Moving in winter: braving the cold and snow

Summer attracts people looking to move with its pleasant temperatures and long days. But this is exactly what you can use to your advantage during the winter months: there is significantly less competition on the housing market at this time of year. Students usually have found accommodation by October at the latest, which means your opportunity starts in November.

If you do not want to handle your move on your own, it makes sense to hire a professional moving company such as DACHSER & KOLB. Most people move during the summer, which makes it more difficult to secure a suitable date during that period. In winter, however, moving companies often have more available capacity and a wider choice of dates. This allows you to move on your preferred winter date easily and without unnecessary time pressure. In addition, moving in winter is generally more cost-effective than moving in summer.

Those who move in winter benefit from greater availability of moving dates and a more relaxed housing market. However, moving in winter also comes with a number of challenges. Unlike in summer, the access route to your house or apartment may be blocked by snow. Whether it is fresh snowfall making access more difficult or winter road clearance pushing snow into a large pile that blocks the way for vans or trucks, winter moves can involve several logistical obstacles.

In addition, not only the access route but also the loading area or the new unloading area may be inaccessible due to snow. In that case, the moving team may have to park farther away, which increases the carrying distance and the overall working time. Cold temperatures can also make the work more demanding, as the movers may need more frequent and longer breaks to warm up. All of this can result in more time, greater effort and additional coordination for a winter move.