Traffic chaos on vacation: classic car rally and traffic jam in the Alps!

Traffic chaos on vacation: classic car rally and traffic jam in the Alps!

Steyr, Österreich - On July 16, 2025, the travel and excursion traffic in Austria will be significantly shaped. According to OEAMTC a second wave of holidaymakers from North Rhine-Westphalia and parts of the Netherlands is expected. This wave of arrival is expected to lead to delays, especially on the north-south connections such as the Brenner, Tauern and Pyhrn motorway.

A focus should also pay attention to important events that will influence traffic. The Bregenz Festival , which take place from July 16 to August 17, promise many visitors to Lake Constance. The use of bus and train is recommended for arrival to avoid traffic jams.

Ennstal Classic Rallye

Another highlight in the coming week is the Ennstal Classic , which takes place from July 16 to 19, 2025. This legendary classic car rally is a magnet for lovers of historical vehicles that do without modern electronics. The main activity of the rally, the streets of Austria, becomes a stage for the presentation of the automotive classics. Steyr will again act as a traditional point of view, where spectators can view the classic cars up close.

The event attracts participants and fans from all over the world and gives the Schladming-Dachstein Grand Grand Green Region a special charm. The access to the rally will be signposted from the Ennstal Straße (B320), which should enable a problem -free arrival.

traffic disruptions and possible staunch points

The next few days could lead to considerable traffic disruptions through the planned events and the wave of vacation. The following motorway sections are particularly affected:

• A1: Greater Salzburg area, area Thalgau
• A2: between Sinabelkirchen and Gleisdorf, in front of construction site
• A9: toll stations Bosruck- und Gleinalmt tunnel, Kalwang construction site area- Mautern
• A10: Salzburg area, in front of St. Michael in the Lungau, tunnel areas near Villach
• A11: Before Karawanken Tunnel
• A12: Innsbruck
area
• A13: between Innsbruck and the Schönberg toll, construction site Luegbrücke
• A23: In both directions
• B179: Between Füssen in Bavaria and Nasserith

The stauberater Florian Thaler is on the Tauern Autobahn (A10) between Walserberg and St. Michael im Lungau to inform travelers about current traffic conditions. It is pointed out that small breakdowns can lead to long traffic jams.

traffic for other events

For classic car lovers who want to travel even further, a Reise is offered for the event "Corsica Classique 2025" from September 12 to September 2025. Here the participants can get to know the entire island of Corsica in a relaxed atmosphere. The daily stages are between 100 km and 230 km and offer numerous insights into Corsican culture and traditions.