Erfuhrt Thüringen City Walk and Christmas Market Visit 2024
This is a city tour and Christmas market visit to Erfuhrt Thüringen Germany.
Christmassy illuminated market in the evening with pyramid, Christmas tree, St. Mary’s Cathedral and Church of St. Severus
Welcome to the Christmas Market in Erfurt!
Martin Luther, the great Reformer, once declared that Erfurt is “in the ideal location … the perfect place for a city”. Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, dates back more than 1,280 years and its long history is reflected in the beautifully preserved old quarter. The stately patrician town houses and lovingly restored half-timbered buildings in the charming city centre bear witness to Erfurt’s medieval prosperity.
The monumental ensemble of St. Mary’s Cathedral and the Church of St. Severus is Erfurt’s most famous landmark, and therefore makes the perfect backdrop to the city’s Christmas market. Every year the wide range of festive attractions at the market attracts some two million visitors of all ages. Christmas wares of every description are available from more than 200 wooden huts on and around Domplatz, Fischmarkt and Willy-Brandt-Platz squares and along Anger and Schlösserbrücke. And the city’s Christmas market just wouldn’t be the same without regional favourites such as Thuringian Bratwurst and Erfurt Schittchen, a stollen so good it’s been registered as a trademark. Also available to buy are handcrafted products from Thuringia including Christmas decorations, traditional blue-dyed fabrics and a wide range of pottery, as well as crafts from the Erzgebirge mountains.
Erfurt Christmas market is one of Germany’s finest, and a great way to explore it is with one of our tours or packages. Erfurt’s central location within Germany makes it is easy to reach by car, coach or train
The Krämerbrücke is the oldest secular building in Erfurt and is one of the city’s most famous landmarks with a double-sided bridge
The town hall is located on one of the most remarkable squares in the city, the fish market.
The neo-Gothic building is not only the seat of administration and the centre of political power in Erfurt, it is also a tourist attraction and venue for concerts, receptions and celebrations.
The old town hall complex, which consists of numerous buildings and has grown over the centuries, was built on the same site where the current town hall stands. The oldest buildings date back to the 13th century. Parts, including the large hall, were demolished in 1830, further parts were demolished in 1865/66, and the remaining parts, including the mighty tower, were demolished in 1870.
The main parts of today’s town hall were built between 1870 and 1875. In 1904/05, the east wing was extended, a second staircase and the town council meeting room were built. The complex was closed in 1934/35 with the construction of the south building and the savings bank building.
Opening hours
26.11. – 22.12.2024
Time Domplatz
Sunday to Wednesday: 10 am until 8 pm
Thursday and opening day: 10 am until 9 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am until 10 pm
Time Fischmarkt, Schlösserbrücke, Anger, Willy-Brand-Platz
Monday to Sunday: 10 am until 8 pm
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The contents of this video:
00:00 – Intro Logo, highlights and title
03:40 – Krämerbrücke
07:11 – Das Rathaus or Town Hall
10:41 – Christmas Market
14:11 – Glühwein or Mulled Wine
17:10 – Cathedral of St. Mary
21:00 – Inside the Cathedral of St. Mary
24:29 – View of the Christmas Market from Petersberg
25:09 – Outro