The track is calling – the new calendar has been finalized. The Nürburgring has published the dates for tourist drivies in 2026. Next year, fans will once again have the opportunity to experience the Nordschleife and the Grand Prix circuit up close and drive their own cars or motorcycles on the famous asphalt. Highlights such as the Easter weekend and the Green Hell Driving Days are included, as are numerous weekend dates and the almost daily evening opening hours during the week.

From Saturday, March 7, the track will be open again for tourist drivers next year – until November 15, according to current plans. During this period, anyone can drive on the Nordschleife and the Grand Prix circuit during opening hours. Prices for the experience remain stable. A lap of the Nordschleife still costs €30 from Monday to Thursday and €35 on weekends and public holidays. The 15-minute stint on the Grand Prix circuit is still available for €35, regardless of the day of the week. You can already secure credit and manage it conveniently via a personal profile on the Nürburgring website. All opening hours are also clearly listed there.

Highlights in the calendar once again include the Easter weekend from April 3 to 6 and the popular Green Hell Driving Days. These will take place in spring from May 1 to 3 and in fall from October 2 to 4. On these dates, the tracks are open all day for several days in a row. This attracts not only many tourist drivers to the track, but also many visitors to the legendary Nordschleife. This is where the community meets, talks about cars, and watches the other participants do laps.

New emergency number replaces the previous 0800 number
An important change concerns availability during tourist drives: the previous 0800 number has been replaced by a new central telephone number. From now on, the Nordschleife headquarters can be reached during tourist drives on +49 2691 302 9111. This number is available to all participants for queries and in case of need.

Season ticket promises unlimited driving pleasure on both tracks
Those who regularly drive on the track can once again benefit from numerous advantages with the 2026 season ticket. Advance sales have started and will end on January 15 at 12:00 noon. Until then, the season card is available at a special price of €2,750. In addition to driving pleasure on the Nordschleife and Grand Prix circuit, season ticket holders benefit from numerous additional services included in the price. These include an exclusive backstage tour, participation in a track walk on the Nordschleife, a voucher for the ring°fanshop, and attractive discounts—including on offers from the Nürburgring Driving Academy, in the Nürburgring eSports Bar, on overnight stays at the Nürburgring Hotels & Ferienpark, and in the on-site restaurants. A complete overview of all benefits is available online here.

For tourist drivers, the announcement of the dates marks the start of the countdown to the first barrier opening – and with it the anticipation of the driving experience on what is probably the most beautiful and demanding track in the world. At the beginning of next year, the Nürburgring will publish further dates relating to driving yourself. This will be followed by the opening times for the popular After Work Classics, where classic car owners can drive on the Grand Prix circuit.