Galopprennbahn Köln-Weidenpesch - Köln, Germany
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N 50° 59.036 E 006° 57.099
32U E 356224 N 5650035
DE: Galopprennbahn in Köln-Weidenpesch. EN: Horse racecourse in Cologne-Weidenpesch.
Waymark Code: WM11WMR
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 12/30/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member monkeykat
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Die Galopprennbahn in Köln-Weidenpesch wurde 1897 bis 1898 auf Geheiß des damaligen Kölner Oberbürgermeisters Wilhelm von Becker gebaut und war damit die erste professionelle Sportstätte in Köln. Am 3. September 1898 wurde die Bahn eingeweiht und das erste Rennen fand statt. Der 1897 gegründete Kölner Renn-Verein 1897 e.V. ist bis heute Betreiber der Rennbahn. Seit 2010 findet die Organisation der Rennen in Kooperation mit dem Dachverband "German Racing" statt.

Die imposante, zweigeschossige Haupttribüne am Zieleinlauf wurde vom Architekten Otto March geplant. 1983 wurde sie unter Denkmalschutz gestellt. Später wurde daneben noch eine zweite, weniger aufwändige Tribüne gebaut. Hinter den Tribünen befinden sich zahlreiche Wettschalter sowie diverse gastronomische Angebote.

Die Kölner Galopprennbahn ist nicht nur aufgrund seines Alters weltweit berühmt, auch heute werden hier noch wichtige Rennen ausgetragen. Dazu zählt der "Preis von Europa", Deutschlands größtem, internationalen Pferderennen. Weitere wichtige, jährliche Rennen sind der Gerling-Preis, das Mehl-Mühlens-Rennen oder der Rheinland-Pokal. Bei den großen Rennen sind bis zu 20.000 Zuschauer anwesend, pro Saison besuchen etwa 140.000 Zuschauer die Rennbahn.
The racecourse in Cologne-Weidenpesch was built between 1897 and 1898 at the behest of the then mayor of Cologne, Wilhelm von Becker, and was the first professional sports facility in Cologne. The track was inaugurated on September 3, 1898 and the first race took place. The club Kölner Renn-Verein 1897 e.V., founded in 1897, is still the operator of the racetrack. Since 2010 the races have been organized in cooperation with the umbrella organization "German Racing".

The imposing, two-story main grandstand at the finish was planned by architect Otto March. In 1983 it was placed under a preservation order. Later, a second, less complex grandstand was built next to it. Behind the stands there are numerous betting desks and various gastronomic offers.

Cologne's racecourse is not only famous worldwide for its age, important races are still held here today. This includes the "Price of Europe", Germany's largest international horse race. Other important annual races are the Gerling Prize, the Mehl-Mühlens Race or the Rhineland Cup. Up to 20,000 spectators are present at the big races, around 140,000 spectators visit the racetrack each season.
More Information / Weblinks Racecourse website
German Racing
Wikipedia (German)
Wikipedia (English)
Types of Races: Thoroughbred

Racing Season: From: 03/15/2020 To: 10/11/2020

Year Opened: 09/03/1898

Famous Races:
* Preis von Europa * Gerling-Preis * Mehl-Mühlens-Rennen * Rheinland-Pokal

Racecourse Web Site: [Web Link]

Additional Information: Not listed
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