Dutch TT (Assen) 2027: race weekend guide and things to do nearby

25 to 27 June 2027 · ProvisionalAssen and Groningen, Netherlands

Dutch TT (Assen) fills Assen and Groningen 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 Assen and Groningen Hotels for these dates Official site

Know before you go

Groningen, 30 minutes away, has the most hotels and nightlife.

Airport to TT Circuit Assen

Groningen Eelde (GRQ) is small; most fans fly into Amsterdam (2 hours by train).

Trains run to Assen from Amsterdam and Groningen; shuttle buses link the station and the circuit.

Public transport directions to TT Circuit Assen

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Assen campsites	Campsites around the circuit on TT weekend.
Mid-range	Groningen	City hotels with bars and restaurants, 30 minutes by train.
Splurge	Drenthe countryside	Country hotels in the forest.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hotel De Jonge
Mid-range: Martini Hotel Groningen
Splurge: Landgoed Lauswolt

Links search the nights from 24 June to 28 June. 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 25 to 27 June 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Thursday 24 June

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

Half-dayGroningen walking tour Half day · Family
Martinitoren and the canals.
EatVismarkt market Herring and cheese

Practice day

Friday 25 June

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

Half-dayGroningen canal boat Half day · Low walking
One hour around the old town.
EatGroninger Forum rooftop Café with city views

Qualifying day

Saturday 26 June

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

Easy outingWadden Sea mudflat walk Half day
Guided walk on the sea floor at low tide.
FreeDrents Museum area in Assen.

Race day

Sunday 27 June

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

After darkGroningen bars on Poelestraat.

The day after

Monday 28 June

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

Full dayGiethoorn day trip Full day · Family
Village of canals with no roads.
EatVismarkt market Herring and cheese

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Giethoorn day trip

Village of canals with no roads.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Groningen walking tour

Martinitoren and the canals.

See times and prices

Wildlands zoo in Emmen.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family

Giethoorn day trip

Village of canals with no roads.

See times and prices

After dark

Groningen bars on Poelestraat.

4 tours worth booking for Dutch TT (Assen)

Tour	Length	Good for
Giethoorn day trip	Full day	Families
Groningen walking tour	Half day	Families
Groningen canal boat	Half day	Tired legs
Wadden Sea mudflat walk	Half day	Everyone

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

Where to eat

Groninger Forum rooftop Café with city views
Vismarkt market Herring and cheese

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

Rainy-day backups

Drents Museum.
Groninger Museum.

Getting around on event days

Trains run Assen–Groningen every 15 to 30 minutes.
Tap in and out with a contactless bank card on Dutch trains, trams and buses (OVpay).
Bikes are the local way around; rent an OV-fiets at stations.

Day trips from Assen and Groningen

Giethoorn: 1 hour
Groningen: 30 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 Dutch TT (Assen).

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Dutch TT (Assen) 2027?

The next edition is 25 to 27 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to TT Circuit Assen?

Groningen Eelde (GRQ) is small; most fans fly into Amsterdam (2 hours by train). Trains run to Assen from Amsterdam and Groningen; shuttle buses link the station and the circuit.

Where should I stay for Dutch TT (Assen)?

For most visitors the best base is Groningen: City hotels with bars and restaurants, 30 minutes by train.

What can we do between sessions at Dutch TT (Assen)?

Good short outings in Assen and Groningen include Groningen walking tour, Groningen canal boat, Wadden Sea mudflat walk. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Dutch TT (Assen)?

Family-friendly picks: Groningen walking tour, Giethoorn day trip. Wildlands zoo in Emmen.

How far is TT Circuit Assen from Assen and Groningen centre?

About 4 km in a straight line. Trains run to Assen from Amsterdam and Groningen; shuttle buses link the station and the circuit.

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