- Weekend travel poses significant traffic congestion threats, according to ADAC's warnings.
Over the upcoming holiday season and the security conference in Munich, the ADAC anticipates heavy traffic on German motorways. Here's where you might encounter delays:
Locals traveling around the weekend should brace themselves for traffic jams and holdbacks. Particularly on Saturdays and Sundays, there'll be a surge of vehicles on routes leading to winter sport areas, such as the Alps. This surge is due to the start of holidays in Saxony, as well as the end of holidays in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
In Munich itself, expect road closures and restrictions due to the security conference. There'll likely be delays around the conference hotel Bayerischer Hof in the city center.
German Motorway Congestion
Other German motorways, like the A1 between Hamburg and Bremen, A3 from Cologne to Passau, and A7 between Würzburg and the Austrian border, are also expected to face traffic congestion.
If you're planning to hit the slopes in the Alps, be prepared for delays in neighboring countries as well. Particularly affected are the Brenner and Tauern motorways in Austria and the Gotthard route in Switzerland.
Holiday Season Traffic Congestion in Germany
Germany, particularly North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria, experiences a high share of traffic congestion. Construction zones also contribute to this issue. Peak traffic congestion days are typically Wednesdays and Thursdays, with peak hours being 06:00 to 09:00 and 14:00 to 18:00. The Whitsun weekend is also notorious for its traffic congestion.
Security Conference in Munich
While specific traffic congestion data is not available for the Munich Security Conference, there will likely be localized traffic delays in the area around Munich during peak hours.
Winter Sports Travel Tips
To avoid traffic delays, plan your journey ahead, avoid peak hours, consider alternative routes or modes of transportation, and be aware of construction zones.
Understanding these patterns can help winter sports travelers navigate the expected traffic congestion areas and delays in Germany and neighboring countries more effectively.
ADAC advised travelers to monitor traffic updates during the holiday season and the security conference in Munich, as heavy traffic is expected on German motorways, including the A1, A3, and A7. Additionally, ADAC suggested using traffic apps or their own real-time traffic information service to stay informed about potential delays and road closures, such as those around the conference hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich.
