Erfurt celebrates the 48th Krämerbrückenfest with art and lots of fun!

Erfurt celebrates the 48th Krämerbrückenfest with art and lots of fun!

Erfurt, Deutschland - Erfurt celebrated the 48th Krämerbrückenfest this weekend with a full vigor. From June 13th to 15th, 2025, around 150,000 visitors flocked to the city to experience the festive atmosphere and honor the 700th anniversary of the impressive Krämerbrücke. The spectacle not only attracted locals, but also numerous guests from all over Thuringia and beyond, who dived into the hustle and bustle.

The Krämerbrücke itself was of course in the heart of the festival. In addition to the traditional stands and attractions, there was also a special art installation by the Erfurt artist Robert Leuschner this year. Under the title "Pons (in) Visibilis", six shimmering bridge arches from sequins were presented, which showed the vaulted structure of the bridge and not only stimulated the eyes, but also the imagination of the visitors. So the old building was shone in a new light.

a colorful program for big and small

Sunday was all about families. From 1 p.m., the cathedral square presented a varied program that came up with highlights such as "Kika dance alarm" and the celebration of Bernd's 25th birthday. Children and adults were able to look forward to surprises from Kika stars, while dance and breakfast were offered around the town hall car park. Fairy tale counters, magicians and children's theater added the offer and conjured up a smile on the faces of the little festival visitors.

On the last two event days on the theater square, the Toggo tour with various play stations for the children took place, which underlined the family friendliness of the festival. Last year the installation "1,000 cranes" by Lars Bucki was an eye -catcher, but the new art installation put on the festival this year a very special flair.

practical information for visitors

The arrival options were also thought of. The city of Erfurt recommended that the public transport be used because the Domplatzstraße was closed to car traffic. There were numerous parking facilities available for car drivers, with extended entry times and without increased tariffs to make parking easier for visitors. So they were able to concentrate entirely on the festival.

The Parkhaus Domplatz and Thomaseck offered extended opening times to cope with the streams of people. There were also free parking spaces on various P+R systems, so that the journey from the surrounding regions could be easily designed.

The Krämerbrückenfest was not just a solemn event, but an experience for all the senses - with art, music and a great atmosphere that even the oldest of Erfurt traditions put on the new light. For those who could not be there, there are numerous impressions on social media, for example on MDR Thuringia, where videos and pictures of the festival were shared. The next time you want to be there, you should already make a note of the date!

Further details and reviews of these unforgettable days can be found on Erfurt.de and mdr Thuringia.