Christmas traffic in northern Germany: patience is the order of the day!

Christmas traffic in northern Germany: patience is the order of the day!

Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland - in northern Germany it is now time to prove patience, because travel before Christmas is in full swing. According to information from ndr , drivers on the motorways experience a dense crowd. The A2 in particular is one of the hotspots, where it is difficult to progress on 15 kilometers between Helmstedt and Berlin. Even on the A7, which even stuck a lot in front of the Elbe tunnel, travelers have to expect delays. In addition, traffic on the A1 and A2 motorways in Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is already being challenging. Future traffic jams can be expected primarily around the metropolitan areas, as many last-minute buyers are also on the move.

anticipation for Christmas, but also dash athletes

The large travel wave begins on the fourth weekend in Advent, since the Christmas holidays of many federal states are in full swing. According to hannover.de Day apply because many professionals and travelers herald their holidays. The following days - especially Saturday and Monday - also offer little relaxation for the nerves of drivers who make their way to their festivities. On December 24th and 25th, however, it will be quieter on the streets before it becomes more lively again from December 26th when many travelers start the return trip.

Deutsche Bahn is also preparing for a wave of passengers and hopes for maximum comfort on these days. Up to 450,000 travelers are expected every day, and the railway has announced that it can use the largest ICE fleet in its history to master the additional passengers. Whether on a train or on the street - the passionate Christmas travelers should be prepared for more fully stations and traffic jams on the streets, especially in the run -up to Christmas when the stress reaches its peak before the festivities.