This is how crowded Austria and Europe's roads will be
The summer vacations are just around the corner - and with them the peak travel season for many Austrians. Anyone traveling by car should be prepared for heavy traffic. Especially in July and August, traffic jams are to be expected on popular travel routes through Europe. This is due to the different vacation periods in the European countries.
Our traffic jam forecast calendar (pdf, 126kb) will help you start your vacation stress-free. It shows on which days you can expect particularly heavy traffic on the main traffic routes - for example on the Tauern highway, the Brenner route or the transit routes through Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
Download the traffic jam calendar - plan your journey smartly now
Here (pdf, 126kb) you will find the current traffic jam forecast calendar for summer 2025. Print it out or save it digitally - so you always have the most important information to hand.
Practical tips for your car journey on vacation
- Choose your departure time so that you avoid peak times as much as possible.
- Prepare yourself well: Snacks, drinks and entertainment for children help combat stress.
- Plan regular breaks - especially when driving at night.
- Find out in advance about traffic regulations and toll obligations in the countries you are passing through.
- Think about your refueling stops - or, in the case of electric cars, about sufficient charging options.
- For journeys with electric cars: Avoid travel days with high traffic volumes. Plan several charging points and ideally only charge up to 80%.
Travel safely with the right travel insurance
If you are traveling by car, you should not only think about the route, but also about the right travel insurance. The CoachRailCar-CompleteCover from Europäische Reiseversicherung offers comprehensive cancellation and travel cover for your car trip in Europe. So you can look forward to your vacation with complete peace of mind.