Nurburgring first road trip
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At 40 years old, a group of us have decided that we want to have a drive to the Nurburgring (and hopefully back!) early next year.
We plan to do this over 3 days, leaving friday morning from Cornwall, ferry to Calais, make our way down through Germany and stay, then to the Ring on Saturday, drive back Sunday.
Overall very simple.
Just hoping to get some advice/pointers on roads/hotels/etc to see/do/stay on the way from those who have done it before!
TIA!
We plan to do this over 3 days, leaving friday morning from Cornwall, ferry to Calais, make our way down through Germany and stay, then to the Ring on Saturday, drive back Sunday.
Overall very simple.
Just hoping to get some advice/pointers on roads/hotels/etc to see/do/stay on the way from those who have done it before!
TIA!
That'll be a busy 3 days. Cornwall is a fair jaunt over to Dover/Folkstone, and then you've got a similar duration over through Europe on the other side too. That's a full day lost, and then the same again for the return leg. I'd definitely account for a couple of days at the Ring, perhaps a stay in Cologne to mix things up a little.
You can check to see when the track is open with the following link: https://nuerburgring.de/open-hours#event-inline-12
Dates for next year will generally be announced/released over Christmas, or into the New Year.
The route over is what you make of it. We always head over and use the 'motorway' as it's the fastest and we have the trailers, but generally turn off at Liege, as the scenery is quite nice (you can also swing passed Spa on the way) https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Eurotunnel+Calais+...
You can check to see when the track is open with the following link: https://nuerburgring.de/open-hours#event-inline-12
Dates for next year will generally be announced/released over Christmas, or into the New Year.
The route over is what you make of it. We always head over and use the 'motorway' as it's the fastest and we have the trailers, but generally turn off at Liege, as the scenery is quite nice (you can also swing passed Spa on the way) https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Eurotunnel+Calais+...
Been 5 years in a row before Covid and need to get back there my self next year .
I would say have a look in to a track day as TF is fun but a bit crazy some times and can cost a lot if things go wrong .
I can recommend the below hotel .
https://www.booking.com/hotel/de/an-der-nordschlei...
I would say have a look in to a track day as TF is fun but a bit crazy some times and can cost a lot if things go wrong .
I can recommend the below hotel .
https://www.booking.com/hotel/de/an-der-nordschlei...
I go about 4 times a year. A track day on your first visit is a complete waste of money. You won't be on track enough to justify the cost. Also, you need your car to drive home I imagine? Then you won't be in track all day to justify the cost or you'll be getting a taxi home.
I'd stay central, that way you have access to everything without having to drive. Try to stay in the dorint, track side. Worth the money for your first visit.
Other than that, just the usual, make sure your car is fit, it's extremely taxing mechanically. And maybe try to book a ring taxi or a pax lap with a regular. You'll be blown away.
Enjoy.
I'd stay central, that way you have access to everything without having to drive. Try to stay in the dorint, track side. Worth the money for your first visit.
Other than that, just the usual, make sure your car is fit, it's extremely taxing mechanically. And maybe try to book a ring taxi or a pax lap with a regular. You'll be blown away.
Enjoy.
Definitely go there and don't put it off. Fabulous scenery and atmosphere. There are dozens of places to stay in Nurburg or Adenau. I would er towards Nurburg though as you can walk to the track and leave the car at your hotel. Go to Am Tiergarten for steak on a stone and the memorabilia. Don't worry about Patricio the Maitre d' , he can be a little abrupt sometimes - but check the bill as the last few times they have got it wrong.
Visit the viewing points and do a lap but read all the rules. On track stick to the RIGHT with your indicator on as even if you are doing 150mph - you shouldn't even as a novice (as someone will be on you doing 200 within seconds).
Dorint and Lindner are the big commercail hotels but there are plenty of smaller enterprises that offer great value and a more personal experience. I have stayed at probably ten different places in Nurburg dependant on my budget and availability including Tiergarten, Zu Berg, Dorint and Lindner et cetera
I always drive the scenic route there and back. There via Huy (leaving the autobahn here) and on the way back to Liege on the B roads then autobahn.
I am sure you won't but please don't be doing doughnuts in front of the Lindner at night like some Brits do,
Good luck and report back.
Pip
Visit the viewing points and do a lap but read all the rules. On track stick to the RIGHT with your indicator on as even if you are doing 150mph - you shouldn't even as a novice (as someone will be on you doing 200 within seconds).
Dorint and Lindner are the big commercail hotels but there are plenty of smaller enterprises that offer great value and a more personal experience. I have stayed at probably ten different places in Nurburg dependant on my budget and availability including Tiergarten, Zu Berg, Dorint and Lindner et cetera
I always drive the scenic route there and back. There via Huy (leaving the autobahn here) and on the way back to Liege on the B roads then autobahn.
I am sure you won't but please don't be doing doughnuts in front of the Lindner at night like some Brits do,
Good luck and report back.
Pip
Book the I30N ring taxi in advance, about £100 and the best value for money experience you will get on the ring, eat in the cafe onsite it's ace.
https://eu.drivingexperience.hyundai.com/
https://eu.drivingexperience.hyundai.com/
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