Heavy traffic congestion on roads in Weeze, specifically on San Hejmo streets
News Article: Traffic Management Unclear for San Hejmo Festival at Weeze Airport
The much-anticipated 1Live San Hejmo Festival is set to take place at Weeze Airport, Germany, from August 14th to 17th, 2025. With an estimated 20,000 visitors expected, the event promises a weekend of music and culture. However, the specific traffic management plan for the festival remains unclear.
The festival will operate shuttle buses from Weeze Station to the entrance, with tickets required for all passengers. Day visitors can park their cars north of the airport grounds, and detailed signage from the B9 will guide visitors to the festival.
Heavy traffic is expected on yellow-marked routes, and it is advisable to avoid these if possible. Red-marked roads, particularly for camping visitors, are also expected to experience significant congestion.
Airport users should not experience significant disruption to travel due to the festival, but possible disruptions cannot be ruled out. It is always recommended to arrive in plenty of time.
On Friday, August 15th, and Saturday, August 16th, traffic congestion advice applies between 12 and 18 hours, asking drivers not on their way to the festival to avoid those routes. Additional services on Saturday and Sunday nights ensure a continuous return journey from the festival.
A train connection to Weeze from the RE10 line is available, although its current state is not smooth.
Given the size of the festival and its location at an operational airport, it is common for event organizers and local authorities to implement special traffic management strategies such as dedicated shuttle buses or public transport routes, increased parking facilities with clear signage, temporary road closures or traffic diversions around the airport, and coordination with airport authorities to separate festival traffic from passengers.
However, since no official communication or traffic plan details were found, airport users may experience increased traffic congestion or limited parking availability on festival days unless advised otherwise by official sources.
For the most accurate and up-to-date traffic information affecting both festival visitors and airport users, it is advisable to consult Weeze Airport's official website or local municipal traffic advisories as the event dates approach. Around 3,000 cars are expected to head for the campsite on Thursday, and access to parking spaces is also via the Hülmer Deich.
Stay tuned for further updates on the traffic management plan for the San Hejmo Festival at Weeze Airport.
