HEIZR RECYCLING CLUB 2026 — Where Classic Car Culture Meets Unmistakable Industrial Vibes.
At the end of September, we took over the grounds of Kaatsch Recycling - once again. Raw industrial surroundings, hundreds of incredible cars, and a community that shares one common passion. HEIZR RECYCLING 2026 was more than a huge community gathering with 3000 people — it was a celebration of everything that makes automotive culture what it is.
What started as an idea to bring car culture into an unexpected setting has grown into something much bigger. For one day, the industrial backdrop of Kaatsch Recycling became a meeting point for enthusiasts, collectors, creatives, and everyone who lives and breathes cars. Classics, youngtimers, and motorsport legends filled the grounds, creating an open-air gallery where every car had its own character and every detail told a story.
But HEIZR has never been just about the cars.
It’s about the people behind the wheel. The conversations that start between strangers and end with new connections. The shared appreciation for a perfectly built car, a rare find, or a detail only a true enthusiast would notice. It’s about familiar faces, unexpected encounters, and that unmistakable feeling of being part of something bigger.
With visitors travelling from across Germany and beyond, HEIZR RECYCLING once again brought together a diverse community united by a shared passion. Different backgrounds — one common ground. That’s what makes this culture so special, and that’s what keeps us coming back.
The setting played its part, too. Kaatsch Recycling’s industrial atmosphere gave the event its unmistakable character: a little rough around the edges, unapologetically authentic, and the perfect contrast to the machines on display. No ordinary backdrop. No ordinary classic car scene.
A huge thank you goes out to everyone who joined us, displayed their cars, supported the event, and helped bring the whole thing to life. To our partners and supporters, thank you for being part of the journey. And to the HEIZR community — you’re the reason this keeps growing.
The journey continues, Until next time.
A Special thanks to our Partners:
Porsche Germany
Photos by: Yannick Hoos
Video by: Diego Garcia Schimmel & Felix Schwideriski
