Traffic chaos in Kiel: traffic jam alarm on A7, A20 and more on October 29th!

Traffic chaos in Kiel: traffic jam alarm on A7, A20 and more on October 29th!

On October 29, 2025, the traffic situation in Kiel and the surrounding area will be a true classic of German traffic melancholy. Construction sites and accidents mean that drivers often have to be patient. The asphalt giants of the A7, A20, A21, A210 and A215 as well as the federal highways B76, B77, B205, B404 and B430 are particularly affected. Reported here kn online that the Theodor-Heuss-Ring in Kiel is a very special bottleneck during rush hour. There is not only increased rush-hour traffic here, but also frequent accidents, which further aggravates the situation.

In the last few days, traffic jam warnings have increased, particularly on the A1 and A7, especially during peak tourist times. The ADAC explains that these routes are very popular with holidaymakers and commuters. A particular traffic jam hotspot has also formed in Rendsburg - here traffic often comes to a standstill in front of the Canal Tunnel and on the A7 at the Rader Hochbrücke. There are also difficulties between Rendsburg and Eckernförde on the B203 as well as at the Bordesholmer triangle on the A7 and in Bad Segeberg.

Looking for traffic jam information

The real-time congestion map from staumelder-karte.de helps drivers keep track of things. Users can quickly see the current traffic situation by enlarging the map. Tailgating and sudden braking are often the causes of traffic jams, also known as the accordion effect. What is less encouraging is that the number of traffic jams has increased over the years, often right when the school holidays cause an additional risk of traffic jams.

The residents of the accident hotspots in Kiel, such as the Waldwiesenkreuz or Kaistraße - Stresemannplatz, can tell a thing or two about it. Accidents occur here regularly. Another problem are the accidents in the Bordesholm triangle area and in the Segeberg district, where road safety often falls by the wayside. This makes it all the more important to always stay up to date before you get in the car.

Appropriate preparation is everything

The importance of traffic data should not be underestimated in this turbulent traffic situation. This data is collected via GPS systems from millions of devices and road sensors, such as ADAC Maps explained. Updated information is available here at least every five minutes. If you check the traffic situation in good time, you can not only save nerves, but also time. A little tip: The highest traffic jam times are traditionally between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. in the morning rush hour and between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the afternoon.

After all, fuel prices in Schleswig-Holstein are at a medium level compared to the rest of Germany - apart from the slightly more expensive Segeberg district. Environmental zones that could further restrict traffic do not exist here. With this in mind, there is only one thing left for us to wish: have a good trip, and always remember: knowledge is power, especially in the world of traffic.