Moving from Germany to Denmark
Household moves from Hamburg, Berlin, Munich and the rest of Germany to Copenhagen, Aarhus and the rest of Denmark. We plan the ferry or the route through Jutland, handle the road permit and deliver at a fixed price agreed in advance.
ISO certifiedHow much does it cost to move from Germany to Denmark?
A studio move starts at €1,100 from Hamburg to Aarhus and €1,250 from Hamburg to Copenhagen, including VAT. From Berlin, a studio to Copenhagen starts at €1,350; from Munich at €1,900. Your fixed price follows from your inventory, access at both addresses and the services you book.
| From | Studio5–10 m³ | 1-bed flat10–15 m³ | 2-bed flat15–25 m³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg → Aarhus | €1,100 | €1,500 | €1,850 |
| Hamburg → Copenhagen | €1,250 | €1,750 | €2,100 |
| Berlin → Copenhagen | €1,350 | €1,500 | €1,800 |
| Berlin → Aarhus | €1,550 | €1,800 | €2,150 |
| Munich → Copenhagen | €1,900 | €2,550 | €3,050 |
| Munich → Aarhus | €1,950 | €2,600 | €3,100 |
Starting prices for the transport of a typical household of this size, without extra services. Open the calculator →
From northern Germany, Denmark is a short international move: the price is shaped mostly by volume and access, plus the ferry or bridge on the way. From Munich, the longer drive adds cost.
The road-use permit, packing and furniture assembly are added to your offer only if they are needed or booked.
Example: a 1-bed flat from Hamburg to Copenhagen
A couple moves a 1-bed flat of about 12 m³ from Hamburg to Copenhagen via the Puttgarden–Rødby ferry. The truck is over 3.5 t, so it needs a permit to use the road area while unloading. This is a worked example based on our starting prices, not a completed customer move.
The municipal fee for the road-use permit is small and comes on top of the moving price.
| Distance | about 330 km incl. the ferry |
|---|---|
| Home size | 1-bed flat, about 12 m³ |
| Starting price | €1,750 incl. VAT |
| Road-use permit | municipal fee: DKK 0.49 per m² and day |
| Time on the road | one to two days |
Your price depends on your own inventory, access and services.
Germany to Denmark at a glance
Denmark is in the EU, so there is no customs. What needs planning is the crossing, the low-emission zones and registering after you arrive.
- Distance:about 330 km from Hamburg and 440 km from Berlin to Copenhagen; about 340 km from Hamburg to Aarhus.
- Collection to delivery:one to two days, depending on the start city and access.
- Crossing:the Puttgarden–Rødby ferry takes 45 minutes and runs around the clock; to Jutland the truck drives via Flensburg.
- Great Belt:driving to Zealand overland means crossing the Storebælt bridge, which is tolled.
- Fehmarnbelt tunnel:not open yet; it is not expected before 2031.
- Customs:none: household goods from Germany need no customs formalities.
Low-emission zones and the road permit
Danish cities regulate older vehicles and the use of road space. We check both addresses before we confirm the plan.
Low-emission zones
Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg have low-emission zones. Older foreign diesel vans and trucks must meet the filter rules and be registered online before entering; we plan with a vehicle that meets them.
Road-use permit in Copenhagen
Vehicles of 3,500 kg or more need a permit to use the road area while loading. Processing takes 10 working days on public roads, and the moving company applies, so we handle it.
Parked cars
If cars are standing in the permitted area on moving day, they are reported to the Copenhagen police using the city’s form.
Leaving Germany
Without private loading space at your old home, a no-parking zone keeps room free for the truck. We apply for it once your date is fixed.
Residence document, CPR number and your car
EU residence document
If you stay longer than three months, apply online before the three months are up. You then appear in person at SIRI or an International Citizen Service centre within 30 days.
CPR number
With the residence document you register for your CPR number, the Danish personal ID number, at a citizen service centre.
Address changes
Once registered, report later address changes no earlier than four weeks before and no later than five days after moving.
Your car
A car with German plates must have Danish plates within 30 days of arrival, and the Danish registration tax applies.
Packing, furniture assembly and practical extras
Pack your own boxes and leave the heavy furniture to the team, or hand over the whole household while you deal with everything else. Each service is agreed and priced in your fixed-price offer.
Packing and unpacking
Full packing, or just the kitchen, books and fragile items. We protect furniture, label boxes by room and can unpack at delivery. Our packing guide helps with what you prepare yourself.
Furniture dismantling and assembly
We dismantle wardrobes, beds and tables before loading and rebuild them in Denmark. New IKEA furniture can be assembled at the new home too.
Large TVs and valuable pieces
Share screen sizes and photos so we can plan suitable protection. Flag paintings and antiques in advance; see our art transport service.
Temporary storage
If your new home in Denmark isn’t ready when you have to leave, we store your belongings and deliver later. Storage period and redelivery are agreed in your offer.
Insurance
Every Smoover move is insured through Allianz. Different levels of cover are available depending on the value of your belongings; we explain them before you book.
Leaving your old flat
Where available, add move-out painting and final cleaning for the days after collection, so you can hand back the keys without organising a second company.
How your move to Denmark works
- Show us what’s coming with you.Send your German and Danish addresses, preferred dates and an inventory. For a larger home, a short video is enough and we create the list for you.
- Receive your offer by WhatsApp or email.We review transport, access and services and send a detailed fixed-price offer. Ask your questions, then book online when it works for you.
- Route and permits.We choose the ferry or bridge route, apply for the road-use permit where needed and confirm access at both addresses.
- Collection in Germany.The team carries out the agreed packing and dismantling, protects your furniture and loads the vehicle.
- Delivery in Denmark.We unload, place the furniture in the rooms you choose and reassemble what was taken apart. Someone needs to be there to let the team in.
Keep passports, keys, medication and everything for the first night with you, not in the truck.
Questions about moving from Germany to Denmark
How much does it cost to move from Germany to Denmark?
A studio starts at €1,100 from Hamburg to Aarhus and €1,250 from Hamburg to Copenhagen, including VAT. From Berlin, a studio to Copenhagen starts at €1,350. Your fixed price follows from your inventory, access and the services you book.
How long does a move from Germany to Denmark take?
One to two days from collection to delivery in most cases. We confirm the delivery window in your offer.
Which route does the truck take to Denmark?
To Copenhagen usually the Puttgarden–Rødby ferry, which crosses in 45 minutes and runs around the clock. To Aarhus and the rest of Jutland, the truck drives via Flensburg. The Fehmarnbelt tunnel is not expected to open before 2031.
What do I have to register in Denmark?
If you stay longer than three months, apply online for the EU residence document before the three months are up and appear in person within 30 days. Then register for your CPR number.
Does the moving truck need a permit in Copenhagen?
Vehicles of 3,500 kg or more need a permit to use the road area while loading. It takes 10 working days to process, and we apply for it.
What do I have to do with my German car?
It must have Danish plates within 30 days of your arrival, and the Danish registration tax applies.
How are my belongings insured?
Every Smoover move is insured through Allianz. Different levels of cover are available depending on the value of your belongings; we explain the options before you book.
Useful next steps
Planning your move to Denmark?
Send both addresses, your dates and an inventory. We put together your fixed-price offer and the route plan.
Prices and rules checked: 30 September 2026. Images are AI-generated and illustrative, not photographs of customer moves.