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Autumn holidays in NRW: traffic jam chaos and tips for relaxed travel!
Euskirchen reports on the start of the holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia on October 13, 2025, traffic jam warnings and travel tips for stress-free travel.
Autumn holidays in NRW: traffic jam chaos and tips for relaxed travel!
The fall holidays are just around the corner and that not only brings with it anticipation, but also some challenges. From October 13, 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bremen, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony-Anhalt and Saarland will be going on well-deserved holidays. But be careful: The ADAC is already warning of traffic jams on the first holiday weekend as travelers will take to the motorways. If there are no small excursion destinations, holidaymakers have to be patient, especially in regions such as the Alps and the low mountain ranges.
The second week of vacation has already begun in Hesse, Saxony and Thuringia, which is further stimulating travel traffic. The holidays also start at the same time in parts of the Netherlands. The high demand for popular destinations such as hiking areas and coasts could ensure that local recreation areas in urban areas also experience a lot of activity - especially when the weather is great. Anyone planning to travel by car should check the traffic situation before arriving and also keep an eye on the over 1,230 construction sites on the motorways that could affect the flow of traffic. Geo.de reports that busy traffic can be expected, especially on Friday, October 10th.
Traffic jam forecasts and construction sites
The traffic jam forecasts clearly show that increased traffic volumes can be expected on the motorways. ADAC experts have already warned of traffic jams for the big wave of travel from October 10th to 12th. The A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 and many more motorways are particularly affected. In order to avoid delays, it is advisable to be informed about the traffic situation and possible full closures that will occur, for example, on the A7 between Würzburg and Fulda.
- Wichtige Vollsperrungen:
- A7 Würzburg Richtung Fulda: 11. Oktober, 20 Uhr bis 12. Oktober, 6 Uhr
- A67 Mönchhof-Dreieck – Darmstadt: 10. Oktober, 21 Uhr bis 13. Oktober, 5 Uhr
Drivers can also expect increased traffic at the German-Austrian border, where waiting times can be expected, particularly at the Suben, Walserberg and Kiefersfelden crossings. Construction work is also being carried out on important holiday routes in Austria, such as the Brenner Motorway, which is putting additional strain on traffic.
Preparations for a stress-free trip
Thorough preparation can help reduce pre-vacation stress. Increased crowds are expected at airports at the start of the holiday - time buffers are worth their weight in gold here. There may be longer waiting times, especially at security checkpoints. Online check-in and well-thought-out baggage check-in are strongly recommended. If you remember the opening times of the bag drop counters, you can avoid unpleasant surprises.
Remember: A happy holiday starts with your arrival! With the right preparations and a good sense of traffic conditions and waiting times, the start of the autumn holidays will be a success. If everything goes well, you can enjoy your free time in a relaxed manner. If you are still unsure, simply let an experienced travel guide from the region inspire you and easily find the best routes and destinations! ADAC has further tips on this.