The Nordschleife experience:
open Nordschleife
The fascinating Green Hell. Speed and fun on the Nordschleife. Experience the prettiest and longest as well as the most challenging and utilised racetrack in the world on your own four or two wheels.
Visit the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring. Completed in 1927 this circuit, which is unequalled the world-over, has inspired people time and again.
Motorsporting legends such as Rudolf Caracciola, Manfred von Brauchitsch, Hermann Lang, Juan Manuel Fangio or Graf Berghe von Trips have written history here with their fearless driving. Jackie Stewart respectfully christened the series of curves that run through the impressive landscape of the Eifel "The Green Hell". The circuit has been the cause of great fascination to this day.
Driving the Nürburgring in your own car or motorbike is a unique challenge. Mastering the 20.8 km long Nordschleife is an ongoing process of reappraising your driving skill when subjected to demanding circumstances.
The Nordschleife is different to a modern racetrack. With its blind or unexpected curves and spiteful hillocks, severe upward and downward slopes as well as a frequently changing track surface and, in consequence, friction, the Nordschleife is one of the most demanding challenges any motorsport fan will ever experience.
Simultaneously, it is referred to as "probably the most beautiful roadway in the world".
Its primary advantage is that there is no oncoming traffic to disturb the search for the ideal line. However, in the scope of the track-days there are other road users and in the interest of the safety of all participants, this makes it necessary to adhere to certain rules.
Nordschleife opening times can be obtained from the following schedule or the info-telephone on +49 (0) 2691 302-144 or (updated daily) +49 (0) 2691 302 - 630.
A six month entry ticket is available for purchase from 27 July 2007. This is valid from 27 July 2007 to 31 December 2007 and costs € 465.00 incl. VAT.
It is recommended that you save the Nordschleife access point emergency number in your mobile:
08000 302-112.
Visit the fan forums at www.nurburgring.de or www.GHBiker.de
Information & order forms:
2006/2007 Nordschleife track-day opening times
| Starting date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 21.11.08 | 09:00 until 16:30 h | (Nordschleife) |
| Saturday, 22.11.08 | 09:00 until 16:30 h | (Nordschleife) |
| Sunday, 23.11.08 | 09:00 until 16:30 h | (Nordschleife) |
| Tuesday, 25.11.08 | 09:00 until 16:30 h | (Nordschleife) |
| Wednesday, 26.11.08 | 09:00 until 16:30 h | (Nordschleife) |
| Thursday, 27.11.08 | 09:00 until 16:30 h | (Nordschleife) |
| Friday, 28.11.08 | 09:00 until 16:30 h | (Nordschleife) |
| Saturday, 29.11.08 | 09:00 until 16:30 h | (Nordschleife) |
| Sunday, 30.11.08 | 09:00 until 16:30 h | (Nordschleife) |
Changes at short notice to the track-day opening times
Please note that the abovementioned opening times for Nordschleife track-days may be changed or the circuit closed at short notice in the event of adverse weather conditions (black ice, snow).
Information on the current situation can be obtained from the Nürburgring Tourist Information Office on tel.: +49 (0) 26 91 / 302 - 620.
Other safety and service related investments
Nürburgring GmbH invests millions of euros in the ongoing development of the Nordschleife safety facilities
Nürburgring GmbH has invested over three million euros in the last five years alone for the purpose of continually increasing safety on the Nordschleife for private drivers, the industry and motorsport. In doing so, the information and safety infrastructure has, in particular, been improved. The circuit, which is around eight decades old, has long fulfilled far higher standards than, e.g. motorways; these comprise generous safety zones, guard rails, gravel traps, tyre walls and the continued on-site presence of safety and rescue services. This successful path will be continued over the next three years through further investments. Alongside the installation of continuous 3-layer guard rails and FIA catch fences, warning and information boards at the access point are also planned.
Bus tours along the Nordschleife
Touring the Nürburgring Nordschleife on a coach is a wonderful experience. By prior appointment buses can tour the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring with a guide on board in the scope of track-days.
Please register with the Nürburgring World of Adventure approx. 2 weeks before your visit on +49 (0) 2691 302-602 or at erlebnisweltnuerburgring.de.
When you arrive, please go to the Nürburgring World of Adventure main entrance (directly opposite the start/finish straight) and pay the entry price of € (4.00) per adult and € (2.00) per child as well as € (90.00) for the guided tour. A guide will then enter the bus and accompany you to the Nordschleife access point. The guide will discuss the track rules with you and entertain your guests during the tour with exciting stories and information on the Nordschleife, its heroes and legends.
Track rules for buses:
1. Keep to the right hand side (no cutting of corners)
2. Switch on hazard lights
3. No stopping
4. No reversing
5. Persons must not leave the vehicle
6. If possible, do not slow down on inclines (increase speed on approach)