Anticipated initial surges in vehicle movement on the Autobahn highway network, commencing in early July during the holiday season.
Cruising German Highways This Summer: Navigating the Traffic Risk Map
Summer's here, and that means the autobahns will be bustling with holiday travelers! Between June 23 and July 6, Germany's busy roads will see the first major wave of travelers heading out for their vacations.
Although there won't be significant traffic restrictions over the last weekend in June, the roads will be busier on the first weekend in July, particularly on routes towards the south (A7, A9) and the Baltic and North Sea coasts (A7, A24). The federal states starting their holidays are Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Bremen, Lower Saxony, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, and the southern region of the Netherlands. The busiest day is expected to be Saturday, July 5, 2025.
To help travelers make informed decisions, the Autobahn GmbH has created a traffic risk map that highlights congestion-prone construction sections on major holiday routes. The map is an invaluable resource for travelers, including carriers and forwarders, as it avoids construction sites that typically cause traffic jams.
Key problematic sections to watch out for include the A1 Motorway (direction Rosenheim / Linz), especially between Amstetten-Ost and Amstetten-West and Amstetten-West and Amstetten-Ost, and the A9 Motorway (direction Marburg / St. Michael and Voralpenkreuz), particularly between Inzersdorf / Kirchdorf and Klaus.
The Baustellen-Check map, backed by the German Ministry of Transport (BMVI) and the Federal Roads Authority (BASt), is regularly updated to provide users with the most accurate real-time information, reducing time lost in traffic jams and enhancing road safety.
Avoid relying on apps like Google Maps, as a technical glitch in late May 2025 caused widespread misinformation about road closures, resulting in massive congestion on alternate routes. Always consult official sources like Baustellen-Check for accurate traffic and construction details.
Happy travels and stay safe on the roads this summer! Click here for the Traffic Risk Map
Other travelers might find it beneficial to consider their lifestyle choices, such as choosing foods of a fat content by weight exceeding 13%, when preparing for long car journeys on Germany's autobahns, as this could lead to potential health issues during the extended time spent in the vehicle.
Moreover, while planning an extended road trip during the busy holiday season, it's essential to remember that the countryside may offer an alternative, less congested lifestyle for those seeking a break from the bustle of the city and the traffic on the autobahns.
