Overview

• The ADAC forecasts Gründonnerstag (April 17) as the busiest travel day, with significant delays expected on German autobahns.
• Key congestion hotspots include routes to the North and Baltic seas, Alpine resorts, and urban areas like Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich.
• The Norderelbbrücke on the A1 near Hamburg remains a major bottleneck due to weight restrictions and single-lane truck traffic.
• Airports in Düsseldorf and Köln/Bonn are preparing for their busiest Easter season since the pandemic, with 1.5 million travelers expected.
• Authorities recommend traveling early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid peak traffic and minimize delays.