Moving from Germany to Switzerland

A New Opportunity, A New Country

After living for 2.5 years in Germany, I received a new job offer in Switzerland.
Not being a native of either country, I was naturally anxious about the moving process.
Nevertheless, Ernst made it very easy and professional.

They were always available by telephone and the staff was very friendly.
I always felt reassured upon raising a question or speaking to them on the phone.
The online virtual visit of my apartment went very smoothly, as well as the entire experience from move preparation to delivery.

Why We Chose Ernst

We received quotes from many moving companies.
We chose Ernst not only because of the competitive price (which was close to their estimate), but also because of the positive reviews the company had.

The family aspect of the company, as well as their location close to the Switzerland-Germany border, made it the natural choice for us — and it’s no surprise they have experience moving across borders.
The availability and promptness of the staff at all times was always a positive reassurance that you are dealing with experienced professionals who will deliver on their commitment.

Moving Day: Fast, Friendly, and Flawless

On the day of our move, the movers from Ernst came to the pick-up location well ahead of the scheduled moving time and were done faster than we expected, which we very much appreciated.

The next day, they were also at the delivery location before time and were again done faster than expected.
Staff was overall very friendly and careful with our furniture.

We had no damage to our goods or any sort of negative surprises.
I could only highly recommend Umzüge Ernst GmbH and would definitely work with them again in the future.

Tips for a Successful Cross-Border Move

• Use a quote comparison service as soon as your new address is confirmed
  
• Start requesting quotes well in advance of your actual move date
  
• You can keep costs down by disassembling furniture and packing everything yourself
  
• Remember, moving involves not just packing and unpacking, but also:
  
  • Filling out forms
    
  • Measuring each piece of furniture
    
  • Researching the value of every item you’re transporting
    
  • Ensuring the transport team has the correct permits to park at both pick-up and delivery locations (very important if you want to avoid unexpected fines)