31.10.2025
Race-free time? In the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, a foreign word – and that’s exactly why the new season of the DNLS starts on December 6th. The virtual format of the traditional Nordschleife championship again includes four races in the 2025/2026 winter season, each over a distance of three hours. The Digitale Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie stands for the same values as its real counterpart: top-class multiclass racing on the most beautiful and demanding racetrack in the world. And because standing at the track in the winter months would really be too cold, the virtual spectacle from the Green Hell is available via livestream on your home screen – fans just need to provide snacks and hot drinks themselves to enjoy the races. The DNLS has established itself as a fixed feature after six seasons – not only in the calendars of numerous teams and drivers from real motorsport, but also in the sim racing scene. The images that the world-leading racing simulation iRacing produces are spectacular, and there are camera perspectives that are hardly possible in reality. The elaborately produced livestream and commentary by NLS commentators set benchmarks in the virtual racing world. For the drivers, sim racing is long more than just a pastime, and even Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen, who debuted in the DNLS 23/24 and this year competed and won his first real race on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, sees the simulation as a perfect complement to real racing. “Every kilometer is a racing kilometer, whether in reality on the Nordschleife or in the simulation,” says Nürburgring chief instructor Andreas Gülden, who is now at home in both worlds and will again compete in the DNLS winter season with Team Nürburgring eSports. “When I accompanied Max on the way to his DPN, we also talked about sim racing. You could tell how seriously he takes virtual driving.” Drivers like Gülden play an important role in the DNLS, because in the GT3 class SP9 it is mandatory that at least one pilot from real racing participates. They usually share the cockpit with dedicated sim racing professionals and engage in exciting fights during the races. In the 2024/2025 season, drivers such as Mirko Bortolotti, Tim Heinemann, and Elias Seppänen were in action. Champion in SP9 was none other than Truck Racing European Champion Norbi Kiss. In addition to the GT3 cars, the other classes also offer spectacular racing, above all Cup 2 of the Porsche Esports Endurance Trophy Nürburgring. In the last DNLS season, Raphael Rennhofer finished on top here – he competed in ADAC GT4 Germany in 2024. The Austrian piloted the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup of SCHERER eSPORTS. There are also two further classes: SP10 with GT4 cars from Aston Martin, BMW, and Mercedes-AMG, as well as SP3T with Renault Clio. The season opener of Season 7 of the DNLS is on December 6th, 2025. Races follow on December 20th, 2025, and on February 21st and 28th, 2026. Registration will begin shortly. Before the ‘big’ DNLS literally gets underway again, the final of the Community Cup will take place on November 14th. All information is available at vln.de/dnls.
30.11.2024
The Nürburgring has made an impressive start at the Essen Motor Show. Right from the opening, the 3B24 stand in Hall 3 attracted fans who didn't want to miss the spectacular staging of the “Green Hell”. One highlight at the start was the appearance of the well-known automobile influencer Gercollector, who became an absolute crowd-puller with his exhibited Mercedes-AMG ONE. It also became clear that the diversity of the Nürburgring stand was making visitors to the trade fair happy. Whether it was virtual laps around the Grand Prix circuit in the simulators of the Nürburgring eSports Bar, insights into the digital monitoring system of the Nordschleife or the opportunity to buy fan merchandise and credit for tourist rides directly at the fair – all of this met with great interest. The Nürburgring stand at the Essen Motor Show can still be visited until Sunday, December 8. In addition to the activities at the stand, the Nürburgring organized an interview and autograph session with Gercollector in the event hall of the exhibition center. In front of a large audience, the well-known automotive influencer spoke with palpable passion about his enthusiasm for the Nürburgring, the unique fascination of the Nordschleife and the opportunities to experience the race track for yourself. In line with these impressions, the Nürburgring stand in hall 3 provided all the information and offers this year. For the first time, fans were able to top up their credit for tourist trips or purchase a season ticket for 2025 directly at the stand. The latter is currently already available at a discounted price – exclusively at the trade fair and online on the Nürburgring homepage. Many fans took the opportunity to secure their anticipation for the next season in the “Green Hell” when visiting the trade fair. Meanwhile, a compact replica of the Nordschleife Monitoring Center showed them that they can always rely on maximum safety in the coming season. Here, visitors were able to see how the seamless monitoring of the track works and how the employees keep an eye on the 20.832 kilometers of the Nordschleife at all times thanks to the AI-supported monitoring system. For those who wanted to experience the fascination of the Nürburgring immediately, the fully movable simulators of the Nürburgring eSports Bar offered a realistic racing experience. Here, fans were able to take virtual laps of the Grand Prix circuit. Those who wanted to take a piece of the “Green Hell” home with them found what they were looking for in the small ring°fanshop: with exclusive merchandise items and popular souvenirs, the shop offered everything a Nürburgring fan's heart desires.After the impressive start, the Nürburgring stand will continue until Sunday, December 8, with a combination of emotional experiences, innovative technology and exclusive offers.
29.11.2024
If you want to give a motorsport enthusiast or adventure lover a special treat this Christmas, you are sure to find the right thing in the Nürburgring Christmas world. From an adrenaline kick in the ‘Green Hell’ to magical moments for the family and exclusive VIP experiences – the variety of gift ideas leaves nothing to be desired. Discover all the highlights and make Christmas Eve an unforgettable moment. Here is an overview of the best gift ideas: ________________________________________ ACTION & EXCITEMENT – pure adrenaline Co-pilot ride in the ‘Beast of the Green Hell’ A lap on the breathtaking Nordschleife in the Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO – as a co-pilot alongside a professional racing driver. Feel the pure dynamics and experience speed up close. Price: € 295.00 per person | Info & Booking Formula training in a Formula 4 car Be a racing driver yourself: take the wheel of a real Formula 4 car on the legendary track and experience intensive training with professional instruction. A dream gift for racing fans! Price: from € 449.00 | Info & Booking Credits for tourist rides A challenge for motorsport fans: a lap of the Nordschleife – in your own car. Give the gift of a unique driving experience with the Green Hell Card. Credit: individually selectable | Information & Booking Tickets for the ring°kart track Fun for young and old: you'll feel like a real pro on the Nürburgring's kart track. An experience for the whole family, from the age of 8. Price: from € 12.50 for 10 minutes | Information & Booking ________________________________________ SPECIAL MOMENTS – Magic for the whole Family Motorsport-Erlebnismuseum ring°werk Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of motorsport. The interactive museum delights all age groups with exciting exhibitions and attractions. Price: from € 8.90 per person | Information & Booking ring°cinema A cinematic experience right at the Nürburgring – give the gift of relaxing evenings with a ring°cinema gift box. Perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the latest blockbusters in a modern and cosy cinema. Price: from € 14.50 per person | Information & Booking Voucher for the ring°fanshop From the iconic hoodie to bed linen with a track silhouette: Nürburgring fans will find everything their hearts desire in the fanshop. An ideal gift for true enthusiasts. Price: from € 10.00 | Shop ________________________________________ EVENT HIGHLIGHTS – The best events in 2025 Rock am Ring – 40th anniversary The cult festival in the Eifel region: from 7 to 9 June 2025, tens of thousands of music fans will be celebrating the biggest stars of rock music. A gift that will make festival hearts beat faster. Price: from € 229.00 – Information & Booking VIP tickets for the Oldtimer Grand Prix Experience motor sports history up close with exclusive VIP tickets, top seats and first-class catering at the 51st Oldtimer Grand Prix from 9 to 11 August 2025. Price: from € 359.00 | Information & Booking ________________________________________ VIP EXPERIENCE – Exclusive moments at top Events With VIP tickets, you can experience events like Rock am Ring, the DTM or the Oldtimer Grand Prix from a unique perspective. Enjoy the best catering, access to VIP lounges and unique experiences like tours of the paddock. 👉 Discover all VIP offers ________________________________________ CULINARY DELIGHTS & OVERNIGHT STAY – pleasure and Relaxation Festive Christmas dinner at Nuvolari An exclusive Christmas menu in a stylish atmosphere – the perfect gift for gourmets. Price: from € 59.00 per person | Information & Booking Xmas brunch with live Music Celebrate Christmas with culinary highlights and musical accompaniment. Ideal for a relaxed festive season. Price: from €39 per person | Information & Booking Overnight stay directly at the Nürburgring From a hotel to a holiday park: give someone a stay at one of the most exciting places in Germany. Price: individual | Information & Booking ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Make Christmas an unforgettable experience this year! You can find all the gift ideas and many other highlights here.
27.11.2024
The fascination of Green Hell at the Essen Motor Show (30.11. – 8.12.). The Nürburgring is presenting itself in Hall 3 with an emotional staging around legendary asphalt, high-tech and the art of engineering. As a powerful eye-catcher, a hypercar is in the spotlight twice at booth 3B24: during the opening weekend, the Mercedes-AMG ONE from the collection of the well-known automobile influencer Gercollector will thrill fans. From the halfway point of the show, the original Mercedes-AMG ONE that set the record for production vehicles on the legendary Nordschleife can be admired here. In addition, the trade fair appearance of the year-round leisure and event location offers fascinating insights into the digitalization of the legendary Nordschleife, virtual laps in the simulators of the Nürburgring eSports Bar, as well as exclusive offers such as fan articles or credits for tourist rides. Also available: the popular, free Nürburgring wall calendar with all dates for 2025. At the stand, the Nürburgring is also focusing on another key topic: safety on the track. A compact replica of the “Nordschleife Monitoring Center” gives visitors insights into one of the most modern and comprehensive safety projects in the history of the race track. The AI-supported monitoring system, which was set up over the past three years and uses over 100 cameras, ensures the highest level of safety on the most demanding race track in the world. The image signals, with which the entire Nordschleife can be monitored, converge in the Monitoring Center. The new safety standards benefit users such as tourist drivers who are looking forward to unforgettable laps in the Green Hell. At the trade fair, they can top up their credit for future trips directly at the Nürburgring stand for the first time, thus already whetting their appetite for the coming season. Those who don't want to wait until the first opening of the barriers in 2025 can take a few virtual laps at the race track stand in Hall 3. The fully movable simulators of the Nürburgring eSports Bar promise a realistic driving experience. And for those who want to take a piece of the Nürburgring home with them, the small ring°fanshop offers merchandise and exclusive trade fair offers. Fans can also test their knowledge of the Nordschleife in the Nürburgring's competition and win attractive prizes. Another highly visible element of the stand makes the diversity of the Nürburgring tangible. An LED wall displays impressive images and productions related to the Nürburgring as a destination – from the production company Nürburgring TV to the Nürburgring hotels and holiday park, the diverse Nürburgring atmosphere from major events as well as driving and adventure offers comes directly to the trade fair.
15.07.2024
The Nürburgring offers a wide range of experiences and events this summer - the perfect destination for family outings during the summer vacations. From exciting races and interactive museum visits to thrilling backstage tours, there is something for everyone to discover. In addition,the new "Nürburgring Adventure Summer Ticket" is availableexclusively for the summer vacations- an attractive offer for day trippers during the week that makes a visit even more worthwhile. New Adventure Summer TicketThe new "Nürburgring Adventure Summer Ticket" celebrates its premiere this year just in time for the summer vacations. The package price includes admission to the ring°werk, a 10-minute ride in a fast-paced electric kart on the ring°kart track, participation in an exciting backstage tour and admission to the taster grandstand - with a direct view of the Grand Prix circuit. Ticket holders also receive a 10% discount in the ring°fanshop, the Lucia - Pollo Italiano restaurant, Bitburger Gasthaus, Devil's Diner and the park bistro in the vacation park. The Adventure Summer Ticket for all adults and children aged 8 and over is available on site at the info°center until August 25. For the special price of €30 per person, the included services can be redeemed during the week - from Monday to Thursday. Children up to the age of five even have free admission to the Nürburgring attractions. Varied adventure offersThose who prefer to experience the offers individually are of course also very welcome at the legendary race track. During the summer vacations in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate, the Nürburgring offers a particularly wide range of opportunities for families and motorsport fans. The ring°werk motorsport adventure museum offers an exciting journey through the history of the legendary race track with action-packed hands-on activities. The backstage tour provides insights behind the scenes and visitors can test their driving skills on the ring°kart track. Virtual and real racing experiencesIn the Nürburgring eSports Bar in the ring°carré, anyone can drive a racing car at the limit. High-quality simulators turn the virtual drive into an adrenaline adventure. In the real world, the legendary Nordschleife attracts tourists with its challenging course. Motorsport events and culinary offeringsThe Nürburgring offers numerous events for fans of thrilling duels. From classic cars and GT cars to bike races - the weekends are full of action. The Bitburger Gasthaus and Lucia - Pollo Italiano take care of your physical well-being. Memorabilia from your visit to the Nürburgring can be purchased in the official ring°fanshop. Accommodation and leisure activitiesThe Nürburgring is also more than just a day trip destination and can be visited for a one-day adventure as well as for a relaxing short vacation. The accommodation options at the Nürburgring Holiday Park provide the perfect base for getting to know the region and its numerous opportunities for outdoor adventures. These include hiking trails around the Nordschleife as well as varied cycle paths through the meadows and forests.
26.04.2024
This weekend, the Nürburgring offers a variety of events and activities for enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Whether it's the “Hotfoot Run” obstacle course on Saturday, the “Anlassen” motorcycle service on Sunday or the tourist rides throughout the weekend - there's something for everyone. The info°center, the ring°werk and the ring°kart track are open throughout the weekend. The ring°cinema will be showing films such as “KUNG FU PANDA 4” and “CHANTAL IM MÄRCHENLAND”. The Bitburger Gasthaus and Devil's Diner will be serving food and drink, along with other gastronomic offerings. All opening hours and offers at a glance: Tourist Drives Nordschleife Friday, 26.04: 17:00 to 19:30 Saturday, 27.04: 18:00 to 19:00 (no motorcycles) Sunday, 28.04: 10:00 am to 15:30 pm info°center Friday, 26.04: 09:00 to 17:00 Saturday, 27.04: 08:00 to 17:00 Sunday, 28.04: 08:00 to 17:00 ring°werk Friday, 26.04: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, 27.04: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, 28.04: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ring°kart track Friday, 26.04: 13:00 to 20:00 Saturday, 27.04: 18:00 to 20:00 Sunday, 28.04: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Nürburgring eSports Bar Friday, 26.04: 16:00 to 22:00 Saturday, 27.04: 12:00 to 22:00 Sunday, 28.04: 12:00 to 18:00 ring°fanshop Friday, 26.04: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, 27.04: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, 28.04: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Bitburger Gasthaus Friday, 26.04: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Saturday, 27.04: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Sunday, 28.04: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Devil's Diner Friday, 26.04: 08:00 to 17:00 Saturday, 27.04: closed Sunday, 28.04: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm LUCIA Friday, 26.04: 17:00 to 22:00 Saturday, 27.04: 11:00 to 22:00 Sunday, 28.04: 11:00 to 22:00
27.03.2024
There is something for everyone at the Nürburgring around Easter: As is well known, the weekend is traditionally dominated by tourist drives. From Good Friday (March 29) up to and including Easter Monday (April 1), the Nordschleife and Grand Prix circuit open their doors to everyone every day. In addition, there is plenty to experience at the Nürburgring as a destination around Easter and the subsequent vacation period. An overview:Four days of tourist driving in a row: Easter is traditionally also a festival for Nürburgring enthusiasts. Both the Nordschleife and the Grand Prix circuit are open to everyone. Cars and motorcyclists can take to the legendary asphalt all day long - subject to road traffic regulations. Further information on the tourist rides can be found here. But there are also numerous HeartRace moments at the Nürburgring destination off the track at Easter and during the subsequent vacation period: experience family fun on the ring°kart track, marvel at historical exhibits in the ring°werk adventure museum, admire fascinating digital action in the Nürburgring eSports Bar or try on the new Nürburgring collection in the fan store. There is something to experience every day around the ring°boulevard on the Grand Prix Track. And because all this makes you hungry and thirsty: numerous restaurants at the Nürburgring will make tired men, moms and mini-racing fans feel lively again. Opposite the ring°boulevard, guests are spoiled for choice: LUCIA - Pollo Italiano serves dolce vita and fresh chicken made to an Italian recipe, while the Bitburger Gasthaus next door offers home-style cooking and an outdoor terrace with a great view. The view from the Devil's Diner is at least as good: located on the access road to the Nordschleife on the outskirts of Nürburg, visitors have a perfect view of the action during the tourist races at Easter.
14.12.2023
The answer to this question will be provided by the BMW M 3h race of the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series on Saturday, December 16. Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen will take on the challenge of the 'Green Hell' in the Ferrari 296 GT3 of Team Redline. Among others, the Dutchman will meet NLS rookie Andy Gülden. The chief instructor of the Nürburgring Driving Academy will start together with Gregor Kinski in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 from Nürburgring eSports. You can see how the Formula 1 world champion fares against the Nordschleife and sim racing pros in the livestream on VLN.de on Saturday from 11:45 am with the first images from qualifying. The starting lights will finally turn green at 1 pm. "I think we'll all have to dress warmly when Max lines up in the DNLS," says Gülden. "As Formula 1 world champion, he is currently not only the best racing driver in the world, but has also been an excellent simracer for years. I'm really looking forward to contesting a race against him. You don't experience that every day." Verstappen will share the cockpit with his compatriot Rudy van Buren, the official simulator test and development driver for Oracle Red Bull Racing. Team Redline is one of the veterans of sim racing. Founded in 2000, the multinational team has more than 100 titles to its name - including winning the first iRacing World Championship in 2010. After Mercedes-AMG's six-race triumph in the opening race, the rivals are looking for revenge. The BMW, Ferrari and Porsche teams were clearly left behind in the SP9. There is a change of brand in the DNLS2 line-up. Sami-Matti Trogen and Dominik Staib from the Sontek Racing team are switching from Ferrari to Lamborghini. In addition to Redline, LionGP-fenster.com will continue to attack with the Ferrari 296 GT3. BS+Competition, WS Racing and RC Carshop eSports will compete with the BMW M4 GT3, while Halder Motorsport, Coanda Esports by Manthey, Leipert eSports and the Falken Simracing Team will rely on Porsche. The premiere of the Porsche Esports Endurance Trophy Nürburgring was fiercely contested at the season opener. Scherer eSport Cup secured first place in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup one-make cup ahead of the Apex Racing Team and Team Redline. The other teams from the real Nürburgring Endurance Series, pb performance, KKrämer Racing eSport, AVIA W&S e-Motorsport and Dörr Esports were still left behind. However, the teams will now do everything they can to improve their positions in race two. The premiere of the Aston Martin Vantage GT4 in the DNLS went well. Dörr Esports immediately took second place with the British super sports car behind Sontek Racing in the BMW M4 GT4. The brand mix at the top of the SP10 class was completed by the MAHLE Racing Team, which entered the Mercedes-AMG GT4 in the race. Behind ATRS eSports, the two NLS teams Adrenalin Motorsport and PROsport SimRacing finished fourth and fifth. After race one, the focus in SP3T will once again be on the duel between SimRC and Team Heusinkveld. The two teams have already dominated the class in recent years and are seamlessly building on their successes in the 23/24 winter season. In the new VT2 class, Nürburgring eSports celebrated its maiden victory with the Toyota GT86. And in race two, fans who are used to the best multiclass racing from the real Nürburgring Endurance Series can once again look forward to thrilling racing action and battles at mirror level in the smaller classes. DNLS2 presents teams in all classes with a new challenge. The 30-minute shorter race distance compared to the season opener requires completely new strategic planning. The professional sim racing teams work closely with their respective manufacturers. At Mercedes-AMG, for example, the topic of virtual motorsport is firmly anchored in the motorsport department - data analysis and strategic planning are carried out using the same software as in real racing.
11.03.2023
The new SP9 champions of the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series presented by Goodyear are Alexey Nesov and Sebastian Schmalenbach. Third place was enough for the duo to win the title at the finale with their AMG Team URANO eSports Mercedes-AMG GT3. The race win at the KALFF 4h Race went to Sami-Matti Trogen and Aleksi Elomaa. After 31 laps, the BMW M4 GT3 of the team Walkenhorst Motorsport finished 3.36 seconds ahead of their brand colleagues Norbi Kiss and Kay Kaschube from Team BMW Bank. There was a tough battle for the title in the top class SP9. Elias Seppanen and Alejandro Sánchez in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 of AMG Team HRT by Unicorns of Love nearly managed to defend their title. At times, Sánchez drove fabulous lap times in the virtual Green Hell, the fastest in 7:43.682 minutes. However, 80 minutes before the end of the race, the Spaniard made a serious mistake. While lapping in the Hatzenbach section, he collided with an SP3T car. Race Control considered the incident an avoidable collision and imposed a time penalty on HRT. This cleared the way for URANO to win the title.“That was a fantastic race – sometimes you just have to be lucky,” Schmalenbach said happily after the race. “Our strategy was good, our pace okay. Unicorns of Love were on another planet today. But ultimately, Sánchez pulled himself out of the fight with his mistake. Our goal was to complete our race smoothly and that worked out perfectly. The last laps then were mega exciting because UoL imperatively had to stay in front of Razer.”The beginning of the race in the Cup2 was dramatic. After being pushed by a fellow competitor in turn two, both title contenders of Team75 Bernhard by SimRC and PhoenixRacing eSports spun. Both were able to continue the race and fight their way back to the front, position by position, in the fiercely contested Porsche 911 GT3 R field. In the end, Jürgen Frank and Marvin Strehl finished third for Team75 Bernhard and thus secured the title. Phoenix finished fourth with Luca Alpert and Fabian Hochstatter and had to be satisfied with second place in the championship. The race win went to Gericke Motorsport with drivers Adrian Gericke and Loïc Rabier ahead of the Team75 Bernhard sister car, driven by René Ostermann. “Especially after the start, which was a bit wilder today, the joy is even greater,” said Strehl. “Whilst spinning, I saw that Phoenix was also affected. After that, our goal was to work our way up into the leading group quickly and safely. Phoenix followed on, but we were able to gain a small gap.”In the GT4 class SP10, Felix Quirmbach and Ruben Bonga from BS+Competition clinched class victory, which in the end meant the title in the class. Second place was not enough for URANO eSports to take the title from the Munich based team. “It’s a good feeling, I am relieved to have won the race and to be on top of the podium in the end,” said Quirmbach. “Our goal was to win the class. When we then realised that it would be one lap longer, our competitors had to make an extra stop. For us, our plan paid off.”In SP3T, the title also finally went to the day’s winners. Kieran Harrison and Nathan Amess won the race for SimRC. Team Heusinkveld, which also still had a chance of winning the title, could not get past fourth place and was left behind in the end. Second and third places went to Impulse Racing by GTÜ and Puresim Esports. Harrison was happy: “We managed again to work out the longer pit stop time. We didn’t change tyres throughout the race. It was a bit slippery at the end but with the SP3T car, the plan works out.” In one week’s time, the real Nürburgring Nordschleife will finally be back in action. On 18 March, the 68th ADAC Westfalenfahrt will run over the classic NLS distance of four hours. Tickets are available here.
