This comment is what I love about the internet!

We have a saying if there is traffic on the way to work..  "There are probably holidays in Germany".😂

Same in Austria. In Tirol, on the route to Brenner pass, they also artificially limit truck throughput to save the traffic in the entire Inn valley from collapsing.

Due to many people from Balkans working in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, our (Slovenian) government issues warning for traffic jams. And yes, it can get pretty awful.
Anyway, thought to share this. Happy holidays up there! 😅

Fun fact. Everytime there are important holidays (work free days) coming in Germany, Slovenian government issues warning for increased traffic.