Scheibenholz racecourse
Since 2012 Scheibenholz GmbH & Co. KG has been operating the racecourse site in Leipzig's Auwald forest. The racecourse was already so popular that it was redesigned at the beginning of the 19th century due to the constantly increasing number of visitors. In addition to a new grandstand, a restaurant was also added. The inauguration was celebrated on May 25, 1907.After severe destruction during the two world wars, the first German post-war race day was held in Leipzig's Scheibenholz on August 12, 1945 thanks to the energy of many club members and volunteers. Leipzig thus set the signal for the revival of gallop racing in the four occupation zones.
Today, the racecourse is a permanent fixture in Leipzig's sporting, leisure and cultural landscape. Every year on May 1st, thousands of visitors flock to the traditional gallop, the traditional opening race of the season. The race days are organized by the LRRS e. V. At least as popular are the Modern Race Day, the International Race Day, summer cinema, fun sport and running events, concerts as well as antique and flea markets. In addition, the racecourse and the grandstand can be rented as an event location
Today, the racecourse is a permanent fixture in Leipzig's sporting, leisure and cultural landscape. Every year on May 1st, thousands of visitors flock to the traditional gallop, the traditional opening race of the season. The race days are organized by the LRRS e. V. At least as popular are the Modern Race Day, the International Race Day, summer cinema, fun sport and running events, concerts as well as antique and flea markets. In addition, the racecourse and the grandstand can be rented as an event location
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Directions & Parking facilities
- Public transportation: The nearest stop is Telemannstr. (line 89). The destination is about 850 m on foot from there. Alternatively, you can get off at the Klingerweg stop (lines 1, 2) and walk approx. 1 km through the park.
By car: The destination is located in the south-eastern center of Leipzig and can be reached via Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz, Karl-Tauchnitz-Str. and Rennbahnweg. Parking is available on Rennbahnweg. Organization
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
License (master data)
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
