Tip: 2026 Salzburger-Land-Klassik Rally – based in Wagrain, Austria
The Salzburger-Land-Klassik Rally expects nearly 80 participants with their vintage and modern classic cars (up to model year 2006) -featuring a program and special stages with Armin Schwarz
From September 17 to 19, 2026, Wagrain in the Salzburg region looks forward to welcoming these vintage and modern classic cars
Salzburg Region. Nearly 100 years of automotive history will be cruising through the Salzburg region! The rally is fully booked, and anticipation is building... It’s that time again: organizers B&M Marketing are launching the Salzburger-Land-Klassik Rally this week - running from September 17–19, 2026. The route takes participants along the most beautiful roads in the Alps. It passes through the "German Corner" (Deutsches Eck) area—including Berchtesgaden, Bad Reichenhall, and the Hans-Peter Porsche Traumwerk in Anger. We have listed the full route below; for vintage car enthusiasts, it makes for a wonderful outing to watch these legends of automotive history roll past in the towns along the way. Information on the Salzburger-Land-Klassik (Wagrain) is available from the organizer at www.rallyebuero.de/salzburger-land-klassik.
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| Immaculate interior – Bel Air – Photo archive: Helga Waess |
It took place for the first time last year, delighting all the participants and spectators—many of whom waited patiently by the roadside just to catch a quick photo of their favorite vintage car. The route wound through the green hills and along the twisting roads of this Alpine nation, occasionally climbing high to conquer mountain passes. Drivers in their magnificent machines showcased their prized "garage gold" against the backdrop of the stunning Alpine panorama. With this event, the Salzburger-Land-Klassik—centered around Wagrain in the Pongau region—successfully established itself, bringing the experience and values of the Bodensee-Klassik and Hamburg-Berlin-Klassik rallies to this new landscape.
The 2026 Salzburger-Land-Klassik Rally—featuring special stages designed by Armin Schwarz, the International German Rally Champion and 2005 European Champion.
Around 80 vehicles are expected to participate, ranging from models dating back to the early 20th century up to those from the year 2000. All vehicles will tackle exciting special stages—devised by German rally driver and former WRC professional Armin Schwarz—and compete for rankings. In addition to the popular supporting program, there will once again be an awards ceremony.
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| Porsche Dream – The Beginners – Photo: Helga Waess (Press Photo Archive) |
The Autostadt in Wolfsburg has announced that, together with Volkswagen Classic, it will bring automotive history to life
A special focus is placed on the "50 Years of Golf GTI" anniversary.
Edith Gerhardt, Chairwoman of the Management Board of the Autostadt, says:
"Inspiring people about mobility and bringing them together lies at the heart of the Autostadt. The Creme21 and Salzburger-Land-Klassik rallies bring this mission to life in a unique way. Together with Volkswagen Classic, we are celebrating 50 years of the GTI—an icon that has embodied driving pleasure and passion for five decades. I am particularly delighted to be able to mark this anniversary by getting behind the wheel myself at the Salzburger-Land-Klassik."
Edith Gerhardt will share this experience at the Salzburger-Land-Klassik (September 17–19, 2026) with racing legend and Autostadt GTI ambassador Hans-Joachim "Strietzel" Stuck:
The duo will compete together in Stuck’s private Golf I GTI.
The Autostadt in Wolfsburg has announced that, together with Volkswagen Classic, it will bring automotive history to life.
- A special focus is placed on the "50 Years of Golf GTI" anniversary.
Edith Gerhardt, Chairwoman of the Management Board of the Autostadt, says:
"Inspiring people about mobility and bringing them together lies at the heart of the Autostadt. The Creme21 and Salzburger-Land-Klassik rallies bring this mission to life in a unique way. Together with Volkswagen Classic, we are celebrating 50 years of the GTI—an icon that has embodied driving pleasure and passion for five decades. I am particularly delighted to be able to mark this anniversary by getting behind the wheel myself at the Salzburger-Land-Klassik."
Edith Gerhardt will share this experience at the Salzburger-Land-Klassik (September 17–19, 2026) with racing legend and Autostadt GTI ambassador Hans-Joachim "Strietzel" Stuck:
The duo will compete together in Stuck’s private Golf I GTI.
Also participating on behalf of the Autostadt:
a Golf I GTI "Pirelli" from the ZeitHaus collection. Finished in "Platinum Diamond Metallic"—a color that was an optional extra at the time and is extremely rare today—this vehicle dates back to 1983.
Volkswagen Classic is also sending several generations of the GTI onto the course:
- from the Golf I GTI
- to the Golf II GTI G60
- and the Golf III GTI Edition 20
The route of the 2026 Salzburger-Land-Klassik Rally
Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Prologue
- Wagrain
- Goldegg
- Mühlbach am Hochkönig
- Dienten am Hochkönig
- Wagrain
Friday, September 18, 2026 – Deutsches Eck
- Wagrain
- Saalfelden
- Berchtesgaden
- Bad Reichenhall
- Hans-Peter Porsche Traumwerk, Anger
- Salzburg
- Wagrain
Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Salzburg Lakes
- Wagrain
- Postalm
- St. Wolfgang am Wolfgangsee
- Lake Hallstatt (Hallstätter See)
- Gschütt Pass
- Wagrain
Source: Press release from Autostadt Wolfsburg
