summer vacation - Tourist traffic causes traffic jams in the north
Status on German Autobahns in North Germany: With Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, the last two federal states have started their summer holidays over the weekend. Holidaymakers are heading to the coasts or returning home, resulting in heavy traffic towards the north and south. Day-trippers are also on the move in the north all weekend long. Construction sites around Hamburg and Osnabrück cause additional traffic jams. Furthermore, several accidents have disrupted the traffic.
Many jams on A7
On Sunday, vehicles were at a standstill on the A7 in the Hamburg direction for four kilometers between the Hannover-Nord interchange and Berkhof. An accident caused additional delays here. In the further progression of the A7 towards the north, traffic jammed between the Walsrode interchange and the Soltau-Ost exit as early as mid-morning on six kilometers, on Saturday it was even 19 kilometers long. Between the Thieshope and Egestorf interchanges, vehicles were at a standstill for about three kilometers in length. In the reverse direction, traffic jammed on Saturday up to ten kilometers between the Schneverdingen and Bad Fallingbostel interchanges.
Accident on A1
On the A1 towards Bremen, vehicles were at a standstill for five kilometers in length between the Osnabrück-Nord and Holdorf interchanges, on Saturday it was even 15 kilometers long. An accident also caused a ten-kilometer long traffic jam on the A1 at the Bremer Kreuz on Saturday. According to ADAC, drivers heading towards Hamburg lost more than an hour. On Sunday, there was an eight-kilometer long traffic jam between Hamburg-Billstedt and the Süderelbbrucke.
According to ADAC, motorists on the A7 in Hamburg's direction had to plan an additional half hour due to a nine-kilometer long traffic jam in the Hamburg-Heimfeld area on Saturday. On Sunday, traffic was also at a standstill here for around six kilometers.
On the A1 towards Hamburg, vehicles were also at a standstill for several kilometers between the Hamburg-Billstedt interchange and the Hamburg-Norderelbe interchange over the weekend. At the Glückstadt-Wischhafen ferry, motorists had to wait: On Sunday afternoon, the waiting time was up to three hours.
According to ADAC, there were also numerous jams in Schleswig-Holstein. On the A7 towards Flensburg, traffic jammed between the Warder and Kreuz Rendsburg interchanges at times for around five kilometers in length. In the direction of Hamburg, traffic jammed on Saturday from the Schleswig/Jagel interchange for approximately 13 kilometers. In the Stapelfeld area, traffic jammed on the A1 towards Lübeck for several kilometers.
According to ADAC, traffic can get congested everywhere around the larger agglomerations such as Bremen, Hannover, Osnabrück and Hamburg. The automobile club had already warned beforehand of one of the worst traffic weekends of the season on the autobahns. Smaller access roads to the coasts and other water destinations can also become congested. Furthermore, travelers planning to go to Kiel, the bathing resorts on the Förde, or to the cruise ships and Scandinavian ferries should plan significantly more time. Those who do not want to spend long hours in traffic jams are advised to start their vacation rather during the week, between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Despite the heavy traffic in Northern Germany, many tourists are still eager to explore Schleswig-Holstein, especially its coastal areas.
- If you're planning a journey from Hamburg to Osnabrück, be prepared for potential traffic challenges due to construction sites and occasional accidents.
- Bavaria might be crowded during summer vacation, but a weekend trip to cities like Hannover or Soltau-East can offer a delightful change.
- ADAC recommends avoiding the busiest roads, like the Autobahn, during peak weekend hours, suggesting a weekday departure instead.
- In Lower Saxony, the A1 towards Bremen witnessed several traffic jams due to accidents, causing significant delays for drivers heading to Hamburg.
- The scenic route from Bremen to Hamburg via Walsrode can be a great alternative for tourists looking to avoid the crowded Autobahn.
- The A7 in Hamburg's direction often faces traffic issues during summer vacation, resulting in long jams in areas like Hamburg-Heimfeld and Soltau-East.
- Even the picturesque city of Lübeck isn't immune to the summer vacation traffic; ADAC warns of potential jams on the A1 towards Lübeck.
- Tourists visiting Baden-Württemberg during their summer vacation must be prepared for the high demand on the Autobahns and plan their trip accordingly.
- Despite the challenges, many enjoy the vibrant weekend culture in Northern Germany, making the traffic and wait times at ferries like Glückstadt-Wischhafen part of their holiday experience.
