The new year has begun and planning for the coming Vespa season is already in full swing. If you still don’t have an overview for this summer, here is a selection of events that are sure to be a great adventure for every Vespisti.
Note: None of the events listed below have been finalized yet. Some changes are to be expected
Chronological overview of the most important events in 2025
- Vespa World Days (VWD) in Spain, Gijón, from May 1, 2025 to May 4, 2025
- GIRO GTS AMALFITANA, from May 4 to 10, 2025
- Vespa Alp Days 2025 in Austria, Zell am See, from June 5 to June 9, 2025
- European Vespisti Week in Serbia, Novi Sad, from June 12 to June 15, 2025
- SIP Scootershop Open Day in Landsberg am Lech, on May 31, 2025
The SIP Scootershop Open Day 2025 will take place on May 31, 2025 from 10:00 to 17:00. This sensationally great event opens the scooter season for Bavaria and the rest of the republic every year. The Vespa fan community can look forward to seeing what the professionals from SIP will come up with again. Their Vespa Cross event “Matscho Karatscho” is also on the cards again, with more information coming soon.
Vespa World Days 2025 in Gijón, Spain
After more than 25 years, the VWD are returning to Spain, more precisely to Gijón (Asturias) on the coast of the Cantabrian Sea in the north of the Iberian Peninsula. The organizers (local Vespa clubs and associations) will do everything to make the participants feel at home. Gijón will be a Mecca for Vespisti! However, it will be difficult to top the successful VWD of Pontedera in the home of Vespa 2024.
Here is a small foretaste of what awaits us Vespisti.
Excerpt from the plans:
- Sponsor stands in the Vespa Village
- Exhibition of Vespa models made in Spain
- Food trucks, sales stands for Vespa fans
- Live music, DJs
- Gymkhana (competition/skill driving for registered Vespisti)
- Group trips and excursions in the surrounding area, organized by the local Vespa clubs and associations
The Mediterranean climate, traditional, local food and drink, some picture-book beaches, a beautiful, secure campsite and much more ensure that guests will feel right at home. If you are interested, please contact the country’s own Vespa Club, for Germany the Vespa Club of Germany is responsible and can be contacted.
Side note
Perhaps someone remembers the scandalous incident at the 1982 World Cup in Gijón, where the teams Germany and Austria made a non-aggression pact, the result of which was 1:0 for the FRG and both teams went through to the next round.
Giro GTS Amalfitana in Italy, from May 4 to May 10, 2025
The Giro GTS Amalfitana promises wonderful Vespa riding days in a small, exclusive group. Along the breathtaking landscape with steep cliffs, the deep blue sea, dreamy, picturesque villages, the coastal road leads approx. 50 km over the offshore islands to the hinterland in the foothills of the Apennines.
The limited tours are guided. Arrival is on Sunday, May 4, 2025, departure is on Saturday, May 10, 2025, leaving 5 eventful riding days for experienced and adventurous Vespisti. Participation is limited to Vespa scooters GTS 250 and 300, as well as Vespas GTV 250 and 300.
The daily distance covered is between 180 km and 300 km.
Note: This route is expressly intended for experienced Vespa riders who value fast rides and have the appropriate riding experience.
If your Vespa still needs the necessary touch, now is the best time to get spare parts for your GTS/GTV!
Vespa Alp Days 2025 FAHRFREUDE, from June 5 to 9
The Vespa capital of Austria, Zell am See, is once again hosting a wonderful, peaceful Vespa festival, to which the fantastic Alpine region makes a significant contribution. In 2024, more than 1000 participants from 17 nations were guests with their rattling crates. The Vespa Alp Days, which are known far beyond Austria, are taking place for the 16th time this year. The routine of the organizers promises numerous successful events.
The number of participants will be limited to 1000 Vespisti so that the overview is not lost.
These days from Wednesday, June 4, 2025 up to and including Whit Monday, June 9, are intended as a world of experience for the entire Vespa family.
In addition to the extensive, exciting activities, there will also be time for Vespisti to simply get together, chat and exchange all kinds of wisdom while gazing at idyllic landscapes.
Vespa Alp Days XTRA days (offshoot of the main days) from May 30 to 31 offer great tours in small groups
The Großglockner BERGPREIS will also take place again. It is limited to Super-Sport 180 and Supersprint 50/90 riders. Information and registration for this special will be available online at www.bergpreis.at.
Editor’s tip
For nature lovers, there are several clean and safe campsites in Zell and the surrounding area.
Important to know: WILDCAMPING is punished very strictly in Zell am See!
European Vespisti Week Novi Sad, Serbia, from June 12 to 15, 2025
Novi Sad, located in the north of Serbia, is a metropolis with more than 300,000 inhabitants. The European Vespisti Week Novi Sad 2025 will take place in the Vespa Village, Bulevar despota Stefana 5, Novi Sad 21000.
Interested Vespa riders can register in advance, online from December 1, 2024. Those who prefer to register on site can do so directly on the first day, June 12, from 10:00 a.m. in the Vespa Village.
In principle, anyone who is registered as a full member of a local club is eligible to participate. There are currently 2000 full value tickets available, with the option to extend. There will also be day tickets, but these will only be issued on the day of the event (not before). Exclusive camps for EVW participants are also planned in Serbia. They will have secure sanitary facilities.
Please note
The organizer cannot offer scooters for hire. The same applies to insurance.
Important to know: The dipped headlights or daytime running lights must also be switched on during the day for vehicles of any kind on roads/highways. Always observe the speed limits.
Actions planned so far:
- Vespavillage
- museum
- Full or half-day excursions
- Gymkhana competition with award ceremony
- Music bands and DJs
- Ceremonial Vespa parade through the city
- Festival program
To conclude our overview, we would like to point out that there are countless small Vespa clubs and associations both in Germany and throughout Europe. They come and go and are therefore subject to a great deal of fluctuation. Just look out for such events regionally. It is often really worth visiting them.
With this in mind:
Have a safe journey at all times!
