Krämerbrückenfest 2025: 150,000 visitors celebrate 700 years of history!

Krämerbrückenfest 2025: 150,000 visitors celebrate 700 years of history!

Krämerbrücke, 99084 Erfurt, Deutschland - Erfurt, the charming state capital of Thuringia, celebrated a big festival from June 13th to 15th, 2025 - the 700th anniversary of the Krämerbrücke. Despite the heat and the sunny weather, an incredible 150,000 visitors flocked to the city center, which makes up an increase of around 30,000 guests compared to the previous year. Mayor Andreas Horn was proud of the success of the festival and thanked everyone involved and residents for their commitment. Surprisingly, there were no major incidents during the festival, which underlines the excellent organization of the city.

The Krämerbrückenfest, which already took place in its 48th edition, reports the city of Erfurt , brought an impressive program full of art, culture and entertainment that took place in the picturesque old town. Over 300 artists, including well -known names such as "Lotte" and "Roy Bianco & the Abbrunzati Boys", performed. A highlight of the overall program was the special anniversary stage behind the Krämerbrücke, which offered the Erfurt musicians a platform to demonstrate their skills.

a colorful program

The opening of the festival took place on June 13th at 6 p.m., where the youth theater "Die Scots" presented the play "Til Eulenspiegel". The following day, June 14th, the festival began at 11 a.m. and attracted with more than 200 stands that offered handicrafts and regional specialties. On eight stages and in different courtyards, visitors could enjoy music, try hands -on programs, experience live radio plays and listen to world music. The crowning glory of the festival formed a spectacular fireworks display that illuminated the cathedral square.

For families there was a Sunday open for sales on June 15 to 6 p.m. in the old town, with numerous family offers and musical performances completed the offer. The special venues during the festival were diverse and, in addition to the Krämerbrücke, the cathedral square, the town hall parking lot, the LEICEMARKT as well as the barefoot ruins and many more. Four places offered different artists and program highlights, which had something for every taste.

logistics and security

The transport organization during the Krämerbrücke Festival was well thought out: P+R parking spaces were accessible from various directions with light rail connections, and special residents' parking regulations apply. Security was also very important, with first aid points on the cathedral square, in Rathausgasse and behind the Krämerbrücke. The well -being of the visitor was also taken care of by banned glass bottles, food and drinks, and dogs had to be led on a leash.

For the organizers, however, the work continues: The next dates for the Krämerbrückenfest have already been determined and are scheduled for June 19 to 21, 2026. In addition, by June 22nd, those responsible have set up the opportunity to continue developing the festival in order to continue to create a successful framework for this special event in the future.

For everyone who wants to learn more about the upcoming festivals, the city of Erfurt offers comprehensive information at this link . The Krämerbrücke remains not only an architectural highlight of Erfurt, but also a cultural center that brings people together and keeps the history of the city alive.