The start of the holiday in Hesse: Stauchaos and tips for relaxed trips!

The start of the holiday in Hesse: Stauchaos and tips for relaxed trips!

On Friday, July 4, 2025, the summer holidays in Hesse start and bring a significant increase in travel. The ADAC warns of full roads and traffic jams, which are particularly expected from Friday afternoon. This situation is reinforced by the simultaneous holidays in Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, which leads to an increase in travel numbers, as many families go on vacation at the same time. In this context, the traffic situation on the A3, A5 and A7 motorways plays a central role. Hessenschau reported that the following routes in Hesse are particularly affected by traffic jams could:

• A4 Erfurt - Kirchheimer Dreieck (AS Bad Hersfeld)
• A4 Kirchheimer Dreieck - Erfurt (between Kirchheimer Dreieck and Friedewald)
• A5 Kassel - Frankfurt (Haensbacher Dreieck and Northwest Cross Frankfurt)
• A7 Fulda-Würzburg (between Bad Brückenau-Volkers and Sinntalbrücke)

In addition, construction defects are a serious topic. Around 1,200 construction sites nationwide influence the traffic conditions. There are some striking construction sites in Hesse that will play a role during the holiday season. On the A4 between Erfurt and Kirchheimer Dreieck and on the A5 and A7, delays are also expected. Süddeutsche In addition, other routes in Hesse are affected by construction sites, such as in Flörsheim, Stadtallendorf and between Kassel and Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.

travel recommendations

To avoid traffic jams, the ADAC recommends driving anti -cyclical and starting at the outskirts. This could mean that travelers put their departure on Monday to Thursday or leave as early or late as possible. This can be particularly helpful for families with children to minimize the stress on arrival. It is advisable to plan enough time and check the traffic situation before departure and to determine possible alternative routes.

Another important note affects safety in the car. In warm weather, the interior of a vehicle can heat up to 50 degrees Celsius, which makes it dangerous to leave children or animals alone in the car. The ADAC recommends carrying enough water and snacks and taking regular breaks to guarantee a pleasant journey for all fellow travelers.

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