The Nürburgring circuit is nestled amongst the Eifel Mountains only 40 Km east of the Belgium border and 90 Km south of Cologne. This volcanic region is blessed with natural beauty and is also rich in history.

Locally, the town of Adenau provides historical interest with its 430 year old market place and architecturally impressive buildings. A walk through the pretty streets is a pleasant way to spend an afternoon. Culture is provided by two free museums in the town centre. A little further west is the village of Nürburg that gave the circuit its name. This is also a picturesque place to visit and along with Adenau it has some excellent bars and restaurants (see the link on the left of the page).

Thanks to the trend in extravagant building adopted by the powerful families during the middle ages, the Eifel region can boast an extraordinary number of castles, the closest of course being the Nürburg castle that rises proudly above the circuit. However, you would do well to travel a little further a field to find the stunning Burg Eltz (near Münstermaifeld, 35 Km south east of Nürburg).

As well as culture, the mountainous surrounding area provides a vast playground for outdoor pursuits. Hiking and biking trails are commonplace for miles around and for the more adventurous there is rock climbing near to Bad Neuenahr, 30 Km north east of Nürburg.

The incredible draw of the Nordschleife aside, the Eifel is a wonderful place to visit for all generations. The only uncertainty is the weather which can be extreme to say the least!