Pferderennbahn Gotha-Boxberg

Pferderennbahn Gotha-Boxberg is a horse racing track in southwestern Gotha with an English-style wooden grandstand and extensively distributed facilities. The grounds include stables, paddocks, an indoor riding hall, and large training areas that spread across the hilly landscape.

The area began in 1842 as a military drill ground and later transformed into a horse racing location. The conversion to an official racing track occurred in 1878 under the patronage of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

The name Boxberg refers to the hilly terrain that defines the landscape. Visitors can still notice today how this topography naturally shapes the racing grounds and training areas.

Visitors can explore the grounds on foot or by bicycle to traverse the different areas. Orientation is straightforward since the facilities are clearly separated and well-marked pathways connect them.

In 1912 an extraordinary aerial event took place here where the airship LZ 11 Viktoria-Luise flew alongside regular horse racing. This meeting of traditional horse sport and early aviation technology was noteworthy for that time.

Location: Gotha

GPS coordinates: 50.90530,10.65810

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53