Stauprognose: Staualarm zum Ferienende? Wo es am Wochenende dicht wird

Many European students return to school on Monday, as summer holidays conclude in Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands (Central Region), France, and the Czech Republic, including North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous German federal state. In contrast, holidays continue in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Austria. The ADAC and Auto Club Europa predict heavy traffic over the weekend (28th to 30th August) due to the return journey from southern and northern/eastern coasts.

The Alp and Mediterranean routes remain busy due to ongoing vacations in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Notably, many German federal states have temporarily relaxed truck restrictions due to low water levels, leading to increased truck traffic and higher congestion risks. Be aware of potential delays, with most coming on Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon/evening.

Traffic is expected to be heavy in both directions on Saturday. For flexible travelers, alternative routes or different travel days are recommended, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays suggested by the ACE. Those needing to travel this weekend should aim to depart early in the morning or consider a night journey. Sundays are usually better than Saturdays due to the lifted truck restrictions, but heavy trucks are still expected.

Overall, expect heightened traffic and congestion on Germany's autobahns this weekend, with the ADAC and ACE anticipating increased traffic and delays on several major routes.