Pferderennbahn Gotha-Boxberg, Horse racing venue in Gotha, Germany

Pferderennbahn Gotha-Boxberg is a horse racing track on the southwestern edge of Gotha, opened in 1878 on an 80-hectare site. Its surviving wooden grandstand was built in English style. The track lies on the Boxberg ridge, and the grounds have their own stop on the Thüringerwaldbahn tram line.

The site was established in 1842 as a military drill ground and was later converted for horse racing. It became an official racing track in 1878 under the patronage of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

The name Boxberg comes from the rolling hills that shape the terrain and remain clearly visible today. The track follows these natural rises, giving it a different profile compared to flat racing circuits.

The grounds are easy to explore on foot or by bicycle, as the different areas are clearly separated and connected by paths. On race days it is worth arriving early, since parking and access points can fill up quickly.

From 11 to 13 August 1912, an aviation tournament was held at the racecourse with the airship LZ 11 Viktoria-Luise taking part. Aerial photography and bomb drops were tested during the event, which took place while the track was still in use for racing.