First time at a racecourse?
Then you are welcome to take part in one of our public tours. We offer free tours for interested visitors on every race day.
The tours start when the square opens and 30 minutes afterwards.
(up to a maximum of 5 people per group – please enquire separately for group tours).
Learn more about the history of the racetrack, the schedule of a race day, and get a clear introduction to betting.
The meeting point is the press tip board at Baden Airpark.
If you use the main entrance, please turn right—the meeting point is located right there.
For better orientation, we recommend our flyer:
Children's program
For our younger visitors, we offer a free children's program on the days of the Spring Meeting, the Big Week and the Sales & Racing Festival.
At the main entrance, directly adjacent to the beach area, there is a lot to discover. Horst Jochim's play mobile offers a variety of games and rides for all ages.
Bobby car, Kettcar and other vehicles can be tried out on the adjacent course and parents can keep a close eye on their children.
A Baden Galopp Kiddie Ride is available for our youngest visitors. In addition, our mechanical practice horse, Mr. Iffi, invites children to slip into the role of a jockey themselves. The practice horse is set in motion exclusively by muscle power and the rider's own body weight—a playful experience that is both fun and challenging.
In the adjoining beach, you can build sandcastles in fine weather or cool off in the mini-pools in hot weather. Our beach loungers provide parents and children with a short break from romping around.
Children can be enchanted with artistic face painting on every race day.
Food and drinks are offered at various stands around the Kinderland and there are not only deckchairs but also other seating options.
Please note that parents must supervise their children at all times and no childcare is provided.
Good to know!
Electric horse - Miss Iffi
Experience the racehorse up close—on Miss Iffi!
Have you ever experienced what it feels like to ride a racehorse? Would you like to try out how jockeys train for races and feel how challenging the finish is?
Then Miss Iffi is just right for you!
Our trusty electric mare brings joy to young and old alike. She is used to train young riders at the Iffezheim training center, where they learn the correct posture, how to sit in the saddle, and balance. At the same time, our visitors can experience firsthand how jockey training works.
Thanks to the support of the T. von Zastrow Foundation, we are able to provide Miss Iffi for training and give our guests an exciting glimpse behind the scenes on all race days.
Where to find Miss Iffi:
On all race days, she is in her stable right next to the children's area. Just follow the path from the main entrance straight ahead—Miss Iffi is hard to miss!
Miss Iffi is looking forward to your visit!
After Race Party
BGV Children's & Family Day
After race parties - celebrating after the racing fun 🎶🎉
After an exciting day of racing, the action continues - at our after-race parties! 🎶💃
Would you like to round off the race day with a cocktail, a beer and a few snacks? Then come to the after-race parties. Enjoy the exuberant atmosphere, cool music and refreshing drinks 🍹 while the atmosphere really comes to life once again. Here you can laugh, dance and celebrate 🎉.
🗓 When - As soon as the dates are fixed, we will announce them here
📍 Where - Spring Meeting - Beach; Big Week - Gontard Garden
🎶 Who - The DJ or the band will be announced in time
Our after-race parties are the perfect end to an exciting day at the racecourse where everyone is welcome - full of energy, fun and unforgettable moments. ✨🥳
Special Days
Children's & Family Day
Children's & Family Day on June 04, 2026
To kick off the new racing season, a very special day awaits our visitors on Thursday, June 4, 2026: the Kids & Family Day. In addition to exciting races, there will be a colorful supporting program - an eventful start to the season for young and old.👨👩👧👦🌷
🏁 Mascot race - The popular mascots compete against each other! Who will win the race? You can cheer loudly!
🎨 Face painting - Become a butterfly, superhero or fantasy animal - our make-up professionals will conjure up great designs on your face.
🎯 Fun & games - Crafting, playing, laughing and discovering new things together - there's something for every child here!
Come along and enjoy the start of the season with the whole family🏇💚🎉
Style Challenge
Review: Style Challenge from 31.08.2025
"Dress like you are already famous" - this was the motto under which our top-class jury selected the best looks of the Big Week. Sylvie Meis (Casino Baden-Baden testimonial & presenter) led the jury and selected the winning styles together with her colleagues Clea-Lacy Juhn and Julia Sowden (both content creators). From elegant silhouettes to bold statement outfits: the participants showed just how glamorous a racetrack atmosphere can be.
The best thing about it: the Style Challenge once again proved how perfectly fashion, lifestyle and galloping go together - with great audience moments, photo spots and lots of applause for creativity and personality.
Outlook 2026
As soon as the new motto for the Style Challenge 2026 has been decided, we will inform you in detail here - including conditions of participation and jury details.
🗓️ Save the date: The first Sunday of the Big Week 2026 is 30.08.2026.
Make a note of the date in your calendar - we look forward to seeing your styles!
Ladies Day
To all the Ladies🎀 Ladies Day on September 05, 2026
A day not to be missed!
Our Gontard Garden will once again be a special place for all our female visitors on Saturday, September 5, 2026. An extra program just for the ladies will be put together to round off a beautiful and eventful race day.
But we can already reveal this much:
👑 Ladies Day competition - With knowledge and a little luck, you have the chance to win exclusive prizes
📸 Photo box - A souvenir photo will keep you thinking about the breathtaking race day
🎁 Ladies promotions - Great surprises await you
Experience racing full of excitement and speed paired with special actions, glamorous highlights and an atmosphere full of elegance - a day on which fun, style and sporting fascination merge perfectly.
Oktoberfest - Race day
O'zapft is! 🍻🎶 Oktoberfest race day on October 18, 2026
After the great success of the last Oktoberfest race day with 8,500 enthusiastic visitors and even some sunshine - despite the early start on both days - we are already looking forward to the sequel next year!
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the racecourse will once again become the Wiesn of racing. Look forward to a hearty atmosphere, rousing music and genuine Oktoberfest tradition - in dirndls and lederhosen, of course.
🎭 Traditional costume competition: Show off your best outfit and become the traditional costume kings of Iffezheim!
🎶 Live music & Bavarian beats will once again ensure the best atmosphere.
🎯 Hands-on activities and surprises guarantee fun for young and old.
Come along, celebrate with us and experience a unique race day full of Oktoberfest flair, excitement and joie de vivre! 🏇🍺🥨