Relocation Guide · Updated June 2026
Moving to Norway From Germany: Costs & Logistics
Germans are the second-largest expat group in Norway after Poles. Whether you're relocating for engineering, healthcare, research, or a remote contract, here's what an EEA move actually costs in 2026 — and where you can save by using EU consolidation instead of a local Umzugsunternehmen.
1. Why Germany → Norway is straightforward
Both countries are in the EEA, so for EU/EEA citizens there's no work permit and no VAT on personal belongings you've owned for at least 6 months. Norway is outside the EU customs union but inside the single market, which means you do need an inventory and a brief customs declaration — but no duties on household goods.
2. Realistic cost comparison (2026)
| Move size | German mover (Umzug) | EU consolidation | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 Zimmer | 2,800 € | 1,400 € | ~1,400 € |
| 2 Zimmer | 4,500 € | 2,300 € | ~2,200 € |
| 3 Zimmer | 6,800 € | 3,600 € | ~3,200 € |
| Haus (4+ Zimmer) | 9,500 € | 5,200 € | ~4,300 € |
Indicative prices for Berlin → Oslo. SimplyMoveNow calculates your exact route in real time.
3. Routes: Kiel ferry, Puttgarden bridge, or all-road
Most carriers use the Kiel → Oslo Color Line ferry (20 hours, sleeps the crew), or drive via Denmark (Puttgarden–Rødby) and across the Øresund Bridge to Sweden, then north. Kiel is faster for Oslo and the south coast; the bridge route is cheaper for small loads and for Stavanger / Bergen.
4. Customs & paperwork for EEA citizens
- Inventory list with estimated values (English or Norwegian).
- Personal goods owned ≥6 months: VAT-free into Norway.
- Folkeregistrering (residence registration) or Arbeitsvertrag speeds clearance.
- Alcohol, tobacco, food, weapons and pets have separate limits — declare them.
5. What to ask before booking
- Are you registered for international Umzug (BAG-Genehmigung)?
- Do you carry CMR cargo insurance, and what is the per-kg limit?
- Is the price all-inclusive (ferry, tolls, fuel, load/unload)?
- Will you consolidate with other moves, or is the truck dedicated?
- Written contract in German and English?
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