Independent Noise Measurement: How Quiet Formula 1 Camping at the Schitterhof Really Is

How quiet is camping at Formula 1 really? We had it measured – independently, to standard, right in the thick of it. The result surprised even us, in a good way.

Let's be honest: when you picture a Formula 1 weekend, you expect noise. Thousands of fans, hundreds of campsites, partying into the early hours – so goes the cliché. Here at the Schitterhof we wanted to know for sure and commissioned an independent noise measurement to ÖNORM S 5004. It was carried out by objectcheck, right in the middle of the Formula 1 buzz, on two consecutive nights (26/27 and 27/28 June 2026), each time from 23:00 to 00:30 – so around midnight, when other sites are still partying.

The result is unambiguous: "Very quiet campsite operation. At no point during the measurements was any noise from campsite guests (singing, laughter) or from sound systems perceptible." That's the exact wording of the measurement report. The base level LA,95 – the sound level present during 95 percent of the time and therefore what determines the impression of quiet – stayed consistently at around 47 dB(A). That's roughly a quiet residential area at night. No shouting, no bass, no chaos.

So where does the measurable level come from?

The total measured sound immission around midnight was around 54 dB(A) (LA,eq). That may sound like more at first, but it's important to understand: this value doesn't come from our site, but from the surroundings of the Red Bull Ring – nearby event campsites, catering, road traffic, thousands of visitors in the area. After all, we're only 900 m from the main entrance. The measurement was deliberately taken at the most noise-exposed (western) point of the grounds, i.e. where it would most likely get loud. Even so: from the Schitterhof itself, no noise comes at night – the measurement confirms it in black and white.

Why have it measured at all?

Because claims alone aren't enough. Anyone can say they're quiet. We wanted facts. That's why we commissioned objectcheck – with calibrated measuring instruments, a dedicated weather station and to ÖNORM S 5004, unobtrusively and considerately – to document the quiet nights here. The measurements took place right in the middle of the Formula 1 weekend, not on a quiet Thursday. The result shows: our concept works. Quiet hours from 23:00, round-the-clock security presence, no party-site image – it all shows up measurably.

What does this mean for you?

You can sleep in peace here even on a race weekend. No sound system cranked up at midnight, no shouting from the neighbouring pitch. Families with children, women travelling alone, everyone who wants to recover after a long day at the track – that's exactly who we designed this site for. The measurement proves it: it's not just a promise, it's measurable reality.

If you're wondering how other sites would fare: we don't know, and we name no names. The fact is: only a few operators in the area make a deliberate effort to keep things quiet at night. We're one of them. If that matters to you, you're in the right place.

Still have questions? You'll find all the details on pitches, booking and arrival in our FAQ.

If you're looking for quiet camping at the Red Bull Ring for Formula 1, for a campsite with quiet hours instead of party noise in Spielberg, or for a quiet motorhome pitch for the F1 and MotoGP weekend, you're in the right place. Schitterhof CAMPING WEISS is the quiet event campsite right by the Red Bull Ring – ideal for families, couples and everyone who simply wants a good night's sleep after race day at the Austrian Grand Prix.

At a glance: - Measured to ÖNORM S 5004 by objectcheck - 23:00–00:30, F1 weekend 2026 - Base level LA,95 around 47 dB(A) - Finding: "very quiet campsite operation"

_Image: Calibrated noise measurement right on site: objective data instead of claims_