Moving between Poland and Germany
For many families, the Polish-German border is not a one-off crossing but a road travelled several times in a lifetime: leaving for work, coming back years later, moving parents closer to their children. We handle moves between Poland and Germany in both directions, and it is this two-way service that sets our offer apart. We have warehouses in Wrocław and in Frankfurt am Main, so we have a base at each end of the route.
Two directions, two to-do lists
From Poland to Germany
After moving in, you register at the local office (Anmeldung) and receive a certificate of registration. With it, you can open a bank account, sign up for health insurance and re-register your car. You will find a description of this direction on our moving to Germany page.
From Germany to Poland
Before leaving, you deregister at the German office (Abmeldung) and cancel the broadcasting licence fee and your utility contracts. In Poland you register at the municipal office, and a car with German plates is registered at the district authority (starostwo).
Returning from Germany to Poland – what to watch out for
When moving back, handing back the flat is what most often catches people out. German tenancy agreements usually require the property to be returned in the condition described in the handover report, sometimes with the walls repainted and the kitchen removed if the tenant installed it. We can dismantle the kitchen and take away unwanted items on the same day as loading, so the landlord’s inspection does not require a second visit.
The second issue is timing. The standard notice period for a tenancy in Germany is three months, and your home in Poland may be ready earlier or later. If the dates do not line up, your belongings wait in our warehouse in Frankfurt or in Wrocław, depending on which is closer to the final delivery address.
The most common routes between Poland and Germany
| Route | Border crossing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wrocław – Dresden, Leipzig, Chemnitz | Jędrzychowice / Ludwigsdorf | A4 all the way on both sides |
| Wrocław – Berlin, Hamburg | Olszyna / Forst | A18 and the German A15 |
| Poznań, Szczecin – Berlin | Świecko or Kołbaskowo | A2 or A6 |
| Silesia – Bavaria | Jędrzychowice or via the Czech Republic | the choice depends on traffic and roadworks |
| Frankfurt, Rhineland – Poland | via Dresden and Jędrzychowice | the route our runs from the warehouse take |
Regular runs instead of one-off trips
We travel between Wrocław and Germany regularly, so on the Poland–Germany route you do not have to wait for a full load to build up. Smaller moves join scheduled runs, while full houses travel in a dedicated vehicle. General details are on the international moving page.
Moving between Poland and Germany – questions
Do you collect belongings from Germany when I move back to Poland?
Yes. We pack, dismantle the furniture and take it to any town in Poland. We often combine return runs with routes from our Frankfurt warehouse.
Are customs documents needed to move furniture between Poland and Germany?
No. Both countries are in the European Union, so we move household goods with no customs duty or customs declarations.
Can you dismantle a kitchen in a German flat?
Yes. We dismantle fitted kitchens and wardrobes, and if they are not going to Poland, we take them away so the property is ready to hand back.
I live near the border – can you do a small move from Görlitz to Zgorzelec?
Yes, we carry out short cross-border moves just like local ones, with one vehicle in one day.
Can you issue an invoice in German for my employer?
We issue a VAT invoice. If your employer in Germany needs an additional description of the service, ask when you request a quote.
Leaving or coming back?
Tell us which way your load is going – we will prepare a quote that takes both addresses and storage along the way into account.
Poland – Germany
which way are you going?
A free quote for moves in both directions across the border, with warehouses in Wrocław and Frankfurt.
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