Norisring (Nuremberg Street Circuit)
Location:
Nuremberg (Dutzendteich), Germany
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Norisring
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Track Info
Norisring (Nuremberg Street Circuit) - Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Temporary street circuit around the Dutzendteich and Zeppelinfeld - clockwise - 2.300 km sprint lap with two hairpins, a chicane and amphitheatre-style viewing from the Steintribüne
When was the track built?
Norisring isn’t a permanent venue but a short, fast street loop first laid out in the late 1940s around Nuremberg’s rally grounds and the lakeside Dutzendteich. After early figure-8 and longer variants, organizers fixed the length to 2.300 km in 1972, creating the familiar sprint lap used today. The name “Norisring” came from a 1950 public competition referencing “Noris,” an old poetic name for Nuremberg.
When was its first race?
The circuit’s first race day was 18 May 1947 for motorcycles, with car races following in 1948. Through the 1970s and 1980s, the 200 Miles of Nürnberg brought top prototypes, while in modern times DTM has been the annual headliner.
What’s the circuit like?
- Stop-and-go sprint: Long start/finish into a fast right sweeper, then the tight Grundigkehre hairpin. After the Schöller-S chicane the field blasts to the Dutzendteichkehre hairpin before the dash back to the line. Braking stability and traction decide everything.
- Bumps and cambers: Public-road surface keeps engineers busy with damping and traction control set-ups.
- Benchmark pace: Group C race-lap 0:47.790 and DTM Class 1 0:46.618 frame the historic ceiling, while modern GT3 poles now dive into the 48.4s.
Lap records and benchmarks (by series)
- Group C - race lap: 0:47.790 - Jean-Louis Schlesser, Sauber C9, 1988.
- DTM Class 1 - race lap: 0:46.618 - Nico Müller, Audi RS5 Turbo DTM, 2019.
- Formula 3 - race lap: 0:47.949 - Callum Ilott, 2017.
- GT3 - race lap: 0:49.048 - Nick Cassidy, Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo, 2021. Qualifying record 0:48.467 - Jordan Pepper, 2025.
- LMP3 - race lap: 0:49.097 - Laurents Hörr, Duqueine D-08, 2023.
Why go?
A compact, high-energy city race you can take in almost at a glance. The short lap keeps the pack bunched, pit strategy is visible from the grandstands and the atmosphere around the lake is festival-like for the Norisring weekend. DTM, Prototype Cup Germany and junior formulas ensure wall-to-wall action.
Where’s the best place to watch?
- Steintribüne (main grandstand): Panoramic view of starts, pit stops and photo finishes with multiple corners in sight.
- Grundigkehre hairpin: Biggest stop on the lap and a guaranteed divebomb zone after the high-speed run.
- Dutzendteichkehre hairpin: Heavy braking and switchbacks that set up the sprint back to the line.
Not just one series: headline events at Norisring
DTM: Annual summer classic with GT3s trading paint into both hairpins. 2025 poles dipped to 48.4s.
Prototype Cup Germany: LMP3s set sub-50s laps and add multi-class nuance to the weekend.
Formula 3 European/ADAC history: Alumni include Ilott, Verstappen era contemporaries and more, showcasing how technical the short lap can be.
Transportation & Parking
Getting to Norisring - Nuremberg Street Circuit, Germany
Best options are S-Bahn S3 to Nürnberg Frankenstadion then short walk, VAG trams - buses to Doku-Zentrum - Dutzendteich - Hans-Kalb-Straße, and driving to signed car parks with free shuttle from Große Straße. DTM tickets usually include free VGN public transport on event days.
Public transport - included with most DTM tickets
- S-Bahn: From Nürnberg Hbf take S3 to Frankenstadion. On event days, extra trains usually run and access is via the Hans-Kalb-Straße side.
- VAG lines: Bus 44 to Hans-Kalb-Straße, Bus 65, Tram 6 to Doku-Zentrum - Dutzendteich, Tram 8 and Tram 10 to Doku-Zentrum. Follow event signage to the entrances.
- KombiTicket: DTM Norisring admission typically includes free VGN transport to and from the event within the valid zones.
Allow extra time after the main race due to platform crowding at Frankenstadion.
Driving - follow the city traffic guidance to car parks
- Primary car parks: Große Straße via Münchener Straße - Karl-Schönleben-Straße • Beuthener Straße via Gleiwitzer Straße - Karl-Schönleben-Straße • Messe areas including the multi-storey car park • Meistersingerhalle additional parking.
- Shuttle: Free shuttle buses operate between Große Straße parking and the racetrack entrances.
Accessibility - disabled parking and routes
- Disabled parking: The city offers free disabled parking in the Messe car park for holders of valid aG permits on Norisring weekend.
- Platforms: The event provides wheelchair seating on selected grandstands - check your ticket info for locations.
Taxis and rideshare
- Set destination: Beuthener Straße 41, 90471 Nürnberg or Hans-Kalb-Straße near Max-Morlock-Platz. Staff direct drop off - pick up to active zones.
Walking from stops and car parks
- From Frankenstadion S-Bahn: Use the Hans-Kalb-Straße exit and follow signs 5 - 15 minutes to the gates. The Beuthener Straße staircase is closed for crowd safety during the event.
- From car parks: Routes are well signposted from Große Straße, Beuthener Straße and Messe. Shuttle runs from Große Straße.
Airports and longer trips
- NUE → Norisring: Around 10 km by road or U2 - S-Bahn combo to Frankenstadion.
- MUC → Nürnberg: Long distance rail to Nürnberg Hbf then S3 to Frankenstadion.
Quick guide - what is nearest
- S-Bahn: S3 to Frankenstadion, exit toward Hans-Kalb-Straße.
- Tram - bus: Tram 6 - 8 - 10 and Bus 44 - 65 to Doku-Zentrum - Dutzendteich - Hans-Kalb-Straße.
- Drivers: use Große Straße - Beuthener Straße - Messe car parks and the free shuttle from Große Straße.
- KombiTicket: most DTM tickets include free VGN public transport on valid days.
Nearby Activities
Things to do around Norisring - Nuremberg Street Circuit - Dutzendteich - Nuremberg (Germany)
Whether you are here for the DTM Norisring Speedweekend, Porsche Carrera Cup, GT - touring-car support series, classics or a city motorsport festival, this temporary lakeside street circuit sits beside parks, museums and a superb old town - perfect for family time, culture stops and easy outdoor strolls when the track is quiet.
Family friendly highlights near the circuit
- Tiergarten Nürnberg: Spacious zoo with dolphinarium, manatees and shaded paths - great on warm days.
- Playmobil FunPark - Zirndorf: Hands on play zones, pirate ships and climbing worlds - ideal for younger kids.
- DB Museum - Railway Museum: Germany’s oldest rail museum with historic locomotives and a kids’ area.
- Nuremberg Toy Museum: From tin toys to modern play - easy indoor hour in the old town.
- Volkspark Dutzendteich: Pedal boats, lakeside paths and lawns right next to the circuit precinct for quick breaks.
- Dokumentationszentrum area: Exhibitions about the rally grounds’ history operate in phases - check current access while renovations continue.
Major family attractions often use timed slots on sunny weekends and school holidays. Book morning entries if you plan to return for afternoon sessions.
Culture hits and rainy day winners
- Kaiserburg Nuremberg: Climb the Imperial Castle for views over the half timbered Altstadt.
- Germanisches Nationalmuseum: Vast collections from medieval art to design - an easy half day indoors.
- Albrecht Dürer House: Artist’s home near the castle with workshops and period rooms.
- St. Sebaldus - St. Lorenz - Frauenkirche: Three landmark churches punctuating the historic core.
- Faber Castell experience - Stein: Factory history, showroom and castle - a neat design detour close to town.
Eat and drink like a local
- Franconian classics: Nürnberger Rostbratwurst three in a bun, Schäufele roast pork shoulder and hearty dumplings.
- Sweet treats: Nuremberg Lebkuchen and fresh pretzels for paddock snacks.
- Beer and wine: Local breweries pour Kellerbier and Helles; Franconian Silvaner and Riesling appear widely. Designate a driver if tasting.
- Altstadt terraces: Pegnitz riverside and Hauptmarkt side streets brim with cafés perfect for post session dinners.
- Race week tip: Friday - Saturday prime tables in the old town and around the lake fill quickly on Speedweekend - reserve for groups or dine earlier with kids.
Active outdoors between sessions
- Dutzendteich - Luitpoldhain loop: Flat, shaded circuit paths for a 30 to 60 minute jog or stroller walk right beside the venue.
- Pegnitz river meadows: Easy greenway cycling and picnic lawns threading through the city.
- Wöhrder See: Boardwalks, bird hides and waterside cafés for a calm hour away from the paddock.
- Climbing - bouldering halls: Several indoor gyms around town offer quick sessions if weather flips.
- Tiergarten forest trails: Short woodland paths next to the zoo for a shaded breather.
Easy day trips if you are extending your stay
- Bamberg - 45 to 65 minutes. UNESCO old town and smoked beer taverns along the Regnitz.
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber - 70 to 100 minutes. Walled medieval streets and viewpoints - best early or late.
- Regensburg - 75 to 105 minutes. Stone Bridge, cathedral and riverside cafés on the Danube.
- Fürth - Erlangen - 20 to 35 minutes. Baroque palaces, parks and relaxed squares close to Nuremberg.
- Franconian Switzerland - 45 to 75 minutes. Limestone crags, caves and brewery villages for hikes and scenic drives.
Times are approximate and can rise on headline weekends. Popular castles, museums and old towns may require dated tickets or have last entry cutoffs.
When to go and what to expect
- Peak motorsport - Early summer brings the Speedweekend festival atmosphere with concerts and fan zones. Hotels across Nuremberg - Fürth - Erlangen fill Thursday - Sunday.
- Weather - Continental and changeable. Expect warm sun with potential showers. Pack sunscreen, a hat, a light rain layer and comfortable shoes for long walks on tarmac - boardwalks.
Practical notes during race weeks
- City setup: Temporary stands, bridges and barriers reshape park paths. Allow extra time to move between viewpoints.
- Historic site etiquette: Parts of the rally grounds are protected monuments. Stay on signed routes and respect fenced areas during construction phases.
- Evening plans: Let traffic ease with a lakeside walk or head into the old town for dinner and castle views at sunset.
- Family packing list: Ear protection for children, sun protection, a compact seat pad for temporary grandstands and light layers for breezy evenings by the lake.
Opening hours, exhibition access around the rally grounds, museum ticketing and event week operations can change - check official circuit and attraction sites for your exact dates.
Hotels & Accommodation
Location:
Nuremberg (Dutzendteich), Germany
Track Info
Norisring (Nuremberg Street Circuit) - Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Temporary street circuit around the Dutzendteich and Zeppelinfeld - clockwise - 2.300 km sprint lap with two hairpins, a chicane and amphitheatre-style viewing from the Steintribüne
When was the track built?
Norisring isn’t a permanent venue but a short, fast street loop first laid out in the late 1940s around Nuremberg’s rally grounds and the lakeside Dutzendteich. After early figure-8 and longer variants, organizers fixed the length to 2.300 km in 1972, creating the familiar sprint lap used today. The name “Norisring” came from a 1950 public competition referencing “Noris,” an old poetic name for Nuremberg.
When was its first race?
The circuit’s first race day was 18 May 1947 for motorcycles, with car races following in 1948. Through the 1970s and 1980s, the 200 Miles of Nürnberg brought top prototypes, while in modern times DTM has been the annual headliner.
What’s the circuit like?
- Stop-and-go sprint: Long start/finish into a fast right sweeper, then the tight Grundigkehre hairpin. After the Schöller-S chicane the field blasts to the Dutzendteichkehre hairpin before the dash back to the line. Braking stability and traction decide everything.
- Bumps and cambers: Public-road surface keeps engineers busy with damping and traction control set-ups.
- Benchmark pace: Group C race-lap 0:47.790 and DTM Class 1 0:46.618 frame the historic ceiling, while modern GT3 poles now dive into the 48.4s.
Lap records and benchmarks (by series)
- Group C - race lap: 0:47.790 - Jean-Louis Schlesser, Sauber C9, 1988.
- DTM Class 1 - race lap: 0:46.618 - Nico Müller, Audi RS5 Turbo DTM, 2019.
- Formula 3 - race lap: 0:47.949 - Callum Ilott, 2017.
- GT3 - race lap: 0:49.048 - Nick Cassidy, Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo, 2021. Qualifying record 0:48.467 - Jordan Pepper, 2025.
- LMP3 - race lap: 0:49.097 - Laurents Hörr, Duqueine D-08, 2023.
Why go?
A compact, high-energy city race you can take in almost at a glance. The short lap keeps the pack bunched, pit strategy is visible from the grandstands and the atmosphere around the lake is festival-like for the Norisring weekend. DTM, Prototype Cup Germany and junior formulas ensure wall-to-wall action.
Where’s the best place to watch?
- Steintribüne (main grandstand): Panoramic view of starts, pit stops and photo finishes with multiple corners in sight.
- Grundigkehre hairpin: Biggest stop on the lap and a guaranteed divebomb zone after the high-speed run.
- Dutzendteichkehre hairpin: Heavy braking and switchbacks that set up the sprint back to the line.
Not just one series: headline events at Norisring
DTM: Annual summer classic with GT3s trading paint into both hairpins. 2025 poles dipped to 48.4s.
Prototype Cup Germany: LMP3s set sub-50s laps and add multi-class nuance to the weekend.
Formula 3 European/ADAC history: Alumni include Ilott, Verstappen era contemporaries and more, showcasing how technical the short lap can be.
Transportation & Parking
Getting to Norisring - Nuremberg Street Circuit, Germany
Best options are S-Bahn S3 to Nürnberg Frankenstadion then short walk, VAG trams - buses to Doku-Zentrum - Dutzendteich - Hans-Kalb-Straße, and driving to signed car parks with free shuttle from Große Straße. DTM tickets usually include free VGN public transport on event days.
Public transport - included with most DTM tickets
- S-Bahn: From Nürnberg Hbf take S3 to Frankenstadion. On event days, extra trains usually run and access is via the Hans-Kalb-Straße side.
- VAG lines: Bus 44 to Hans-Kalb-Straße, Bus 65, Tram 6 to Doku-Zentrum - Dutzendteich, Tram 8 and Tram 10 to Doku-Zentrum. Follow event signage to the entrances.
- KombiTicket: DTM Norisring admission typically includes free VGN transport to and from the event within the valid zones.
Allow extra time after the main race due to platform crowding at Frankenstadion.
Driving - follow the city traffic guidance to car parks
- Primary car parks: Große Straße via Münchener Straße - Karl-Schönleben-Straße • Beuthener Straße via Gleiwitzer Straße - Karl-Schönleben-Straße • Messe areas including the multi-storey car park • Meistersingerhalle additional parking.
- Shuttle: Free shuttle buses operate between Große Straße parking and the racetrack entrances.
Accessibility - disabled parking and routes
- Disabled parking: The city offers free disabled parking in the Messe car park for holders of valid aG permits on Norisring weekend.
- Platforms: The event provides wheelchair seating on selected grandstands - check your ticket info for locations.
Taxis and rideshare
- Set destination: Beuthener Straße 41, 90471 Nürnberg or Hans-Kalb-Straße near Max-Morlock-Platz. Staff direct drop off - pick up to active zones.
Walking from stops and car parks
- From Frankenstadion S-Bahn: Use the Hans-Kalb-Straße exit and follow signs 5 - 15 minutes to the gates. The Beuthener Straße staircase is closed for crowd safety during the event.
- From car parks: Routes are well signposted from Große Straße, Beuthener Straße and Messe. Shuttle runs from Große Straße.
Airports and longer trips
- NUE → Norisring: Around 10 km by road or U2 - S-Bahn combo to Frankenstadion.
- MUC → Nürnberg: Long distance rail to Nürnberg Hbf then S3 to Frankenstadion.
Quick guide - what is nearest
- S-Bahn: S3 to Frankenstadion, exit toward Hans-Kalb-Straße.
- Tram - bus: Tram 6 - 8 - 10 and Bus 44 - 65 to Doku-Zentrum - Dutzendteich - Hans-Kalb-Straße.
- Drivers: use Große Straße - Beuthener Straße - Messe car parks and the free shuttle from Große Straße.
- KombiTicket: most DTM tickets include free VGN public transport on valid days.
Nearby Activities
Things to do around Norisring - Nuremberg Street Circuit - Dutzendteich - Nuremberg (Germany)
Whether you are here for the DTM Norisring Speedweekend, Porsche Carrera Cup, GT - touring-car support series, classics or a city motorsport festival, this temporary lakeside street circuit sits beside parks, museums and a superb old town - perfect for family time, culture stops and easy outdoor strolls when the track is quiet.
Family friendly highlights near the circuit
- Tiergarten Nürnberg: Spacious zoo with dolphinarium, manatees and shaded paths - great on warm days.
- Playmobil FunPark - Zirndorf: Hands on play zones, pirate ships and climbing worlds - ideal for younger kids.
- DB Museum - Railway Museum: Germany’s oldest rail museum with historic locomotives and a kids’ area.
- Nuremberg Toy Museum: From tin toys to modern play - easy indoor hour in the old town.
- Volkspark Dutzendteich: Pedal boats, lakeside paths and lawns right next to the circuit precinct for quick breaks.
- Dokumentationszentrum area: Exhibitions about the rally grounds’ history operate in phases - check current access while renovations continue.
Major family attractions often use timed slots on sunny weekends and school holidays. Book morning entries if you plan to return for afternoon sessions.
Culture hits and rainy day winners
- Kaiserburg Nuremberg: Climb the Imperial Castle for views over the half timbered Altstadt.
- Germanisches Nationalmuseum: Vast collections from medieval art to design - an easy half day indoors.
- Albrecht Dürer House: Artist’s home near the castle with workshops and period rooms.
- St. Sebaldus - St. Lorenz - Frauenkirche: Three landmark churches punctuating the historic core.
- Faber Castell experience - Stein: Factory history, showroom and castle - a neat design detour close to town.
Eat and drink like a local
- Franconian classics: Nürnberger Rostbratwurst three in a bun, Schäufele roast pork shoulder and hearty dumplings.
- Sweet treats: Nuremberg Lebkuchen and fresh pretzels for paddock snacks.
- Beer and wine: Local breweries pour Kellerbier and Helles; Franconian Silvaner and Riesling appear widely. Designate a driver if tasting.
- Altstadt terraces: Pegnitz riverside and Hauptmarkt side streets brim with cafés perfect for post session dinners.
- Race week tip: Friday - Saturday prime tables in the old town and around the lake fill quickly on Speedweekend - reserve for groups or dine earlier with kids.
Active outdoors between sessions
- Dutzendteich - Luitpoldhain loop: Flat, shaded circuit paths for a 30 to 60 minute jog or stroller walk right beside the venue.
- Pegnitz river meadows: Easy greenway cycling and picnic lawns threading through the city.
- Wöhrder See: Boardwalks, bird hides and waterside cafés for a calm hour away from the paddock.
- Climbing - bouldering halls: Several indoor gyms around town offer quick sessions if weather flips.
- Tiergarten forest trails: Short woodland paths next to the zoo for a shaded breather.
Easy day trips if you are extending your stay
- Bamberg - 45 to 65 minutes. UNESCO old town and smoked beer taverns along the Regnitz.
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber - 70 to 100 minutes. Walled medieval streets and viewpoints - best early or late.
- Regensburg - 75 to 105 minutes. Stone Bridge, cathedral and riverside cafés on the Danube.
- Fürth - Erlangen - 20 to 35 minutes. Baroque palaces, parks and relaxed squares close to Nuremberg.
- Franconian Switzerland - 45 to 75 minutes. Limestone crags, caves and brewery villages for hikes and scenic drives.
Times are approximate and can rise on headline weekends. Popular castles, museums and old towns may require dated tickets or have last entry cutoffs.
When to go and what to expect
- Peak motorsport - Early summer brings the Speedweekend festival atmosphere with concerts and fan zones. Hotels across Nuremberg - Fürth - Erlangen fill Thursday - Sunday.
- Weather - Continental and changeable. Expect warm sun with potential showers. Pack sunscreen, a hat, a light rain layer and comfortable shoes for long walks on tarmac - boardwalks.
Practical notes during race weeks
- City setup: Temporary stands, bridges and barriers reshape park paths. Allow extra time to move between viewpoints.
- Historic site etiquette: Parts of the rally grounds are protected monuments. Stay on signed routes and respect fenced areas during construction phases.
- Evening plans: Let traffic ease with a lakeside walk or head into the old town for dinner and castle views at sunset.
- Family packing list: Ear protection for children, sun protection, a compact seat pad for temporary grandstands and light layers for breezy evenings by the lake.
Opening hours, exhibition access around the rally grounds, museum ticketing and event week operations can change - check official circuit and attraction sites for your exact dates.
