Ring Knutstorp
Ring Knutstorp at a glance
- Location
- Kågeröd, Skåne County
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 2.079 km (1.292 mi)
- Turns
- 14
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Elevation change
- 131 ft
- Opened
- 1963
- Address
- Ring Knutstorp
- Website
- ringknutstorp.se
Track map and layout
Ring Knutstorp is a short, hilly circuit near Kågeröd in southern Sweden's Skåne region, packing 14 corners and around 40 metres of elevation change into just over 2 km, making it one of the most physically demanding and technically dense short circuits in Scandinavia. Blind crests, off-camber sections and constantly changing gradient reward precise car placement over raw horsepower, and the compact layout keeps spectators close to the action from almost anywhere around the lap. The circuit runs clockwise and has been in its present configuration since a 1980 revision of the original 1963 layout, which was previously extended in 1970.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Current circuit | 2.08 km | 2.079 km layout in use since 1980 |
Events and race weekends
Ring Knutstorp is one of Sweden's busiest circuits, with activity most days through the summer season including manufacturer and club days, driver education, and general track testing. It has been a regular venue for the Swedish Touring Car Championship (STCC), hosting rounds across most seasons from 1996 to 2022 and again in 2024, alongside national single-seater, GT and motorcycle racing.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| STCC round | Swedish Touring Car Championship | varies | circuit has hosted STCC in most seasons since 1996, including 2024 |
Getting there and parking
Ring Knutstorp sits near the small town of Kågeröd, about 20 km east of Helsingborg in Skåne, southern Sweden. Most visitors drive from Helsingborg or Malmö; there is no rail station at the circuit, and public transport options into Kågeröd are limited, so a rental car is the practical way in.
- Ängelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) · about 40 min drive
- Malmö Airport (MMX) · about 60 min drive
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) · about 75 min drive
Parking
General on-site parking is available for event days; pricing is set by the event promoter.
Helsingborg makes the best base, with a short, easy drive out to the circuit and a much wider choice of hotels than the villages immediately around Kågeröd.
Hotels and camping near Ring Knutstorp
Helsingborg, about 20 km away, offers the best range of hotels for circuit visitors, including well-known chains near the harbour. Malmö, a larger city roughly 45 minutes away with strong rail and air links via Copenhagen, is a good alternative base for those combining a visit with wider Skåne travel.
Where to look
Helsingborg for proximity and easy access; Malmö for a wider city base with better international transport links.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Ring Knutstorp is among the busiest circuits in Sweden for track days, with manufacturer days, club events, driver training and open testing running on most days through the summer season, bookable through the circuit and various organisers.
Who runs days here
Spectator guide
The circuit's compact, hilly layout keeps most of the lap visible from a handful of vantage points, giving spectators an unusually close, involving view of the racing for a track of its size.
Seating
Grandstand seating is limited and concentrated near the start-finish area; most viewing is from grass banking around the hillside layout.
Best places to watch
Elevated banking overlooking the circuit's blind crests and off-camber sections gives good views of car placement and racing lines.
Weather
- May-September (main season): mild southern Swedish summer, typically 16-23°C
History of Ring Knutstorp
A short, hilly circuit in Skåne
Ring Knutstorp was built in 1963 near the village of Kågeröd in Sweden's southern Skåne region, taking advantage of the area's rolling, hilly terrain to create a compact circuit with unusually pronounced elevation change for its short length. The layout was extended in 1970 and then revised into its current 2.079 km, 14-turn configuration in 1980, a shape the circuit has retained ever since.
A fixture of Swedish national racing
Despite its modest size, Ring Knutstorp has long punched above its weight as a venue for top-level Swedish motorsport, becoming one of the regular homes of the Swedish Touring Car Championship (STCC) from the mid-1990s onward, hosting rounds across most seasons between 1996 and 2022 and again in 2024. Its tight, technical, crest-laden layout has made it a favourite proving ground for touring car and single-seater drivers, rewarding precision over outright power.
A working circuit today
Ring Knutstorp remains one of the busiest circuits in Sweden outside major race weekends, with manufacturer test days, club racing, driver training and open track days filling much of the summer calendar. Its accessibility from Helsingborg and the wider Öresund region has helped it stay a popular, active facility for both competitive racing and public track-day driving.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Ring Knutstorp?+
The current circuit is 2.079 km (1.292 miles) long with 14 turns and around 40 metres of elevation change, run in a clockwise direction.
Why is Ring Knutstorp known as a hilly circuit?+
It was built on rolling terrain in Sweden's Skåne region, giving the short lap unusually pronounced elevation change, blind crests and off-camber sections for its size.
Does Ring Knutstorp host STCC?+
Yes. The circuit has been a regular venue for the Swedish Touring Car Championship, hosting rounds in most seasons from 1996 to 2022 and again in 2024.
Can the public drive Ring Knutstorp?+
Yes. The circuit is one of the busiest in Sweden for public track days, manufacturer test days and driver training through the summer season.
Where do visitors stay near Ring Knutstorp?+
Helsingborg, about 20 km away, offers the closest wide range of hotels; Malmö, roughly 45 minutes away, is a good alternative with stronger rail and air links.
Other tracks nearby
- Ljungbyheds Motorbana · 13 km · road course
- Bellahøj Park · 49 km · street circuit (dormant)
- Sturup Raceway · 53 km · road course
- Råbelövsbanan · 66 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Falkenbergs Motorbana · 115 km · road course
- Anderstorp Raceway (Scandinavian Raceway) · 145 km · road course
Facts checked against 4 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-10.