Moving to Vevey is not planned in the same way as moving on the Swiss plateau: with the narrow streets of the old town, the Place du Marché and the sloping ground above the town, access to your home matters as much as the volume to be transported. To avoid unpleasant surprises when moving to Vevey, it is best to describe the premises precisely from the outset. On this site, you describe your project online, and professional removal companies in the region contact you to prepare a free, no-obligation quote.
Vevey from a Removals Perspective
Vevey is a town on the Riviera, on the shores of Lake Geneva, known for the Nestlé headquarters, its large Place du Marché opening onto the lake, and its old town. To the west lies the Lavaux vineyard. For a removal company, this means several very different situations.
In the old town, you will mostly find older buildings: narrow staircases, shallow landings, sometimes no lift, and doors and stairwells that limit the passage of bulky furniture. Near the lake and the centre, newer buildings generally offer easier access, but parking still needs to be planned. Above the town, the sloping plots are home to houses and villas reached by steep, sometimes winding roads or tracks.
All these configurations have a direct effect on working time, the equipment needed and therefore the quote.
Access, Parking and Floors: What Matters in Vevey
Narrow old-town streets. A large lorry cannot always get everywhere. The movers may have to choose a smaller vehicle, or park further away and carry boxes over some distance. Say in your request whether the street is narrow, pedestrianised or one-way: the carrying distance changes the working time.
Place du Marché. On market days the square is occupied and the surrounding streets are heavily used. If your current home or your new one is nearby, avoid those days for loading or unloading, or ask the commune what is possible.
Slopes above the town. On the hillsides, a steep gradient or a tight bend can stop a heavy vehicle from reaching the door. Depending on the season, snow or ice can also complicate manoeuvring. Mention this during the visit or in your form.
Floors and lift. In older buildings, a narrow stairwell and no lift are common. For a sofa, a wardrobe or a piano, a furniture lift working through the façade may be the safest solution.
Permit. Occupying the public highway with a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior authorisation from the commune or the police. Enquire a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date. The guide on the parking permit for moving day explains the general procedure.
When to Move to Vevey
In Switzerland, a tenant can terminate a lease by giving three months’ notice for the date set by local custom or, failing that, for the end of a lease quarter (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO), unless the contract provides for longer. Customary dates vary by canton and commune: check your lease and find out about local custom. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO). For the family home, termination by a married tenant or one in a registered partnership requires the express consent of the spouse or partner (art. 266m and 266n CO).
Dates around these terms are the most in demand: book early, which is the best way to get the slot you want. If you have to leave before the term, art. 264 CO allows you to be released by presenting a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms. For more, see the guide on terminating a lease.
As for the season, winter can bring ice or snow on the heights, and summer can bring intense heat that makes floors without a lift harder work. Removal teams adapt their pace; you can also choose a more favourable date where possible.
Administrative Steps in Vevey: Lease, Commune, Address
- Residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): every move must be reported, with departure in the old commune and arrival in the new one, within the period set by the canton. In many communes, this can be done online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Check whether this applies to your commune.
- Change of address: bank, insurers, employer, subscriptions, health insurer. Draw up the list as soon as the date is fixed.
- Move-out inspection (état des lieux): when handing back the property, plan a thorough clean and note any remarks in the report.
- Rental deposit: it may not exceed three months’ rent for a home (art. 257e CO) and it is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name.
- Arriving from abroad or leaving for France: the formalities change (customs, residence permit). Check with the relevant authorities before the date, and mention it to the movers when you make your request.
Useful Services for Moving to Vevey
Residential Moving
From a studio in the old town to a villa on the hillsides, residential moving adapts to the size of the home and the access. Describe the floors, the lift and the parking so that the quote reflects the reality on the ground.
Furniture Lift
In an older building with a narrow staircase, or on sloping ground, the furniture lift avoids forcing bulky furniture through tight spaces. It may require a permit to occupy the public highway: plan for it early.
Packing and Unpacking
Having crockery, frames and fragile items packed reduces breakages, especially when the carrying distances are long. For this, packing and unpacking can be entrusted to professionals.
Storage
Between two homes, or if space is limited in the new flat, storage lets you keep part of your furniture during the transition.
End-of-Lease Cleaning
To hand back the property in good condition, end-of-lease cleaning avoids many discussions at the move-out inspection, especially in an older home.
Commercial Moving
A shop or an office changing address has its own constraints: opening hours, equipment, getting back up and running. Commercial moving is prepared in advance with the professionals.
Requesting a Quote
- You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, volume, floors, access and preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the region contact you, possibly for a site visit to assess access.
- You compare free quotes and remain free to choose, or not.
To get started, you can request a quote.
Around Vevey
Moving nearby? See our pages on La Tour-de-Peilz, Blonay - Saint-Légier and Montreux. For an overview, see moving in the canton of Vaud or all the communes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Vevey
It depends on the street. Narrow streets may require a smaller vehicle or parking further away, with a longer carry. State the exact address and access details in your request: the removal companies will take them into account in their quote.
Occupying the public highway with a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior authorisation from the commune or the police. Enquire a few days, or even a few weeks, before the planned date.
The Place du Marché is occupied on market days, and the surrounding streets are busier. If your home is nearby, avoid those days or ask the commune what is possible for parking.
Every move must be reported to the residents' registration office: departure in the old commune, arrival in the new one, within the period set by the canton. This can often be done online through eMoving. Also remember to change your address with your various organisations.
The volume to be transported, the distance, the floors and access, the use of a furniture lift, packing and the date all play a role. To find out the cost for your situation, the simplest way is to request a free, no-obligation quote.