Traffic chaos at the start of the semester: Ski World Cup attracts visitors!

Traffic chaos at the start of the semester: Ski World Cup attracts visitors!

Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Österreich - Today, February 5, 2025, intensive travel on Austria brings with it. While there is little going on in the metropolitan areas, the ÖAMTC traffic expert will expect an increase in traffic, especially near the winter sports areas. The semester break in Vienna and Lower Austria ends while starting in Burgenland, Carinthia, Salzburg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg this weekend. In addition, the Ski World Championship in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, which takes place from February 4th to 16th, will attract numerous visitors, which will further tighten the situation, such as ÖAMTC reported .

congestion and traffic disruptions

Drivers have to prepare for longer waiting times in particular on the Tauern Autobahn (A10). Between Kuchl and Pass Lueg, a loss of time of about three minutes is expected, while another traffic jam between Flachauwinkel and Zederhaus causes two minutes late. This is an important challenge for travelers who are traveling from Salzburg to Villach or further to Italy, as this highway is an important north-south connection. Traffic reports on stumMelder-karte inform about this situation and help drivers to find alternative routes.

A special recommendation applies to ski fans from Salzburg and the surrounding area, which should avoid the A10 due to the construction sites and the associated delays. For these groups, a bypass route about the "Little German Eck" (German B21) is suggested. In order to better manage the traffic situation during the Ski World Cup, a large parking lot was set up in Maishofen from which free shuttle buses drive to the World Cup site.