The Norisring in Nuremberg is the most famous street circuit in Germany. Motor races have been held at the circuit since 1947, when a motorcycle race was held, with the city having been famous for its motorcycle manufacturers.

The circuit was created around the infamous Steintribune (or Zeppelinfeld), which was a part of the Nazi Part rally grounds.

The first car race was held in 1948, on a circuit which was around 1.6 km longer than present, as the first hairpin was located around 375 m further on than present.

In 1971, Mexican racer Pedro Rodríguez was killed in an accident before the Schöller-S, and for the following year the circuit was shortened to reduce approach speeds, giving the circuit its present-day layout.

The showpiece event for the circuit has long been the DTM, although for 2021 TCR Europe will also visit, bringing international touring cars to the circuit for the first time.