Moving to Cologne

Moving to Cologne from the UK

Cologne is Germany‘s fourth-largest city, sitting to the west of the country. The city spans both banks of the Rhine. Its population sits at just over 1.08 million, part of the wider Cologne/Bonn region of around 3 million.

Living in Cologne

Cologne once had twelve city gates. Only three survive today. All are worth visiting: the Eigelsteintorburg at Ebertplatz, the Hahnentor at Rudolfplatz, and the Severinstorburg at Chlodwigplatz.

Several bridges cross the Rhine to connect both sides of the city. These include the Severin Bridge, the Cologne Rodenkirchen Bridge, the Deutz Bridge, the Hohenzollern Bridge, the Southern Railway Bridge, the Zoo Bridge (Zoobrücke), and the Cologne Mülheim Bridge.

Planning Your Move to Cologne

Abels Moving Services has provided professional, discreet packing and European road removal services for over 50 years. We work with discerning families and professionals moving to Cologne, many arriving from across Europe.

Abels runs a modern fleet of removal vehicles. Each one safely transports furniture, personal possessions and motor vehicles. Every vehicle also carries a full alarm system and flat cleanable internal sides. Double-skinned walls protect furniture and limit temperature changes. Air-ride suspension keeps items steady in transit, and each vehicle carries mobile communications and driver and porter facilities.

Abels holds the Royal Warrant to His Majesty The King for Removals and Storage Services, renewed in January 2025. We aim to provide the same level of service to every customer, from first enquiry through to delivery.

Our Germany country guide covers export packing, customs, and shipping timelines in full detail. Get in touch and we’ll talk you through exactly what your move to Cologne involves.

Other German Cities

If you’re moving to Germany but considering a different city, take a look at our other guides. These cover Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Frankfurt. Also available: Stuttgart, Dusseldorf, Dortmund, Essen, Bremen, Dresden, Leipzig, Hannover, Nuremberg, Duisburg, Bochum, Wuppertal, Bonn, Bielefeld, and Mannheim. Call Abels on 01842 816600 to discuss your move to Cologne or anywhere else in Germany.