Shopping on All Saints' Day: Siegen-Wittgenstein flock to Hesse
Increased traffic expected at the border
Motorists should expect delays
Thousands of shoppers from Siegen-Wittgenstein are expected to flock to Hesse on Tuesday, November 1st, to take advantage of the All Saints' Day holiday sales. As a result, increased traffic is expected at the border between the two states.
Motorists are advised to expect delays, especially at the following border crossings:
- Burbach-Holzhausen
- Neunkirchen-Salchendorf
- Wilnsdorf-Rödgen
In order to avoid traffic jams, motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes or to travel outside of peak hours. Public transportation is also a good option for those who are traveling to Hesse for the sales.
The increased traffic is expected to begin on Monday evening, October 31st, and continue through Tuesday evening, November 1st. Motorists are advised to be patient and to allow extra time for their travels.
Additional information
In addition to the increased traffic, shoppers should also be aware of the following:
- Many businesses in Hesse will be closed on All Saints' Day, including banks, post offices, and government offices.
- Public transportation will be operating on a holiday schedule.
- Parking may be limited in some areas.
For more information on the All Saints' Day sales in Hesse, please visit the website of the Hessian Ministry of Economic Affairs.
