Austrian Grand Prix 2027: things to do between sessions in Spielberg and Styria

9 to 11 July 2027 · ConfirmedSpielberg and Styria, Austria

Austrian Grand Prix fills Spielberg and Styria with fans for three days, but the track only runs for a few hours a day. Practice starts around lunchtime, qualifying leaves the morning free and the day after the race is open. This guide fills those gaps.

Tours in Spielberg and Styria Hotels for these dates Official site

Know before you go

Campsites around the circuit are the biggest part of the weekend. Hotels within 30 minutes sell out a year ahead; Graz and Judenburg are the usual alternatives.
Thunderstorms are common on July afternoons in the Alps.

Airport to Red Bull Ring, Spielberg

Graz airport (GRZ) is 1 hour by car; Vienna (VIE) is 2.5 hours.

The Red Bull Ring is in the Styrian countryside. Trains run to Knittelfeld and Zeltweg with shuttles to the gates; Graz is 1 hour away by car.

Public transport directions to Red Bull Ring, Spielberg

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Campsites at the circuit	Huge campsites; book with your ticket.
Mid-range	Knittelfeld, Judenburg and Murau	Small-town hotels 10 to 40 minutes away.
Splurge	Graz	City hotels and restaurants an hour away.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 8 July to 12 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual Grand Prix weekend schedule for 9 to 11 July 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Thursday 8 July

Nothing on track that matters yet. Check in, then use the afternoon.

Half-dayGraz old town walking tour Half day · Family
Clock tower and Renaissance courtyards.
EatBuschenschank wine taverns Cold plates and local wine

Practice day

Friday 9 July

First practice rarely starts before lunchtime, so the morning is free.

Free ideaHiking trails above the Mur valley.
EatGraz Kaiser-Josef-Platz market Farmers market

Qualifying day

Saturday 10 July

Support races fill the morning. Skip them for a slow start in town and reach the track after lunch.

FreeSeckau abbey and the Murtal cycle path.

Race day

Sunday 11 July

Go to the track early and stay after the flag: leaving straight away means the worst of the traffic.

After darkCampsite parties on race weekend.

The day after

Monday 12 July

A full free day before the flight home. This is the best day for a longer trip out of town.

Full dayStyrian wine road tour Full day · Food
Southern Styria vineyards.
EatPumpkin seed oil everything Styria's signature

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Graz old town walking tour

Clock tower and Renaissance courtyards.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Riegersburg castle

Volcanic rock fortress.

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Seckau abbey and the Murtal cycle path.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Food

Styrian wine road tour

Southern Styria vineyards.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Riegersburg castle

Volcanic rock fortress.

See times and prices

Full day · Low walking

Lake Wörthersee boat trip

Carinthia's lakes, 1.5 hours away.

See times and prices

After dark

Campsite parties on race weekend.

4 tours worth booking for Austrian Grand Prix

Tour	Length	Good for
Graz old town walking tour	Half day	Families
Styrian wine road tour	Full day	Food lovers
Riegersburg castle	Full day	Families
Lake Wörthersee boat trip	Full day	Tired legs

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Buschenschank wine taverns Cold plates and local wine
Graz Kaiser-Josef-Platz market Farmers market
Pumpkin seed oil everything Styria's signature

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Red Bull Ring museum and track experiences.
Graz Kunsthaus.

Getting around on event days

Trains run to Knittelfeld and Zeltweg; shuttles link stations and campsites. A car gives the most freedom.

Day trips from Spielberg and Styria

Graz: 1 hour
Murau: 40 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Austrian Grand Prix.

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Questions people ask

When is Austrian Grand Prix 2027?

The next edition is 9 to 11 July 2027.

How do I get from the airport to Red Bull Ring, Spielberg?

Graz airport (GRZ) is 1 hour by car; Vienna (VIE) is 2.5 hours. The Red Bull Ring is in the Styrian countryside. Trains run to Knittelfeld and Zeltweg with shuttles to the gates; Graz is 1 hour away by car.

Where should I stay for Austrian Grand Prix?

For most visitors the best base is Knittelfeld, Judenburg and Murau: Small-town hotels 10 to 40 minutes away.

What can we do between sessions at Austrian Grand Prix?

Good short outings in Spielberg and Styria include Graz old town walking tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Austrian Grand Prix?

Family-friendly picks: Graz old town walking tour, Riegersburg castle. Seckau abbey and the Murtal cycle path.

How far is Red Bull Ring, Spielberg from Spielberg and Styria centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. The Red Bull Ring is in the Styrian countryside. Trains run to Knittelfeld and Zeltweg with shuttles to the gates; Graz is 1 hour away by car.

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