From September 3 to 6, 2026, the Schanfiggerstrasse between Langwies and Arosa will once again become a race track. Around 180 historic race and sports cars spanning nearly a century of motorsport history will take to one of Switzerland’s most spectacular hill-climb courses at the 22nd Arosa ClassicCar. In addition to the racing action, visitors can look forward to a Porsche world premiere, the popular Porsche race taxi, a dedicated pre-war car class, and a varied supporting program.
The event kicks off on Thursday evening with the traditional village parade, as the historic vehicles roll through Arosa. From Friday through Sunday, practice sessions and races are on the schedule. The two paddocks at Ochsenbühl and Obersee are open to the public, allowing visitors to experience the vehicles and drivers up close.
World Premiere on the Mountain Course
Main sponsor and car partner Porsche Switzerland is using the legendary Arosa mountain circuit for a world premiere and will unveil a new special edition for the first time on Friday, September 4, 2026. Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister will drive the vehicle around the circuit as part of an exclusive premiere drive.
Looking Ahead: eFuels from HIF Global
In addition to historic race cars, Arosa ClassicCar is also looking toward the future of mobility. Together with HIF Global and Porsche Switzerland, the event will address the topic of synthetic fuels: participants can refuel their race cars with eFuels free of charge. Such fuels offer an especially interesting prospect for the historic vehicle fleet—existing internal combustion engines can continue to be used, while the carbon footprint can be significantly improved in the future.
From the Shelby Cobra to the Sauber C3
The starting grid also has some highlights in store. Urs Furter is bringing his rare 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé to Arosa for the first time. Serge Endress will compete in a 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R Group A, and Albert Dobler is returning to the mountain course with his BMW M3 E30 DTM after a long hiatus. Erich Schellinger contributes a special piece of Swiss motorsport history: His 1973 Sauber C3 was the last of a total of three C3s built by Sauber in Hinwil. After stints in Switzerland, Germany, and Canada, the race car returned to Switzerland in 2021 and will be driven by Schellinger for the first time in Arosa in 2026.
New: Pre-war vehicles in their own class
This year, the oldest cars on the starting grid will take center stage. For the first time, pre-war cars will be grouped into their own class, regardless of their registered competition category, and will start together at the end of the third starting grid. This brings greater attention to automotive artifacts from the early decades of motorsports, such as Daniel Sonderegger’s 1927 Bugatti 37/35B.
7.3 kilometers, 76 turns, 422 meters of elevation gain
The centerpiece remains the course itself. Starting in Langwies at 1,374 meters, it winds through Litzirüti to the finish line at Obersee in Arosa at 1,778 meters. Over 7.3 kilometers, the course features 76 turns and a 422-meter elevation gain. A special feature is the approximately 1.2-kilometer-long downhill section—unique among the hill climb courses in the Swiss Alps. Since 2005, the Arosa ClassicCar has brought historic race cars to this extraordinary track; over the course of 22 editions, what began as an event for enthusiasts has evolved into an internationally renowned gathering place for the historic motorsports scene.
Get in instead of watching: the Porsche race taxi
If you want to experience the 76 turns from more than just the trackside, you can take a seat in the passenger seat. The popular Porsche race taxis will be back on the track in 2026, featuring a 911 GT3, a 911 Turbo S, and several 911 Carrera 4 GTS models, among others. Porsche-certified instructors will be behind the wheel, including former ski racer and multiple World Cup winner Daniel Mahrer, as well as three-time Le Mans winner Marcel Fässler. A ride costs CHF 250 per person; the minimum age is 16. Due to high demand, early booking is recommended.
Race Weekend and Supporting Program
From Friday through Sunday, racing takes place throughout the day across three race tracks. In addition to the action on the track, the paddocks serve as a central gathering place: In Langwies, you can watch the cars right before the start, while at the finish area in Arosa, the event hall, outdoor dining, grandstands, Porsche Lounge, and the Arosa ClassicCar Circle Bar create a race-day atmosphere. On Saturday evening, the Race Dinner will take place in the event hall starting at 7:30 p.m. The event concludes on Sunday with the announcement of the results and the awards ceremony in the Ochsenbühl paddock, approximately 30 minutes after the races end.
Arosa ClassicCar 2026 at a Glance
When: September 3–6, 2026 (village parade on Thursday evening, race days Friday–Sunday)
Where: Langwies–Arosa mountain course, 7.3 km, 76 turns, 422 meters of elevation gain
Participants: approximately 180 historic race and sports cars
Tickets (Grandstand Pass): Friday starting at CHF 15, Saturday or Sunday starting at CHF 30, Friday and Saturday starting at CHF 40, Saturday and Sunday starting at CHF 50, 3-day pass starting at CHF 60; children 12 and under accompanied by an adult enter free of charge. Watching the race along the track is free. ArosaclassiccarLeisure
VIP: “Silver” (Fri/Sat without dinner/Sun) CHF 480.–, “Gold” Saturday incl. Race Dinner CHF 300.–, “Gold” 3 days incl. dinner CHF 600.– Arosaclassiccar
Porsche Race Taxi: CHF 250.– per person, minimum age 16
Travel: With a multi-day or VIP ticket, receive a 50% discount on round-trip public transportation (while supplies last)
Further information: arosaclassiccar.ch
