Monitor 3,500+ Live Traffic Cameras Across Germany
From the high-speed Autobahn network to Bundesstraße corridors and urban ring roads, access real-time traffic conditions across all 16 German federal states. Monitor the A1, A2, A3, A7, A9, and every major motorway junction with free 24/7 camera feeds covering 3,500+ locations nationwide.
View Germany Cameras ->Germany's road network is among the most developed in the world, spanning over 830,000 kilometers, including the world-famous Autobahn network of 13,000+ kilometers. According to 2024 data, the average commute time in Germany is 26 minutes, with Munich ranking as the nation's "commuter capital" serving over 458,000 daily incoming travelers. Our platform aggregates live traffic cameras from the Bundesanstalt fuer Strassenwesen (BASt), state-level traffic management centers, and municipal authorities to provide comprehensive coverage of German highways, urban freeways, and critical tunnel and bridge sections.
Bavaria leads German camera coverage with 700+ feeds spanning the A9 Munich-Berlin corridor, A8 Stuttgart-Munich, A3 through Franconia, and Munich's ring motorways. Cameras monitor Alpine approaches, Bavarian forest routes, and the heavily congested Nuremberg interchange.
North Rhine-Westphalia provides 600+ cameras across the Ruhr Valley, the A1/A2/A3 interchange triangle, Cologne ring motorway, and Dusseldorf approaches. As Germany's most populated state, NRW's camera density reflects its intense traffic volumes and frequent Stau (traffic jams).
Baden-Württemberg maintains 500+ cameras covering the A5 Rhine Valley corridor, A8 Stuttgart-Munich, A6 east-west link, and Stuttgart's inner-city tunnels. Stuttgart's topography creates unique congestion patterns monitored by a dense camera network.
Lower Saxony offers 400+ cameras along the A2 Hanover-Berlin corridor, A7 Hamburg-Kassel, A1 Bremen-Hamburg, and Hanover's ring motorway. Coverage extends to the North Sea coastal routes and Harz Mountain approaches.
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View live conditions across all 16 federal states and plan your route with real-time camera feeds. Filter by state, Autobahn number, or city to find exactly what you need.
View All Cameras ->Autobahn Network Coverage
Germany's Autobahn system is the backbone of European road transport. According to 2024 ADAC data, motorways saw over 516,000 traffic jams totaling 859,000 kilometers in length, highlighting the critical need for real-time visual monitoring. Our cameras cover every major numbered route and critical interchange across the network.
For eastern Germany coverage including the A2 and A9 corridors, see our Sachsen-Anhalt traffic cameras guide.
Traffic camera infrastructure in Germany is managed by Autobahn GmbH, the national road authority responsible for highway monitoring.
Bavaria (700+ Cameras)
A9 Munich-Nuremberg-Berlin, A8 Stuttgart-Munich, A3 Nuremberg-Passau, A92 Munich-Deggendorf, A99 Munich ring motorway. Alpine approach routes and Bavarian Forest corridors. Heavy coverage of Nuremberg and Munich interchanges.
North Rhine-Westphalia (600+ Cameras)
A1 Cologne-Dortmund-Hamburg, A2 Ruhr-Hanover-Berlin, A3 Cologne-Frankfurt, A46 Dusseldorf corridor. Kamener Kreuz, Leverkusener Kreuz, and Cologne ring monitored at every junction. Germany's most congested region.
Baden-Württemberg (500+ Cameras)
Comprehensive Rhine Valley corridor coverage along the A5, Stuttgart-Munich A8 axis, and the A81 toward the Swiss border. Includes detailed Stuttgart tunnel cameras and Black Forest approach routes.
Lower Saxony (400+ Cameras)
A2 Hanover-Helmstedt, A7 Hamburg-Kassel, A1 Bremen-Osnabrueck, A27 Bremen-Bremerhaven. Hanover ring motorway, Elbe Tunnel approaches. Coverage extends to Harz foothills and North Sea ports.
Hesse (350+ Cameras)
Frankfurter Kreuz monitoring from every angle, managing over 300,000 vehicles daily. Detailed coverage of the A3 and A5 corridors, plus comprehensive street cameras for the Rhine-Main metropolitan region including Frankfurt and Wiesbaden.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (800+ Cameras)
Baltic Coast monitoring along the A20 Ostseeautobahn, A19 Rostock corridor, and the iconic Rügen Bridge. Comprehensive port access coverage for Rostock and ferry terminals to Scandinavia.
Other States (950+ Cameras)
Brandenburg (Berliner Ring & Potsdam), Rheinland-Pfalz, Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, Bremen, Berlin, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, Thuringia, and Saarland. Detailed coverage of the A10, A2, and all major state capital approaches.
Key Autobahn Corridors
A1 Hamburg-Cologne-Saarbruecken: Germany's western north-south spine. Cameras cover the Hansalinie through Bremen, Osnabrueck, and the Ruhr Valley transition into the Rhine corridor. Monitor Kamener Kreuz (A1/A2 interchange) and approaches to the Leverkusen Rhine Bridge.
A2 Ruhr-Berlin: The primary east-west corridor connecting the Ruhr industrial region with Hanover, Magdeburg, and Berlin. One of Germany's highest-volume freight routes. Cameras focus on truck traffic density and merge points at major interchanges.
A3 Cologne-Frankfurt-Nuremberg-Passau: Diagonal route linking the Rhineland with Franconia and Austria. Cameras monitor the congested Rhine Valley section, Spessart hills, and Bavarian Forest approaches to the Austrian border.
A5 Frankfurt-Basel: Rhine Valley corridor linking Frankfurt with Freiburg and Switzerland. Cameras cover Frankfurter Kreuz, the Darmstadt-Heidelberg section, and Basel border approaches. Heavy international freight traffic.
A7 Hamburg-Flensburg to Fuessen: Germany's longest Autobahn at 962 kilometers. Cameras span from the Danish border through Hamburg, Hanover, Kassel, and Wuerzburg to the Austrian border at Fuessen. Monitor the Elbe Tunnel and Harz Mountain section.
A9 Munich-Berlin: Reunified Germany's signature corridor connecting Bavaria with the capital. Cameras cover the Nuremberg interchange, Thuringian Forest section, and Leipzig-Berlin approach. Historic route with long unrestricted speed zones.
A8 Stuttgart-Munich: Alpine foothills corridor through Ulm and Augsburg. Cameras monitor weather-sensitive sections near the Swabian Alb and pre-Alpine terrain. Heavy weekend and holiday traffic between Germany's two southern powerhouse cities.
Frankfurter Kreuz
The Frankfurter Kreuz (Frankfurt Cross), where the A3 and A5 intersect, is one of Europe's busiest motorway interchanges, handling over 300,000 vehicles daily. Our cameras provide views from every approach direction, exit ramp, and merge lane. Check feeds before navigating this complex junction, especially during weekday rush hours and holiday travel periods.
Seasonal Driving Considerations
Winter Autobahn Conditions
German winters bring significant challenges to the Autobahn network from November through March. Monitor cameras for black ice on bridges and overpasses, heavy snow in Bavaria and the Harz Mountains, dense fog in Rhine, Main, and Danube river valleys, and sudden visibility drops during sleet storms. Winter tires (M+S or snowflake symbol) are mandatory when conditions require them. Police enforce this strictly and fines start at 60 EUR.
Winter Challenges by Region:
- Bavaria and Alps: Heavy snowfall, icy conditions on elevated sections, fog in the Danube Valley. A8 and A95 approaches to the Alps require particular caution.
- Harz and Thuringian Forest: Elevation-driven snow and ice on A7, A4, and A38. Mountain pass sections see rapid weather changes.
- Rhine and Main Valleys: Dense river fog can reduce visibility to under 50 meters. A5, A3, and A67 are frequently affected.
- Northern Plains: Freezing rain, gusty crosswinds on exposed sections of A1, A2, and A24. North Sea storms can impact Hamburg ring motorways and Elbe crossings.
Summer Considerations: Stau-prone holiday weekends (Reisewelle) as states stagger school holidays, construction zones (Baustellen) peak from April through October with narrowed lanes and reduced speed limits, and heat-related road surface damage (Blow-ups) on older concrete sections during extreme heatwaves.
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View live camera feeds to assess weather, traffic flow, and road conditions before your trip. Filter by state or search specific Autobahn numbers.
View Cameras Now ->Driving in Germany: What Cameras Reveal
Understanding German traffic patterns helps you interpret what you see on camera feeds:
Germany Road Safety
In 2024, Germany recorded 2,770 traffic fatalities, marking a continued multi-decade decline in road deaths. The country maintains some of the world's most stringent tunnel safety standards, complying with EU Directive 2004/54 EC, which has resulted in tunnel accident rates being significantly lower than open-road segments. Using real-time cameras to identify "Stau" (traffic jam) patterns and monitor construction zones is a critical safety practice for all Autobahn users.
Speed and Lane Discipline: Germany is famous for Autobahn sections without speed limits (approximately 70% of the network). Camera feeds from unrestricted zones show dramatically different traffic patterns than speed-limited sections. Watch for the distinctive right-lane discipline (Rechtsfahrgebot) that German drivers follow strictly. Passing on the right is illegal and dangerous.
Stau Culture: Germans have a well-known relationship with traffic jams (Stau). Camera feeds near major interchanges like Kamener Kreuz, Frankfurter Kreuz, and the Munich A99 ring frequently show standstill conditions during peak hours. Radio traffic reports (Staumeldungen) are a national institution, and camera feeds complement them with visual confirmation.
Umweltzonen (Environmental Zones): Many German cities restrict access based on emission standards. While street cameras don't directly show zone boundaries, monitoring city approach cameras helps plan which routes lead into and around restricted areas in cities like Munich, Stuttgart, Berlin, Cologne, and Frankfurt.
Truck Bans: Heavy goods vehicles are banned from German Autobahns on Sundays and public holidays. Camera feeds on Sundays show noticeably lighter traffic with near-zero truck presence, making these ideal travel days for long-distance trips.
Maut (Tolls): Germany has no general car tolls on Autobahns, but trucks over 7.5 tonnes pay distance-based tolls via the Toll Collect system. Camera feeds near toll gantries and truck rest areas help gauge freight traffic volume on major corridors.
Platform Features for German Cameras
Our platform provides 135,000+ cameras from 600+ sources across 130+ countries, with 3,500+ focused on German coverage:
- State Filtering: Instantly filter to any of Germany's 16 federal states
- Route Planning: Build custom routes and see all cameras along your Autobahn path
- Favorites: Save frequently checked cameras and interchanges for quick access
- Mobile Optimized: Check Autobahn conditions on the go with responsive design
- Real-Time Updates: Camera feeds refresh automatically based on source update frequency
- Search: Find cameras by Autobahn number, city name, or interchange
- Map and Grid Views: Choose your preferred viewing layout for street cameras and motorway feeds
Explore German Routes
Plan your cross-country Autobahn trip or daily commute with our route planning tool. Add waypoints and discover all available cameras along your path.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic cameras are available in Germany?
Our platform aggregates 3,500+ live traffic cameras across all 16 German federal states. Coverage spans the entire Autobahn network, major Bundesstrasse corridors, urban ring roads, and tunnel approaches. Cameras are sourced from BASt (Federal Highway Research Institute), state traffic management centers, and municipal authorities. New cameras are added regularly as sources expand.
Can I view live Autobahn cameras for free?
Yes, all 3,500+ German traffic cameras on our platform are completely free to view 24/7. Simply search for an Autobahn number (like "A9" or "A1"), filter by state, or browse the interactive map to find cameras along your route. No account required for viewing, though creating a free account lets you save favorites and build routes.
Which Autobahn has the most camera coverage?
The A7 (Hamburg to Fuessen) has the most cameras as Germany's longest Autobahn at 962 kilometers. The A1, A2, A3, and A9 also have extensive coverage due to their role as primary transit corridors. The densest camera concentration is in the Ruhr Valley region of North Rhine-Westphalia, where the A1, A2, A3, A40, and A42 intersect across a compact metropolitan area.
How do I check German motorway conditions before a trip?
Use our interactive map to view live camera feeds along your planned route. Search by Autobahn number or city name, or use the route builder to plot your journey and see every camera along the way. For winter travel, check cameras at bridge sections, elevated routes, and river valley areas where fog and ice form first. Combine camera feeds with official sources like the ADAC traffic map for comprehensive trip planning.
Are there speed cameras on German Autobahns?
Our platform shows traffic monitoring cameras (for viewing road conditions), not enforcement speed cameras. However, German Autobahns do have both fixed speed cameras (Starenkaeaesten) at specific locations and mobile speed checks (Blitzer). Speed-limited zones are clearly signed, and cameras on our platform can help you identify current traffic flow patterns and whether construction zones or temporary limits are in effect on your route.
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