Krämerbrücke Erfurt: 700 years of history and celebrations awaited!

Krämerbrücke Erfurt: 700 years of history and celebrations awaited!

The Krämerbrücke in Erfurt is celebrating a remarkable anniversary this year: 700 years. From 1325 to the present, this impressive structure not only wrote history, but also served as a lively trading center. With a length of 125 meters, it is the longest inhabited bridge in Europe, which is still an important symbol of the city. According to hna , the Krämerbrücke has connected many generations of residents and visitors.

Evelyn Perleberg and her husband Lutz are an example of what life on the bridge looks like. They have been living in one of the 32 bridge houses for over 40 years and have raised their children here. Active co -designers of the modernizations have also witnessed the development of your home. Another highlight is the Krämerbrückenfest, which takes place from June 13th to 15th, 2025. This festival will certainly attract many people and celebrate the rich legacy of the bridge.

an architectural masterpiece

The bridge that leads over the broad current, part of the Gera, has a eventful history. It was built as a stone construction in 1325 and replaced earlier wooden bridges that often fell victim to fires. According to the website kraemerbruecke-erfurt.de it is considered an architectural masterpiece and alive monument, the stories of merchants and craftsmen told today's art and culture scene.

The Krämerbrücke was once part of Via Regia, an important trade route that Paris connected with Kiev. This historical connection has contributed to the fact that the bridge became the central point of trade in Erfurt. In a large city fire in 1472, many of the original buildings were destroyed, but 62 half -timbered houses were rebuilt, 32 of which are preserved today.

living and trading on the bridge

After the turn, living on the Krämerbrücke became a privilege, while not many people previously lived here. Until 1989 the bridge was not a tourist destination. But a lot has changed since then: plans for hotel projects and re -transfer applications for the bridge houses have significantly increased interest in this historical place. Since 1996, an municipal foundation has been taking care of the concerns of the Krämerbrücke, with the task of maintaining the bridge houses and revitalizing the bridge as a trading center.

• The Krämerbrücke has a long tradition as a trading center.
• of the 32 houses a wide range of goods are sold, including Thuringian specialties, ceramics and antiques.
• There is a long waiting list for shops on the bridge, which underlines the popularity and high number of visitors.

With its rich inheritance and the lively atmosphere, the Krämerbrücke will continue to remain an important center for Erfurt and visitors from all over the world. This year's festival promises to captivate even more people and to fill the stories that she tells. All of this is also reflected in the many renovations and the ongoing maintenance of the historical building, as the Official website