Ready Yourself for Traffic Chaos During Easter Holidays
Heavy Traffic Anticipated on Highways during Easter Holidays' Beginning, According to ADAC Projection - Anticipated Traffic Increase Ahead of Easter According to ADAC Forecast
Gearing up for some serious road congestion this Easter season? You betcha! With nine federal states in Germany starting their Easter holidays this weekend (Hamburg kicks things off on Thursday), you can expect gridlock on major highways such as the A1 between Cologne and Hamburg, the A7 between Hamburg and Füssen, and the A9 between Berlin and Munich.
And it's not just Germany; our neighbors in the Alpine countries are likely to see a surge of traffic too. The Brenner, Tauern, and Gotthard routes will be especially impacted, as will the federal highways leading to winter sports areas.
But here's the real stinger – according to the ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club), things are expected to get much, much worse on Maundy Thursday. Sounds delightful, doesn't it? If you thought last year's Maundy Thursday was bad (one of the ten most congested days of the year), then buckle up, buttercup, because this year's version is set to exceed all expectations, with traffic snarls in the afternoon and evening hours.
Now, last Easter saw some doozies of traffic jams headed towards the Polish border, as countless Poles made their way to their homeland for the holiday. And even Good Friday 2024 turned out to be an unexpectedly busy day, so you'd best plan accordingly.
Let's take a quick glimpse at what we know about Easter travels:
- Easter Weekend: Traditionally, the days leading up to Easter (Good Friday through Easter Monday) are when traffic congestion is at its highest, as families and tourists alike take advantage of the long weekend to get the heck out of Dodge.
- Popular Destinations: Cities like Berlin and Munich, as well as nature parks like the Ammergau Alps in Bavaria and the Alpine regions of Austria and Switzerland, are expected to see increased traffic.
- Easter Markets: If you fancy festive crowds, consider a detour to cities like Salzburg, which offers lively Easter markets during this time of year.
So, pack your patience, SNACKS, and an extra pair of underwear – traffic jams are unavoidable this Easter season! And remember, for the most up-to-the-minute info on traffic conditions, consult the ADAC website or local traffic reports just before the holiday. Happy travels! 🎉🚗🚧💪🚫🚓😊👍🥳🙅♀️🙅♂️😲🤘🎶🎵🌟🚀😏😎💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
- The Commission's proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation might be a relief amidst the congestion that warns of Easter holidays, especially on the A1 between Cologne and Hamburg, the A7 between Hamburg and Füssen, and the A9 between Berlin and Munich.
- Meanwhile, in Hamburg, workers could find solace in the city's Easter markets, a festive crowd to mingle with, while being cautious of the possible snarls that are expected to occur on Maundy Thursday.
- As the EU adopts measures for workers' protection from ionizing radiation, drivers traversing the Alpine countries may need to adjust their routes to avoid congestion during Easter holidays, considering the surge of traffic on the Brenner, Tauern, and Gotthard routes as well as federal highways leading to winter sports areas.
