Massive traffic jams after the end of the holiday: This is how travelers experience their return to Bavaria!

Massive traffic jams after the end of the holiday: This is how travelers experience their return to Bavaria!

June 22, 2025 will bring turbulent traffic chaos on Germany's motorways for many travelers. As the Whitsun holidays come to an end in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, many drivers have to reckon with increased traffic volumes and traffic jams. In particular, the return journey of short vacationers who want to take advantage of the long weekend in Corpus Christi creates additional pressure on the roads. BR24 Happily, reports that return journeys are more relaxed than at the start of the holidays, but the risk of traffic jams remains as high as ever.

The Brenner and Tauern motorways in particular had to contend with chaotic five-hour traffic jams two weeks ago. There is currently a massive traffic density on various motorways, such as the A8 between Salzburg and Munich, where around 20 kilometers of traffic jams have formed today between Frasdorf and Irschenberg. Drivers also face a 14-kilometer-long traffic jam on the A7 in the direction of Ulm. Patience is now required when returning from the popular holiday destinations in the south.

Traffic forecast over the weekend

The coming weekend is another reason for travelers to prepare for traffic jams. adac.de announces that many drivers will be setting off on a short vacation from Wednesday or Thursday, which will further increase the traffic jam forecast on Saturday, June 21st. Holidaymakers must expect restrictions, especially on international routes such as the Brenner and Tauern routes.

Traffic density remains high in the south of Germany as many European countries have already celebrated the start of their summer holidays. Construction sites on German motorways are currently causing additional bottlenecks. There are currently over 1,200 construction sites on the highways. Those too ADAC Maps provides real-time information on traffic flow and short-term disruptions, allowing drivers to plan better.

Short vacationers and traffic jam risks

With the Corpus Christi holiday and the following bridge day, many people take the opportunity to take a short trip. However, the situation at Eibsee was a little unpleasant, where Eibseestrasse had to be closed due to the high number of visitors. It was recommended to follow the parking guidance system in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and take the cog railway to Eibsee.

Fortunately, the return trip on the last day of the holiday was quiet, while other parts of Bavaria had to contend with disruptions. There were long traffic jams in Bad Wiessee on Sunday afternoon after a major operation at the local casino after a chlorine gas leak affected the premises. Despite the terrible news, the situation was mild and play was able to resume quickly. Nevertheless, the partial closure of the B318 led to longer backlogs.

Whatever the plans, drivers should always be prepared and keep an eye on the traffic rules - the emergency lane must be formed when traffic is at a standstill, otherwise there is a risk of high fines. A good hand in planning the trip can help you avoid traffic jams and enjoy a relaxed return to Cologne.