Erfurt Christmas market cleared after a stop - police increase controls!

Erfurt Christmas market cleared after a stop - police increase controls!

After a shocking attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market on Friday evening, the organizer's Christmas market was also cleared. According to Thuringia's Interior Minister Georg Maier (SPD), this was done as a precaution without having given special information on a risk. A strong police force was on site to ensure security. Maier also announced that the controls on all Christmas markets in Thuringia will be reinforced. The Erfurt Christmas market, which took place on the cathedral square, was thus cleared on Friday evening, reports mdr thuringia. .

The Magdeburg Christmas market, which opened on November 22, 2024 and lasts until December 29, 2024, is considered one of the most popular markets in the region and attracts numerous visitors. With over 50 types of mulled wins and a breathtaking world of lights, in which 1.2 million LED lights and large glow elements let the city center shine, it offers a festival for the senses. There are also numerous stands with Christmas products, from the Erzgebirge handicrafts to delicious marzipan. Despite the tragic incident, the market remains a popular destination in Advent and attracts numerous visitors with attractions such as the ice rink “Winterfreuden on Ice”, such as Describes the Magdeburg Christmas Market