Erfurt celebrates 700 years of Krämerbrücke: Over 150,000 visitors enthusiastic!

Erfurt celebrates 700 years of Krämerbrücke: Over 150,000 visitors enthusiastic!

Erfurt, Deutschland - From 13th to June 15th, Erfurt experienced an unforgettable festival: The 700th birthday of the Krämerbrücke was celebrated with a colorful program. In wonderful, sunny weather, over 150,000 visitors flocked to the city, which meant an increase of around 30,000 guests compared to the previous year. This impressive balance was made by

a festival for all senses

The Krämerbrückenfest celebrated not only the bridge itself, but also the ancient tradition of trade and cultural exchange in Erfurt. With a length of about 120 meters, the grocer bridge is the longest bridge built with houses in Europe. This message is also supported by mdr.de that no greater incident was reported during the festival.

The city's security concept was rated as extremely successful. The police, fire brigade and regulatory services were on site and ensured that everything went smoothly. "The entire process was perfectly organized," said the police, who confirmed that the previous safety precautions were tightened due to recent incidents in the country.

an outlook on the future

Mayor Andreas Horn was enthusiastic about the words "We are proud of this festival" and thanked everyone involved and the residents for their help. With regard to the further development of the festival, a survey is available by June 22, 2026, in which suggestions and wishes of visitors are collected. In the meantime, the next dates have also been determined: The Krämerbrückenfest will take place again in 2026 from June 19 to 21. The anticipation for this is already noticeable.

Cologne has its own history, but Erfurt's Krämerbrücke will surely live far beyond Thuringia as a cultural highlight. Anyone who has experienced the unique atmosphere will surely come back next time!