Traffic congestion alert issued by ADAC.
Expected Traffic Congestion During Ascension Day Weekend in Baden-Württemberg
Ascension Day falling on May 29, 2025, and coinciding with Father's Day, the ADAC anticipates increased traffic jams in the region of Baden-Württemberg during the long weekend. Holger Bach, the Head of the Traffic and Environment Department, forecasts the heaviest traffic on Wednesday between 1:00 and 7:00 PM, when commuters and short-term vacationers coincide on the roads.
Last year, the day before Ascension Day was one of the most congested days of 2024, underscoring the potential risk of traffic jams due to high volume and tailbacks at construction sites. Specific locations prone to traffic congestion include the A5 from Basel to Karlsruhe and the A8 in both directions between Pforzheim-Süd and Pforzheim-North.
Traveling on Wednesday evening or Thursday is recommended by ADAC to avoid traffic jams. The organization expects a significantly more relaxed situation on highways on Friday and Saturday. Sunday is anticipated to be busier than usual Sundays.
For those planning their travels, it is advisable to take into account potential traffic jam locations such as the A6 and A8 Autobahns, the route to Lake Constance, and Black Forest and Swabian Jura regions. Early morning departures and avoiding late afternoon and evening travel help mitigate peak traffic hours.
German public holidays have a truck driving ban, and logistics may be affected. It is also advised to check for any road closures or construction before embarking on a journey. A recent serious accident on the A8 near Leonberg necessitates checking the area for ongoing road conditions or restrictions.
[References][1] German public holiday calendar for 2025 [Link to source][2] Information on truck driving bans on German public holidays [Link to source][3] Traffic statistics for 2024 [Link to source][4] Information on road conditions and restrictions on the A8 near Leonberg [Link to source]
Other travelers may find it beneficial to consider alternative lifestyle choices, such as working from home or taking extended vacations during the Ascension Day weekend in Baden-Württemberg, given the expected traffic congestion and increased volume of commuters and short-term vacationers on the roads.
Prospective travelers planning trips during the Ascension Day weekend might want to ponder other options besides driving on the A6 and A8 Autobahns, the route to Lake Constance, and the Black Forest and Swabian Jura regions, due to their vulnerability to traffic congestion.
