Lockdown concept revised
How Nuremberg protects its Christmas markets
November 13, 2025 – 11:57Reading time: 2 minutes
“There is no real danger” – but police and Nuremberg city authorities tightened security measures for the Christmas market.
While the first stalls are being set up in the city center, security preparations for the Christmas market are in full swing by the police and city administration. Starting Friday, November 28, many visitors will once again flock to Nuremberg. And as in previous years, the city government and police have a broad security concept.
“There is no real danger,” stressed a spokesman for Central Franconia police headquarters when asked via t-online. “However, we live in a time – as we have been for many years – where abstract risk situations can be assessed as high.”
Christkindlesmarkt is one of the oldest, largest and most famous Christmas markets in Germany. Every year the city attracts visitors from all over the world – according to city estimates, around two million people will come by 2024.
The exact number of security forces deployed is still being kept secret. According to a police spokesperson, this will be adjusted to daily situations. It is clear that many uniformed and civilian officers will be present on site every day. The goal is to be able to react flexibly to any developments. In particular, the concept of blocking has been revised and expanded.
Even now, ahead of the opening, representatives from the police, city government and service providers have toured the location to coordinate together. There is a lively exchange.
A spokesman for the city of Nuremberg also emphasized that the security concept is checked and updated every year. If asked, events in other places, such as Magdeburg, are also included in the plans. We have communicated regularly about this since the beginning of the year.
Information from the city government and police is intentionally vague. The authorities ask for your understanding – after all, this is about implementing security concepts effectively.
More than a year ago, a man drove a 340 hp rental car through a Christmas market in Magdeburg, killing six people and injuring more than 300, some seriously. The trial of the defendant from Saudi Arabia began on Monday. The move sparked discussions about security at major events such as folk festivals or Christmas markets and prompted cities to revise their security concepts.
