In short
During Touristenfahrten the German road traffic regulations (StVO) apply and overtaking on the right is prohibited. Your vehicle must meet German vehicle regulations (StVZO) and be able to go faster than 130 km/h; quad bikes are not allowed. Bring your driving licence and registration document; with a vehicle registered outside Germany, also proof of insurance.
Sources: Nürburgring – Safety regulations for tourist drives (checked 7 October 2026)
Which vehicles may drive
- Only vehicles that comply with the German vehicle regulations (StVZO) may drive on the Nordschleife; vehicles are inspected before they go on track. (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
- Vehicles that cannot go faster than 130 km/h (by design or condition) and quad bikes are not allowed. (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
- Every driver must carry their driving licence and the vehicle registration document. (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
Motorbikes
- The Nürburgring offers public driving on a motorbike on the Grand-Prix track. (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
- Motorbikes are not admitted to Touristenfahrten on the Nordschleife. (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
Noise
- A sound power level of 130 dB(A) must not be exceeded (subject to change). (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
Insurance and damage
- Drivers of vehicles not registered in Germany must carry proof of insurance. (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
- Damage to the track or its barriers is charged to the driver. (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
- Ask your insurer before you go whether your policy covers driving during Touristenfahrten.
Trackstr’s advice, not an official rule.
On track
- The German road traffic regulations (StVO) apply, including the rule to adapt your speed to the conditions (section 3(1) StVO). (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
- Overtaking on the right is prohibited. (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
- Drive slowly through sections marked as roadworks and keep to the speed limit shown there. (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
- Never drive on with a vehicle that leaks coolant, oil or fuel, and report any contamination of the track to the marshals. (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
- Photography, filming and video recording are prohibited during Touristenfahrten. (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
- Commercial taxi rides, whether paid or free, are prohibited during Touristenfahrten. (Source · checked 7 October 2026)
Etiquette
- Keep right when you are not overtaking, and check your mirrors often: faster cars and bikes close in quickly.
- If a faster car is behind you, stay on your line and let it pass on the left.
- Slow down for yellow flags and incidents, and follow the marshals’ instructions.
- Your first laps are for learning the track, not for lap times.
Trackstr’s advice, not an official rule.
Official driving regulations ↗ · Noise limits
Sources
- Nürburgring – Safety regulations for tourist drives · checked 7 October 2026
- Nürburgring – Tourist drives · checked 7 October 2026
- Nürburgring – Driving regulations (Fahrbestimmungen) · checked 7 October 2026
- Nürburgring – Damage handling · checked 7 October 2026
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