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Graz / Vienna city
🏎️ Official Host City • Austrian Grand Prix

Graz / Vienna

📍 Austria • Base for Red Bull Ring

Set in the Styrian mountains, the Austrian Grand Prix offers a festival camping atmosphere. Non-camping fans base themselves in nearby Graz or Vienna and take regional rail into the alpine valley.

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Fast Morning Transit

Graz ➔ Red Bull Ring

Train Travel Time50 mins (Train + Shuttle)
Weekend FrequencyEvery 30 mins

Take the ÖBB train from Graz to Knittelfeld station, where free official shuttle buses transfer you to the Red Bull Ring gates.

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Morning Track Supplies:Look for a Billa / Spar. Supermarkets are strictly closed on Sundays in Austria! Buy weekend supplies on Friday or Saturday.
Non-Clashing Schedule

The Perfect F1 City Weekend

Designed around official track sessions so you can explore the city without missing lights out.

Thu
ThursdayAfternoon

Graz Old Town & Schlossberg

Explore the UNESCO-listed historic centre of Graz and take the funicular to the clock tower.

Fri
FridayEvening

Styrian Wine & Schnitzel

Enjoy traditional Austrian schnitzel and local Styrian pumpkin seed oil delicacies.

Sat
SaturdayEvening

Campsite Festival Atmosphere

Explore the lively festival grounds surrounding the circuit.

Sun
SundayPost-Race

Track Invasion & Concerts

Walk the track after the podium and enjoy open-air DJ sets in the F1 fanzone.

Mon
MondayMorning

Vienna Coffee House

If departing via Vienna, enjoy a traditional Melange coffee and Sachertorte.

Staying an Extra Day?

Enjoy alpine beauty and Austrian culture.

🏛️ Local Culture

  • Schönbrunn Palace (Vienna):Imperial summer residence of the Habsburgs.

🏁 Motorsport Fix

  • Red Bull Ring Driving Center:Book track driving experiences on non-race days.
Hotel & Base Guide

Best Areas to Stay in Graz / Vienna

Ranked by atmosphere, evening dining, and morning transit convenience to Red Bull Ring.

Historic & Easy Commute⏱️ 50m (Train+Shuttle)

Graz Centre

Transit Route: ÖBB Train to Knittelfeld

The best city hub with restaurants and direct race trains.

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Post-Session Hangouts

Food, Pubs & F1 Atmosphere

Styrian Cuisine

Der Steirer (Graz)

Outstanding local Austrian tapas and regional wines.

Official Fan Zones & Pub Screenings

Looking to soak up the atmosphere in the city without a track ticket?

Sports Bar

Bros Sports Bar (Graz)

Great beer selection and motorsport screenings.

Thursday / Monday Slots

Top Sights (Non-Track Days)

🗓️ Sunset

Schlossberg Clock Tower

Hilltop view overlooking the red roofs of Graz.