What is Touristenfahrten?

​Touristenfahrten, or “Public driving”, at the Nürburgring is a tradition that dates back to the very birth of the circuit in 1927. It’s arguably the single most amazing thing about the ‘ring and a major reason for it’s global popularity. Most people who drive the Nurburgring do so in a Touristenfahrten (Public Driving) session. These sessions are available on both the Nurburgring Nordschleife and Nurburgring GP Track. Anybody and everybody can be seen lapping the circuit on a Sunday, from motorcycles to supercars, station wagons and vans to dedicated track cars. It’s easy to become addicted to the thrill of the ‘Green Hell’! And while the Nordschleife during Tourist Sessions is notorious for mayhem and accidents, you don’t have to be alone out there since with our guidance on board, we can assure maximum safety at all times. Accidents can always still happen, but with our proven record of the best in the business when it comes to accident numbers, we do our best to make sure everyone has the best experience possible.

Touristenfahrten information at a glance

• When most people drive the Nurburgring, they do so on these sessions!
• Guidance/instruction is available while renting a RSR car – to keep you safe and manage the other traffic better. The key elements are to optimise the flow and manage traffic for an optimal adaption / blending in with sometimes very fast or very slow traffic. The goal is not to “slow you down” but to keep you safe at all times.
• Driving Academy / Driver Training / Training for speed or lap times is not allowed on these sessions.
• Public road rules apply; speed limits in sections, overtake only on left, road-legal vehicles only
• Open in the evenings during the week, full days on weekends (Can change depending on events, so check for times!)
• You share the track with all sorts of public traffic, including motorcycles and vans.
• Taxi laps are only possible through official providers.
• If you want to do lots of laps, or really improve your track knowledge then we would suggest looking at entering a track day – more about track days on this page!

Choose Touristenfahrten if:

• You want to do from “only a few laps” to multiple laps.
• Your time schedule is limited, and you can only be here on a certain day but still want to drive the circuit.
• You don’t mind sharing the circuit with other cars, potential first timers and motorcycles (!)
• If you’re not sure exactly how and when to drive, then this is probably what you want to do!

Which Circuit?

Remember – there are two circuits at the Nürburgring! Touristenfahrten Public Driving Sessions are available on both the longer Nordschleife and the Formula One Grand Prix Circuit.

The Nürburgring Nordschleife

• This is the track that most people think of when they talk about the Nürburgring
• 21km long (13 miles)
• Normally open from 5pm – 7pm on weekdays, and 8am – 7pm on weekends (See opening times below)
• This is the track people know from the games (Gran Turismo, Forza, Assetto Corsa)

The Nürburgring Grand Prix Track

• This is the shorter, modern Formula One Circuit
• 5km long (3 miles), depending on the configuration used.
• Open less frequently – only a few times a month, normally between 6pm and 8pm on weekdays.

You are not on your own! When renting a car with RSR, a guide/instructor is with you on your first lap or multiple laps (included for mid-range and high-end and optional for entry level cars) to ensure a maximum of safety. However, you can prepare even more with the our RSR Intro package to the Nürburgring!

We know the Nürburgring can be intimidating at first glance – and for good reason! The track is long with many different twists and turns, camber changes and blind corners. On top of this, there can often be more experienced drivers going at a faster pace than you, making the whole experience quite daunting!

At RSR we are here to help! Let one of expert guides join you on track as a “second pair of eyes” to help manage the traffic, warn you of upcoming difficult sections and help you get your bearing on track. We take safety very seriously – and what better way than to have someone experienced along with you for your time on track!

So if you’re taking on the infamous Nürburgring Tourist Driving sessions for the first time – this the best way to do it!

• An introduction to the Nürburgring to help keep you as safe as possible and reducing the risk of driving alone for the first time on the Nordschleife
• 1 day program – Available almost any weekday (mon-fri) of the season (Subject to track opening times and availability)
• Using your own car or using a hire car from RSR
• Full day programme including guided road tour to visit different sections of the track, theory program and full safety briefings.
• Included is 4 laps of the track. (Fuel included for RSR Rental cars)
• With a full time RSR guide/instructor in the car with you on track.
• Up to 2 Drivers included

• 9:30am – Arrival to the RSRNurburg office, finalise paperwork
• 10:00am – Start of the guided road tour, with visits to specific sections of the track, talking about strategies to keep yourself safe
• 12:30pm – Lunch at the Tiergarten Hotel
• 1:30pm – Return to the RSRNurburg office for classroom theory, car setup and simulator work
• 3:00pm – Break
• 4:15pm – Driver safety briefing for the track
• 5:00pm – Start of track driving portion, including track lap tickets and full time guide (and fuel for RSR Rental cars)
• 7:30pm – Finish of track driving and end of program.

• Prices start from 1249€ using your own car, from 1749€ with a RSR Rental car. Includes 4 laps on the track.
• Optional extras:
  • GoPro camera rental with footage provided on SD card: 50€
  • RaceNavigator Video and Data system with footage on USB: 199€
  • Garmin Catalyst Lap Data analysis with footage on SD Card: 199€

Looking for something to do aside from driving on the track? Maybe the circuit is closed or you don’t fancy battling it out with a bunch of track addicts? Consider booking one of our RSR Road Tours – with something interesting for everybody! This is a great way to learn about the history of the circuit, and if you want to drive one of our high-end sports cars without the risk of driving it on the circuit, then this is a great way to go.

For information about the types of road tours we have, click on the boxes below!

What is a Taxi Lap?

A taxi lap is when you ride along as a passenger, while one of our expert drivers takes you around the track. This is perhaps one of the best ways to see the circuit, as you have the fun and experience of being on the intimidating Nürburgring Nordschleife, without the burden (and risk) of having to drive it for yourself. Want to see what a high performance sportscar is actually capable of? How do the experts do it? What is the Green Hell like at proper pace? Allow us to indulge your curiosity and adrenaline lust with our Nürburgring Hot Taxi Lap service. It’s your turn to strap yourself in for the ride of your life. Maximum attack, full acceleration and braking – can you handle it? Leave everything behind as you accelerate on to the track in the hands of our professional taxi drivers. Their specialty? Pushing the car and the track to the limit – and beyond!

Minimum age: 18
Maximum passenger size: 2,00m (6ft 6in) & 120kg (264lbs) – please check with us if you exceed these sizes.

The obsession of every driver in the world, from amateurs to World Champions, is to go faster and faster, finding the last few tenths. Many thousands of euros are regularly spent on improving the performance of cars through upgraded brakes, tires, suspension and electronic systems to achieve that. At RSR we believe that the area which can bring the greatest amount of gain and rewards is often overlooked; Driver Training.

RSRNurburg’s Driving Academy programs are renowned to be among the best in the world, thanks to the extensive experience from our team of instructors, built on over 20 years of racing. We know that in order to drive a car close to the limit you cannot rely just on instinct and raw speed.  Knowledge and technical understanding are paramount to be able to squeeze every last tenth out of a car, this is why we offer a full range of bespoke Driving Academy Programs, from 1 hour of on-track Instruction, introducing you to lines and reference points, to season-long Race Driver coaching.

Each of our programs are completely customised and 100% focused on you and on your current skill level. Designed in a dynamic and flexible way, you can focus on the areas where you will gain the most, speeding up your learning and maximizing results! We are proud to be able to cater to novices and Pro Racers alike, from basics like understanding of the correct line to the best balancing techniques to optimize available traction.

• Please note: Driving Academy programs are only available during exclusive private Trackdays, not during Tourist drives. (Touristenfahrten)
• One-on-One, personalised training
• Available with your own car, or using a hire car from RSR
• Build up your driving ability in a structured learning environment
• Contains both practical on track and theory in classroom elements

Tune your own car with RSR!

Speciality tuning for the track – specialising in the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps.

RSR specialises in preparing and tuning cars specifically for the track – and what better track to prepare for than the Nürburgring Nordschleife? With over 20km of torturing turns, camber and unsettling surfaces, there’s no wonder just about every sports car manufacturer test their cars here.

Ultimately, a series production car has to be compromised towards everyday usability and comfort, leaving room for improvement in terms of on-track performance. This is where RSR Performance tuning comes in. Based for over 20 years at the Nürburgring and with many more years of race, track and driving experience – RSR can give you the results that you desire, whether it be gentle, track-longevity upgrades or full trackday or race preparation.

If the Nürburgring isn’t your thing, or you’re looking for something with a more traditional race circuit performance level, then worry not! We also have a vast experience with the Formula one track of Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. When you’re looking for your car to go around this fast, smooth track – then we are more than happy to oblige!

Because we run a fleet of our own track cars at both the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps, in both stock and modified forms, we are confident we have the experience to give you the results you want!