Erfurt celebrates 700 years of Krämerbrücke: A festival of superlatives!

Erfurt celebrates 700 years of Krämerbrücke: A festival of superlatives!

Erfurt, Deutschland - The Krämerbrückenfest in Erfurt, which took place from June 13th to 15th, 2025, was a complete success and brought a cheerful, peaceful atmosphere to the city center. The festival, which celebrated the 700th birthday of the Krämerbrücke, attracted around 150,000 visitors, which were costumed and danced under the bright sun rays and in hot temperatures. Mayor Andreas Horn was proud of the festival and thanked everyone involved and the residents, who, for example, were characterized by understanding the necessary inner city closures. These were consistently implemented, and luckily there were no major incidents during the festival.

A art installation by Robert Leuschner called "Pons Invisibilis" was the focus of the event. This impressive installation, which represents the vaulted structure of the bridge with six shimmering bridge arches from sequins, will be shown on the Krämerbrücke until the beginning of July. The musical diversity of the festival was also remarkable, with over 300 artists, including stars such as "Lotte" and "Roy Bianco & the Abbrunzati Boys", which performed on eight main stages and six action areas. The highlight of the Saturday was a singing together of all artists with Philipp's pub choir.

fireworks and security concept

The festival culminated on Saturday evening in a spectacular fireworks display that illuminated the night and inspired the visitors. A highly well thought out security concept that was implemented in cooperation with the police, fire brigade and emergency services guaranteed the security of everyone present and remained stable throughout the festival. Public transport has been reinforced and extended parking garage opening times were well received.

Over the years, the number of festival goers in Germany has continuously increased. According to current data, around a third of the festival goers regularly attend such events. This shows how important such events are for citizens to experience culture and share joy. The music styles that emphasized the festival ranged from jazz, pop, folk to children's programs - culture for every generation!

outlook and survey

The anticipation for the next Krämerbrückenfest is already there, because the data for the coming year is determined: From June 19 to 21, 2026, the Krämerbrücke will again be the scene of exciting experiences. In order to further develop the event in the future, those responsible have started a survey that will remain open until June 22nd. The opinion of the visitors is asked to make the celebrations even more colorful and inviting.

The Krämerbrückenfest is not only a cultural highlight for Erfurt, but also promotes the sense of community and attracts visitors from all over the region. This is how memories were created on this unforgettable weekend.

thuringia", while the city of Erfurt itself erfurt.de provides further details about the festival and the art installation. For all those who are interested in festivals and their visitors, Statista