Vienna Danube Island Festival, Holiday and Travel Traffic: ÖAMTC Warns of Traffic Jams

"For the last time for now, the tunnel construction site on the A10 near Golling will be the ultimate traffic jam hotspot; by the end of June, this bottleneck will be history," says Marc Römer, the club's traffic expert. "We also expect significant delays on the A12 in the Innsbruck area and further on the A13. Travelers heading towards Germany should also prepare for waiting times due to increased border controls," Römer continues.

The ARBÖ also highlights that the tunnel construction site on the A10 towards Salzburg, the Brenner Pass (A13), and the Fernpass road (B179) – especially before the Füssen border tunnel – are among the biggest traffic jam risks over the weekend. Block clearances and delays of several hours are possible.

Many will start their short vacation as early as Wednesday afternoon, so heavy traffic is expected on the city exit roads. On Friday, the club expects another wave of travelers heading towards local recreation areas from the early afternoon hours. According to ARBÖ, the metropolitan areas of Vienna, Salzburg, and Graz are particularly affected – in Vienna, especially the A23 in the Knoten Prater area, and in Graz, the A9 before the Plabutsch tunnel. The weekend itself will be mainly characterized by return traffic on the transit routes from the Adriatic through Austria towards Germany, as the Pentecost holidays end in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. For around 3.2 million German students, the end of the holidays is a reason to return – with corresponding traffic on the main routes. Short vacationers and day-trippers will again be standing in front of city entrances. To avoid traffic jams, ARBÖ advises traveling at off-peak times: travel when others are sleeping – and vice versa. Those who cannot adhere to this should take sufficient breaks, plan enough provisions, and bring activities for children. Especially for electric vehicles, it is advisable to plan charging in advance, as there may be waiting times at the e-charging stations along the main routes.

Other Traffic Jam Points

- A1, West Autobahn, Walserberg border

- A4, East Autobahn, Knoten Prater-Schwechat

- A8, Innkreis Autobahn, Suben border crossing

- A9, Pyhrn Motorway, construction areas Klaus - Inzersdorf-Kirchdorf and tunnel chain Lainberg and Roßleithen and before the Plabutsch tunnel in Graz

- A10, Tauern Motorway, Greater Salzburg area, construction area Golling and Werfen

- A11, Karawanken Motorway, before the Karawanken tunnel

- A12, Inntal Motorway, Kufstein border, Greater Innsbruck area

- A13, Brenner Motorway, Greater Innsbruck area, Schönberg toll station, Lueg bridge

- A23, Southeast Tangent, entire route

- B179, Fernpass Road, between Füssen in Bavaria and Nassereith

Corpus Christi Holiday and Return Travel Towards Germany Cause Traffic Jams

In Salzburg, this year's Gaisberg Race will be held from Thursday, 19.06., to Saturday, 21.06. There will be road closures in Salzburg's old town and the Gaisberg state road. Additionally, on Thursday, there will be closures in the city area of Salzburg between 12:00 and 18:00 on Rudolfskai, Imbergstraße, Griesgasse, and Schwarzstraße. On Friday, the Gaisberg state road (L108) will be closed between 8:00 and 17:00, and on Saturday between 13:30 and 17:30.

A true crowd-puller is the summer solstice in the Wachau. Those who want to avoid traffic jams on the access road on Saturday should set off as early as possible. Both the B3 and the B33 will be heavily frequented and will be difficult to navigate in sections. Increased departure of visitors is expected by midnight at the latest.

The ÖAMTC advises all visitors to strictly observe the stopping and parking bans. Since passage through the towns is sometimes only possible with difficulty, strict controls will be in place. The ARBÖ adds: Extensive stopping and parking bans apply on the Donaustraße (B3) and the Aggsteiner Straße (B33). It is strongly recommended to park only in designated areas – strict controls will be enforced. Those who want to travel comfortably can opt for the Wachaubahn: Three additional train pairs will run that evening.

The Vienna Danube Island Festival will once again attract masses of enthusiastic visitors this year. The ÖAMTC recommends using Park & Ride and public transport for the journey. Due to the heavy influx, there may be disruptions on Floridsdorfer-, Brigittenauer-, and Reichsbrücke. This year, the Danube Island Festival is taking place for the 42nd time and is Europe's largest free open-air event with over two million expected guests. The Danube Island itself is car-free – parking spaces in the vicinity are scarcely available. Despite the expected crowding in public transport, the ARBÖ explicitly recommends traveling by subway. The ARBÖ traffic radio is represented on-site with its own stage (FSG-GÖD/ARBÖ).

Other Events with Traffic Impacts

In Carinthia, PS fans can look forward to the International Sports Car Festival in Velden (16th–22nd June). Hundreds of sports cars will be on display along the Wörthersee promenade. Traffic disruptions and parking problems are to be expected. On Saturday, the Seecorso will be closed between 15:30 and 19:30.

Also in Carinthia, the United World Games will take place in Klagenfurt from 19th to 22nd June. Thousands of young athletes from all over the world will be arriving – especially in the area of the Wörthersee Stadium and the sports park, high traffic volume is expected. Shuttle services will be provided.

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