Overview

• The German Weather Service (DWD) confirms a pronounced thermal divide over Easter, with cold, rainy weather in the west and warm, sunny conditions in the east.
• Holiday travel peaks are underway, with ADAC warning of severe traffic congestion on major autobahns, particularly on Gründonnerstag and Ostermontag.
• Deutsche Bahn has deployed extra long-distance trains and larger-capacity ICE services to address increased passenger volumes despite delays caused by construction work.
• Frankfurt Airport expects 750,000 passengers over Easter, a 10% increase from 2024, while popular travel destinations like the Canary Islands face disruptions due to storms.
• Flooding in northern Italy has led to red alerts in over 100 municipalities, while Brandenburg has canceled Easter bonfires due to extreme forest fire risks.