Traffic chaos and traffic jams: IAA Mobility brings Munich to a standstill!

Traffic chaos and traffic jams: IAA Mobility brings Munich to a standstill!

A big event is coming up in Munich! From September 9th to 12th, 2025, daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the IAA Mobility will cause quite a stir in the city. The center of the action will be at the trade fair tower in Trudering-Riem, where the trade fair will enable public and private mobility to be experienced up close. The anticipation is palpable, but drivers and residents should prepare for significant traffic disruptions, as the Bavarian Central Office for Traffic Management announced in a current report. To avoid traffic jams, it is advisable to allow more time for the journey and check the traffic situation regularly.

Many traffic restrictions are expected in the coming days. Pedestrians and cyclists moving around the city have to accept detours and longer walking and driving times. There will be diversions from August 31st to September 19th, while open spaces will be set up in central squares such as Odeonsplatz and Königsplatz. For the IAA, Ludwigstrasse will also be closed to bicycle traffic for the entire duration, which will result in additional diversions.

Traffic restrictions and diversions

The city administration has already issued some information in advance. Drivers should keep an eye on the special signage and, if necessary, use public transport or park and ride offers. Using public transport could prove beneficial as several bus routes such as the 58, 68, 153 and 100 will be rerouted. Cyclists also have to be prepared for detours via the Hofgarten and other streets. Maximilianplatz remains accessible to pedestrians during the exhibition, which is a small relief.

The IAA attracts a large crowd every year. In 2023, approximately 500,000 people attended the event, including more than 100,000 in a single day. There were also protests against the IAA and the associated open spaces in advance, which are not always without controversy. Critical voices come particularly from the Green parliamentary group and the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC), which point to a burden on public space. Nevertheless, the Munich city council has decided to keep the IAA in Munich until at least 2031.

Conclusion and outlook

So if you want to take part in the IAA Mobility or just visit the city, you should plan well. Thanks to the information provided on the traffic situation and the recommendations mentioned, the numerous challenges during these special days can be mastered with a good hand. Keep up to date with developments, especially if you are traveling on the event days!

For further information about the traffic disruptions read [News.de](https://www.news.de/auto/858842368/verkehrsmelde-muenchen-zum-messe-event-von-09-09-2025-bis-1 2-09-2025-restrictions-in-traffic-traffic-jam-in-munich-plz-81829-trudering-riem-15-2-because-iaa-mobility/1/), Süddeutsche and TZ.