Rent Storage Space for Private Individuals in Switzerland
Flexible, secure, accessible 365 days a year
Looking for a secure and flexible storage solution for personal use? At BOXLY you'll find private storage space in every size — from small boxes for seasonal items to large rooms for your entire household. With three locations in Basel, Zurich/Dübendorf and Lucerne/Kriens, we offer private storage near you — secure, climate-controlled and accessible anytime via app.
In many life situations, storage space is a great help: during a move, a renovation, for furniture that no longer fits in a smaller apartment, for seasonal sports and outdoor gear, or during extended travel and stays abroad. At BOXLY you rent flexibly from one week to several years — billed to the day, from 7 days minimum rental, no notice period.
In the following sections you'll find storage solutions for five typical private-customer scenarios: storage during moves, furniture storage, storage during renovations, sports and outdoor equipment, and storage during travel and stays abroad.
Your benefits
Security & comfort
Storage during moves — stress-free temporary storage
Storage for moves, home staging and transition phases between two apartments
Moving is considered one of life's most stressful experiences. With BOXLY it becomes much more relaxed: store your furniture and boxes safely between move-out and move-in, without pressure and without time stress. Especially practical when the new apartment isn't ready yet, for professional home staging when selling your property, or when moving in with a partner and you have everything in duplicate.
At BOXLY you can rent flexibly from one week and book everything in a few minutes online. Unit size is adjustable at any time — if you realise after the first load that you need more space, simply switch to a larger unit. Billed to the day, from 7 days minimum rental, no hidden fees. Plus: goods lift, trolley lift and free hand trolleys make loading and unloading easy.
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Furniture storage — secure storage of furniture and household goods
Self-storage for furniture, cabinets, sofas and entire households
Storing furniture at BOXLY means: ideal storage conditions, controlled climate and safe keeping — whether for a week or several years. Instead of damp cellars or dusty attics, you store your furniture in dry, climate-controlled rooms with regulated conditions. This keeps wooden furniture, antiques, upholstered pieces, mattresses, books, musical instruments and entire households in optimal condition. As a rule of thumb: for a complete household you need about 10% of your living space as storage.
At BOXLY you'll find 22 different unit sizes — from a small locker (1 m³) to a mega-box (43 m³) — for a few boxes, individual pieces of furniture or the entire household of a 4-room apartment. Our size advisor helps you find the right size. Not sure which unit fits? Come by for a personal viewing — we'll open the doors of various units and advise you. Plus: on long-term rentals you benefit from discounts of up to 15%.
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Storage during renovations — safe furniture storage during conversions
Self-storage during renovation, refurbishment and conversion work
Renovation work at home can quickly ruin the enjoyment of living. Instead of constantly moving furniture around and protecting it from dust and paint, store it temporarily at BOXLY self-storage. During the renovation your home stays free of large furniture, allowing tradespeople to work more efficiently and avoiding furniture damage. With more space to work, renovating goes faster and easier — and your furniture stays in optimal condition. Your belongings are protected from damage, dust, paint splashes and dirt.
At BOXLY you rent flexibly — whether for 2 weeks or a 6-month renovation phase. You adjust the unit size at any time if more or less space is needed, billed to the day. Plus: delivery address for new furniture? New appliances or furnishings can be delivered directly to our location until the renovation is complete. Goods lift, trolley lift and free hand trolleys make transport easy every time you load and unload.
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Storing sports and outdoor equipment — secure and seasonally stowable
Storage for seasonal sports and outdoor equipment
Where to put the surfboard and kayaks including paddle and life jacket in winter? And where to put the snowboards and sleds in summer? Because the bicycle on the wall in the living room and the skis under the bed are not everyone's thing, an external storage room is a good idea.
Since cellars are often too damp for the tent and the garage quickly becomes too small for bicycle, surfboard and ski equipment, a dry and safe storage box at BOXLY is a good choice. The large box (approx. 9 m³) easily holds the entire outdoor equipment of a family and costs less than a daily coffee.
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Storage during travel — safe household storage during a world trip or stay abroad
Storage for expats, world travellers and long-term stays abroad
World trip adventure, semester abroad, work & travel or a year abroad for work? During longer absences it's often most sensible to rent out or cancel your apartment. With BOXLY you store your household safely and protected during your absence — from a few boxes to your complete apartment furnishing. So you don't have to worry about your furniture while relaxing on a palm beach.
At BOXLY you rent flexibly for an indefinite period — you can cancel at any time before or after your return if the route changes or the trip lasts longer. On long-term rentals of 6 or 12 months you benefit from discounts of up to 15%. Plus: you can share the BOXLY app with family or friends — in case someone needs to fetch something from your unit during your trip.
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Learn more
How it works & tips
Step-by-step guide: how to rent storage space, move in, and make the most of your unit. Plus practical tips for packing, stacking, and storing your belongings for optimal use of your unit.
Size advisor
Which unit size fits your project? Our size advisor recommends the right size based on your furniture and belongings — from a small locker box to the mega-box.
Frequently asked questions about self-storage
Answers to the most common questions about booking, access, security, rental period, and costs — quick to read before you book.
Advice & viewing
Not sure which unit size fits or need a custom size? Personal or phone viewing — together we will find the right solution.
Frequently asked questions
A rule of thumb is about 10% of your living space. The size advisor helps you find the right size, or you can book a free viewing.
From one week. After that you stay flexible and cancel to the day.
Yes. Cancellation is in writing by email, billing is to the day, unused rent is refunded.
Not automatically. You can use your existing household insurance or take out storage insurance through Helvetia.
Yes. Bicycles, e-bikes and sports equipment can be stored without any problems.
Yes. Thanks to climate-controlled, dry rooms, BOXLY is also suitable for clothing and sensitive textiles.
Yes. The storage rooms are climate-controlled and dry.
Yes. Via the access app you share access with family or friends and revoke it at any time.
Fully digital via the access app on your smartphone — no key needed.
BOXLY brings order to your life.