Nürburgring

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ABOVE: A tight corner on the scenic but dangerous Nordschleife circuit, which twists its way through 20.8 km of forested, hilly terrain..

Visitor information

The Nürburgring is surrounded by forest and the occasional village in the Hocheifel district of Germany's Rhineland, within easy travel distance of Bonn or Cologne. It's not far from the health spa of Bad Neuenahr and the scenic castle town of Cochem on the Moselle River. You can drive your own car (check ViaMichelin for directions) or take a bus during major events.

The Grand Prix complex has a four-star hotel, the Dorint Novotel am Nürburgring, right next to the start and finish line. (See Dorint Hotels & Resorts.) Nearby, the Start & Ziel café, restaurant, and "Motorsportbar" serves German- and American-style food and drink in the track's former press center. Is main dining room is furnished with vintage cars, and a 200-seat terrace overlooks the racecourse.

You'll also find a pleasant café-restaurant and a separate snack stand by the entrance to the Nordschleife, just down the highway from the Grand Prix track.

A number of small hotels and B&Bs are located in the neighboring towns of Nürburg and Altenau. (See the "Buchen & Reisen" section of the German-language Hocheifel Nürburgring tourism site for accommodation listings.)

Nürburgring Web links

Nürburgring
The track's official Web site lists opening hours, racing events, rock concerts, tourism links for the Hocheifel region, and more.

Ben Lovejoy's Nürburgring Nordschleife Web Site
This British site has everything you've ever wanted to know about the fabled "North Loop," including trip-planning information and photo galleries.

Nürburgring for Dummies
If you're adventurous (or foolish) enough to attempt the Nürburgring on your own, Christopher Heiser's tips may save you from a fender-bender--or from becoming a fatality.

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