Austrian MotoGP (Spielberg) 2027: race weekend guide and things to do nearby

27 to 29 August 2027 · ProvisionalSpielberg and Styria, Austria

Austrian MotoGP (Spielberg) 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

Airport to Red Bull Ring

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

Trains to Knittelfeld or Zeltweg, then shuttles.

Public transport directions to Red Bull Ring

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 26 August to 30 August. 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 MotoGP weekend schedule for 27 to 29 August 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Thursday 26 August

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 27 August

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 28 August

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 29 August

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 30 August

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.

See times and prices

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 MotoGP (Spielberg)

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 MotoGP (Spielberg).

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Questions people ask

When is Austrian MotoGP (Spielberg) 2027?

The next edition is 27 to 29 August 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

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

Graz airport (GRZ) is 1 hour by car; Vienna (VIE) is 2.5 hours. Trains to Knittelfeld or Zeltweg, then shuttles.

Where should I stay for Austrian MotoGP (Spielberg)?

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 MotoGP (Spielberg)?

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 MotoGP (Spielberg)?

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

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

About 1 km in a straight line. Trains to Knittelfeld or Zeltweg, then shuttles.

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