Krämerbrückenfest: 150,000 visitors celebrate 700 years despite the rain!
Krämerbrückenfest: 150,000 visitors celebrate 700 years despite the rain!
The 48th Krämerbrückenfest was celebrated in Erfurt last weekend - an event that was all about 700 years of Steinerner Krämerbrücke this year. Despite a strong shower on Sunday, the organizers can look forward to around 150,000 visitors who have stimulated the Erfurt city center. The city administration draws a gratifying conclusion: the mood was peaceful, and the security concept, which was tightened due to the latest attacks in Germany, has proven itself. The police reported no major incidents during the festival. MDR emphasizes that the festival has high temperatures and a colorful range of events.The Krämerbrückenfest stretched from June 13th to 15th, 2025 and offered an extensive program that united art, culture and entertainment. An anniversary stage was set up behind the Krämerbrücke, on which numerous artists from Erfurt and the surrounding area, including Vicky Vomit, Jürgen Kerth and the band Roy Bianco & Diebbrunzati Boys, performed. Another highlight took place on Saturday evening: a spectacular fireworks display that illuminated the night. erfurt.de also describes the many culinary offers that ranged from roster to roasting and the visitors spoiled.
cultural diversity and participation offers
Sunday offered a special range of free sports activities such as yoga and Pilates on the cathedral square. The singer Lotte and the already mentioned band Roy Bianco & Die Abbrunzati Boys provided musical entertainment in the evening. The diversity of the festival not only led to a lively exchange among visitors, but also to a stronger interest in cultural events, which is also evident in the general trends: According to the consumption and media analysis, about a third of people regularly visit concerts or festivals. Statista indicates that festivals such as the Krämerbrückenfest are particularly attractive for young and old.
diversity was also shown in the presentation of artistic work, such as a special art installation with sequins on the Krämerbrücke, which embodied the motto "invisible". In addition, the Kreuzgasse exhibited medieval wood art, which kidnapped visitors on cultural and historical journey of discovery. With more than 150 program items and over 300 artists from various music styles, the Krämerbrückenfest was a festival for all the senses.
In the middle of the festive atmosphere, sales at the stands did not fail to materialize. The culinary delights and the manual offers were very well received. As local dealers report, they had good business and were able to win some new customers.
Overall, the Krämerbrückenfest 2025 was a recipe for success: a perfect mix of history, culture and entertainment that brought together the Erfurt and their guests. The festivities around the 700th birthday of the Krämerbrücke will probably be remembered for a long time.
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