Fribourg is bilingual with a French-speaking majority. Fribourg’s old town sits steeply above the Sarine – a challenge for carrying routes.
In the canton of Fribourg, too, you receive a quote – fixed price or by the hour with travel already included. If needed we do the survey by video call; for long distances we check a part load.
Fribourg is bilingual; the city sits on the language border high above the Sarine. German is spoken in the Sense district, French in the Gruyère region.
Our services in the canton of Fribourg
- Moving for seniors
- Home removals
- Office relocation
- Move-out cleaning
- Clearance & disposal
- Furniture transport
Deadlines and offices in the canton of Fribourg
| What | Deadline or rule | Responsible, source |
|---|---|---|
| Registering with the new municipality | within 14 days of the move – federal law (Register Harmonisation Act, Art. 11); in many cantons also online via eUmzugCH | residents’ office (Contrôle des habitants / Einwohnerkontrolle) – ch.ch |
| Vehicle registration (address) | within 14 days (Art. 74 para. 5 VZV) | Office de la circulation et de la navigation (OCN), by post or at the counter – source |
| Driving licence | report the new address as well; the office explains how | Office de la circulation et de la navigation (OCN) |
| Local notice dates | vary by municipality; the conciliation authority can tell you. Your lease takes precedence | guide to moving dates |
| Official language | French and German | We advise by phone in German, English and Turkish, in writing also in French and Italian |
Parking for the moving van is approved by the municipality or the police, with different lead times. On request we apply for the permit for you – examples and deadlines for larger towns: Parking permit for the moving van.
Good to know in the canton of Fribourg
- Fribourg has regional conciliation bodies: the Commission de conciliation en matière de bail for the Sarine district and for the south of the canton, and the Schlichtungsbehörde in Mietsachen for the Sense and Lake districts. They advise on notice dates and the flat handover.
Sources (retrieved October 2026): Bundesamt für Wohnungswesen (BWO): Adressen der Schlichtungsbehörden in Mietsachen (2026).
Places in the canton of Fribourg
The capital is Fribourg. We move in every municipality of the canton, for example in Bulle, Murten, Düdingen, Villars-sur-Glâne.
Getting there and how it works in the canton of Fribourg
| Place | from Spreitenbach |
|---|---|
| Fribourg | approx. 155 km |
| Bulle | approx. 180 km |
| Murten | approx. 145 km |
Distances: straight line × 1.35, rounded to 5 km.
Fribourg is about 155 km away. We usually carry out the survey by video call, for large households and businesses on site. The journey is a separate item in the quote. For larger households on long distances we use two vehicles so that as few trips as possible are needed over the distance; on request we use one vehicle and more hours. Single pieces of furniture travel, where possible, as part load on a trip that is already planned.
Neighbouring cantons
How much does a move from Zurich to Fribourg cost?
The driving distance from Zurich to Fribourg is about 165 km. Typical prices incl. VAT, 2nd floor with lift at both ends:
- 2–2.5 rooms: approx. 20 m³, 2 movers, 12.5–17.5 hours, CHF 2,760–3,710
- 3–3.5 rooms: approx. 30 m³, 3 movers, 12.5–18 hours, CHF 3,940–5,510
- 4–4.5 rooms: approx. 40 m³, 3 movers, 20–28.5 hours, CHF 6,080–8,500
Fixed price or by the hour – after the survey · moving calculator · price overview
Moving routes to the canton of Fribourg
Typical prices for 3–3.5 rooms, 2nd floor with lift, incl. VAT; distances rounded.
| Route | Distance | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Spreitenbach → Fribourg | approx. 155 km | CHF 3,800 to 5,230 |
| Fribourg → Bern | approx. 35 km | CHF 1,950 to 2,660 |
| Fribourg → Neuchâtel | approx. 35 km | CHF 1,950 to 2,660 |
| Fribourg → Lausanne | approx. 70 km | CHF 2,520 to 3,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can you be in the canton of Fribourg?
We plan the journey in advance and combine long routes with other jobs where possible, keeping the price fair.