Halle’s market square is live again. After the previous webcam failed, we donated a new 4K network camera to the city of Halle (Saale). Installed on the roof of the Ratshof municipal building, it brings back the familiar view of the Market Church, the Red Tower and everyday life in the square – for people in Halle and everyone who feels connected to the city from afar.
A new webcam for Halle’s market square
The old camera was outdated and had to be taken offline in July 2026 following a technical failure. The city’s budget did not allow for an immediate replacement. That prompted us to help: as a media and technology company based in Halle, we work with cameras and transmission equipment every day. We wanted to put that experience towards a service that gives people a small window into their hometown.
On 28 October 2026, the city council approved the donation. The new camera was installed on the Ratshof the following day, 29 October. The market square view has been available again since early November, in time for the city’s Festival of Lights.
4K technology and support beyond installation
We donated a weather-resistant 4K network camera designed for continuous outdoor use. In addition to purchasing and installing it, we are also taking care of the camera’s technical maintenance. Our aim is to help keep this view of the market square available for the long term.
The project brought together ESMERO, the city of Halle and IT-Consult Halle GmbH. The city names IT-Consult and its IT and Digital Administration department as the technical support providers for the service. Our contribution covers the camera itself, its installation and its maintenance.
“Halle is our home. We work with modern camera and media technology every day, so this was a natural way for us to give something back to our city. A broken camera shouldn’t be the reason people can no longer enjoy the view of our beautiful market square.”
Kai Schmidt, Managing Director of ESMERO GmbH – translated from German
Behind the scenes on the Ratshof roof
These photographs show the camera installation, the people involved on the Ratshof roof and the view across Halle’s city center. The installation photographs and market square panorama were taken on 29 October 2026. They are still photographs, not current webcam images.
Photos: Manfred Boide
Watch the Halle market square webcam
The free livestream is available on the city’s website and shows the square around the clock. Whether you want to check the weather, see the market or enjoy the familiar five towers, the webcam brings a little of Halle to your screen. According to the city, the footage is not stored.
Open the live view of Halle’s market square
Media technology from Halle, for Halle
This donation is our way of giving something back to our city. In our client projects, we also combine the right technology with a clear purpose: making people, places and events visible. Explore our livestreaming services and project references, or contact us to discuss your own media project.
Further information: City of Halle announcement dated 5 November 2026 (in German).
