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International movers to Germany · De Bresser since 1923

Moving to Germany, from your current home to your new address

You have found your new home in Germany. Now for the furniture and boxes. Moving to Germany with De Bresser means we help you prepare your belongings, transport and delivery, with an eye on both addresses and your moving date.

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Moving from the Netherlands to Germany? Tell us your departure town, your German address and the date. We will discuss your belongings and the options for a survey.

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  • Since 1923 in Oisterwijkmore than a hundred years of moving experience

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Taking your belongings to Germany

What goes with you across the border?

A sofa that has to come along, a wardrobe that comes apart and a few personal boxes you want to pack yourself. If you are moving to Germany from the Netherlands, planning starts with an overview of your things. The storage room, attic and garden furniture count too.

During the pre-move survey we discuss the volume of your belongings and access to both homes. You tell us which jobs you will do yourself and where you would like help. With a video survey you can show us the rooms and larger furniture remotely.

Do you already have the keys, or is the date still open? Let us know straight away. We can then discuss what can be arranged for collection and delivery. For the rest of your preparations, read more about moving abroad (in Dutch).

Measure large furniture and the doorways in your new home. A wardrobe that fits through the front door can still get stuck on the stairs. With your quote request, ask about dismantling and reassembly (page in Dutch).

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Read the moving terms beforehand (Dutch PDF).

De Bresser lorry with containers at a crane.

Things to arrange

Look outside and upstairs too

Do not leave the garden furniture, the attic or the storage room off your overview. Include them in the survey so the volume is right. Anything you would rather not take to Germany can be set aside before the survey.

Measurements from the German end

No access to your new home yet? Ask the landlord or estate agent for measurements or photos of the stairwell and the lift. That way we can check in advance which pieces will need furniture assembly (in Dutch).

A list, even within the EU

Packing a few personal boxes yourself? Tell us what is in them. De Bresser adds the contents to the numbered inventory list, even for a move within the EU, and you receive a copy.

Packing for Germany

Your sofa and wardrobe, well packed across the border

Your belongings travel to Germany in our removal van, and we pack everything so it is protected during loading, driving and unloading.

A sofa is wrapped all round in bubble wrap and corrugated cardboard, and a wardrobe that comes apart is packed piece by piece. For fragile or unusually shaped items we arrange a custom-made crate where needed. In the van, everything is strapped down for the drive to your new address in Germany.

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Wooden transport crate in a warehouse, with wrapping film and protected items inside
Custom wooden crate
Container with stacked furniture and packages wrapped in white
Wrapped in white and neatly stacked
Open load space of a removal van with wrapped panels and ratchet straps
Secured in the removal van

  • Corrugated cardboard

    for edges, corners and whole items

  • Bubble wrap

    a soft layer for glass and lacquered surfaces

  • Boxes with packing paper

    for crockery and small items

Your points of contact

Your team for the move to Germany

Henry, Marjolein and Timo coordinate our international moves. With them you go over your departure address, the home in Germany and the period you have in mind. Mention anything still uncertain too, such as the key handover or where the van can park.

  • Portrait of Henry Stolk, international move coordinator at De Bresser

    Henry Stolk

    International move coordinator

    Henry stays in touch with our international partner agents, so everyone involved knows what has been agreed for your move.

  • Portrait of Marjolein van Helmond, file coordinator/agent network at De Bresser

    Marjolein van Helmond

    File coordinator/Agent network

    Marjolein keeps track of your move file from first request to delivery and stays in contact with the partner agents involved in your move.

  • Portrait of Timo van der Schans, international move coordinator at De Bresser

    Timo van der Schans

    International move coordinator

    Timo coordinates the schedule with you and our partner agents, keeping a close eye on the collection and delivery of your belongings.

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Preparing for moving day

When can your things go into the new house?

Your old home has to be empty, but you may only get the keys to the new one later. Put the two dates side by side. We then discuss collection, transport to Germany and delivery to your address.

Tell us the floor, whether there is a lift and the distance from the street to the front door. Photos of the entrance and stairwell help us discuss the situation. For a flat, also ask when the lift or shared entrance may be used.

And the cost? That depends on what you are taking and what work you ask us to do. So check which services, any storage and any costs for access to the address are included in your quote. Keep identity documents, medication and things for the first night close at hand.

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Plan together

Hand over now, move in later

Is there a gap between handing over your old home empty and getting the keys in Germany? Give us both dates as early as you can. We will then discuss a later delivery to your new address and container storage (page in Dutch).

Where will the van park?

No fixed loading bay at your new home? Tell us what the street looks like and we will agree who applies to the municipality for permission and who puts up the signs. Allow for the processing time.

A bag you carry yourself

Set aside ID, medication, chargers and bedding for the first night. Put them in a bag that travels with you. That way they are to hand while the van is still being unloaded.

Moving in practice

Space for the removal van in Germany

The procedure depends on the municipality and on where the van needs to park. Ask your German municipality which permission is needed, who applies and who arranges any signs. The examples below apply only to Berlin and Düsseldorf.

Brandenburg Gate in Berlin
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; background removed with AI.

Municipal information checked on 19 October 2026. These are local examples; the competent authority decides on your application.

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  • Your loading and unloading spot

    Include the details of the loading and unloading spot when you send your request to De Bresser. Agree in writing who arranges any permission and signs. The competent authority decides on the application.

  • Berlin: temporary no-stopping zone

    For a temporary no-stopping zone, you apply for an order from the road traffic authority of the district concerned. The city gives an average processing time of about four weeks. That is no guarantee your application will be ready within four weeks. The authority does not supply the signs; talk to a specialist company about putting them up. Read Berlin's guidance on no-stopping zones for removals (in German).

  • Düsseldorf: exemption from a no-stopping zone

    To park or stop within an existing no-stopping zone, you need an exemption permit. The usual lead time is fourteen days. Since 1 June 2026 a shorter lead time is possible at a higher fee; applying less than two council working days ahead is not possible. The city does not put up the signs. Check Düsseldorf's application conditions (in German) for your situation.

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Moving to Germany: what does it cost?

The price depends on what comes with you and what work you want done. Send us both addresses, the volume of your belongings and your preferred dates. Mention any help you want with packing, assembly or temporary storage. Ask which services and which access costs your quote includes.

How we map out your move

  1. By phone or WhatsApp

    You call or WhatsApp us about your plans. We go through what needs to be moved and what information is still needed for your quote.

  2. By video survey

    Use your phone to show what needs to be moved, from the living room to the attic. That way the adviser can see your belongings and the way out.

  3. Home visit

    The adviser looks at your belongings, access to the property and your wishes on site. You can ask questions about the approach and the costs straight away.

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Customs and arrangements

Do you need customs papers for Germany?

Germany is an EU member state. For household goods leaving the Netherlands for Germany, there is therefore generally no customs declaration to make in either country. De Bresser still always draws up an inventory list. We number every item and box and record the contents of each box. You get your own copy, so you can see exactly what is travelling.

Cars and motorbikes may be subject to extra rules. Report special items separately and check what applies to your goods and route. Dutch Customs explains the rules for moving within the EU (in Dutch). If your goods or route do need customs formalities after all, De Bresser handles them. You supply the necessary details and documents. Registering in Germany, deregistering in the Netherlands and other personal matters are separate. Our guide to emigrating to Germany (in Dutch) is written for Dutch nationals; with another passport, check the residence rules that apply to you.

Also discuss insurance for your belongings (page in Dutch). Have it recorded which route and which work the agreement covers, including any storage. Read the quote and its terms and conditions before you confirm the move.

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For your move

A list that adds up

Write down what you want transported and which items need extra care. Has a large wardrobe or an extra batch of boxes been added since the survey? Let us know, so the quote and schedule can be reviewed.

Read the agreements first

Our insurance page (in Dutch) shows which cover goes with your move to Germany. Discuss the sum insured, any exclusions and arrangements if your things are stored first.

Still exploring your options?

Not sure of your destination yet? Our overview of international moves will help. For a destination outside Europe, also read about moving overseas (in Dutch).

More services

What help suits your move?

Tell us what help you would like with your move to Germany. Below you can read more about each service; the work for your own move is set out in your quote. The service pages below are in Dutch.

  • Full-service move

    Leave the packing, unpacking and assembly to us as well. We agree in advance which tasks you want us to do.

  • Packing service

    Have your belongings packed with care. Discuss which materials and what protection your things need.

  • Moving box hire

    You can rent moving boxes for the personal boxes you pack yourself. Agree beforehand what you will prepare.

  • Senior move

    Moving to a smaller home or a flat? Take your time to discuss what comes along and what help you need.

  • Urgent move

    Tight schedule? Get in touch to discuss what is possible for your route and dates.

  • Container storage

    Departure and key handover not lining up? Discuss temporary storage and a later delivery.

Packing for abroad

Well packed for your international move

For your move to Germany, we recommend letting us pack your belongings. A few personal boxes are fine to do yourself. Our movers pack china, furniture and other fragile items with care.

Do it yourself

A few personal boxes

  • You can pack a few boxes of clothes and personal items yourself. Agree with us in advance what you want to do yourself.

  • Tell us what is in your own boxes. De Bresser adds the contents to the inventory list, numbers everything and gives you a copy.

  • Let us pack crockery, glassware and items that need extra protection. See our packing tips (in Dutch) for boxes you pack yourself.

  • Keep your passport, medication, keys and things for the first few days separate. Do not put them in with the belongings we take.

Prepare your packing

Our advice

We pack your belongings

  • We protect your belongings all round with bubble wrap, corrugated cardboard and packing paper. We match the material to the item.

  • Edges and corners of furniture get extra protection. We fill empty spaces with packing paper, so items have less room to move inside the packaging.

  • For fragile or unusually shaped items, we arrange custom crates where needed. When loading, we make sure your belongings are well protected in the removal van.

  • Together we check if you are taking any special items that are subject to extra rules. We discuss those before the boxes are sealed.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about your move to Germany

Can't find your question? See the frequently asked questions (in Dutch) or contact us.

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What details are needed for a quote?

Give us both addresses, the volume of your belongings and the dates you have in mind. Mention any help with packing, assembly or temporary storage. If you add a large wardrobe or extra boxes after the survey, let us know so we can review the quote and schedule.

Who arranges a spot for the removal van?

That depends on your German municipality and where the van needs to park. Agree in advance who arranges any permission and signs. The decision lies with the competent authority. See the local examples from Berlin and Düsseldorf.

Can I pack my own things?

You can pack a few personal boxes yourself. For the rest of your belongings, we recommend leaving the packing to us. Agree which boxes and fragile items our team prepares when you book the packing service. That way it is clear before moving day who does what.

What if my new home is not available yet?

Does your old home have to be empty before the German one is ready? Discuss a later delivery and temporary storage in the Netherlands. Say which things you need in the meantime.

How do I arrange insurance for Germany?

Check which insurance suits your move to Germany, then talk through the insured amount, possible exclusions and what applies if your belongings are stored before delivery.

Can I also move from Germany to the Netherlands?

Moving the other way, from Germany to the Netherlands? Then discuss the German departure address and your destination in the Netherlands. The page on moving to the Netherlands explains how to prepare.

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See our international moves

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Reviews

Customers are happy with us

Quoted verbatim from our Klantenvertellen profile, in the original Dutch, with name, place and date. Only customers invited after their move can review us. The photos show our own work. Read all reviews (in Dutch)

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  • 9 out of 10

    Personeel was. Vriendelijk, netjes, op elkaar ingespeeld en kundig.

    John, Etten-Leur ·

  • 9 out of 10

    Zeer tevreden, over de organisatie , de medewerkers en de uitvoering van de verhuizing zelf. Vriendelijk, hardwerkend , als één team. Kan het iedereen aanbevelen.

    Marian, Tilburg ·

  • 10 out of 10

    Verhuizing zeer voorspoedig verlopen, team zeer goed op elkaar op elkaar afgestemd. Uitpakken zodanig geregeld dat na afloop alle verpakkingsmateriaal zoveel mogelijk werd meegenomen wat een ontzettende rust geeft. Afspraken worden goed nagekomen. Derde verhuizing met de Bresser, wat ons betreft van harte aan te bevelen

    Ton, Goirle ·

  • 10 out of 10

    Goed overleg met ons
    Netjes alle kwetsbare dingen met folie ingepakt
    Goed doorgewerkt en alles op de juiste plaats gezet.

    Bert, Oisterwijk ·

  • 8 out of 10

    Goede ervaring.

    Ad, Sint Willenrord ·

  • 10 out of 10

    Wij zijn door -3- hardwerkende Haagse heren , van Brabant naar Gelderland verhuisd.
    Het werd een zorgeloze dag, in no-time was de enorme hoeveelheid dozen ingepakt en werd vervolgens bij de opslagbox in een supersnel tempo , ook alles ingepakt.
    In Arnhem moest alles per lift naar boven.
    Fluitend werden alle dozen in de bestemde kamers gebracht.
    Om 15.30 waren we verhuisd!
    Ongelooflijk! Complimenten voor de goede communicatie met de Bresser en het geweldige verhuisteam.

    Maria, Andel ·

  • 8 out of 10

    zie hierboven

    Cor Heerkens, GOIRLE ·

  • 10 out of 10

    Veel waardering voor de inzet van de verhuizers

    P, Tilburg ·

  • 10 out of 10

    Vriendelijke en behulpzame medewerkers.
    Komen afspraken na, zoals dag en tijd.

    Gerry, Oisterwijk ·

  • 10 out of 10

    De mannen van de Bresser waren op het afgesproken tijdstip aanwezig en na een korte ronde zijn ze voortvarend aan de slag gegaan. In no time was het huis leeg en gingen we naar het nieuwe adres. Ondanks de uitdaging waar de verhuislift het beste geplaatst kon worden was het ook weer zo in orde. Rond 14.00 uur stond alles binnen en konden we de dozen gaan uitpakken

    E, Oisterwijk ·

  • 8 out of 10

    afspraken worden nagekomen, flexibiliteit bij wijzigingen, zonder schade op het nieuwe adres

    Martin van Gulik, Tilburg ·

  • 10 out of 10

    Fijne verhuizers alles goed geregeld.
    2de keer verhuisd was weer top.
    Verhuizers doen niet moeilijk kijken naar mogelijkheden.

    M, Esch ·

  • 10 out of 10

    Met verbazing gekeken hoe efficiënt de verhuizing is gegaan . Zo'n til lift is een uitkomst, vooral als je hoog woont. Niets hoeft meer met de huislift, die vaak te klein is. De kast en het bed hoefden niet gedemonteerd te worden. Perfect.

    A, Tilburg ·

  • 10 out of 10

    Topmannen! Aardig, meedenkend, zorgvuldig en wat wij belangrijk vinden, een goed humeur! In voor een geintje! Wij zagen er een beetje tegen op maar zij hebben dat zeker goedgemaakt!

    Anja, Uden ·

  • 8 out of 10

    Behalve dat er een foutje was gemaakt wat betreft de tijd dat de verhuisdozen geleverd zouden worden en ik een paar uur voor niets heb zitten wachten is de verhuizing op zich prima gegaan. Op de afgesproken tijd was één verhuizer aanwezig; de andere twee verhuizers stonden in de file; door vakanties werd een beroep gedaan op verhuizers uit een ander deel van het land. Die ene verhuizer is gelijk aan het werk gegaan en toen de andere twee er waren ging het inladen razendsnel. Hetzelfde gold voor het uitladen op het nieuwe adres wat op 30 km van het inlaad-adres lag. De verhuizers in kwestie waren vriendelijke, beleefde en hardwerkende mannen voor wie niets teveel en niets te zwaar was. Ondanks de hoge temperaturen werd er nauwelijks tijd genomen om te pauzeren; een slokje water of een blikje fris tussendoor was voldoende voor de heren. Voor lunchtijd was alles klaar en kon ik beginnen met het uitpakken van de dozen. Het ophalen van de lege dozen een week later ging volgens afspraak.

    Ook de contacten met de mensen op kantoor is altijd goed verlopen. Al met al een goede ervaring.

    A, Tilburg ·

  • 9 out of 10

    Goed , snel en deskundig.

    Harm, Oisterwijk ·

  • 10 out of 10

    Onze verhuizing van grote spullen is voorspoedig verlopen.
    Fijne verhuizers die snel, efficiënt en zorgvuldig hun werk deden.
    Wij zijn zeer tevreden!

    M, Horsten ·

  • 10 out of 10

    Goede communicatie en vakkundig personeel - zowel gebruikgemaakt van langdurige opslag als verhuisdiensten

    Marion, Den Haag ·

  • 10 out of 10

    Zie hiervoor

    P, Tilburg ·

  • 10 out of 10

    Uitstekend

    Guus, Tilburg ·

Locations

Six locations in the Netherlands and Belgium

We work from Tilburg, Oisterwijk, Breda, Venlo, Reeuwijk and Brussels. Choose a location or discuss your move with us directly.

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De Bresser lorry on a road in Brabant

  1. Tilburg Head office

    Herastraat 9
    5047 TX Tilburg

    +31 13 542 59 35Directions

  2. Oisterwijk

    Luxemburgstraat 7
    5061 JW Oisterwijk

    +31 13 542 59 35Directions

  3. Breda

    Mijkenbroek 46
    4824 AC Breda

    +31 76 52 24 100Directions

  4. Venlo

    Van Coehoornstraat 11
    5916 PH Venlo

    +31 13 542 59 35Directions

  5. Reeuwijk

    Edisonstraat 1A-B
    2811 EM Reeuwijk

    Directions

  6. Brussels

    Bazellaan 8
    1140 Evere, Belgium

    +31 13 542 59 35Directions

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Great moves start here

  1. We discuss your moveFill in your details. We will contact you to go through your plans.
  2. A quote that fits your moveWe view your belongings by video or discuss a home visit.
  3. Everything in one placeMoving, packing and storage: you arrange it all with De Bresser in one place.

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