits

Moves to the surrounding area and long-distance moves

Not every move stays within Magdeburg. If you're moving to the surrounding area — towards Halberstadt or Bernburg, say — or over a longer distance to another city, we refer that to partner firms just the same. For such distances a kilometre share is added, usually around €0.25 to €0.50 per kilometre on top of the move itself.

As a rough guide: a move over about 150 kilometres, towards Berlin or Hannover for instance, runs between roughly €730 and €2,640 at market rates, depending on volume and services. The exact price, as with a local move, hinges on household size, access and extra services. What matters is giving the origin and destination address in full in the request, so the distance is right.

Timing and lead time

When you should send your request

For a relaxed move, lead time pays off. At the end of the month and around public holidays the firms are heavily booked; if you're flexible and pick a weekday mid-month, you more often get a cheaper date. Factor in the lead time for the no-stopping zone as well — in Magdeburg at least 14 days for the application.

Clearing out also takes time: the SAB's bulky-waste collection wants to be registered up to four weeks beforehand if you want to use the free allowance. If you know these deadlines and send the request early, you'll have less stress on moving day and usually the better price too.

Frequently asked

Moving in Magdeburg — what you should know

What does a move in Magdeburg cost?

At market rates a 2-room flat runs between roughly €600 and €2,000, a 3- to 4-room flat between €800 and €2,810. The actual price hinges on volume, floor, carrying distance and extra services. These are market ranges from two moving portals for Magdeburg, not fixed prices — a binding offer is made by the firm doing the work once it has checked the details.

How quickly do I get an offer?

As soon as the request is complete — scope, date, origin and destination address — we pass it to a suitable partner firm. It usually gets in touch within a few working days; for larger moves an on-site or video survey comes first, before the fixed price is set.

Are you a moving company yourselves?

No. Umzug-Magdeburg.com runs no fleet of its own and carries out no moves. We refer the request to vetted moving firms in Magdeburg and the surrounding area. The moving contract is made with the partner firm, not with us.

What do you check about the partner firms?

We look for existing transport and third-party liability insurance, a written fixed-price offer, an on-site or video survey for larger moves, and clear service boundaries — that is, what's included in the price and what costs extra.

Do I need a no-stopping zone in Magdeburg?

In narrow period-building streets in Stadtfeld, Buckau or Sudenburg it's almost always worth it, so the lorry stands right outside the door and the carrying distance stays short. The responsible body is the road traffic authority, An der Steinkuhle 6; the application must be filed at least 14 days beforehand. Details are on the page about the no-stopping zone.

How do I estimate my moving volume and the number of boxes?

As a rough rule of thumb, reckon on about 10 cubic metres per room. For a 2-room flat that's roughly 20 cubic metres. More important than the exact figure for the offer are photos of the bulky items, the floor and whether there's a lift.

What should I bear in mind for a senior move in Magdeburg?

Partial services can be booked individually: just carrying and driving, or additionally packing, dismantling the furniture and reassembling it in the new flat. For a move on health grounds, the long-term care insurance fund may contribute towards measures that improve the living environment; you clarify the exact amount with your fund.

Do you also arrange business and office moves?

Yes. Office, practice and smaller company moves can be scheduled for weekends or evenings, so the business keeps running. What matters for the request is the number of workstations, the transport of IT and files, and whether furniture has to be dismantled.

Do you also arrange moves to the surrounding area or long-distance moves?

Yes. Moves to the area around Magdeburg and long-distance moves from Magdeburg we likewise refer to partner firms. For the longer distance a kilometre share applies, usually around €0.25 to €0.50 per kilometre on top of the move itself.

How can I save money on a move in Magdeburg?

Clearing out before the move saves volume and therefore cost — the SAB accepts an allowance of bulky waste free of charge. On top of that, pick a weekday rather than the end of the month and pack yourself instead of booking the packing service. Apply for the no-stopping zone yourself and you also save the service provider's surcharge.

Read on

Everything for your move in Magdeburg

Moving costs Magdeburg

Price tables by flat size, hourly rates, price per cubic metre, extra items and a transparent worked example.

No-stopping zone Magdeburg

The responsible office, deadlines, process and market price — apply yourself or via the moving firm.

Moving helpers Magdeburg

When helpers alone are enough, what they cost, how liability works and what belongs in a helper request.

How it works

The referral process step by step — free, non-binding and without sales pressure.

We also arrange moves to the area around Magdeburg and long-distance moves from Magdeburg.

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