Oldtimer Festival Bilster Berg
Two-day motorsport festival on the private Bilster Berg race track in the Höxter district – GLP track days, reliability rally, and classic car paddock
2026
About Oldtimer Festival Bilster Berg
Oldtimer Festival Bilster Berg — edition 2026
Following the successful premiere in 2025 (around 550 spectators, 450 active drivers), the organizers are launching an expanded program in 2026. On the 4.2 km private race track Bilster Berg, classic cars ranging from pre-war models to youngtimers from the early 2000s will compete. In the GLP sessions, consistency is judged, not pure speed.
Highlights Oldtimer Festival Bilster Berg 2026
- Over 100 classic cars on the Bilster Berg private race track
- GLP track days with consistency scoring
- 180 km reliability rally through the Eggegebirge
- VIP paddock with classic car exhibition
- Donation portion to Schule im Teutoburger Wald
- Children under 16 enter free
Programme Oldtimer Festival Bilster Berg 2026
Saturday 30.05.2026
- 07:00 Driver registration
- 08:30 Drivers' briefing (mandatory)
- 09:00–12:00 GLP Roundtrack sessions (Practice + first competitive run)
- 12:00–13:00 Lunch break / Start of reliability rally (approx. 180 km)
- 13:00–18:00 GLP Roundtrack sessions (Target time run + final classification)
- Paddock with classic car exhibition all day
Sunday 31.05.2026
- 09:00–13:00 Track day sessions: three 20-minute slots per group, relaxed free driving mode
- Final award ceremony around noon
Age Classes (Vehicles)
- Built 1900–1975
- Built 1976–1985
- Built 1986–1995
- Built 1996–2005
Prices Oldtimer Festival Bilster Berg 2026
Spectator tickets from €10, VIP options up to €35. Children under 16 enter free. Active driver registration online via Oldtimer-Trackdays.
Practical information — Oldtimer Festival Bilster Berg
Getting There
By car: Take the A33 exit Paderborn/Schloss Neuhaus or the A44 exit Warburg, then continue via Bad Driburg. GPS: Hinrich-Wilhelm-Kopf-Straße 1, 33014 Bad Driburg. By train: Bad Driburg station, then shuttle or taxi (approx. 7 km to the track).
Tickets
Spectator tickets from €10, several categories up to €35 (VIP). Children under 16 enter free. Online sale via Eventbrite and the organizer's website.
Times 2026
Saturday 30.05. 09:00–18:00 Track operation, Sunday 31.05. 09:00–13:00 Track day sessions.
Tip
For those who want to fully enjoy the festival, combine Saturday with an overnight stay in Bad Driburg or Brakel and also visit Bad Driburg Castle with its historic Count's Park. Contact: [email protected] or +49 5253 973 90 00.
Motorsport Weekend on One of Europe's Most Unusual Tracks
The Oldtimer Festival Bilster Berg will take place for the second time in 2026 – following a premiere edition in 2025 with around 550 spectators and 450 active drivers. The venue is one of Europe's most remarkable private race tracks: the Bilster Berg Drive Resort near Bad Driburg, a 4.2 km long, 19-corner natural test track with up to 70 meters of elevation change and a maximum gradient of 26%. The track was designed by Hermann Tilke (designer of several Formula 1 circuits) in collaboration with Hans-Joachim Stuck and opened in 2013.
Date and Schedule 2026
The festival runs on Saturday, May 30th, and Sunday, May 31st, 2026:
- Saturday 30.05.: 07:00 Driver registration, 08:30 Drivers' briefing, 09:00–18:00 Track operation (Lunch break 12:00–13:00), from 12:00 Start of the reliability rally
- Sunday 31.05.: 09:00–13:00 Track day sessions, festival ends afterwards
GLP Track Days and Reliability Rally
The sporting core consists of two formats:
- Roundtrack GLP (Saturday): Four sessions of 30 minutes each – practice, target time run, and two competitive graduated performance tests. Consistency is judged, not pure speed. Four age classes: 1900–1975, 1976–1985, 1986–1995, 1996–2005.
- Track Day (Sunday): Three sessions of 20 minutes per group, relaxed free driving mode.
- Reliability Rally: Approximately 180 km tour through the Eggegebirge and the Höxter landscape, including a guided track lap. Every participant who finishes receives a prize.
Paddock, VIP, and Spectator Program
A small classic car exhibition will be set up in the Paddock: Classics, youngtimers, and modern sports cars will be presented in VIP exhibition areas. You can move through the pit lane, talk to car owners, and get a glimpse of the preparation for the sessions. Catering stations and snack bars will provide refreshments.
Commitment to the Region
A portion of the proceeds goes to the Schule im Teutoburger Wald, a special needs school in the Bad Driburg region. The festival is therefore not only a motorsport event but also a social project in the Höxter district.
Bilster Berg – the "Rollercoaster" in the Eggegebirge
The Bilster Berg Drive Resort track is located about 60 km east of Paderborn, at the transition between the Eggegebirge and Teutoburger Wald. It is not publicly accessible and is used exclusively for track days, automotive manufacturer tests, training, and events. Nicknames like "rollercoaster" or "little Nürburgring" are due to its extreme topography and technically demanding layout.
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