Traffic chaos in Hamburg: Triathlon brings downtown to a standstill!

Traffic chaos in Hamburg: Triathlon brings downtown to a standstill!

A major sporting event is just around the corner: The 23rd "Suzuki World Triathlon" in Hamburg moves into the city from 11th to July 14, 2025. The event, which attracts both professionals and popular athletes, will have a major impact on the traffic around the inlands and the city center.

In the days of the event, Hamburgers and visitors can adapt to considerable traffic impairments. Especially in the areas west of the outside and in the city center there are road closures that extend to St. Pauli and Altona-Altona. The police therefore recommend avoiding by bypassing, especially if you want to avoid the blocked zones. All current traffic information will be provided via radio transmitters to inform the arrival in good time. The interactive map on the Organizer page can be passed on for detailed arrival options.

competition routes and blocking times

The competitions begin on Saturday, July 12th, and end on Sunday, July 13th. The following blocking times must be observed:

• inner city course:
  • Saturday, July 12, 2025: 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 13, 2025: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• bike routes:
  • Saturday, July 12, 2025: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 13, 2025: 05:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• running routes:
  • Saturday, July 12, 2025: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 13, 2025: 06:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

In addition, the Ballindamm will be closed in both directions from July 11, 10:00 a.m. to 14 July, 6:00 a.m., while the journey to popular places such as the European capassage, the Landungsbrücken and the Speicherstadt will be difficult during the open races. Residents are asked to adhere to the prescribed detour routes.

recommendations for a smooth process

In order to relax the traffic situation, the journey is recommended by public transport. The police point out that the main barriers should be taken into account in the evening, while access to hotels such as the Hotel four seasons are still possible. If you are dependent on the bus or the train, you should also regularly find out about the current connections.

As part of the preparations for the triathlon, the city of Hamburg uses innovative approaches to optimize traffic management. The “Croma-Pro” project of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) examines how the interactions between traffic and visitor flows can be better directed at major events. This initiative could also be important for large events in Hamburg in the future to minimize the traffic load and maximize the arrival stress. contribute.

Since the sporting event is getting closer, it is important to plan in good time and to keep an eye on the information and blocking times mentioned above. Anyone who acts in good time can ensure that visiting the triathlon will be an unforgettable experience.