Ready for the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, the Netherlands in 2026? Save the date!
- When: on 21 – 23 August 2026.
- Where: in Zandvoort, the Netherlands.
Race week is here!
The Dutch Grand Prix runs 21-23 August. Got a free evening or a rest day between sessions? Amsterdam and Haarlem are both a short train ride from Zandvoort.
Zandvoort aan Zee is one of the beach resorts in the Netherlands 40 km away from Amsterdam. It’s famous for its long North Sea beach as well as impressive coastal dunes merging with the Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland.
Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2026
Zandvoort Circuit
The Zandvoort Circuit is known worldwide and has a long history as a Formula 1 venue. The Formula 1 races were organized here between 1952 and 1985. In 2021 F1 returned to Zandvoort after a 36 years absence. In 2026, for the 6th year in a row, the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix is taking place in Zandvoort again.
Photo: Aerial photo of Circuit Park Zandvoort, author Quistnix.
F1 Tickets & Prices in 2026
Check the prices for Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2026 and tickets, packages and availability here.
How to get to Zandvoort during F1?
All Formula 1 visitors have purchased a personal travel package (park+ride, park+bike or train) in combination with their ticket.
The number of trains to and from Zandvoort will be increased to 12 trains in each direction per hour.
You can travel to Zandvoort from Schiphol airport by train via Amsterdam or Haarlem. The official name of the train station is Zandvoort aan Zee.
Areas in and around Zandvoort will be divided into rings. Within each ring is indicated which users have access to the area.
During Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2026 Zandvoort will not be accessible by car. Both access roads to Zandvoort will be closed for motorized traffic.
Things to do at the Formula 1® Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2026
- Party at the beach clubs: Explore the nightlife in Zandvoort and Bloemendaal aan Zee at the beach clubs and pavilions. Some of the most popular places are Woodstock 69, Republiek Bloemendaal, Far Out, Club Nautique, and Bernie’s Beach Club.
- Go for a day trip to Amsterdam. Visit the Van Gogh Museum, the nearby Rijksmuseum and Moco modern art Museum. Take a canal cruise and experience Amsterdam from water. More things to do in Amsterdam >>
- Visit Haarlem. The city of Haarlem is just 10 minutes away from Zandvoort. Here you can see beautiful architecture, picturesque canals, visit local shops, markets, breweries. We also recommend to the visit Frans Hals Museum to see the artworks of Dutch Renaissance masters and Teyler’s Museum, the oldest museum in the Netherlands. More things to do in Haarlem >>
Accommodation in Zandvoort
Zandvoort aan Zee is a relatively small beach town in the Netherlands, so we recommend you to book a hotel in Zandvoort well in advance.
We also recommend you to consider staying in the beautiful city of Haarlem, which is located only 10-minutes away from Zandvoort aan Zee. Check hotels in Haarlem >>
FAQ about the Dutch Grand Prix 2026
When is the Dutch Grand Prix 2026?
The Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2026 takes place on 21–23 August 2026 at Circuit Zandvoort, the Netherlands.
Can I drive to Zandvoort during the race weekend?
No. Both access roads to Zandvoort are closed to motorized traffic during the Grand Prix. Visitors travel in with a personal travel package — park+ride, park+bike, or train — combined with their ticket.
How do I get to Zandvoort by train during F1?
Train frequency is increased to 12 trains per hour in each direction during the race weekend. From Schiphol airport, you can travel to Zandvoort aan Zee station via Amsterdam or Haarlem.
Should I stay in Zandvoort or somewhere nearby?
Zandvoort aan Zee is a relatively small beach town, so book a hotel well in advance if you want to stay there. Haarlem, just 10 minutes away, is a good alternative with a wider choice of hotels.
How long has Formula 1 raced at Zandvoort?
Zandvoort hosted F1 races between 1952 and 1985, then returned to the calendar in 2021 after a 36-year absence. 2026 marks the sixth consecutive year since its return.
See you in Zandvoort in 2026!
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