Best way to get there

For most visitors, driving is the easiest way to reach Estering. The circuit is only a short distance outside Buxtehude and is signposted from the main roads around the town.

If you are staying in Hamburg without a car, travelling by train to Buxtehude and taking a taxi for the final section is a practical alternative.

Tip: Some major events have offered transport from Buxtehude Station, but do not assume a shuttle is running unless it is confirmed for your event.

Driving & parking

• From Hamburg: use the A7, leave at junction 32 Heimfeld and follow the B73 towards Stade and Cuxhaven.
• At Buxtehude: use the bypass and take the second exit towards Moisburg; Estering is signposted.
• From Bremen: leave the A1 at Rade, follow the B3 towards Buxtehude and then join the B73.
• Final approach: the circuit entrance is directly on Moisburger Landstraße.
• Parking: follow the signs for your event rather than parking beside the access road.

For the 2026 RallyX event, spectator parking was south of the circuit and accessed from Moisburger Landstraße. Parking arrangements and prices can change for other meetings.

Train & public transport

Buxtehude Station is the easiest public transport starting point. It has direct rail connections with Hamburg and is much closer to the circuit than staying in central Hamburg.

• Hamburg → Buxtehude: regional trains and S-Bahn services connect the two cities.
• Fast regional option: RE5 services can make the journey from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Buxtehude in around half an hour.
• Station → circuit: continue by taxi or another pre-arranged transfer.
• Event shuttle: check your race information because special station transfers may operate for selected major events.

Taxi & private transfers

• From Buxtehude: the circuit is only a short road journey from the town.
• From Hamburg: a private transfer is possible, but taking the train to Buxtehude first can reduce the taxi distance.
• Destination: give the driver “Estering, Moisburger Landstraße 70, Buxtehude”.
• After the racing: pre-booking a taxi can be useful when a large crowd leaves at the same time.

Hamburg airport

• Hamburg Airport (HAM): the main airport for international visitors travelling to Estering.
• By car: allow roughly an hour to reach the Buxtehude area, depending on Hamburg traffic.
• By train: travel from the airport into Hamburg and continue by rail to Buxtehude.
• Rental car: useful if you are attending both days of an event or staying outside Buxtehude.

Event-day tips

• Check parking first: parking areas and charges can change between DRX, RallyX and other events.
• Wear suitable shoes: spectator areas include outdoor grass and earth surfaces rather than only paved grandstands.
• Prepare for rain: northern German weather can change quickly during a full day outdoors.
• Arrive early: major rallycross meetings attract large crowds and traffic builds close to the circuit.
• Check paddock access: opening times can be limited to breaks between races.

Accessibility

If you require accessible parking, step-free access or assistance at Estering, contact the organiser before travelling. The venue includes grassed spectator areas and temporary event parking, so the easiest access route can depend on the meeting and weather conditions.

Family-friendly highlights nearby

• Hare & Hedgehog in Buxtehude: The town embraces the famous fairy tale with figures, displays and themed walks around the centre, making sightseeing easier to turn into a game for younger visitors.
• Buxtehude Museum: Explore local archaeology, art and town history, including an exhibition devoted to how the Hare and Hedgehog story became connected with Buxtehude.
• Altes Land orchards: Visit the countryside north of town for apple and cherry orchards, farm shops and cafés. Spring blossom and late-summer or autumn harvest periods are especially attractive.

History & rainy-day stops

• Buxtehude Old Town: Walk beside the Fleth canal and through streets lined with brick and half-timbered buildings in the compact historic centre.
• St. Petri Church: The tall brick Gothic church is one of the town’s main landmarks and is easy to combine with the museum and old-town streets.
• Museum Altes Land: In nearby Jork, learn how fruit growing, farming, traditional clothing and distinctive local houses shaped the surrounding region.

Eat & drink like a local

• Altes Land apples: Germany’s famous fruit-growing region begins just north of Buxtehude. Look for fresh apples, juice, cakes and seasonal products from roadside farm shops.
• Fischbrötchen: This simple northern German snack combines fish with a bread roll and toppings such as onion or pickles. It is particularly common closer to the Elbe and Hamburg.
• Grünkohl: If you visit during the colder months, kale served with potatoes and sausages is a traditional northern German winter meal worth trying.

Get outdoors around Altes Land

• Fruit Route: Cycle through orchards, villages and traditional farmhouses on the signposted Obstroute. The wider region has an extensive network of mostly flat cycling routes.
• Elbe dykes: Head north towards Jork and Grünendeich for easy walks or bike rides beside the river, where large ships travelling to and from Hamburg pass surprisingly close by.
• Orchard countryside: Even a short drive from Buxtehude takes you into quiet lanes surrounded by fruit trees, drainage canals and distinctive half-timbered farmhouses.

Easy trips if you’re extending your stay

• Stade: Continue west for another Hanseatic town with a well-preserved old centre, historic harbour, museums and hundreds of protected historic buildings.
• Hamburg: Germany’s major northern port city adds the Speicherstadt, harbour, museums, restaurants and nightlife and is close enough to use as your main accommodation base.
• Jork & Altes Land: Spend a relaxed half-day visiting farm shops, orchard cafés and villages rather than rushing straight back to the motorway after racing.

Good to know on event weekends

• Rallycross is different from normal circuit racing: Several cars start together for short races, switching repeatedly between tarmac and gravel. Drivers must also take a longer Joker Lap once during a race.
• Estering remains a major venue: The German Rallycross Championship opened its 2026 season here in April, followed by the RallyX European Championship Finale on 8 - 9 August.
• The 2026 RallyX finale has just taken place: Oliver Eriksson secured the Open 4WD Pro championship, while Lukas Andersson won the final race on Sunday.
• Prepare for changeable weather: Much of the spectator area is outdoors, so comfortable shoes and lightweight rain protection are useful even when the forecast looks reasonable.