Forecast for next 6 hours
Best time to cross Forst tomorrow
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Forst
Current Data
Does the EES system work at Forst border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Forst border crossing.
EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Free flow 60 km/h
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Forst - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 14.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Forst - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 09:00 14.06.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 11:00 14.06.2026 — 3 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 14.06.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 14.06.2026 — 1 car.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 19:00 14.06.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 14.06.2026 — 2 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 14.06.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 14.06.2026 — 1 car.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Forst - passenger car checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between 5:00 and 9:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays.
Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Forst - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Forst By car
Best days:
Tuesday-Sunday (3 cars,
~0.3-1.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (3 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 09:00 - 11:00 and 05:00 - 07:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 6 up to 30 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Forst by car?
Tuesday or Sunday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.3-1.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Forst?
Monday 09:00-11:00 and 05:00-07:00 — peak load (3 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Fuel Prices
Nearby stations in Germany
Average prices in Poland (Lubuskie Voivodeship)
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
- Online purchase (active tomorrow)
- Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
- Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)
What to do?
- Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
- Use your existing policy (if not expired)
- NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
For passenger cars
To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
Driver's documents:
- Biometric passport
- International driving license
- Medical insurance
Vehicle documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
- Mandatory insurance policy Green Card
Equipment:
- First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
- Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+)
- Up to 2 liters of wine
- Up to 4 liters of beer
- Or proportional combination
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK)
- Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed)
- Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg
- Honey, jam: no limits
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Forst
Transport Type: automobile
Amenities:
Checkpoint Controls:
Total number of lanes: Germany: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Poland: Data not found
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Forst
Address: Germany, Border Crossing Forst
GPS Coordinates: 51.375612, 29.409339 Show on map
How to get there
Forst border crossing is located on the border between Germany and Poland.