Hessen is still in the Corona crisis. The Christmas market in Frankfurt should still take place in 2021 – albeit differently than before the pandemic.

Frankfurt – The Christmas market in Frankfurt * is a highlight for young and old every year. According to estimates by the annual Main metropolis, between 2.5 and 3 million people visit the magic booth in the city center. According to the managing director of Tourismus + Congress GmbH Frankfurt, Thomas Feda, 20 percent of these come from abroad. In the last year of Corona, Frankfurter die then due to the * pandemic to do without their beloved Christmas market – only the tree on the Römer was set up.

The good news is: if the pandemic allows, the Christmas market in Frankfurt will take place again in 2021, albeit differently than in the pre-corona year 2019. So there are of course hygiene and protective measures to combat the spread of corona, which ” based on the then current specifications and regulations ”, Thomas Feda already knows. But it is too late for registrations for booth operators: “The application process has already been completed.”

Complete cancellation of the Christmas market in Frankfurt is still possible

On the homepage of the Christmas market in Frankfurt it can also be read “that, depending on the course of the pandemic, a complete cancellation of the Christmas market can still take place.” At the moment, however, the situation looks good and planning is in full swing. We answer the most important questions.

Will the Christmas market in Frankfurt in 2021 take place as usual?

According to the current status, the city of Frankfurt is working flat out together with Tourismus + Congress GmbH Frankfurt to ensure that the 2021 Christmas market can take place from November 22nd to December 22nd. Although the distances between the stands are to be increased, the magic of the booth should – if possible – extend again from the Römer to the Hauptwache and die foothills to the Zeil Frankfurt *.

On the homepage of the Christmas market in Frankfurt, however: “We bit for understanding that cancellation cannot be completely ruled out at this point in time.

What rules apply to the Frankfurt Christmas market in 2021?

No precise information can currently be given. The fact is that according to current plans, more space for visitors should be created at the Christmas market in Frankfurt in 2021. The state of Hesse also stipulates that where the minimum distance of one and a half meters cannot be maintained, everyone should wear a mask. If you want to enjoy the Christmas market in Frankfurt, you should definitely have a mouth and nose cover in your pocket.

Exact rules will probably only be announced shortly before the opening of the Christmas market in November, as they will be based on the regulations and guidelines then applicable.

What will be offered to visitors at the Christmas market in Frankfurt 2021?

This question cannot be definitively answered yet, as the city of Frankfurt is still in the middle of planning together with Tourismus + Congress GmbH Frankfurt. But of course there will be a Christmas tree on the Römer – as every year – Bethmännchen, mulled wine and Christmas balls should also be part of the repertoire.

In addition, the culinary highlights are waiting for the visitors, for the small guests (but also for the big ones), if everything goes well, the big carousel on the Römer should also be. The exact design of the Christmas market in Frankfurt 2021 will be adjusted dynamically depending on the current corona situation.

Arrival to the Christmas market in Frankfurt 2021: public transport or car

The authorities recommend, of course, that you use public transport to get here. For mulled wine lovers or lovers of hot Ebbelwoi or Feuerzangbowle, this is the best way to get from A to B anyway.

There are no special parking spaces available for the event for all those who travel further away by car. This autumn when & the parking garages in the area will be used.

Parking spaces are available for coaches; details can be found on the Tourism website of the city of Frankfurt or can be requested directly from the city. (msb) * fnp.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA