Traffic jams and construction sites: Traffic information for Greifswald and Usedom!

Traffic jams and construction sites: Traffic information for Greifswald and Usedom!

Things are getting busy on the roads in northeast Germany! Today, November 24th, 2025, traffic on the most important routes around Greifswald and Usedom is quite busy. The OZ traffic jam detector offers real-time information. Traffic jams, roadworks and other traffic delays updated every five minutes. The data used comes from a wide range of sources, including GPS data from millions of devices, significantly increasing the reliability of the information.

This day is particularly busy as hundreds of thousands of travelers make their way to the Baltic Sea highlights. The traffic flow between Usedom and Wolgast is particularly challenging. According to a report from Nordkurier, up to ten kilometers of traffic jams were recorded on Easter Monday as holidaymakers took advantage of the sunny Easter days for a trip. The hotel and catering industry counted around 300,000 guests during the long Easter weekend in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - a good deal more than the forecast 250,000.

Traffic situation and tourism

The spa administration in the Baltic Sea resort of Binz reports hotel occupancy between 70 and 90 percent and in the Baltic Sea resort of Ahrenshoop the numbers also look promising with over 60 percent occupied. However, there were not only traffic jams on the roads, the beaches and event venues were also well attended. The Stralsund Oceaneum reported around 5,000 visitors over the holidays, and an Easter spectacle with actors from the Vorpommersche Landesbühne Anklam took place on Usedom.

Traffic information and statistics

For those interested in traffic volumes on the roads of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the Geoportal MV offers comprehensive data from road traffic counts 2015. This information about traffic volumes makes it possible to get a clear overview of the conditions on the motorways, federal and state roads. The traffic volumes are recorded at various counting points, which provides important information for traffic planning.

The parents who took their children looking for Easter eggs on the Dargun forest adventure trail, as well as the many participants in events, show how lively the region was during the holidays. The variety of activities, from markets and Easter bonfires to beach events, contribute to the region's appeal, even away from traffic jams and traffic.

The combination of high traffic volumes and the desire of many to enjoy the beauty of the Baltic Sea coast shows once again: There is always something going on here in Northern Germany. Whether for a day at the beach or a longer stay - the region has a lot to offer!