Christmas market Erfurt: Visitors complain about overcrowded booths and parking space chaos!

Christmas market Erfurt: Visitors complain about overcrowded booths and parking space chaos!

Erfurt, Deutschland - Erfurt shines again in the festive light! Since November 26, 2024, the Erfurt Christmas market with over 200 stalls and a variety of Christmas delicacies, from the popular Thuringian sausages to the traditional Erfurt Schittchen. Until December 22nd, visitors can enjoy the punched atmosphere and the numerous attractions of the historic old town, decorated with an approx. 25 meter high Christmas tree and hand -carved figures. The old town is known as one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany due to its picturesque backdrop and the diverse offer, as is reported on christmas market.erfurt.de

Despite the festive mood, however, there is displeasure among the visitors. Many report crowded alleys and difficulties in finding a parking space, especially on weekends. Users in an Erfurt Facebook group described their negative experiences and called for an improvement in the situation. A user reports that he was driven over his foot with a stroller and another mentioned that the parking garage near the cathedral square was closed, which also frustrated. In the group, many gave the advice to visit the market better on weekdays and park at a P+R parking lot to drive the tram towards the old town, such as thueringen24.de

attraction and problems

With more than a million visitors last year, the Christmas market in Erfurt not only attracts locals, but also tourists from all over Germany. Despite the overcrowding and the sometimes chaotic parking situation, love for this traditional event remains unbroken. Many visitors are enthusiastic about the festive atmosphere and the beauty of the market. Nevertheless, it remains to be hoped that the city will take measures to improve the organization and satisfaction of market visitors.