Moving in Basel: how to find a moving company in Basel
Do you want to move to or within Basel? Comparis provides helpful moving tips and shows you how to find the right moving company in Basel.
16.05.2023
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1. How much does it cost to move to or within Basel?
Moving costs in Basel depend on various factors. These factors include:
Size of your old home
Number and type of moving goods
Floor
Presence of a lift
Tip: there is a lot to organize when moving. The Comparis moving checklist will also help ensure nothing gets forgotten. Would you like to leave the move to professionals? Through our moving partner topmovers, you can get up to five quotes.
The Comparis moving cost calculator shows the approximate cost of moving with professionals and cleaning an apartment in Basel. The following table provides an initial overview:
| Number of rooms | Moving distance 10 km |
Moving distance 30 km |
Moving distance 50 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | CHF 1,063 – 1,412 | CHF 1,099 – 1,448 | CHF 1,135 – 1,484 |
| 3 – 3.5 | CHF 1,354 – 1,756 | CHF 1,390 – 1,792 | CHF 1,426 – 1,828 |
| 4 – 4.5 | CHF 2,431 – 2,972 | CHF 2,467 – 3,008 | CHF 2,503 – 3,044 |
When calculating costs, you need to take any other expenses into account. This may include the cost of new furniture and moving boxes or the placement of a mail forwarding order.
2. How do I choose the right moving company in Basel?
Are you looking for moving services in Basel-Stadt? Then you’ll quickly find over 60 providers. Be sure to obtain several quotes. This way, you can find the right company. This is now possible online or by e-mail for most moving companies.
Compare the deals and look at the reviews. This will give you a good idea of where the value for money is best and which company fits your needs.
3. What alternatives are there to a moving company?
An alternative to a moving company is to rent a van. This is cheaper, but also involves more effort.
Companies such as settelen.ch, cargowin.ch or michmieten.ch offer vans for rent in Basel that you can use for your move. They can be rented for a half-day, full-day or over the weekend.
Pay attention to the size and cargo capacity of the van. Make sure that you are allowed to drive the van.
4. How can I reserve a parking space in Basel for my move?
Reserve a parking space
Reserve a parking space through Basel-Stadt Cantonal Police for the day of the move. The cantonal police will then reserve a parking space for you and set up signs. You must place the order at least ten days before the moving date.
The reservation costs 50 francs for the setup work plus 5 francs per day and sign (as of May 2023). Depending on the length of the reserved area, you will need at least two signs.
Saving tip: you can pick up, set up and remove the no-parking signs yourself. This only costs 5 francs plus per day and sign plus 10 francs in deposit fees (as of 2023).
By the way: moving companies usually take care of the parking reservation themselves. This usually does not result in any additional costs.
Buy a visitor parking ticket
Alternatively, you can buy a visitor parking ticket to park in the blue zone. It costs 12 francs for half a day and 20 francs for a full day (as of 2023). Please note: this means that there is no guarantee of a parking space.
5. Reporting a move in Basel: key addresses
Registration
It only takes a few minutes to register a move in Basel: in the canton of Basel-Stadt, you can register online via eUmzug. Or you can visit the residents’ registration office of Basel-Stadt in person.
Kindergarten, school and daycare
You can register online with the Education Department of Basel-Stadt Primary Schools. Complete the registration form and send it to the e-mail address provided.
Road Traffic Office
When changing cantons, you must hand in the old number plate and register the car. Contact the Department of Justice and Security of the Canton of Basel-Stadt.
Who else to inform
Don’t forget to inform Swiss Post and other service providers such as insurance companies of your change of address.
6. The most well-known districts in Basel
The city of Basel consists of 19 residential districts. The Altstadt district (consisting of the old town areas of Grossbasel and Kleinbasel) not only offers the most famous sights, but also a shopping centre with a Rhine promenade.
Some of the most popular residential areas are:
St. Alban district: the district is characterised by spacious villas with large green spaces. However, modern complexes are increasingly shaping the district. Important to know: St. Alban has a high amount of traffic (east motorway, transit and feeder traffic).
Wettstein: Wettstein contains spacious buildings, converted industrial sites and various schools in the northern part. The sports ground Landhof is a leisure and recreation space in the district.
Bachletten: Numerous streams flow through Bachletten. The residential area is green and open. Nearby you will find the Zoological Garden, the Schützenmattpark and the Schützenmatte sports facility. Neuweilerplatz has plenty of shops.
Want to find out more? The canton of Basel-Stadt offers more detailed descriptions of the neighbourhoods .
This article was first published on 22.02.2022
