Driving where racing history was made: from 1 to 4 May 2025, the gates to the Nordschleife will open to everyone who wants to experience the Nurburgring for themselves. The Green Hell Driving Days offer four consecutive days of tourist drives – a special opportunity to experience the unique driving feeling of the legendary track in the Eifel region for yourself.
Driving fun for everyone
Whether you are a die-hard Nurburgring connoisseur or a curious newcomer, the long tourist driver weekend has something for everyone. Anyone with a valid driving licence and a registered vehicle can take to the legendary Nordschleife – no experience necessary. This unique driving experience attracts thousands of car and motorsport fans from across Europe every year. Whether you're driving a sportscar, a modern classic or an everyday car, the thrills of the Nordschleife are equally intense for everyone.
Register online now and top up your credit
Get in, drive off, enjoy – it's that easy! Register online in advance and top up your credit to avoid waiting times on site. With a free account, you can top up your credit from anywhere, transparently track transactions and flexibly manage your credit at any time. A QR code then takes you directly to the track – straightforward and efficient.
The rules for driving on the track
To ensure that the driving fun remains safe for everyone involved, the provisions of the road traffic regulations also apply during the Touristenfahrten. For example, overtaking is only allowed on the left, stopping lap times or risky driving behaviour such as drifting are strictly prohibited. Clear signage, video surveillance with AI support and an experienced security team ensure that everything runs smoothly. This way, you can fully concentrate on your driving experience.
Exclusive services and promotions – an experience off the track too
Should the track be closed at short notice, there are attractive alternatives to discover at discounted prices during this time:
- Admission to ring°werk – the motorsport adventure museum – for only €9.50 instead of €12.00
- 10% discount on digital driving packages at the Nurburgring eSports Bar
- 10% off food and drinks at the LUCIA – Pollo Italiano and Bitburger Gasthaus restaurants
So your stay will be full of variety – even away from the asphalt.
Ring Drivers' Convention powered by Goodyear – a must for motorsport fans!
A real highlight awaits you at the start of the Green Hell Driving Days: on 1 and 2 May, the Ring Drivers' Convention powered by Goodyear invites you to the ring°carré (opposite the ring°boulevard) – the meeting place for all tourist drivers, Nurburgring fans and automobile enthusiasts. Exhibitors and dealers, exciting talks, meet and greets, competitions and a large vehicle exhibition await you.
Thursday, 1 May 2025 from 11am to 11pm
Friday, 2 May 2025 from 11am to 5pm
Of course, food and drinks will also be provided – the perfect opportunity to talk shop and network in a relaxed atmosphere.
Around the track – experience emotions, feel history
A visit is also an experience away from the wheel: along the Nordschleife, numerous spectator points invite you to marvel and cheer along for free. Those who want to delve deeper into history can discover over 95 years of motorsport tradition at the ring°werk or test their digital driving skills at the Nurburgring eSports Bar. A trip to the ring°fanshop on the ring°boulevard rounds off the visit – here you will find souvenirs and fan merchandise related to the Green Hell.
Opening hours Green Hell Driving Days – Nordschleife:
Thursday, 1 May 2025: 8am – 7pm
Friday, 2 May 2025: 5pm – 7.30pm
Saturday, 3 May 2025: 8am – 7pm
Sunday, 4 May 2025: 8am – 7pm
Further information and opening hours here.
