Summer on the Nordschleife: The best activities around the Nürburgring

The Nürburgring is the ultimate mecca for motorsport fans — especially in summer, when the Nordschleife is populated almost daily by powerful cars. But there is also a lot to discover off the track: Whether it's exciting spectator seats, culinary highlights or family-friendly leisure activities — here are the best Nürburgring summer tips.

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1. The best spectator seats for motorsport action

If you want to experience the spectacle on the Nordschleife up close, there are many options:

• Brünnchen & Pflanzgarten: The most famous spectator hotspots with pure action — this is where the fan community meets.

• Hatzenbach & Flugplatz: Ideal for experiencing the speed of vehicles in fast passages.

• Karussell: Legendary steep curve with an incomparable atmosphere.

Tip: Arriving early ensures the best seats, as it gets full quickly on weekends.

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2. Culinary highlights: food with motorsport flair

There are numerous restaurants and snack bars around the Nürburgring that welcome motorsport fans:

• Devil's Diner (Döttinger Höhe): Classic dinner right on the Nordschleife with a view of the track.
• Pistenklause in Nürburg: Cult restaurant where racing legends such as Ayrton Senna have already dined. Particularly popular: Steak on the Stone.
• Restaurant Zur Nürburg: Traditional cuisine in the immediate vicinity of Nürburg Castle — ideal for a cozy dinner after a day at the track.

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3. Leisure and culture: More than just motorsport

Free time at the Nürburgring also offers plenty of variety for accompanying persons and families:

• ring°werk museum: Interactive exhibition with motorsport history, simulations and vehicles.
• ring°kart track: Indoor go-kart track for young and old, ideal for trying things out for yourself.
• Nürburg Castle: Medieval castle with panoramic views over the Eifel.
• Experience nature: Hikes around the Hohe Acht or through the Eifel offer relaxation away from motor sports.

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4. Events and summer highlights

In addition to tourist drives on the Nordschleife, there are also major motorsport events and festivals in summer:

• 24h race (traditionally in early summer, with a lasting atmosphere in the region)
• Trackdays with supercars
• Open-air concerts and festivals as part of the Nürburgring program

A summer full of diversity.

A visit to the Nürburgring in summer offers much more than just fast motorsport. The mix of exciting stretches of route, diverse gastronomy, cultural sights and nature experiences makes the region an excursion destination that delights both fans and families. Anyone who visits the Nürburgring not only experiences racing history, but also the entire diversity of the Eifel.

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