What else to do
Nurburg is something of a one-horse town, so if the Ring is closed, the other options are somewhat limited. But they do include ...
Ring Museum
Disappointingly short of actual Ring history, but with some fun
cars and bikes. See Cash machine page for directions as the
entrance is next to the machine!
Go-karting
There's an indoor track right next to the Ring museum. Pretty
decent karts, and an excellent track. For groups of 10, you can
hire the whole place for a race.
Walking or
Cycling
There are mountain-bike tracks all around the Ring. Pick up a map
at the petrol station.
Further afield
Cochem is worth a wander round, and both Bonn and Cologne are
within easy driving distance.