At this indoor theme park at the Nürburgring race car track, you can get misty-eyed over legendary cars, learn about 80 years of racing history, discover the mystique of the 'Green Hell' track in a multimedia theatre and join a 24-hour race in the 4D cinema.
Ring°Werk Motorsport Erlebnismuseum
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