For over 20 years, the BMW Motorrad Days have been a highlight and must-attend event in the annual calendar of motorbike enthusiasts worldwide.
Be it sport or touring riders, off-road cracks or customizing and racing fans – in some cases, they travel not only from European countries but even from the USA, Japan and Australia to experience an exciting BMW Motorrad-themed time in Berlin with like-minded enthusiasts.
21st Edition
This time, the 21st edition of the BMW Motorrad Days from 7 to 9 July 2023 will be dedicated to the 100th anniversary of BMW Motorrad.
Dr Markus Schramm, Head of BMW Motorrad: “We successfully anchored the BMW Motorrad Days at the BMW plant location in Berlin last year with a new concept, and there will be no shortage of highlights at this year’s 100th BMW Motorrad anniversary event.
This time, we will not only offer a wide range of exciting activities at the main event in the Summer Garden at the Messe Berlin trade fair but also at other event areas in and around Berlin to meet the wishes and interests of our customers and fans.
For example, the Pure&Crafted Festival takes place at the same time, which BMW Motorrad initiated and for which it is also the title sponsor, there are tours of the BMW Motorrad plant in Spandau, or there is the MCC Schenkenhorst off-road area, where the International Qualifying for the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 in Namibia will also be held from 6 to 8 July.
In short, for our 100th BMW Motorrad anniversary, we have put together an action-packed programme for our visitors. And I can promise everyone will get their money’s worth here.”
Plant tours at the BMW Motorrad plant in Spandau: Experience how BMW motorcycles are built first-hand.
This is where BMW motorcycles come to life: In the heart of Berlin’s Spandau district stands the birthplace of BMW Motorrad. From morning until evening, over 1,000 visitors will have the opportunity to experience the BMW Motorrad plant in Spandau up close on an exciting guided tour on the weekend. Free shuttles will be provided from Messe Berlin to the plant and back.
Booking is only possible at the BMW Motorrad Days event site. The number of participants is limited.
Pure&Crafted Festival presented by BMW Motorrad: Top acts and engine sound will have your ears ringing.
In addition to the BMW Motorrad Days, music enthusiasts will also get their money’s worth at the Pure&Crafted Festival initiated by BMW Motorrad.
Music, motorbike culture and lifestyle come together in a tried and tested manner in vibrant Kreuzberg, at the city’s heart. A unique mix that makes this small, fine Festival so extraordinary and unique. International music acts, spectacular BMW Motorrad Heritage bikes, renowned customizers and a General Store with a wide range of products will beat the hearts of the Heritage community faster.
This year, electric mobility will play a central role at Pure&Crafted for the first time. BMW Motorrad – as the Festival’s title sponsor – is building a bridge from heritage to future mobility concepts, thereby consistently developing this event format. Finally, the Pure&Crafted programme is rounded off by a world premiere.
The BMW Motorrad GS community meets at the Adventure Hub: MCC Schenkenhorst offroad area.
BMW Motorrad has come up with something extraordinary for BMW GS enthusiasts. Because in addition to the range of enduro training courses and guided offroad tours through beautiful Brandenburg, the grounds of MCC Schenkenhorst will be transformed into the “place to be” for the international BMW GS community.
From 6 – 9 July, camping areas for 500 people and 30 camper van pitches will be available. You need to preregister for this from March 2023 at www.bmw-motorrad.com. Food and drink will be provided, and sanitary facilities are also available.
In the evening, fans can look forward to talking shop around the campfire with live entertainment or use one of the free shuttle buses to visit the big anniversary party on the exhibition grounds. The trip takes just under half an hour and the buses also shuttle back and forth regularly during the day.
“International Qualifying for the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia.
From 6 to 8 July, the MCC Schenkenhorst grounds will also be the venue for the “International Qualifying” for the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia. All BMW GS riders whose home country does not offer national qualifying for the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 can participate here. The top three will then form an “International Team” for the first time in the history of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, which will compete in the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy in Namibia in 2024.
Race track taster training on the Spreewaldring from 7 to 9 July in cooperation with the MotoRacingSchool: Race track atmosphere at the Motorsport Hub.
A short hour’s drive from Messe Berlin, nestled in the unique cultural landscape of the Spreewald forest, lies the Spreewaldring, a training and racing circuit. The 2.7 km long and 10 m wide race track offers ten right-hand and seven left-hand corners, high-level grip and can be used in two circuit variants.
You can ride the latest BMW S 1000 models under the professional guidance of experienced instructors from our partner MotoRacingSchool. In addition, Race Taxi Drives with BMW M2 cars are offered several times daily. Product advisors, exhibits and partners will be on-site as well.
Campervan pitches are also available here for the sports community. The Tropical Islands water park and the Stork Club Whiskey Distillery, well-known for from Pure&Crafted Festival with its beautiful courtyard garden, are also in the immediate vicinity. All other BMW Motorrad Days events and areas are quick and easy to get to.
The training and race taxi slots can be booked from March directly at www.moto-racingschool.de.
A packed programme and thrilling times await visitors in the Summer Garden, Heritage Area or Festival tent.
On 7 July at 2 pm, Messe Berlin will open its doors at the north entrance to the exhibition grounds for the 21st BMW Motorrad Days. Visitors can choose from a great variety of food and drink at many different outlets all over the grounds: In the Summer Garden, the Heritage Area, or the specially erected large Festival Tent. It offers space for around 2,000 people and will become the focal point for all party-goers worldwide.
The live music already ramps up here in the late afternoon, offering a cross-over of laid-back Bavarian and Berlin metropolitan flair. And if that’s not enough for you, the party continues into the small hours with international cover hits at the Palais.
The Heritage Area offers many custom bikes, fantastic music, and a beer garden. The DJ gets going in the afternoon, while rock ‘n’ roll bands deliver the musical goods on Friday and Saturday evenings. The original motordrome, already a tradition in the Heritage Area, is where the legendary “Motorellos” defy gravity and put on an impressive show with their motorbikes.
Those who prefer a quieter atmosphere can find a shady spot in the spacious Summer Garden and chill out with delicious ice cream or a freshly prepared cocktail.
