Heat wave and traffic jam alarm: Whitsun in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg

Pfingstwochenende 2025 bringt dichten Verkehr und Staus in Bayern und Baden-Württemberg. Tipps zur Stauvermeidung und Wetterprognosen.
Pentecost weekend 2025 brings dense traffic and traffic jams in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Tips for avoidance and weather forecasts. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Heat wave and traffic jam alarm: Whitsun in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg

The Whitsun weekend on June 6, 2025 brings dense travel in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The Pentecost holidays in these federal states reinforce the already high traffic volume, especially on Friday and Saturday. The most important traffic jam hotspots can be found on the A10 (Tauernautobahn), A9 (Pyhrn Autobahn) and A13 (burner highway). From Friday afternoon, traffic jams will be expected on the city trips, which can lead to considerable delays.

such as 5min.at, the block handling on the Tauernautobahn at throwing caused a traffic jam of up to 28 kilometers. In addition, travelers are waiting at border crossings such as Salzburg-Walserberg, Kufstein-Kiefersfelden and others, which will also burden the return trip from Monday to Tuesday evening. Interior Minister announces increased police checks, especially against racers and alcohol.

traffic forecasts and traffic jam hotspots

The traffic situation will be tense on Friday, June 6th and Monday, June 9th. For Saturday morning and Tuesday, June 10th, traffic jams are also expected. ADAC warns that many drivers from federal states will be on the road with an extended weekend, such as Berlin, Brandenburg and Lower Saxony, as well as from Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. This increases sharply due to the summer vacation and Pentecost holidays.

The following sections will be particularly affected on the clearly loaded motorway routes: A1 to A12, A19, A24 and A61. In addition, full closures have been announced on various motorway sections, including the A40 and A44.

weather and event influences

The weather on the Pentecost weekend is changeable, with maximum temperatures up to 31 ° C and an increased risk of thunderstorm, especially on Sunday. Events such as the “Salzburger Dult” and the Supergirodolomiti in Lienz will also influence travel, according to ACE.

Monday, often used as a day of return, is also burdened by high excursion traffic. In order to prevent traffic jams, experts advise at flexible travel times. It is recommended to drive early in the morning or even at night to avoid the heavily frequented routes. The use of mobility apps can help to find alternative routes and to avoid traffic jams.

summarized the traffic forecast for the Pentecost weekend is characterized by high travel and considerable traffic jam. Travelers should prepare well and, if necessary, consider alternative travel methods to get to the goal.

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