Cologne-Weidenpesch Racecourse, Horse racing track and athletics facility in Nippes district, Cologne, Germany.
The Cologne-Weidenpesch Racecourse spans across Weidenpescher Park with a professional flat racing circuit and dedicated athletics training facilities.
Founded in 1897, the racecourse features a grand cast iron and timber-framed grandstand from 1898, which underwent extensive renovations in 2004.
The venue hosts multiple European Group 1 races throughout the year, including the Preis von Europa and Rheinland-Pokal, drawing international racing enthusiasts.
Visitors can access the facility from Monday through Thursday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, with Friday hours ending at 4:00 PM.
The Gerling-Preis race, initiated in 1921 as Preis von Birlinghoven, represents the earliest sponsored racing competition in German history.
Location: Cologne
Address: Rennbahnstraße 152, 50737 Köln, Germany 50737 Köln
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:30; Friday 08:30-16:00
Phone: +492219745050
Website: http://koeln-galopp.de
GPS coordinates: 50.98333,6.95194
Latest update: March 22, 2025 17:53
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