Döbeln horse-drawn tram pull: Eleven teams are fighting for the cup on Sunday!
The 2nd Döbeln horse-drawn tram will take place on September 7th, 2025. Eleven teams compete for the winner's cup on the Obermarkt.

Döbeln horse-drawn tram pull: Eleven teams are fighting for the cup on Sunday!
On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, the second edition of the popular horse-drawn tram will take place on the Döbelner Obermarkt. With eleven teams taking on the challenge, the event is twice as big as last year. This exciting event, organized by the traditional association Döbelner Pferdebahn e. V., promises a day full of action and communal fun.
From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. participants have the opportunity to put their skills to the test. The teams will pull the Döbelner horse-drawn tram for a time, with tactics, strategy and speed being required. The member of the state parliament for the region, Henning Homann, acts as patron and has donated a challenge cup for the winning team. This year, too, a special prize will be awarded for the most original overall performance - a great opportunity for the teams to receive additional praise for creativity.
A look back at the previous year
The previous competition, held in 2024, produced the team of the “Kenbukan” karate club, which won the title with an impressive speed of 10 to 11 km/h. Ralf Kruggel, a committed member of the club, returned the challenge cup on Thursday and then presented it again to the winning teams.
The Obermarkt in Döbeln will once again be a competition arena this year, and the anticipation is already palpable. In a convivial atmosphere, not only the competitors but also the spectators can have an entertaining day. Food and drinks will be on offer to ensure your physical well-being is taken care of, and the event is sure to make visitors' hearts beat faster.
Horse fairs and riding holidays in Germany
For all equestrian sports enthusiasts it is worth taking a look beyond the Döbeln stage. Germany is home to a large number of horse fairs, including the well-known one spoga horse in Cologne, which represents a paradise of possibilities for every horse lover. Here you can not only discover new products, but also have interesting conversations about everything to do with horses.
In view of the upcoming event in Döbeln, it is ideal to find out about other equestrian events and trade fair dates in good time. If you are planning a riding holiday, you should book tickets for trade fairs at the same time - because time is running out!
Take the opportunity to stop by Döbeln on Sunday. Whether as an active participant or a spectator, the horse-drawn tram is a magnet for everyone who is interested in sport and community.