Jyllands-Ringen
Jyllands-Ringen at a glance
- Location
- Silkeborg, Central Denmark Region
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 2.3 km (1.429 mi)
- Turns
- 16
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 1966
- Address
- Skellerupvej 38, Resenbro
- Phone
- +45 86 85 33 22
- Website
- jyllands-ringen.dk
Track map and layout
Jyllands-Ringen is an FIA Grade 4-rated, 2.300 km, 16-turn circuit at Resenbro near Silkeborg in central Jutland, extended to its current length in 2003 by linking the original short circuit to an adjacent oval track. The layout has grown in stages since the venue opened in 1966 with a 1.699 km, 12-turn course, later reconfigured into a 1.475 km, 9-turn short circuit that remains available today alongside the full layout. As the only FIA-approved circuit in Denmark, it is the country's default home for national and international car racing.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit | 2.30 km | 2.300 km, 16-turn layout used since the 2003 extension |
| Short circuit | 1.48 km | 1.475 km, 9-turn layout in use since 1967 |
Events and race weekends
Jyllands-Ringen hosted the Danish Grand Prix in the 1970s (1974-1977) and again in 1995, and has since become the home of Danish national circuit racing, including the TCR Denmark Touring Car Championship (2020-2025), Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia and the Nordic 4 Championship since 2017. As Denmark's only FIA-approved circuit, it also hosts amateur race meetings such as the DanishSupercarLeague's spring races.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCR Denmark Touring Car Championship round | TCR Denmark | varies | regular rounds 2020-2025 |
| Nordic 4 Championship round | Nordic 4 Championship | varies | circuit has hosted rounds since 2017 |
Getting there and parking
Jyllands-Ringen sits at Resenbro, about 9-10 km east of Silkeborg in central Jutland. Most visitors drive; Silkeborg has its own railway station with regular InterCity connections toward Aarhus and Herning, and the circuit is a short taxi ride from there for anyone arriving by train.
- Aarhus Airport (AAR) · about 45 min drive
- Billund Airport (BLL) · about 60 min drive
Parking
On-site parking is available for event and track-day visitors.
Silkeborg railway station is the practical rail gateway, with a short taxi or rental car transfer to complete the trip to Resenbro.
Hotels and camping near Jyllands-Ringen
Silkeborg, about 9-10 km from the circuit, offers the nearest and widest choice of hotels, with Aarhus, roughly 45 minutes away, a good alternative base for visitors wanting a bigger city with more flight and rail options.
Where to look
Silkeborg town centre for proximity; Aarhus for a larger city base with stronger transport links.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Jyllands-Ringen runs a regular calendar of public track days, arranged through organisers including FDM, DKKT/Dansk Køreteknik and M58 Motorsport, alongside club racing, driver training and manufacturer events. As Denmark's only FIA-approved circuit, it is the country's primary venue for both competitive racing and public circuit driving.
Who runs days here
- FDM Jyllandsringen (track day organiser)both
- DKKT / Dansk Køreteknikboth
Spectator guide
As Denmark's national circuit, Jyllands-Ringen offers established spectator facilities suited to its national and international racing calendar, with viewing concentrated around the start-finish straight and the more technical sections of the 16-turn full layout.
Seating
Grandstand and trackside viewing areas are concentrated around the pit straight and the circuit's tighter corner sequences.
Best places to watch
Vantage points near the section linking the original short circuit to the former oval give a good view of the layout's most technical corners.
Weather
- May-September (main season): mild Danish summer, typically 15-21°C
History of Jyllands-Ringen
Denmark's original national circuit
Jyllands-Ringen broke ground in 1965 and opened on 15 May 1966 at Resenbro near Silkeborg in central Jutland, with an original 1.699 km, 12-turn layout. A reconfigured 1.475 km, 9-turn short circuit followed in 1967 and remains in use today alongside later additions, establishing the venue early on as Denmark's principal purpose-built motor racing facility.
Danish Grand Prix years
The circuit's biggest historical events came as host of the Danish Grand Prix, run there in the mid-1970s from 1974 to 1977 and again in 1995. These races placed Jyllands-Ringen at the centre of Danish national motorsport during a period when purpose-built racing facilities were rare in the country, and the circuit's role as Denmark's sole FIA-approved venue has underpinned its status ever since.
A modern, extended circuit
In 2003, the circuit was extended to its current 2.300 km, 16-turn configuration by linking the original short circuit to an adjacent oval track, giving Jyllands-Ringen the length and FIA Grade 4 rating needed for higher-level international racing. Since then it has hosted the TCR Denmark Touring Car Championship, Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia and the Nordic 4 Championship, alongside a busy programme of public track days, club racing and driver training that keeps it Denmark's most active circuit racing venue.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Jyllands-Ringen?+
The full circuit is 2.300 km (1.429 miles) with 16 turns, extended in 2003 from the original short circuit; a 1.475 km, 9-turn short layout has also been in use since 1967.
Is Jyllands-Ringen the only racing circuit in Denmark?+
It is Denmark's only FIA-approved racing circuit, making it the country's principal venue for national and international motorsport.
Did Jyllands-Ringen host the Danish Grand Prix?+
Yes, in the mid-1970s (1974-1977) and again in 1995.
Can the public drive Jyllands-Ringen?+
Yes. Public track days are arranged through organisers including FDM, DKKT/Dansk Køreteknik and M58 Motorsport, in addition to the circuit's racing and club calendar.
How far is Jyllands-Ringen from Silkeborg and Aarhus?+
The circuit is about 9-10 km from Silkeborg and roughly 45 minutes' drive from Aarhus, the nearest larger city.
Other tracks nearby
- Bellahøj Park · 185 km · street circuit (dormant)
- Falkenbergs Motorbana · 199 km · road course
- Ring Knutstorp · 215 km · road course
- Ljungbyheds Motorbana · 221 km · road course
- Sturup Raceway · 241 km · road course
- Anderstorp Raceway (Scandinavian Raceway) · 269 km · road course
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.