Queue at Forst — Olszyna
passenger car
19
min
Wait time
Much quieter than usual
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Forecast for next 6 hours
Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.
Mon · 14.09.2026
LIVE1 car (~19 min)Much quieter than usual
As of 09:10 there are 1 car in the queue, estimated wait ~19 min; usually at this hour: 5 cars (much quieter than usual).
23:003 cars
Now1 car~19 minShortest queue
10:003 cars~31 minPeak load
11:003 cars~31 min
12:003 cars~30 min
13:003 cars~30 minRecommended times
14:002 cars~26 minRecommended times
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 09:00, 13:00, 14:00.
ActualNowPredicted 5Cars
Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 10:00 — 3 cars (~31 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 1 car (~19 min) · Next hours: 09:00 — 5, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 3, 13:00 — 3, 14:00 — 2
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Forst (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today.
• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~30 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: This morning (08:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~30 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: This morning (08:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Forst — Cars, DE → PL
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Quietest day
Sunday
on average 3 cars
Busiest day
Tuesday
on average 3 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 3 cars · weekend: 3 cars
Weekly picture: days × hours
| on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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| Monday | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 |
| Tuesday | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 5 |
| Wednesday | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 |
| Thursday | — | 5 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 |
| Friday | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 |
| Saturday | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 |
| Sunday | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Sunday: on average 3 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Tuesday: on average 3 cars in the queue.
Calculated from 729 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Forst (Cars, DE → PL) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Sunday (3 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Tuesday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Forst (Cars, DE → PL)?
Statistics are calculated from real observations: traveler reports, official sources and automatic measurements. Data is updated daily.
Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Berlin
Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛
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 13.09.2026 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 stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 20:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 02:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
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 6:00 and 8:00 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:
Saturday–Sunday (3 cars,
~0.5-1.5 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (3 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 3 | 100% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 3 | 100% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 3 | 100% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 3 | 100% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 3 | 100% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 3 | 100% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 3 | 100% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 14:00 - 16:00 and 05:00 - 07:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 19 up to 41 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Saturday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Forst by car?
Sunday or Saturday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Forst?
Thursday — peak load (3 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (every day).
How did you like this checkpoint?
No opinions yet
Best Time to Cross Forst today
09:00less queue
14:00less queue
13:00less queue
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Forst
Current Data
As of 08:10, at Forst checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.
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.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Free flow 140 km/h
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Free flow
140 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Road works
32.6 km
32.6 km
Closure
32.7 km
32.7 km
Closure
33.2 km
33.2 km
Closure
42.7 km
42.7 km
Closure
43.5 km
43.5 km
On the other side of the border
Free flow
40 km/h
Fuel Prices
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Poland
Average prices in Poland (Lubuskie Voivodeship)
Pb95
7.87 zł
Pb98
8.76 zł
Diesel
8.73 zł
LPG
3.03 zł
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
When does it become active?
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
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)
This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
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)
Alcohol (for adults 18+)
- 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
Tobacco products (for adults 18+)
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
Food products
- 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!
Cash
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
Personal belongings
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
Weapons & Ammunition
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
Drugs
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
Cultural valuables
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
Animal products (without certificates)
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide.
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Forst
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Information not available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Germany: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Poland: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Forst
Address: Germany, Border Crossing Forst (Deutschland, Grenzübergang Forst)
GPS Coordinates: 51.666802, 14.752784 Show on map
How to get there
Forst border crossing is located on the border between Germany and Poland.
Nearest checkpoints
- Forst-Ost – 13.2 km
- Bad Muskau – 15.7 km
- Podrosche – 25.5 km
- Guben – 31.7 km
- Ludwigsdorf – 55.1 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Poland Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
If the queue is long: a quick check before you join it
- Fuel: fill up before the border — the engine runs for hours in the queue and the first station across may be 20–30 km away (fuel prices nearby).
- Water and food for 4–6 hours, a bag for rubbish.
- Power bank and cable — you need the phone for eCherha, navigation and reporting the queue.
- Some cash in the currency of the country you are entering — not every kiosk or station near the border takes cards.
- Documents in one place: passport, vehicle registration, insurance, Green Card (full list).
- Toilets, cafés, currency exchange — services near the crossing.
At a glance
- As of 08:10 the wait at Forst is 19 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Sunday, the quietest window is 02:00–04:00.