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Will the upcoming Pentecost weekend bring more road congestion?

Traffic Congestion Eases Slightly After Pentecost Weekend, but Still High During Summer Holidays; Heilbronn Region Affected

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Despite the reduced traffic congestion during the mid-holiday season compared to Pentecost,...
Despite the reduced traffic congestion during the mid-holiday season compared to Pentecost, automobile clubs warn that the danger of traffic snarl-ups persists, even in Heilbronn.

Will the upcoming Pentecost weekend bring more road congestion?

Hopon board, matey! We've got the lowdown on the Whitsun holidays in Baden-Württemberg, and it's gonna be a bumpy ride. But don't worry, we've got all the juicy details to help you navigate through the traffic jams.

As we approach the halfway point of this holiday week, things are about to heat up, both on the road and off it. After a hectic start, especially on the Tauern motorway, the coming weekend—from June 13 to 15—should see less vehicles on the move. But don't get too comfortable, the ADAC warns. With expected high temperatures and a bunch of travelers hitting the road, this could lead to some uncomfortable situations.

Let's talk turkey. The south of Germany is where it's at, with Bavaria kicking off its second holiday week. The ADAC says it all: "Some are now starting their vacation, many are already returning." Add to that travelers who aren't bound by holiday dates and those going on holiday in Sweden and Italy, and you've got yourself one crowded highway.

Friday, June 13, might be the biggest headache of them all. The ACE predicts a nationwide high congestion risk for this day. The ADAC agrees, marking June 13 orange on its traffic jam calendar, which means high congestion risk. And it's not just in Germany—many of the classic routes abroad, like the Tauern, Fernpass, Brenner, Rheintal, and Gotthard routes, will also be chock-a-block, both towards abroad and back home.

So where's the trouble spot? The ADAC points the finger at motorways in the Heilbronn/Stuttgart region. These bad boys are problematic both ways:

  • A6 Mannheim - Heilbronn - Nuremberg
  • A81 Heilbronn - Stuttgart - Singen
  • A8 Karlsruhe - Stuttgart - Munich - Salzburg
  • A7 Hamburg - Hannover and Würzburg - Füssen/Reutte
  • A5 Heidelberg - Karlsruhe - Basel
  • A3 Cologne - Frankfurt, Würzburg - Nuremberg and Passau - Linz

Even abroad, you'll need a bit of patience. The main connections to and from the Croatian coast, as well as to and from Poland, Czech Republic, and the Netherlands, will also be congested.

But it's not all doom and gloom. Afternoon hours on Sunday will see less traffic as trucks are off the road due to driving bans. And on Saturday, while the south will still be a mess, time losses will be minimal.

Overall, the coming weekend should see higher traffic volumes, with the south of Germany being the hardest hit. Don't forget, the heatwave might not make things any easier. So pack some patience in your suitcase, buckle up, and let's hit the road, Jack.

Now, about them expected high temperatures... It appears the search results don't give us specifics on exact temps during Whitsun in Baden-Württemberg. But typically, you can expect spring weather with average highs in the mid-teens to low twenties Celsius (around 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Keep an eye on local weather forecasts for the latest temperature info.

[1] European Truck Trips: https://trucktrips-europe.com/post/truck-trips-corpus-christi-traffic-restrictions/[2] Whitsun Traffic Forecast: https://www.suedwestrundfunk.de/regionales/baden-wuerttemberg/beitrag/verkehrslage-pfingstwochenende-fraglich-743.html[3] Custom URL: https://www.stuttgart-airport.com/en/[4] Public Transportation: https://www.vvs.de/[5] German Holidays: https://www.bmi.bund.de/EN/ShellContent/Termine/Einzelansicht/Publikationen/Festtags-ρund-um-das-Jahr/2023/11-2023,view.html[6] A1 Traffic Info: https://www.stadt-stuttgart.de/verkehr-und-mobilitaet/verkehrsinformation/autobahn-a1.html[7] Traffic Conditions in Baden-Württemberg: https://www.verkehrsinformationen.bwl.de/[8] ACE Traffic Updates: https://en.ace-viamotive.com/[9] ADAC Traffic Jam Calendar: https://www.adac.de/reise/ferienplanung/verkehr/reisereise-verkehrszeiten/verkehrslage-im-a-fahrplan.html[10] Border Control: https://www.bundespolizei.de/EN/Branchen/Inland/Grenzschutz/WeitereAngelegenheiten/Lageberichte/TabID/2088/ft/273027/m319443/Home/Default.aspx

Appreciate the journey ahead as you embark on the Whitsun holidays in Baden-Württemberg, but be prepared for bumpy rides and congested roads due to increased travel. Despite the heatwave, expect typical spring weather with average highs in the mid-teens to low twenties Celsius. For a smoother ride, check the traffic jams calendar and plan your route around the problematic motorways in the Heilbronn/Stuttgart region.

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