Erfurt Christmas market: shaking traditions, sustainability asked!

Erfurt Christmas market: shaking traditions, sustainability asked!

Erfurt, Deutschland - The Christmas market in Erfurt, a popular destination for locals and tourists, faces dramatic changes! The festive atmosphere could soon be replaced by new, sustainable concepts that put the traditions to the test. Chief organizer Maximilian Wolf has the challenge of organizing the market this year without a trial period - and this under difficult conditions!

A big problem was the procurement of the Christmas tree on the cathedral square. A bark beetle reduced the selection drastically: only one of nine trees was useful! This situation shows how important it is to act quickly and effectively to save the popular event. But that's not the only challenge that Wolf has to do. Sustainability is at the top of the agenda, and the question of whether the concept of the Christmas market is still up to date is discussed loudly.

sustainability in focus

The discussion about sustainability is getting louder. While hundreds of trees are felled for the Christmas market, plant activists at the same time. Wolf emphasizes that you have to think about these topics in order to make the market sustainable. The central tree on the cathedral square is preserved for the time being, but a rethink is necessary for the entire urban area. Wolf sees the Christmas market as a figurehead of the city and wants to maintain continuity, even if changes from outside are challenged.

Another hot topic is the GEMA fees that are three times as high as the fee of the musicians. These financial challenges could affect the musical design of the market. Preparations are in full swing, and the Erfurt hope for a Christmas market that meets both tradition and modern demands. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop!