Arrival by car:
From the A5, take the Baden-Baden-Mitte exit in the direction of Iffezheim and follow the racecourse signs. You will find plenty of parking spaces at the racecourse (subject to a charge).
Travel by bus and train:
Take the train or S-Bahn to Baden-Baden main station in the Oos district. From there, take the bus to Iffezheim on line 218.
If you stop in Rastatt by train, you can also travel directly from there by bus. Line 234 runs from Rastatt station to Iffezheim. You can find the timetable here.
Racecourse overview
Our racecourse map will help you find your way around the extensive course and navigate to the most important hotspots straight away.
Parking lots, restaurant areas or even the driving ring and award ceremony area are of course listed.
You will also find many signposts on the grounds to guide you around the entire site.
The most important questions from A-Z
Arrival
If you are coming by car, leave the A5 at the Baden-Baden - Iffezheim exit in the direction of Iffezheim and follow the signs. From Baden-Baden train station, take bus line 218 and special buses. A cab will take you from the station to Iffezheim in about 10 minutes.
Start
The racecourse opens its gates approx. 90 minutes before the first start. The exact start times of the individual races are usually fixed three days before the race day.
Catering
The catering of the racecourse is divided into 2 areas and also assigned to 2 partners. You can find more information here.
Dress code
There is no fixed dress code. However, a jacket is not out of place in the more exclusive areas such as Brenners Lounge or Champions Club. Generally speaking, you are welcome to dress up or simply come casual and relaxed. Whatever you like is allowed!
Admission
A single day ticket costs from 8 euros. Tickets with guaranteed seating start from 19 euros. Children and young people up to the age of 12 are admitted free of charge. For families, the BGV family ticket is available at the box office (no box office surcharge). Day tickets purchased online in advance (at least by 00:00 on the day before) are €3 cheaper than at the box office.
Lost property
For lost property handed in at Baden Galopp, please contact the citizens' office in Iffezheim town hall. Address: GEMEINDEVERWALTUNG IFFEZHEIM Hauptstrasse 54, 76473 Iffezheim, Tel.: +49 (0)7229 / 605-0, E-Mail: [email protected]
Guided tours
Baden Galopp offers two free public guided tours of the racecourse grounds at the start of the race day. Learn more about the fascination of horse racing. You can find the times and meeting point via the rider program.
Ground
Experts refer to the track on which the horses gallop as the "runway". It is strictly forbidden to enter, as thoroughbreds can travel at speeds of up to 60 km/h and there is a high risk of injury.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a lead at all times. There is a water point at the Absattelring and secretariat at the Waage building.
We ask you to pick up your pets' droppings and dispose of them in the garbage cans. We have placed smart bag dispensers all over the grounds: True to the motto: "Don't leave dirt, throw the poop away!"
Information on
Free guided tours before the start of the races provide information about the racecourse and an introduction to the betting action. Weather information is available at the Wettstar tent, the stand is located on the grandstand side directly next to the lead ring.
Kinderland
The BGV - Kinderland includes many attractions for our little visitors. Every day, Jochim's play mobile with bouncy cushions, vehicles and a wide range of play options is a guest. There is a cordoned-off area for the vehicles so that no children get lost in the hustle and bustle. On some days we offer an additional family program, you can find more information under the tab supporting program.
Maker
Since April 1, 2021, Baden Galopp GmbH & Co. KG has been responsible for staging the gallop races in Iffezheim. The people behind it are Peter Gaul and Stephan Buchner. The Great Week 2021 was the new operator's first event.
Newcomer
Don't be shy about a visit to the racecourse: there is no fixed dress code, the prices for admission, food and drinks are affordable, nor is betting a witchcraft. Our guests come from all walks of life and age groups.
Online
Information about the races and Baden Galopp can be found on our homepage and at www.deutscher-galopp.de
News about the racecourse, training and dates can be found almost daily on our social media channels. Feel free to drop by and leave a Follow & Like.
Parking
The Baden-Baden - Iffezheim racecourse has a large number of paid parking spaces. If you are afraid of a short walk of a few minutes, you can reserve a parking space in parking lot A directly at the Benazet grandstand. Parking lot A can be booked via our ticket system, all other parking spaces (general) are charged directly on site via our parking service provider and cannot be booked in advance.
Quick Pick
The Quick Pick is the easiest way to win a lot of money with a small stake in the four-bet. You have to tell the cashier how much you want to bet (at least two euros) and the computer picks for you. With a bit of luck, it will be the first four horses in the right order.
Saddle seat / day ticket
The single admission ticket is traditionally called a saddling area ticket, as you can watch the horses being saddled in the driving ring. The ticket gives you access to the Iffezheim grandstand, including the Kincsem and Oleander towers and the terrace lounge on the second floor of the large saddling ring grandstand with a view over the driving ring and the saddling ring.
Tradition
There have been horse races in Iffezheim since 1858 and many of the main sporting competitions such as the Grand Prix of Baden or the Future Race have been around since the early years.
Entertainment
Horse racing is pure entertainment: it offers elegance, dynamism, excitement and the chance to win money.
Including a mega fun factor that nobody can resist. When the four-legged top stars turn into the home straight with flowing manes and flying hooves, no one is held back: Business customers in pinstripe suits and "normal" horse enthusiasts alike jump up from their seats and break out into extremely loud cheers.
VIP
Iffezheim has many famous guests. The aim of Baden Galopp is to ensure that every visitor feels particularly well looked after.
If you would like to spend a race day as a VIP, you can, for example, secure seats in the exclusive hospitality areas "Rizzi & Co. Fine Dining Club" or "The Finisher".
The Brenners Park Hotel in Baden-Baden also offers an exclusive racing experience with the special Brenners flair in its own "Brenners Lounge". Tickets for this lounge are available here
Betting
Betting is not as difficult as some people think and often a novice who relies on his gut feeling has more success than the supposed expert. The minimum stake for a bet starts at 50 cents. The different types of bets are explained in the race program and on information boards.
X, Y + target
The distances vary between 1,000 m and 3,200 m during the horse race. The 2,200 m start directly in front of the grandstand is particularly attractive. The horses run around to the left in Iffezheim. The finish is always in the same place next to the large video screen.