This is how busy Austria’s and Europe’s roads will be
The summer holidays 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 across Europe. The reason is the different holiday periods in European countries.
To help you start your vacation stress-free, our clear traffic jam forecast calendar (pdf,481kb) is here to help. It shows on which days particularly heavy traffic is expected on main routes – such as the Tauern motorway, the Brenner route, or transit routes through Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Download the traffic jam calendar – plan your trip smartly
Here (pdf,481kb) you can 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 at hand.
Practical tips for your drive to vacation
- Choose your departure time to avoid peak traffic hours as much as possible.
- Prepare well: snacks, drinks, and entertainment for children help reduce stress.
- Plan regular breaks – especially when driving at night.
- Find out in advance about traffic rules and toll requirements in transit countries.
- Think about refueling stops – or, for electric cars, sufficient charging options.
- For trips with electric vehicles: avoid travel days with heavy traffic. Plan several charging points and ideally charge only up to 80%.
Travel safely with the right travel insurance
Anyone traveling by car should not only think about the route, but also about suitable travel protection. The CoachRailCar Complete Cover from the European travel insurance offers comprehensive cancellation and travel protection for your car trip in Europe. This allows you to look forward to your vacation completely relaxed.
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