Stau-horror scenario at Pentecost: travelers at a snail's pace!

Stau-horror scenario at Pentecost: travelers at a snail's pace!

On June 6, 2025, the Pentecost weekend is in full swing, and the streets are full of travelers who are traveling towards the sun and holiday destination. As reports vienna.at, the traffic situation on the motorways, especially on the Tauernautobahn, is a real patience. Cutlets are often classified as "traffic jams" and move considerable waiting times of up to 45 minutes or more.

The ADAC reports in its stowed forecast that the Pentecost holidays in several federal states ensure a high volume of traffic. That is why traffic jams can be expected from today and this weekend. The highways towards the south are particularly affected because many travelers use the extended weekends for excursions. ADAC Südbayern emphasizes that the traffic flow could additionally burden on the first juni weekend.

traffic forecasts and traffic jam hotspots

The dusty of May 26, 2023 speaks for itself: 2035 traffic jams, 4990 kilometers of traffic jam and a total of 2280 hours of dowry could be registered on the highways. A high traffic volume can be expected in particular in the Munich Metropolitan Region and at important border crossings. Connections such as on the A99 around Munich and on the A8 towards Salzburg provide additional delays.

In addition, the ADAC experts refer to the stowed pot such as the border crossings, where block dismissals and controls can lead to longer waiting times. This applies in particular to trips to Italy via the Brenner and Tauern motorway, whereby the Lueg Bridge is also identified as a potential needle. ADAC advises by circumvents because alternative routes are quickly overloaded.

information for travelers

In order to minimize the Staufrust, the ADAC recommends avoiding peak times and planning the journey after the opening weekend. Travelers should plan enough provisions and breaks to make the time in the car as pleasant as possible. In addition, information about toll spreads that can be called up via the ADAC Trips app are important. Vignettes are also available in ADAC branches or online.

The numerous construction sites in Austria, especially on the Brenner motorway and Inntal Autobahn, can be expected with additional delays. In order to ensure traffic safety, it is important to form a rescue alley in stalling traffic, otherwise this can be punished with fines of up to 320 euros.

The Pentecost weekend is not only an opportunity for relaxed trips, but also a test of patience for drivers who have to prepare for full roads and long waiting times. However, the trip can be made much more relaxed by a good preparation and consideration of traffic forecasts.