Suche
Mein Konto
Traffic jam alarm at Pentecost: Mega traffic on German highways!
Find out everything about the traffic jams and travel conditions at Pentecost 2025 in Munich and throughout Germany, including peak times.
Traffic jam alarm at Pentecost: Mega traffic on German highways!
Today, June 5, 2025, things will get hot again on the German highways during the upcoming Pentecost weekend. The ADAC expects significant traffic jams, which will primarily affect drivers from the federal states of Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. They have no school on Tuesday, June 10th. Things will be no less exciting for travelers from Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg who are starting their two-week vacation.
The most popular travel destinations are well known: many are drawn to the Alps, the low mountain ranges and the North and Baltic Seas. But the peak travel times should be carefully considered, as the traffic density is expected to be very high, according to recent forecasts. Particularly busy routes are the A1, A3, A5 and A95/B2, to name just a few. There is a risk of traffic jams not only in Germany, but also on international routes, especially on the
Fernpass, Brenner, Rhine Valley and Gotthard route, which could affect many families' travel plans.
Traffic jam forecast for the Whitsun weekend
Traditionally, public holidays are days of traffic jams and the coming Pentecost weekend will be no exception. Loud Autogazette Traffic will increase particularly from Friday afternoon, June 6th, when the first drivers head for holiday resorts. On Saturday the roads in the southern half of Germany will be particularly full, while Whitsun Sunday is considered the quietest travel day - supported, notably, by a general truck driving ban.
But from midday on Whit Monday it will be indoors again, especially on the home routes. Experience has shown that things will also be tight on Tuesday, June 10th. Roads are expected to be full in metropolitan areas and travelers should prepare for significant delays.
Safe on the road: measures and construction sites
There is also good news for travelers: emergency lanes must be created when traffic is at a standstill, otherwise there is a risk of fines of up to 320 euros. In addition, it has Highway Currently an interactive dashboard on the traffic situation is provided, which shows information about disruptions, traffic jam lengths and construction sites. It is recommended to use the app to always be informed about the best route.
Speaking of construction sites: On important holiday routes, especially in Austria, there could be long waiting times due to construction sites. The Brenner motorway is also narrow due to its single-lane traffic. Border controls at the German borders have also been tightened since May, which can lead to longer waiting times at certain crossings.
Travelers should therefore start early, keep an eye on the traffic situation and prepare for a weekend full of traffic jams. Stay flexible and safe on the road!