What to consider when moving abroad
The removal goods must be declared at customs
If you want to move from Germany to Switzerland, you can generally import used household goods, ie existing household effects, duty-free. It is important that a complete list of all removal goods to be transported is prepared in advance. The quickest way to clear customs at the border is to label all goods in transit, such as moving boxes and pieces of furniture. This makes it easier for the customs officials on site to assign them and avoids long waiting times at the border control.
A notice: If you are moving from Germany to Switzerland, it is worth taking a look at the website of the Federal Customs Administration (FCA for short). Sample lists for registering removal goods when moving from Germany to Switzerland are provided there, which you can use as a guide.
As far as route planning and the moving date are concerned, you should note the specific opening hours of the customs counters in Switzerland. It is best to get information about this from the responsible authorities in advance. In Switzerland, there is also a driving ban on trucks with a total weight of 7.5 tons or more on weekdays after 10 p.m., on Saturdays after 1 p.m. and all day on Sundays.
Composition of the costs when moving to Switzerland
Just as with moves within Germany, the costs for moves abroad also depend on various factors. One of them, for example, is the mode of transport. While land freight by van or truck is mostly used domestically, air freight can also make sense for extensive moves abroad. However, the significantly higher costs have to be considered. One of the most important factors is the volume of the move, which means the size and weight of the entire household contents. Because the specific price is determined taking into account weight and space requirements. Last but not least, the moving date also influences the total costs. A comparison of moving prices for different seasons often shows that the costs to be paid in the summer months are significantly higher than in the winter. If you want to transport a lot of valuable items (e.g. art objects or musical instruments such as a piano), additional insurance can make sense, but moving companies will charge a surcharge for this.