Chaos in Hamburg: Half marathon and Harley Days provide traffic jams!
Chaos in Hamburg: Half marathon and Harley Days provide traffic jams!
On Sunday, June 29, 2025, the streets in Hamburg are once again marked by two great events: the Hella Hamburg half marathon and the Harley Days. The city expects a colorful hustle and bustle with around 18,000 running participants and several thousand motorcycle fans who want to fully enjoy the inner-city biker meeting. ndr reports from 4 a.m., especially in the area of the Reeperbahn and Millerntorplatzes
The running route of the half marathon leads through some of the most beautiful corners of Hamburg: from the Reeperbahn through Altona, along the port and around the Alster before the runners can reach their destination at the exhibition halls. Most traffic restrictions start at around 7 a.m., which should consider the traffic situation in the city center considerably. In fact, it is recommended to use the U and S-Bahn because numerous bus lines are affected during the event. In addition, drivers should bypass the lively areas, in particular around the Dammtor train station and the Ring 2, to avoid traffic jams, such as TAG24 informed.
Harley Days-a top-class biker meeting
The Harley Day parade starts at 2 p.m. on time on time at 2 p.m., led by rock legend Peter Maffay. The parade leads over the Veddel, the Köhlbrandbrücke, through the harbor and the HafenCity. Here the participants will be traveling until around 5 p.m., and traffic restrictions will also occur at times along the route access. Around 1,500 bikers took part in the last edition of the event, and many hope for a similar response this year, as the reports.During the spectacle, other events and gatherings in the urban area are also carried out, which could also make the traffic situation more difficult. The residents and road users are therefore asked to inform themselves about any restrictions at an early stage and, if necessary, switch to public transport.
A look at the traffic situation
The organizers of the half marathon and the organizers of the Harley Days are in close contact with the traffic authorities. Many bus lines, including lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 119 and numerous others, will be severely restricted during the events. The Hamburg traffic authority urgently advises to access the current information on HVV.de or in the HVV app before starting travel.
In the city, additional construction sites and traffic jams will continue to complicate the traffic situation. The city hopes that the over 30 kilometer route of the Harley parade will bring a relaxed atmosphere and at the same time reflects the joy of the second edition of this popular event.
The Hamburgers are looking forward to a lively weekend full of sport and fun, while they also need a good hand to choose their means of transport. An unforgettable weekend is imminent!
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