Krämerbrücke

Today, there are mostly shops for handicrafts and antiques in the 32 houses. Except for the houses 15, 20, 24 and 33, all buildings are owned by the city of Erfurt. The building was and is a tourist magnet.

The city of Erfurt maintains a foundation for the preservation of this unique monument, the Krämerbrücke Foundation. In the house of the Krämerbrücke 31 foundation informs a permanent exhibition with a Krämerbrückenmodell on a scale of 1: 100 on the history and present of Krämerbrücke as well as the foundations active for the building ensemble.

Due to its special significance for the history of the city and the general history of the building, the Krämerbrücke also received special monuments in the GDR. Thus, from 1967 to 1973, all houses were restored. Extensive repairs of the vault bridge took place in 1985/1986 and 2002. Since then, the construction of vehicles with a maximum axle load of 11 tonnes has been permitted.

The Krämerbrücke is Erfurt's oldest secular structure and is one of the city's most famous landmarks, with two-sided, enclosed bridge buildings with half-timbered houses. It is the longest continuously built with houses bridge in Europe. The pedestrian bridge spans the here called Breitstrom Gera and connects the Benediktsplatz in the old town center with the Wenigemarkt in the eastern Old Town extension (Wikipedia).

an absolute highlight in Erfurt and always worth a visit

If you are in Erfurt you should visit this attraction. But with the bike around something around, it is very busy.

The only year-round inhabited bridge

Definitely recommendable: On the Krämerbrücke there is the "Golden Helmet Ice Cream Maker", a small shop with delicious, homemade ice cream and very special ice cream varieties.

The old town of Erfurt is super nice, lots to see, small cafes to stay

Very attractive flair on the bridge! Many small boutiques, cafes and bars.
The facades of the houses also look very pretty from the water. Especially in summer. Then there is also hustle and bustle around the bridge.

The highlight of Erfurt. You have to see it.

Krämerbrücke and Erfurt Old Town. Definitely worth seeing. Pubs and restaurants.

The most famous street in Erfurt, shop and look at medieval half-timbered houses.