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Traffic jam alarm in Bavaria: Autumn holidays start - How to avoid bottlenecks!
Find out everything about autumn travel in Germany and the traffic forecasts for Saarland and surrounding regions.
Traffic jam alarm in Bavaria: Autumn holidays start - How to avoid bottlenecks!
Anyone driving on the weekend from October 17th to 19th, 2025 should be prepared for busy traffic and potential traffic jams. The ADAC reports that the autumn holidays are beginning in many federal states and that this brings with it a high traffic density on the roads. Due to the start of the holidays in Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg and several other federal states, an increase in travel is expected. Popular trips to the leisure areas of the Alps and the North and Baltic Sea coasts are particularly affected.
[Merkur] emphasizes that in Bavaria alone, routes prone to traffic jams due to numerous construction sites combined with fog and freezing temperatures could lead to significant delays. Drivers planning to travel to higher altitudes in the Alps should not forget to put on their winter tires as frost could affect road conditions.
Routes prone to traffic jams
It is important for all travelers taking the motorways to keep an eye on some of the routes that are particularly prone to traffic jams. Here is an overview:
- A1/A3/A4 Kölner Ring
- A3 Köln – Frankfurt – Nürnberg – Passau
- A7 Hamburg – Flensburg
- A9 München – Nürnberg
- A10 Berliner Ring
- A24 Hamburg – Schwerin
- A31 Leer – Emden
- A61 Mönchengladbach – Koblenz – Ludwigshafen
- A93 Inntaldreieck – Kufstein
Friday, October 17th in particular is classified as a critical day for traffic jams, so travelers should plan their route well in advance despite the holidays. According to [ADAC], construction sites that cause additional traffic jams can be found at around 1,280 motorway construction sites. This also includes short-term closures that may occur on weekends and temporarily in the coming weeks.
Weather-related risks and cross-border controls
But it's not just the construction work that can significantly impact traffic and travel time. Weather-related factors should also be taken into account. Fog can significantly reduce visibility, which can be particularly dangerous for drivers on country roads or in rural areas. The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure also informs that there have been random checks at the borders since spring 2025. These controls could lead to waiting times at important motorway crossings such as Suben or Walserberg.
The [BMV] points out that traffic volumes have increased steadily in recent years and it remains important to improve the transport infrastructure in order to meet the challenges such as these controls.
Overall, the traffic situation in the coming weeks will be dominated by holiday travel, so travel preparations should be made in good time to avoid traffic jams and longer waiting times. Those who go on the road well informed have the best chance of reaching their destination in a relaxed manner.