Nürburgring Guide

Everything you need to know for your visit to the Nürburgring.

The best spots to watch the track, restaurants with good food and drinks, the nicest places to stay and what else there is to do around the Nürburgring.

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Spectator spots on the Nordschleife:

1. Nordschleife entrance
   
   • This is where cars enter the track during the public driving sessions. The exit is in the same place. The car parks next to it are full of interesting cars and a great place to swap stories with like-minded people.
2. BMW grandstand
   
   • The BMW grandstand (also called the "Schnuppertribüne") on the start-finish straight of the Grand Prix circuit costs €3 to visit and offers a perfect view of the action on track and in the pit lane. Tickets are available at the Infocenter.
3. Sabine Schmitz corner
   
   • Named after the one and only Sabine Schmitz, it is one of the tightest corners on the Nordschleife.
4. Hatzenbach
   
   • A fast, twisty section of the Nordschleife that really tests the driver's skill.
5. Kleines Karussell
   
   • One of the most famous corners of the Nordschleife. The 180-degree banked turn is a highlight of every lap.
6. Pflanzgarten
   
   • It is spectacular to watch how the different cars take on the jump.
7. Brünnchen
   
   • Brünnchen, also known as YouTube Corner, is the most visited corner of the Nordschleife. There is always something going on.
8. Breidscheid
   
   • Located right in Adenau, you can watch the track here while taking a short lunch break.

 Activities:

1. GetSpeed RaceTaxi
   
   • Breathtaking co-pilot rides on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in the Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS or BMW M3 Competition (G80/G81)
2. EVN Ringrentals
   
   • Rent the perfect car for the track. Located right at the Nürburg.
3. Nürburg castle ruins
   
   • If you need a break from motorsport, hike up to the Nürburg castle ruins and enjoy the view over the region.
4. Nürblife Rent Race Car
   
   • From a Golf to a GT3, there is the right car for everyone. Fully prepared for the Nordschleife, nothing stands in the way of your experience.
5. Backstage Tour Nürburgring
   
   • A look behind the scenes, exciting stories about the history of the Nürburgring and places nobody else gets to see. The tour starts at the Nürburgring Infocenter.
6. Ring°Kartbahn
   
   • If you prefer a smaller track than the Nordschleife or want to escape bad weather, the kart track is a great alternative.
7. Ring°Bowling
   
   • End the evening with friends over billiards, bowling or darts.
8. Kletterwald Vulkanpark
   
   • Away from motorsport, young and old can spend a great day at this high ropes course.

Food & drinks:

1. Restaurant zur Nürburg (German cuisine)
   
   • Monday: closed
   • Tuesday + Wednesday: 17:00 - 22:00
   • Thursday - Saturday: 12:00 - 22:00
   • Sunday: 12:00 - 21:00
2. Gasthaus Lindenhof (German cuisine)
   
   • Monday - Wednesday: closed
   • Thursday - Saturday: 17:00 - 00:00
   • Sunday: 12:00 - 14:00; 17:00 - 22:00
3. Ristorante Gran Tourismo (Italian cuisine)
   
   • Monday - Thursday: closed
   • Friday + Saturday: 18:00 - 22:30
   • Sunday: 18:00 - 22:00
4. Zur gemütlichen Ecke (German/Croatian cuisine)
   
   • Monday, Thursday + Friday: 11:30 - 14:00; 17:00 - 21:30
   • Tuesday + Wednesday: closed
   • Saturday: 11:30 - 21:30
   • Sunday: 11:30 - 21:00
5. La Lanterna (Italian cuisine)
   
   • Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 12:00 - 14:00; 17:00 - 22:00
   • Wednesday: closed
   • Thursday: 17:00 - 22:00
6. Carpe Diem (Italian street food)
   
   • Monday + Sunday: closed
   • Tuesday - Saturday: 16:00 - 21:30
7. Kleine Auszeit (coffee & cake)
   
   • Monday + Thursday: closed
   • Tuesday + Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
   • Friday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
8. Eiscafé Venezia
   
   • Monday + Tuesday: 14:00 - 21:00
   • Wednesday: closed
   • Thursday - Sunday: 14:00 - 21:00

Hotels:

1. Hotel am Ring
   
   • Distance to the Nürburgring main building: 2.6 km.
   • Distance to the Nordschleife entrance: 1.4 km.
2. Nürblife Apartment
   
   • Distance to the Nürburgring main building: 1.2 km.
   • Distance to the Nordschleife entrance: 1.3 km.
   • Rents out cars for the track
3. Hotel Tiergarten
   
   • Distance to the Nürburgring main building: 1.2 km.
   • Distance to the Nordschleife entrance: 1.4 km.
   • Restaurant on the ground floor

1. Dorint Hotel
2. Ferienpark
3. The Ring Inn
4. Blaue Ecke
5. Agnesenhof

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