Quick visit to Nurburgring?
07-16-2018, 01:38 PM
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Quick visit to Nurburgring?
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We will be traveling back to Amsterdam from Switzerland end of this week. We need to get back to AMS by early Saturday evening, so I'm thinking we may leave Friday afternoon, stay near Nurburgring, and try for a 'ring visit Saturday morning. I've never been, and will have wife and two boys (ages 14 and 10) in tow. Whole bunch of questions, and I'd be grateful for input from those who have been there....
1. Recommendations on nearby hotel?
2. Recommendation for place to see largest assembly of cars in one place? (Boys would enjoy, and selfishly I'm trying to sort out my next P-car once expat gig over.)
3. Recommendation for place to view the track for an hour or so?
4. Recommendation for ring taxi?
5. When does track open?
We probably won't have time for all of it, but good to have options, and this is just a scouting run....
Thanks for sharing!
We will be traveling back to Amsterdam from Switzerland end of this week. We need to get back to AMS by early Saturday evening, so I'm thinking we may leave Friday afternoon, stay near Nurburgring, and try for a 'ring visit Saturday morning. I've never been, and will have wife and two boys (ages 14 and 10) in tow. Whole bunch of questions, and I'd be grateful for input from those who have been there....
1. Recommendations on nearby hotel?
2. Recommendation for place to see largest assembly of cars in one place? (Boys would enjoy, and selfishly I'm trying to sort out my next P-car once expat gig over.)
3. Recommendation for place to view the track for an hour or so?
4. Recommendation for ring taxi?
5. When does track open?
We probably won't have time for all of it, but good to have options, and this is just a scouting run....
Thanks for sharing!
07-16-2018, 01:44 PM
#2
Quick answer, sure others will chime in.
2. Zufahrt (parking at the entrance of the Nordschleife)
3. Brünnchen is easiest
5. https://www.greenhelldriving.nuerburgring.de/#/landing (Open from 08:00 til 19:00)
2. Zufahrt (parking at the entrance of the Nordschleife)
3. Brünnchen is easiest
5. https://www.greenhelldriving.nuerburgring.de/#/landing (Open from 08:00 til 19:00)
07-16-2018, 02:55 PM
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We will be traveling back to Amsterdam from Switzerland end of this week. We need to get back to AMS by early Saturday evening, so I'm thinking we may leave Friday afternoon, stay near Nurburgring, and try for a 'ring visit Saturday morning. I've never been, and will have wife and two boys (ages 14 and 10) in tow. Whole bunch of questions, and I'd be grateful for input from those who have been there....
1. Recommendations on nearby hotel?
2. Recommendation for place to see largest assembly of cars in one place? (Boys would enjoy, and selfishly I'm trying to sort out my next P-car once expat gig over.)
3. Recommendation for place to view the track for an hour or so?
4. Recommendation for ring taxi?
5. When does track open?
We probably won't have time for all of it, but good to have options, and this is just a scouting run....
Thanks for sharing!
We will be traveling back to Amsterdam from Switzerland end of this week. We need to get back to AMS by early Saturday evening, so I'm thinking we may leave Friday afternoon, stay near Nurburgring, and try for a 'ring visit Saturday morning. I've never been, and will have wife and two boys (ages 14 and 10) in tow. Whole bunch of questions, and I'd be grateful for input from those who have been there....
1. Recommendations on nearby hotel?
2. Recommendation for place to see largest assembly of cars in one place? (Boys would enjoy, and selfishly I'm trying to sort out my next P-car once expat gig over.)
3. Recommendation for place to view the track for an hour or so?
4. Recommendation for ring taxi?
5. When does track open?
We probably won't have time for all of it, but good to have options, and this is just a scouting run....
Thanks for sharing!
- Dorint
- Am Tiergarten
- Zur Burg
- Renn Hotel
- Blau Ecke (in Adenaur)
- checkout the car park at the main entrance (as previous poster suggested)
- I agree that Brunnchen is the easiest place to view here: Brunnchen
- For Ring Taxi I would suggest contacting Theo/Heide @ rentracecar.de
07-16-2018, 03:36 PM
#4
I was just there a month ago and stayed at Hotel Garni Retterath. Would recommend to anyone.
If you want to see the cars moving, Brunnchen ("YouTube corner"), otherwise the carpark at the Ring itself always has cars.
If you want to see the cars moving, Brunnchen ("YouTube corner"), otherwise the carpark at the Ring itself always has cars.
07-16-2018, 04:28 PM
#5
please have in mind, this weekend is Porsche Sports Cup at the GP course. So that bring an extra kick for the Porsche lover! Nordschleife should be open for public driving, but hotels might be more difficult to get.
https://www.porsche.com/porschesport.../nuerburgring/
the link lists hotels Porsche recommends.
On your way up, couple of intersting stops:
Classic Remise Düsseldorf
Porsche Zentrum Bensberg (Cologne), usually a lot PTS cars on the shop floor
If you have time left, Porsche Centrum Gelderland is one of the most intersting Porsche dealerships in Europe, located on your way to Amsterdam in the neatherlands.
https://www.porsche.com/porschesport.../nuerburgring/
the link lists hotels Porsche recommends.
On your way up, couple of intersting stops:
Classic Remise Düsseldorf
Porsche Zentrum Bensberg (Cologne), usually a lot PTS cars on the shop floor
If you have time left, Porsche Centrum Gelderland is one of the most intersting Porsche dealerships in Europe, located on your way to Amsterdam in the neatherlands.
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07-16-2018, 04:58 PM
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I'll be there this WE. Come check me up if you wanna discuss and drive / passenger.
White 991 GT3 RS / Swiss plates VD20584 / Fabsan84 sticker on windshield.
White 991 GT3 RS / Swiss plates VD20584 / Fabsan84 sticker on windshield.
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07-16-2018, 05:28 PM
#8
Or just talk to the guys over at Apex, and they will check all items on your list.
Cool cars to look at.
Accommodations for you and the family.
Some awesome Ring taxis
https://www.apex-nuerburg.com/
Cool cars to look at.
Accommodations for you and the family.
Some awesome Ring taxis
https://www.apex-nuerburg.com/
07-17-2018, 03:56 AM
#10
I almost always stays at Hotell Am Tiergarten ( family of Sabine Schmit)
send an email to
Wery good food and good service.
Have a great trip.
send an email to
info@am-tiergarten.de
They are located 10 minutes of walking from the GP track part, and 5 minutes drive to the Tourist Farten pit.Wery good food and good service.
Have a great trip.
07-17-2018, 05:04 AM
#11
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As an American, I go to Nurburg 5x a year to drive the track and now to Race. I know the do's and do nots by now lol..
1. Recommendations on nearby hotel? Hotel Zur Burg Nurburg - 100Euro or less and good breakfast included. Close to Track
2. Recommendation for place to see largest assembly of cars in one place? (Boys would enjoy, and selfishly I'm trying to sort out my next P-car once expat gig over.) Entrance to Track for Tourist Drive. Google map Hells Diner or Nordschliefe. Also the gas station on Dottingerhohe.
3. Recommendation for place to view the track for an hour or so? Brunchen or Pflanzgarten. Ask anyone for directions, its easy to find. If you cant find PM and I can show you on a map.
4. Recommendation for ring taxi? Waste of money IMO... Lol. You can get 2 laps in a Megane RS from RSR or 3 laps in a full on race car for that. YOU drive. If you must though, which I respect if you're not into driving. Try the actual "Ring Taxi" or Apex (which now has a ride in a 720 for 299 Euro). There are a few Rennlisters who may take you as well. (Kobalt, which I can vouch for, will you give you fast, fun and safe ride).
5. When does track open? 5:15PM mostly every day for Tourist drive and there are cars testing / track days / driving schools typically before that. Might get lucky and catch an RCN or VLN race as well!
1. Recommendations on nearby hotel? Hotel Zur Burg Nurburg - 100Euro or less and good breakfast included. Close to Track
2. Recommendation for place to see largest assembly of cars in one place? (Boys would enjoy, and selfishly I'm trying to sort out my next P-car once expat gig over.) Entrance to Track for Tourist Drive. Google map Hells Diner or Nordschliefe. Also the gas station on Dottingerhohe.
3. Recommendation for place to view the track for an hour or so? Brunchen or Pflanzgarten. Ask anyone for directions, its easy to find. If you cant find PM and I can show you on a map.
4. Recommendation for ring taxi? Waste of money IMO... Lol. You can get 2 laps in a Megane RS from RSR or 3 laps in a full on race car for that. YOU drive. If you must though, which I respect if you're not into driving. Try the actual "Ring Taxi" or Apex (which now has a ride in a 720 for 299 Euro). There are a few Rennlisters who may take you as well. (Kobalt, which I can vouch for, will you give you fast, fun and safe ride).
5. When does track open? 5:15PM mostly every day for Tourist drive and there are cars testing / track days / driving schools typically before that. Might get lucky and catch an RCN or VLN race as well!
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07-17-2018, 06:00 AM
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Some other easy to access spots:
Bridge: to the right of bridge there is a marshal post that you might be able to enter. Cars pass there at high speed and it is nice to get close to the track.
Exit Hocheichen and Hatzenbach.
You drive from Nürburg towards Quiddelbach. When you pass under the bridge (Nordschleife) go to the parking on the right hand. Then you can walk alongside the track up to Hatzenbach.
On the way you pass a hole in the fence where you can take really good pictures/video of the cars under full acceleration out of Hocheichen.
You get close to the track and you get a good sense of the speed.
Bridge: to the right of bridge there is a marshal post that you might be able to enter. Cars pass there at high speed and it is nice to get close to the track.
Exit Hocheichen and Hatzenbach.
You drive from Nürburg towards Quiddelbach. When you pass under the bridge (Nordschleife) go to the parking on the right hand. Then you can walk alongside the track up to Hatzenbach.
On the way you pass a hole in the fence where you can take really good pictures/video of the cars under full acceleration out of Hocheichen.
You get close to the track and you get a good sense of the speed.
07-17-2018, 06:01 AM
#14
As an American, I go to Nurburg 5x a year to drive the track and now to Race. I know the do's and do nots by now lol..
1. Recommendations on nearby hotel? Hotel Zur Burg Nurburg - 100Euro or less and good breakfast included. Close to Track
2. Recommendation for place to see largest assembly of cars in one place? (Boys would enjoy, and selfishly I'm trying to sort out my next P-car once expat gig over.) Entrance to Track for Tourist Drive. Google map Hells Diner or Nordschliefe. Also the gas station on Dottingerhohe.
3. Recommendation for place to view the track for an hour or so? Brunchen or Pflanzgarten. Ask anyone for directions, its easy to find. If you cant find PM and I can show you on a map.
4. Recommendation for ring taxi? Waste of money IMO... Lol. You can get 2 laps in a Megane RS from RSR or 3 laps in a full on race car for that. YOU drive. If you must though, which I respect if you're not into driving. Try the actual "Ring Taxi" or Apex (which now has a ride in a 720 for 299 Euro). There are a few Rennlisters who may take you as well. (Kobalt, which I can vouch for, will you give you fast, fun and safe ride).
5. When does track open? 5:15PM mostly every day for Tourist drive and there are cars testing / track days / driving schools typically before that. Might get lucky and catch an RCN or VLN race as well!
1. Recommendations on nearby hotel? Hotel Zur Burg Nurburg - 100Euro or less and good breakfast included. Close to Track
2. Recommendation for place to see largest assembly of cars in one place? (Boys would enjoy, and selfishly I'm trying to sort out my next P-car once expat gig over.) Entrance to Track for Tourist Drive. Google map Hells Diner or Nordschliefe. Also the gas station on Dottingerhohe.
3. Recommendation for place to view the track for an hour or so? Brunchen or Pflanzgarten. Ask anyone for directions, its easy to find. If you cant find PM and I can show you on a map.
4. Recommendation for ring taxi? Waste of money IMO... Lol. You can get 2 laps in a Megane RS from RSR or 3 laps in a full on race car for that. YOU drive. If you must though, which I respect if you're not into driving. Try the actual "Ring Taxi" or Apex (which now has a ride in a 720 for 299 Euro). There are a few Rennlisters who may take you as well. (Kobalt, which I can vouch for, will you give you fast, fun and safe ride).
5. When does track open? 5:15PM mostly every day for Tourist drive and there are cars testing / track days / driving schools typically before that. Might get lucky and catch an RCN or VLN race as well!
If you are i firsttimer, no racecar driver, a Taxi lap is a great experience.
For a rental, try the Swift first, safe and fun.
07-17-2018, 05:35 PM
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Thx again for the insights. Much better than Tripadvisor. ;-)
@englejizzle and ealoken - thanks for recommendation re rentals. Won't have time this round, but will be back and give that a try. Plus given the length and complexity of the track, I would rather have my first run in the passenger seat. I did a little reading on the ring taxi.com site, and it looks like they also rent cars that come with an instructor on the passenger seat, which would be a great option, since s/he will know whether the turn over that next rise is a short radius R or a long L sweeper... Or maybe I need to buy Forza and borrow boys' Xbox for a few hours...
@englejizzle and ealoken - thanks for recommendation re rentals. Won't have time this round, but will be back and give that a try. Plus given the length and complexity of the track, I would rather have my first run in the passenger seat. I did a little reading on the ring taxi.com site, and it looks like they also rent cars that come with an instructor on the passenger seat, which would be a great option, since s/he will know whether the turn over that next rise is a short radius R or a long L sweeper... Or maybe I need to buy Forza and borrow boys' Xbox for a few hours...