"Korschenbroich hosts its inaugural 'Classic Days' vintage automobile gathering"
The Classic Days event, one of the largest classic car events in North Rhine-Westphalia, returned this year after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, finding a new home at the picturesque Birkhof manor in Korschenbroich [1][2]. Previously held at Schloss Dyck in Jüchen, the event celebrated its 80th anniversary of the Volkswagen Beetle in its new idyllic setting [4].
From Friday, August 2, 2025, to Sunday, August 4, 2025, classic car enthusiasts and beyond gathered at the Birkhof manor to enjoy a weekend filled with nostalgia, automotive heritage, and social engagement [3]. The event combined an automotive festival, exhibitions, and historical races, offering demonstration runs of historic race and museum cars alongside specialized gatherings of iconic Volkswagen classics like VW Bus and Beetle models [4].
The Birkhof manor, with its large landscape park, chestnut and lime tree avenues, lawn areas, and a roughly 2.5-kilometer-long racetrack for the vehicles, provided an ideal setting for the event [2]. The central element of the festival was the "Racing Legends" track, a cordoned-off loop on the event grounds, where participants showcased their classic vehicles [5].
Over 100 classic car clubs participated in the event over the weekend, according to the organizers. The Classic Days, themed around classic cars, retained its traditional flair of an automotive summer garden party with a focus on charity projects and community atmosphere [1]. Tickets for 2025 remained valid from the previous year, with pre-sale strongly recommended [1].
Markus Herfort, the founding member of the Classic Days, recalled that the event started with only seven members. The group has now grown to 70 members, all of whom love and drive old cars [6]. The Classic Days in Korschenbroich ended on Sunday, August 2, 2025, with the promise of a return in 2026, emphasizing its role as the favored summer automotive garden party destination in Germany [3].
References: 1. Classic Days 2. Birkhof Manor 3. Classic Days 2025 4. Volkswagen Beetle 80th Anniversary 5. Racing Legends Track 6. Interview with Markus Herfort
- During the Classic Days 2025 event, the focus was not only on motor vehicles from the past but also on the finance aspects for funding charity projects and creating a community atmosphere.
- The automotive industry was well-represented at the Classic Days event, as over 100 classic car clubs participated, showcasing a variety of historic race cars, museum vehicles, and iconic models like VW Bus and Beetle.
- The event, held at the Birkhof manor from August 2 to 4, 2025, had an interesting mix of transportation events, such as the Racing Legends Track, showcasing the sports capabilities of classic motor vehicles, amidst a picturesque setting of gardens and a racetrack.
