Traffic jams in 2025: How to avoid the big summer holiday bottlenecks!

Traffic jams in 2025: How to avoid the big summer holiday bottlenecks!

Planning vacations and trips can be particularly challenging in 2025. The upcoming Pentecost and summer holidays promise a big wave of travel, and with it a high volume of traffic on the motorways. Loud News Munich Holidaymakers should keep a close eye on the upcoming bridge days and peak travel times.

Examples of important holidays that are ideal for short trips include Ascension Day on Thursday, May 29th, and Corpus Christi on June 19th in several federal states such as Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia. The Day of German Unity on Friday, October 3rd, and Reformation Day on October 31st in some federal states are also suitable. These possible combinations of public holidays and vacation days create numerous opportunities for a relaxing break.

Holiday travel and traffic forecasts

A detailed look at the summer holidays shows that they begin staggered in Germany: from June 28th in Saxony, followed by Bremen on July 3rd and Hesse on July 7th. The first departures during the peak travel season will begin at the end of July, with heavy traffic on the motorways to be expected - especially on the A3, A5, A7, A8 routes and the routes to the North and Baltic Seas.

Particular caution is required due to the numerous motorway construction sites in 2025, especially when repairing bridges on the A1, A3, A7, A45 and A81 motorways. Restrictions in Hamburg are expected due to construction work on the new Elbe bridge. It is advisable to check the current traffic situation on the ASFINAG website before setting off to avoid unpleasant delays.

High risk of traffic jams on public holidays

Another important aspect is the bridge days, which are expected to lead to crowded highways and long waiting times, especially during holiday periods and major holidays. An analysis of the bridging days shows that around 8 vacation days can be used for a period of 16 days, for example during Easter and on May 1st ( Car Motor and Sport ).

Ascension Day, Whit Monday and Corpus Christi are also popular travel dates. Especially on these days, vacationers should plan important departure times to avoid heavy traffic. A high volume of travel is expected on German Unity Day and also during the Christmas period, which will make the traffic situation even more tense on these days.

The regional peculiarities in Germany, such as the holidays “Epiphany” (January 6th) and “Reformation Day” (October 31st), show that certain federal states are particularly heavily frequented, especially near tourist hotspots such as the Alps and on the coasts of the North and Baltic Seas.

In summary, it is advisable to travel anti-cyclically by starting your trip at less busy times. This means worry-free driving and a stress-free holiday can become a reality.