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

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

Erfurt celebrated the 48th Krämerbrückenfest with full vigor this weekend. 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 immersed themselves in the colorful hustle and bustle.

At the heart of the festival was of course the Krämerbrücke itself. In addition to the traditional stands and attractions, this year there was also a special art installation by the Erfurt artist Robert Leuschner. Under the title “pons (in)visibilis”, six shimmering bridge arches made of sequins were presented, which revealed the arched structure of the bridge and stimulated not only the eyes but also the imagination of the visitors. The old building was shone in a new light.

A colorful program for young and old

Sunday was all about families. From 1 p.m., the cathedral square presented a varied program that included highlights such as “KiKA-TanzAlarm” and the celebration of Bernd the Bread’s 25th birthday. Children and adults could look forward to surprises from KiKA stars, while dancing and breakfast were offered around the town hall parking lot. Storytellers, magicians and children's theater complemented the offerings and put a smile on the faces of the little festival visitors.

On the last two days of the event, the Toggo tour took place on Theaterplatz with various play stations for the children, which underlined the family-friendliness of the festival. Last year, Lars Bucki's installation “1,000 Cranes” was an eye-catcher, but the new art installation gave the festival a very special flair this year.

Practical information for visitors

The travel options were also considered. The city of Erfurt recommended using public transport as Domplatzstrasse was closed to car traffic. Numerous parking options were available for car drivers, with extended entry times and no increased tariffs to make parking easier for visitors. This meant they could concentrate fully on the festival.

The Domplatz and Thomaseck car parks offered extended opening hours to cope with the influx of people. There were also free parking spaces at various P+R facilities, so that travel from the surrounding regions could be made comfortable.

The Krämerbrückenfest was not just a celebratory event, but an experience for all the senses - with art, music and a great atmosphere that puts even the oldest Erfurt traditions in a new light. For those who couldn't be there, there are numerous impressions on social media, for example on MDR Thüringen, where videos and pictures of the festival were shared. If you want to be there next time, you should save the date!

Further details and reviews of these unforgettable days can be found at erfurt.de and MDR Thüringen.