ARBÖ warns of traffic jams on the weekend

Reasons for the traffic jams over the weekend include the end of the holidays in the German states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, the DTM race at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, the Wachau Marathon, as well as the Robbie Williams concert and the autumn fair in Klagenfurt.

End of Holidays in Southern Germany Causes Traffic Jams Over the Weekend

In the two German states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, over 1.5 million students will return to school starting Monday, September 15, 2025, indicating busy roads. Typically, the main return traffic begins on Saturday, September 13, joined by travelers without school-age children who wish to enjoy an autumn beach holiday at the Mediterranean. For this reason, ARBÖ traffic experts expect traffic jams and delays on the following routes:

"Sunday, especially in the afternoon, will also bring a wave of return traffic heading north. To avoid traffic jams, start either late Friday evening or early Saturday before 07:00 AM. On Sunday, try to drive home after 8:00 PM," say the ARBÖ traffic experts.

Traffic Jams Around DTM at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg

At the Red Bull Ring, engines will be in full swing on Saturday and Sunday. With Lucas Auer (Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf) and Thomas Preining (Manthey/Porsche), two Austrians are at the top of the DTM overall standings in the race. Up to 50,000 motorsport enthusiasts usually travel to the Murtal by car, parallel to the holiday travel traffic. According to ARBÖ traffic experts, traffic jams are expected especially on Saturday around midday on the Pyhrn Autobahn (A9) between Graz and the St. Michael junction, as well as on the Murtal expressway (S36) around St. Michael and Zeltweg. Those who wish to avoid the traffic jams can take the train to the Knittelfeld or Judenburg stations, from where shuttle buses run directly to the Red Bull Ring.

Robbie Williams rocks with around 30,000 fans at Lake Wörthersee

On Sunday evening, the presumably sold-out concert of Robbie Williams will take place in the Wörthersee Arena. 30,000 fans are expecting hits like "Let Me Entertain You", "Rock DJ", "Feel" and "Angels". Significant traffic disruptions are expected around the stadium and the fairgrounds starting from 3:30 PM. "Mainly affected are the Southern Motorway (A2) between Grafenstein and Krumpendorf, the Southern Ring, the Rosentaler Straße, and the Villacher Straße. We recommend either traveling by train and the city buses from the main station or parking at the lots near Minimundus, the beach bath, and the meadow on Villacher Straße, and then using the city buses of Klagenfurt," advises ARBÖ traffic expert Thomas Haider.

Wachau Marathon: Numerous road closures cause traffic jams

The Wachau Marathon celebrates its 25th anniversary on Sunday. After the marathon was canceled in 2024 due to flooding, the anniversary is being made up for this year. Traditionally, the 42.195-kilometer race begins at 10 AM in Emmersdorf and ends in Krems. The route, as well as those of the half marathon and Nordic walking half marathon starting in Spitz, and the quarter marathon + team event starting in Achleiten, runs predominantly along the Danube Road (B3). Therefore, it will be closed on Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM between Emmersdorf and Krems, as well as the intersecting state and municipal roads. "As is usual with marathons, the closures will be continuously lifted for traffic after the passing of the final vehicle," notes ARBÖ traffic expert Thomas Haider.

Klagenfurt Autumn Fair attracts up to 50,000 visitors

The Klagenfurt Autumn Fair is open from Wednesday to Sunday daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the fairgrounds in the Carinthian state capital. Over 500 exhibitors and 140 program points attract up to 50,000 visitors. Thematic focuses are "Alps-Adriatic Cuisine", "Construction", "Lifestyle, Fashion & Entertainment", "Around the House" as well as "Living and Design". Especially on the weekend, traffic jams and longer waiting times around the fairgrounds, such as on August-Jaksch-Straße, Florian-Gröger-Straße, St.-Ruprechter-Straße, Valentin-Leitgeb-Straße, and Viktringer Ring, are to be expected. The fairgrounds in Klagenfurt offer space for about 1,300 vehicles on the open areas and in the parking garage. Additional parking is available at the "Park+Ride" facility at the motorway exit August-Jaksch-Straße. A shuttle bus runs from there every 15 minutes, from 8:20 AM to 6:30 PM, to and from the fairgrounds.

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