Summer traffic in and out of Denmark – a guide to possible jams

Danes often drive to and from their summer holidays on Saturdays, when there is changeover of tenants. Otherwise, the coming weeks will be quiet in most places in Denmark. Read this guide to possible jams to get an overview.

Saturday usually offers the busiest days in summer traffic. Graphics: Vejdirektoratet

The Copenhagen Post

Jun 27, 2024

Friday marks the beginning of school holidays in Denmark – and the Roskilde Festival.In no way related – apart from the fact that the traffic especially out of Copenhagen and in the area around Roskilde can be crowded.Try to avoid Saturdays at noon if you are going around Denmark. This is the time when you […]

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