Turnhout is the capital of the Kempen region in Antwerp province. The city is known internationally for its playing card industry. Turnhout was once Europe's largest producer of playing cards, and several manufacturers including Cartamundi still operate in the city. Turnhout has a well-preserved old town with a beguinage listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is about 50 km north-east of Antwerp and close to the Dutch border. Property prices are lower than in Antwerp, and the Kempen region has a relaxed, rural character.
The van crosses from Folkestone to Calais via Le Shuttle in about 35 minutes. Turnhout is about two hours from Calais via the E34. The Belgium corridor runs all week. Shared loads fill fast. Full van dates are easy to book. The short crossing keeps the price competitive. Turnhout is about two hours from Calais. The E40 from Calais connects to the E34 east of Antwerp. The E34 then takes you north to Turnhout. It's a fast, clear route. Mostly motorway from the crossing to the city. No complicated changes.
We connect your request with one FIDI-certified partner mover for the UK to Turnhout route. We aren't a removal company. The service is free. One call. One quote. One clear plan.
Turnhout is a city with a distinct character rooted in its Kempen setting. The Kempen is a heathland region with forests, sandy soils and a quiet, rural feel that's unusual in densely populated Belgium. The city itself is well-served by road and rail. Antwerp is about 50 km to the south-west. The Dutch border is about 15 km to the north. Eindhoven in the Netherlands is about 40 km away. For UK nationals working in Antwerp who want a quieter life, Turnhout is a very practical base. And for those in cross-border Dutch-Belgian work, it's even better placed. The playing card heritage gives the city a quirky, distinctive identity.
Turnhout has a strong identity rooted in the Kempen region. The Kempen is a heath and forest area in northern Antwerp province. It's quiet, green and spacious by Belgian standards. The city has good shops, a good market and a lively town centre. The beguinage has UNESCO status. It gives Turnhout a cultural stamp that punches above its size. The playing card link is real. Cartamundi, the world's biggest card maker, is still based here. For a UK national moving to the Antwerp area, Turnhout is one of the more interesting smaller cities to choose. Give your mover the full postcode and street address. They'll plan the route and the customs. More detail up front means a better quote and a smoother day.
Turnhout has standard van access. There's no LEZ. The city centre has some parking controls near the Grote Markt and the beguinage. But most residential streets are easy to deliver to. The E34 motorway connects Turnhout to Antwerp (50 km south-west) and to the Dutch border and Eindhoven beyond. From Calais, the E40 to the E34 takes about two hours. Turnhout postcodes are 2300 (centre) and 2310, 2320 for surrounding areas.
Always give the full four-digit Belgian postcode and the street address in your first request. The mover uses this to confirm van size, check access and book a gemeente loading permit if needed.
A removal from the UK to Turnhout is a Belgian import. Belgian VAT is 21%. EU removal goods relief via SPF Finances removes that VAT and import duty on used personal goods. To qualify, you must be moving your main home to Belgium. Your goods must have been owned and used for at least six months. Relief does not apply to second homes or goods bought new for the move.
Your FIDI-certified partner mover files the SPF Finances paperwork on your behalf. Have a full valued inventory ready and proof of your Belgian address. Start this early. Ask your mover what they need. It takes two minutes and saves a lot of hassle later.
Turnhout is about two hours from Calais from Calais. The route is competitive. These are guide figures. Your firm price comes after a free home survey.
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We connect you with one FIDI-certified partner mover for the UK to Turnhout route. Not a list. One mover who knows the Calais crossing, the Belgian customs and the Turnhout delivery access rules. They have done this route before. You benefit from that on move day. They know the E34 approach to Turnhout. They know the Kempen road network and the Antwerp province permit process. One call. One plan. Done. They know the approach roads, the gemeente permit process and what SPF Finances needs. One call. One plan.
FIDI FAIM movers pass an Ernst and Young audit every three years. It covers more than 200 checks. For the Turnhout route, customs knowledge and local access planning are the checks that matter. We only connect you with movers who have passed both.
We are not a removal company. We are a free matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). You send one request. We connect you with one mover. Free, no obligation.
A full van from most UK cities reaches Turnhout in one to two days. The van crosses from Folkestone to Calais via Le Shuttle in about 35 minutes. Turnhout is about two hours from Calais via the E34. A shared load takes one to three weeks while the van fills.
Yes. A removal from the UK to Turnhout is a Belgian import. Belgian VAT is 21%. EU removal goods relief via SPF Finances removes that VAT and import duty on used belongings. To qualify, you must be moving your main home to Belgium. Your goods must have been owned and used for at least six months.
A studio or one-bed flat on a shared load costs roughly £1,000 to £2,500. A two to three bedroom home on a full van runs from about £3,000 to £6,500. These are guide figures. A firm price comes after a free home survey.
Turnhout is well-served on the UK to Belgium route. Shared loads depart regularly. A shared load costs less than a full van. It suits a small flat, a few rooms or a handful of items. It takes one to three weeks from collection to delivery.
The Turnhout beguinage is a historic religious community founded in the 13th century. It's one of the Flemish beguinages inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998. The beguinage is a cluster of small houses around a church. Beguines lived here, women who led a semi-holy life. Today the beguinage is a preserved historic quarter in the heart of Turnhout and one of the city's main cultural landmarks.
Include your Turnhout postcode and street address, your UK address and a room list. Add access notes and a preferred date.
Yes. Turnhout is in Antwerp province and is Dutch-speaking. All official letters, forms and street signs are in Dutch. Turnhout is the main city of the Kempen region of Flanders. FIDI-certified movers on this route know the Flemish gemeente permit process.
Look for FIDI FAIM accreditation and experience with Turnhout delivery access. Check goods-in-transit cover and confirm who handles the SPF Finances customs paperwork. Ask for a written quote before you commit.
International Removals Companies is not a removal company. We are a free matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). You send one request. We connect you with one FIDI-certified partner mover for the UK to Turnhout route. Free, no obligation.
Turnhout is quiet, green and affordable. The Kempen countryside is on the doorstep. Antwerp is 50 km south. The Netherlands are 15 km north. Cross the border and you're in a different country. But still close enough to come back for dinner. And the playing card history gives it a character that most Belgian cities don't have.
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Send your Turnhout postcode, your UK address, your room list, access notes and a preferred date. One request. One quote. No cold calls.
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Tell us the from and the to, your rough load and your date. That is the whole first step.
We match you to one mover who knows your route. One, not ten. They call and quote. The service is free.
They pack, load, cross to Belgium and unload at your new home. You can leave the lifting to them.
They also deal with customs. You file nothing yourself. We connect you; the mover moves you. That is the whole idea.
Planning is what makes a move calm. Your mover sorts the crossing and checks the roads at both ends. They come with sturdy boxes and good wrap. They pack, they load, they drive. You do not need to carry a single box.
Start with a free survey. The mover walks your home and notes what you own. That makes the quote solid and the day predictable. A video survey is fine too, if you cannot meet in person.
Think about your dates. The summer months are the busiest, so book early. A quiet week can bring the price down. Your mover knows the best time to travel your route. So do ask them. A bit of planning makes it cheaper.
Gather your documents into one folder. You need them for customs clearance. Write a list of your belongings, and mark the valuable items such as a laptop or jewellery. Your mover helps you fill in the paperwork.
Prepare a first-night bag. Inside, keep your keys, phone, chargers, any medicines and a change of clothes. Seal your boxes with good tape and label each with its room. Setting up the new home is far quicker that way.
Let your mover know about access. Mention stairs, lifts, narrow doors or big furniture that comes apart. Early notice makes the day run well. Ask anything you are unsure about. Good movers are glad to help. They do this every day. A short call now saves trouble later.
International Removals Companies connects Removals to Turnhout requests with one suitable vetted partner mover. Partner movers hold FIDI FAIM, BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations where confirmed. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance and customs paperwork must be confirmed by the partner mover before booking.