Heavy traffic expected on Deichbrand road potentially persisting through Thursday
Cuxhaven, Germany - The Deichbrand Festival, one of the country's most anticipated music events, began its four-day run on Thursday, attracting thousands of festival-goers. However, traffic congestion has been a notable issue for some attendees.
On Wednesday, early arrivals led to long queues of cars, especially at the A27 construction site in Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf, causing significant delays in traffic from the south. This trend continued into Thursday, with access roads to the festival area remaining busy. Drivers were advised to anticipate waiting times due to the high volume of traffic.
Despite these challenges, the Cuxhaven police reported that the arrival on Wednesday went well overall, with minor delays at the exits for Neuenwalde and Nordholz. However, there was a bottleneck at one point during the arrival, causing temporary inconvenience.
The police also expect traffic to be busy around the festival area throughout the event, particularly on Thursday, Sunday night, and Monday when the other half of the visitors are expected to arrive. To accommodate festival-goers, shuttle services are available from both Cuxhaven and Nordholz stations.
For those considering train travel, the RE5 goes directly from Hamburg to Cuxhaven, while the RB33 offers a connection from Bremen to Nordholz and Cuxhaven. Train travel could be busier during arrival and departure times, but as of now, there have been no significant delays or bottlenecks reported in relation to train travel.
Given the typical heavy traffic associated with large festivals, it is advisable for drivers to check local traffic news and navigation apps, the official Deichbrand Festival communications channels, or social media accounts of the festival or regional transport authorities for any announcements. Preparing for potential delays and considering alternative routes or public transport options might be prudent.
As of Thursday, July 17, 2025, there is no detailed real-time traffic information or expected waiting times for drivers publicly available. The festival will continue until the night from Sunday to Monday at the Seeflughafen Cuxhaven/Nordholz site.
With over 60,000 festival-goers expected, the Deichbrand Festival promises an unforgettable experience. Despite the traffic challenges, the event's organisers and local authorities are working diligently to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
On Wednesday, some festival-goers experienced traffic congestion on their way to the Deichbrand Festival in Bremerhaven, specifically at the A27 construction site in Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf. In anticipation of continued heavy traffic, drivers were advised to plan for potential delays and consider navigation apps or public transport options for their journey.
