Oerlikon Velodrome

Oerlikon Velodrome
Interactive map of Oerlikon Velodrome
LocationOerlikon, Zürich, Switzerland
Coordinates47°24′34″N 8°33′05″E / 47.409547°N 8.551279°E / 47.409547; 8.551279
Capacity3000
SurfacePrestressed concrete
Construction
Built1912

Oerlikon Velodrome is an uncovered velodrome in the Oerlikon district of Zürich, Switzerland. It was built in 1912.[1] The track is 333 m in length and is made of concrete.[2] The velodrome holds 3000 spectators. It held the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 1923, 1929, 1936, 1946, 1953, 1961 and 1983.

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References

  1. ^ Baumann, Michael (2012-04-17). "Das Jahrhundert des Ovals | NZZ". Neue Zürcher Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  2. ^ "Offene Rennbahn Oerlikon - Ein architektonisches Juwel in frischem Glanz". Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) (in German). Retrieved 2025-11-29.