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Removals to Norway from Germany have two good routes. One drives north through Denmark and Sweden. The other uses the direct overnight ferry from Kiel to Oslo. One matched partner mover handles collection, freight, customs at the Norwegian border and delivery.
Germany sits in the middle of Europe, so collection is easy from any city. Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne and Frankfurt are all covered. Because Germany is in the EU and Norway is not, the customs step happens once, when your goods enter Norway. The mover takes care of it.
The road route heads north through Germany to Denmark. It crosses to Sweden, then runs up to the Svinesund border into Norway. From the south of Germany this is a long but steady drive. The mover plans the legs around your delivery address.
The ferry route is the German advantage. Color Line runs a direct overnight ferry from Kiel to Oslo. A lorry can sail with the load, which cuts the driving. For moves to Oslo and the east, this can be quick and simple.
Which route wins depends on your volume, your start city and your Norwegian address. The partner mover weighs both and quotes the better one.
A lorry just for your move, door to door. Best for a 2-bedroom home or larger. Your goods stay on one vehicle. The customs paper travels with them.
Your goods share space with other loads going to Norway. The cheapest choice for a studio, a one-bed flat or a few rooms. It takes longer due to consolidation stops.
Container shipping to Norway. Good for big loads. The mover advises whether road or sea suits your move better.
Specialist items like pianos, fine art and antiques get proper crating. Tell the partner mover about them when they call.
Collection covers the whole of Germany. That includes Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Dusseldorf. Northern cities like Hamburg are close to Kiel, which suits the ferry. Southern cities favour the road route through Austria-free Germany and on to Denmark.
The mover sends the right vehicle for your access. German flats in older blocks can have narrow stairs. Tell the mover about lifts and parking so the load day runs to time.
Germany is in the EU customs union. Norway is not. So your goods clear customs once, when they enter Norway. There is no heavy export process on the German side, unlike a move from outside the EU. The single customs step is the Norwegian import.
Do not worry about the forms. The partner mover prepares them. Most people moving for good pay no duty or VAT into Norway. That is thanks to Transfer of Residence relief, called toll- og avgiftsfritak ved innflytting. You must have lived outside Norway for at least 12 months. You must have owned and used the goods during that time. You must import them within one year.
Norwegian VAT (MVA) is 25%, so the relief saves a lot. To declare your goods you need a Norwegian ID number. That is a D-number or a personnummer. If you have neither yet, Customs can issue a TRK-number. Cars, food, alcohol, tobacco and work tools are not covered by the relief. They are handled on their own.
Customs facts checked against Tolletaten (toll.no). Rules can change, so check before you move.
Norway uses the krone, not the euro. It is a pricey country, more expensive than Germany. You may need to send money for a deposit, rent or a home. Currency exchange comes with the service, through our trusted partners.
International Removals Companies is run by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company number 07425576. We have connected international moves since 2010. Norway has its own customs process, so route experience matters. Your enquiry goes to one vetted mover from our network. It is not a comparison site. If the first firm is busy, another in the network can step in.
Page reviewed by Darren Benjamin, International Removals Companies. Customs facts checked against Tolletaten (toll.no). Last updated 2026.
A dedicated vehicle from Germany to Norway usually takes about one to two weeks. The Kiel to Oslo ferry can shorten the driving for Oslo moves. Groupage takes longer, often two to four weeks. Customs at the border adds a little time. The matched mover confirms your dates.
Yes. Color Line runs a direct overnight ferry from Kiel to Oslo. A removal lorry can sail with your load. It cuts the long drive through Denmark and Sweden. For moves to Oslo and eastern Norway, it is often the smart choice. The mover advises if it fits.
Yes, but only once. Germany is in the EU customs union and Norway is not. So your goods clear customs when they enter Norway. There is no heavy German export process. Most people moving for good pay no duty or VAT under Transfer of Residence relief.
A small groupage load often starts from around £900. A full house by dedicated vehicle is more, commonly from £2,500 upward. The ferry can change the figure. Volume, your German city and the Norwegian address all matter. The matched mover confirms the real cost.
We cover the whole of Germany. That includes Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Dusseldorf. Northern cities suit the Kiel ferry. Southern cities favour the road north. One matched mover collects from your address wherever you are.
Send your Germany collection address, your Norwegian delivery address and your moving date. One FIDI-certified mover with Norway experience contacts you with a clear quote. Free.
Get your free Norway quoteInternational Removals Companies is the official enquiry service for three FIDI FAIM and BAR Overseas certified international moving companies in AGM Group, members of IAM, EUROMOVERS and FEDEMAC. It works hand in hand with established overseas removal companies and international movers. It is a free route-matching service that connects you with them, not a removal company itself, a man with a van or a house clearance service.
Use this page to send your Germany to Norway removal enquiry, then speak directly with the partner mover we connect you with before booking.
Serving moves from across Germany to all of Norway, by road through Denmark or the Kiel to Oslo ferry, with customs at the Norwegian border handled.