This weekend? Kraemerbrueckenfest 2019

Erfurt, DE -- Happening in Erfurt this weekend is one of the largest festivals that the town celebrates: The Kraemerbrueckenfest. The festival is a celebration of the Kraemerbruecke, one of the oldest "residential bridges" in Europe. The name translates loosely to "Merchant's Bridge" and has stood for nearly 800 years. There is a fantastic entry on the bridge via Wikipedia, for some more context around it's cultural and historical importance to the city.

The festival itself is a collection of food, music, and other celebrations of Medieval times, which is very appropriate for Erfurt's architecture. You'll find massive parties and a festival atmosphere at the Domplatz and the Kraemerbruecke itself, and this is a great chance to try new foods and drinks, as well as grab unique German souvenirs. This weekend, make sure to give yourself some time to visit the festival. Los jetzt!

Panoramic view of the Krämerbrücke, North face. Image credit: Wikipedia / simon tunstall
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