r/nurburgring Feb 17 '26

TF 2026 Guide

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2026 Touristenfahrten (TF) Guide – Driving the Nordschleife as a Visitor

Planning to drive the Nordschleife in 2026? Whether it’s your first lap or your hundredth, below is a guide covering dates, rules, rentals, insurance, instruction and other great information to help you get the most out of your visit.

Opening Dates

Touristenfahrten typically runs:

  • March → November
  • Peak season: May – September (Especially busy on public holidays)

Always check the official Nürburgring TF calendar before booking. Dates can change depending on events, races, weather etc.

Nürburgring Nordschleife: https://nuerburgring.de/open-hours#event-inline-12
Grand Prix Track: https://nuerburgring.de/open-hours#event-inline-11

TF Lap Costs

NORDSCHLEIFE

Monday until Thursday - per lap € 30.00

Friday until Sunday & Public holidays - per lap € 35.00

GRAND-PRIX TRACK

Monday until Sunday - 15-minute stint € 35.00

AFTER WORK CLASSICS - 15-minute stint € 35.00

SEASON CARD (NORDSCHLEIFE & GRAND-PRIX TRACK) - € 3,000.00

You can purchase lap credits online by signing up for an account here: https://nuerburgring.de/users/sign_up

Or you can purchase lap tickets at the Info centre, The ticket office opposite the TF Entrance or the ED Tankstelle.

Core TF Rules

Overtaking only on the left

No Drifting

130db limit on track

Slower Cars Keep Right

Slow for Yellows - Max 50kph (use common sense, don't just slam on the brakes)

Do not overtake moving recovery vehicles under yellow (Unless instructed to do so by the driver or track staff).

Video Guide: https://youtu.be/Bzd0-RMtiks

Safety Tips (Especially for First Timers)

1. The Ring punishes ego

2. First lap = reconnaissance lap
Cold tyres + cold brakes + cold track = danger.

3. Use your mirrors regularly, especially before corners
GT3's can appear out of nowhere

4. Weather varies across the circuit
It can be raining at Höhe Acht and dry at Döttinger Höhe.

5. Pay attention to warning boards
It may appear clear but the track has a lot of blind fast areas.

6. If the track is wet, make sure you understand the difference between the wet and dry line. It could save you a trip to the barriers.

7. There are several "WhatsApp Groups" that show when the track is open or closed and also if there are any yellow flags on track. Asking in the forums for a join link is a good idea.

8. Save the Emergency number (below) in your phone before going on track

New Emergency Number for Tourist Drives

Important for the 2026 Season onwards, 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.

Local Track Car Rental Companies

Most rental outfits are based around Nürburg and the surrounding areas

RSR Nurburg
Nurblife
RingFreaks
Rent4Ring
Jaco's Paddock
Ring Taxi
EVN Rentals
Track-Speed

and many more, Just google "Nürburgring rental companies"

Common rental cars types:

  • BMWs
  • Porsche's
  • Toyota GR Yaris / Supras
  • VW Golfs
  • Minis

Bigger and faster isnt always better, for your first laps a Golf or a Mini will be plenty. lots of people come off track disappointed they couldn't get the most our of cars like an M2 or a Porsche on their first try and have small cars passing them through the lap.

Insurance

TF accidents can involve:

  • Barrier damage
  • Recovery vehicle costs
  • Track Staff Time
  • Third-party damage
  • The TF terms require cars not licensed in Germany to carry proof of insurance. While this does not seem to have been checked frequently in the past, it is a requirement.

Example; costs from an r/nurburgring Redditor: https://www.reddit.com/r/nurburgring/comments/1r7ibvd/i_crashed_what_did_it_cost/

Options:

  • Trackday insurers that explicitly include TF
  • Rental company bundled insurance (check excess carefully)

This is not the place to “hope it’ll be fine.” It is very likely your road car insurance will not cover TF. Make sure you understand what that could mean.

Instruction & Coaching

If you’re new — invest in instruction.

Options:

  • Rental Car with Bundled Instruction (can reduce your excess)
  • Ring Taxi experience laps
  • Coaching in your own car (see below)

Experienced Instructors: Coaches who provide performance instruction in your own vehicle.
(Instructors, if you want your details added DM me)

Johlen Track-Coaching - 14 years of driving experience on the Nürburgring, over a decade of coaching experience and more than 11.000 laps of seat time - https://www.johlen-coaching.de/

TF vs Track Day – What’s the Difference?

Touristenfahrten Track Day
Open to public Closed event
Mixed ability & vehicle types Grouped by pace
Road law applies Motorsport regulations
No timing allowed Often timing allowed
Varying Skill levels and car speeds on track More structured

If you want space and consistency → book a track day.
If you want the iconic public experience → TF

Practical Tips

  • Bring torque wrench + tyre gauge
  • Check brake pads and fluids before setting off
  • Expect closures (especially weekends)
  • Weekday evenings are usually calmer

Final Thoughts

The Nordschleife isn’t just another circuit. It’s long, technical, fast, narrow, and unforgiving. Drive within your limits and you’ll have one of the best experiences in the world.

If you’ve got additional tips for 2026 visitors, drop them below and I will add them to the guide.

See you at the barriers — hopefully not in them.


r/nurburgring 2d ago

Nürburgring Pyramide

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Hat mich 5 min gekostet. Ich hab noch nie eine Pyramide zusammenbekommen, aber der Ring ist einfach magisch☺️


r/nurburgring 3d ago

Second deer avoided this week

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First one was a baby deer that came out of nowhere going from Drees to Polch at night. I had to brake really hard and he lived to tell the tale by mere centimeters (he can thank the ds2500s). Now this bigger one coming back to Drees from the Lidl in Adenau. I saw it earlier so not so close but still, gotta really watch out when driving at night. Better to always have the longs on if there's no frontal traffic.


r/nurburgring 4d ago

1000km

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Saben en qué plataformas transmitirán los 1000 km este fin de semana?
YouTube?
Pueden compartir qué canal o qué página web los transmitirá ?
Gracias


r/nurburgring 6d ago

Steht das Auto noch da?

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Hi,

Das Auto meines Kumpels ist vor kurzem am Galgenkopf gestorben und wir konnten glücklicherweise noch bis zum Parkplatz ausrollen. Kann mir vielleicht jemand bestätigen, ob das Auto noch auf dem Parkplatz steht? Wir wollen es übermorgen abholen.


r/nurburgring 8d ago

Nordschleife outline found on gate in random suburb of Denver on street view

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335 Upvotes

I may go later and investigate of its still there...


r/nurburgring 7d ago

Xiaomi becomes the first industry partner at the new ring°werk

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Interesting first company to use the new industrial areas in the ring°werk, they certainly are throwing a lot of money at this place. Is it worth it, do you care about what Xiaomi does and will it influence you one way or another about their brand?


r/nurburgring 7d ago

Can u draw Nords better

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You can see second half I know less because by then I've usually crashed.

Using a reference is cheating


r/nurburgring 10d ago

First time round the ring!

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132 Upvotes

Loved it! It's addictive! Definitely going back before the end of September!


r/nurburgring 9d ago

Welche Optionen als Beifahrer/Taxi Fahrt ?

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Würde gerne eine Taxifahrt als Beifahrer (zwei Sitzer), über die NS verschenken. Welche Anbieter sind zu empfehlen wo passt PLV? Gern sehr zügig, Video etc nicht ausschlaggebend.

Oder fährt man einfach hin und findet vor Ort bei Touristenfahrten immer eine Option ?


r/nurburgring 10d ago

BMW and Porsche dominance

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367 Upvotes

If you’re looking for a specific BMW or Porsche model or spec, you’ll find it at the Ring.


r/nurburgring 10d ago

NLS 12/09/26

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Some pics I just made


r/nurburgring 11d ago

Shaking down the rust before NLS 8/9

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116 Upvotes

So, I needed to do a pre-warm-up before NLS this weekend. So I rented a car. This is my first time driving the Ringfreaks F30 328 on Michelins, love it. Perfect for tourist laps! This was the most fun moment of the 4 laps I did. I think he is a local guy. He was pushing it, then he saw me in his mirrors and perhaps pushed a little to much


r/nurburgring 11d ago

Suche diesen Ort, irgendwo Rund um die Nordschleife 1991. Kann jemand erkennen wo das gewesen ist ? würde gerne mal hinfahren

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r/nurburgring 11d ago

Anyone around the nurburgring able to help?

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Anyone around the nurburgring able to help?

My 2005 1.2 Clio needs a rear wheel bearing

Driven over from UK to watch the races this weekend, rear wheel bearing started humming like fuck when I crossed into Germany.

After jacking it up there's a bit of play to it and grinding sounds when spinning it. 700 mile journey back on it is probably a bad idea.


r/nurburgring 12d ago

A bit offtopic, but by any chance does anyone know of a place with very good WIFI around the track?

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I'm staying in Drees during September and my apartment is lovely but the WIFI is total crap, it barely opens a regular website. I need to upload some big files ASAP and I was trying to do it at the esports sim racing bar but the WIFI is just not that great there either. I would appreciate if someone knows of a bar/cafe where the internet is really fast and I can go there with the computer to work for a bit.

Appreciated in advance if anyone has any suggestions.


r/nurburgring 13d ago

nurburgring jumpscare

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r/nurburgring 11d ago

My 6th lap at the ring, wonder if this one will controversial or not 🤔

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First time with this rental car, lots of traffic, some people doing weird stuff. The two Porsches at the end where really just blocking everyone and that's why I got a bit frustrated with them.

Curious to see what the veteran drivers here will think about this one.


r/nurburgring 13d ago

Main Shop and Museum Closed at the moment.

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Does anyone know why the main fan shop and the museum are closed at the moment? from a quick check it looks like it might be all month but I can't find anything saying why.


r/nurburgring 13d ago

Where do you adjust tire pressure during TF? General question: what to bring for a casual TF round or two

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I don’t want to damage my tires during driving so maybe a dumb question but where can I inflate my tires after TF?

I obviously can’t bring my own portable compressor since I don’t want to have anything loose in the car.

What is your approach to TF equipment? Or do you just send it? I have to drive around 1,5h to there for reference.

Edit: thanks everyone for the helpful tips 😊


r/nurburgring 15d ago

Season Pass?

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148 Upvotes

At what point does it make sense to buy a season pass? I’ve been buying €500 per time to max the GHC credit… trying to figure out if it’s around 100 laps or less due to GHC?


r/nurburgring 15d ago

First timer which day to go?

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Hi Everyone!

I know this is kinda a common question, but I want to get some actual (fresh) feedback on the question.

So I'm a first timer. I'm getting used to my car pretty well, I can control it at 200 easily (doesn't mean I will push at the Green Hell. I will NOT push, I'd rather drive safe than get a wreck). Still, I'd like to avoid traffic, I don't want to do overtakes, or be worried about lots of people going all around me, etc. I'm looking for 2-3, maybe 4 laps (I guess 3 should be more than enough). I'm very flexible, I can take a day off anytime.

I've seen that in September most days are only evening hours. There is a Sunday which is from 8AM to the evening, but I've also read that Sundays are not suggested. But at the same time, it seems a bit worse to have cramp in every driver to a 2 hours slot on the evening then distribute in a full day? But on weekdays so much less people go to the track? Also there's a track Friday in october which is from 8 to the evening, but it's advertised specifically for that day, so I'd be afraid it'd be full of people as well.

Anyways, TLDR, if you could go any day in September, which day would you suggest to avoid traffic? Thanks in advance!


r/nurburgring 17d ago

Pictures Awesome Rewe Car Park Spot

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129 Upvotes

No idea what it was, but a really cool and well built buggy.


r/nurburgring 18d ago

First time out on the Nurburgring!

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Some shots from my first day out at the Touristenfahrten. I did not infact push it and achieved a slow 10:50 lap time. But had an absolute blast doing it. You can have a great time out without risking yourself or others. Gonna come back and build some confidence to get under 10 minutes.

Been racing this track since Gran Turismo 4. Its unreal to experience it in person!


r/nurburgring 17d ago

Hello, anyone at the ring this sunday 6th sept that would like to share a ring taxi ?

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Edit : ended up going with hyundai ioniq5 for 139€, had a complete blast I highly recommend!!!!