Moving to Bremen
You’re getting set to make a move to - or perhaps within - Bremen? We’ll help you to make it as pleasant and easy as possible. Whether you’re new to Bremen or been here a dog’s age, you’ll find all the information and links you need for moving to Bremen here.
New in Bremen?
Are you new in Bremen? Find out which neighbourhood is best for you! Whether a quiet, countrified setting on the outskirts, or an area with nightlife – all neighbourhoods of Bremen have a special charm of their own.
Perhaps you’d also like to
- check out a short description of the city and its people
- learn more about Bremen’s cultural landscape
- explore Bremen’s parks and green spaces
Find your Dream Flat!
Whether you're moving to Bremen or have been here for a while, the Hanseatic city offers comparatively low rents compared to other major German cities. Find out more about this in the current rent index.
The Moving Day draws nearer . . .
You’ve found a new place and moving day is fast approaching? Then you can look for moving boxes on the Schwarzes Brett. And have you thought about the following?
- Change of address application
- Cancellation of electric, gas and water services
- Change or cancellation of telephone and internet connection
- Change or cancellation of broadcasting licence fee
- Opening a bank account
- Registering change of address with your insurances
- Change or cancellation of subscriptions
- An appointment for bulky trash removal
- An appointment with the police department for a special moving-day parking permit, to reserve space on the street for your removal vehicles
Home at Last!
The move is behind you and now you’re finally in your new home. Allow us to congratulate you on your new place! Sit back and relax – we’ve put together the addresses for the various institutions you might need to contact.
- New residence registration or registration of change-of-address
- Motor vehicle registration
- Finding a Kindergarten or school for your child
- Child allowance benefits (Kindergeld) application
- Bafög (student aid) application and information about Bremen’s higher education institutions
- A change of address registration with the revenue office (Finanzamt)
