Fulda Christmas market in the sign of security and a nice mood!

The winter forest "Unterm Heilig Kreuz" in Fulda, a popular highlight of the Christmas market, remains open until Monday, December 30th. Despite the pre -Christmas closings of many other Christmas markets, the person in charge of the winter forest, Luisa Aulich, reports on good conditions and a nice mood. Aulich, which has been responsible for the winter forest for two years, indicates that the longer operation is economically necessary, since the structure takes four weeks and the dismantling a week and a half. The winter forest will be operated again next year by the "Team Aulich", which has been ensuring this event for nine years.

However, the recent attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg triggered concern. In Fulda in particular, increased police presence and additional roadblocks were set up to ensure the safety of visitors. Aurly emphasizes that visitors continue to feel safe, even if the uncertain times in the run -up to the dead Sunday were noticeable in the past week. The weather is described as "imperial weather", with sunshine and pleasant temperatures, which contributes to the positive atmosphere.

memory of the victims of the Magdeburg attack

in an ecumenical prayer that took place on December 21, 2024 in the Heilig-Geist Church, the victim of the attack in Magdeburg was commemorated. The event was carried out by the CDU parliamentary group, Mayor Dr. Heiko Wingenfeld and the police headquarters are organized. Around 70 visitors, including urban bodies, came together to express their horror and grief. The bells of the Holy Spirit Church heralded longer than usual. The Protestant pastor Jörg Scheer expressed his helplessness about the attack, while the Catholic pastor Thomas Renze saw hope and light in the help of the injured. Bishop Michael Gerber spoke prayers for eternal peace for the deceased and recovery for the injured, and Mayor Wingenfeld called for understanding and helpfulness.

In response to the attack, the security situation at the Christmas market in Fulda was increased, including increased police presence and the waiver of any stage program that day. The Hessian Interior Minister Roman Poseck made it clear that the attack in Magdeburg had no connection to Hessen and that there was no increased risk to Hessian Christmas markets. Nevertheless, measures to increase police presence and to check the safety precautions at the Christmas markets in Hesse were announced.