Krämerbrückenfest Erfurt
48. Merchants' Bridge Festival from June 13 - June 15, 2025
Every year, on the third weekend of June, the Krämerbrückenfest takes place in the city of Erfurt. The festival is a celebration of life in the middle ages, its arts and crafts. It is carried out on an around the Merchants' Bridge which is located in the historical centre of town. You will experience more than 1,260 years of history. People in lively and cheerful mood will be enjoying music and art with travelling entertainers and minnesingers, craftsmen and market traders in an historic setting.
Come see the legendary jester, Till Eulenspiegel, at the opening of the Krämerbrückenfest. A festival highlight occurs on Saturday night with a pyrotechnic, music and sound extravaganza silhouetted by St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Severus Church in the background.
You may also find the following of interest
Merchants' Bridge
Another Erfurt landmark is the Merchants' Bridge (Krämerbrücke), the longest series of inhabited buildings on any bridge in Europe.
Old Quarter Tour
This tour will take you on an interesting walk through the old quarter, past the Merchants’ Bridge, the Town hall, the university and also the Cathedral and Church of St. Severus.
A First Taste of Erfurt
Anyone not yet familiar with Erfurt should not delay a moment longer and prepare to be captivated by this delightful city.
