Destination guide
Bremen
Germany
The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen is a city in northern Germany with a major port on the River Weser. The population is 567,000 (2020).
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Prioritize a visit to the Rathaus to admire its architecture, as it is a UNESCO World Heritage site that serves as a grand display of the city's historical wealth and independence.
Dine at the Bremer Ratskeller to experience the historic setting where German wines have been stored and sold since 1405, and be sure to sample the regional specialties listed on their extensive menu.
Explore the Schnoor district early in the day to navigate the narrow 15th-century alleys and timber-framed houses before they become crowded, allowing you to fully appreciate the small handicraft shops and galleries.
Use the bike-friendly paths along the Weser River or through the star-shaped Wallanlagen park to see the city as the locals do, avoiding the need to rely on taxis or public transport for short distances.
Avoid staying in the immediate nightlife quarter if you are a light sleeper, as noise insulation can be a significant issue in many of the older buildings located in the city center.
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Best time to go
Best window: April–October
Kind weather all year — there is no month to avoid.
Rated from ten years of daily temperature and rainfall recorded at this destination, via Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Hover a month for its real numbers.
Getting around
By train
Most trains are operated by Deutsche Bahn and even the local trains that aren't can be booked through their website. In the west lie the cities Delmenhorst and Oldenburg and the Frisian islands. In the east you can travel to Verden, in the south to Osnabrück.
By bus/tram
Bremen offers an extensive public transportation network with trams and buses. Public transport maps of Bremen are available in German.
By taxi
Taxis are found nearly everywhere and every time, with a cost of about €1.25/km. There is no need to book a taxi in advance. Taxi drivers and call center employees may have difficulties to understand a phone call in English.
By bike
You can rent bicycles at the railway station and several bike shops in Bremen. See details in German only. Bremen is the most bike-friendly city among the biggest German cities.
By shared car
Members of the Cambio car-sharing network, whether in Germany or Belgium, can hire cars - Bremen is the company's headquarters.
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What to see
Places are listed from Wikivoyage and our own sourced research. Worth it means a second, independent source names the place too; “3 sources agree” means three or more do — and each card names them, so you can check.
Schnoor
Worth itAlso recommended by Alice & Lucas Travel and 1 other
· Free
Bremen's oldest district, characterized by narrow lanes and timber-framed houses dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Once a quarter for fishermen and craftsmen, it now hosts numerous galleries, cafés, and small handicraft shops.
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Schnoor Quarter
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet and 1 other
A maze of narrow medieval alleys once home to fishermen, now filled with doll's-house-sized cottages turned boutiques and cafés.
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Böttcherstraße
Worth itAlso recommended by Alice & Lucas Travel
· Free
An incredible Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) street that runs from the main square towards the river. There are many fine façades and courtyards all with large amounts of design detail.
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Rathaus
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Am Markt 21· Cheap
This is one of the finest in Europe and has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Building work started in 1410 and it is seen as an important display of the wealth and freedom of the city.
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Roland
Worth itAlso recommended by Alice & Lucas Travel
Am Markt· Free
This statue on the main square, in front of the town hall, is of the Knight Roland, subject of the Medieval epic, the Song of Roland, who was a protector of trade.
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Bremen Rathaus
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A UNESCO-listed 1400s town hall on the marketplace, standing beside the famous statue of the Bremen Town Musicians.
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Kunsthalle Bremen
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A permanent collection spanning the Middle Ages to modern times, including works by Van Gogh, Monet, Rubens and ten Rodin sculptures.
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Dom St. Petri
Sandstraße 10-12· Cheap
Over 1,200 years old, its huge towered façade dominates the main square. The interior is also impressive, with some fine painted details on the ceilings.
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Wallanlagen
Am Wall· Free
Built on the site of the former city fortifications, this star-shaped park is the oldest public garden in Germany. It features scenic walking paths, colorful flowerbeds, and the historic "Am Wall" windmill.
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What to do
Dom St Petri tower climb
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
265 steps up the south tower of Bremen's 8th-century-founded cathedral reward you with panoramic views (April to October).
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Universum Science Centre
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
An oyster-shaped building offering virtual trips from the ocean floor to outer space, a hands-on science museum unlike Bremen's historic core.
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Bruchhausen-Vilsen–Asendorf Museum Railway
35 km upstream the Weser
Vintage steam & diesel trains operate over a km 7.8
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Stadtwaldsee (City Forest Lake)
From the University and the Universum Museum go west about 1 kilometer· Free
Free swimming at a public beach in a recreation area. There is also a separate nude beach. Fishing, windsurfing, and boating are all possible. Many locals simply enjoy walking or biking on the path that runs around the lake.
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What to eat
Bremer Ratskeller
Worth itAlso recommended by Travel Gretl
The entrance is in the western corner of the city hall, near the Roland and the City Musicians· Moderate
Stunning classic wine cellar located in the basement of the historic city hall. Has stored and sold German wines since 1405. Large menu includes regional specialties and has English translations.
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Gasthof zum Kaiser Friedrich
Lange Wieren 13
Slightly smoked cut of pork with cabbage and mashed potatoes (Braunkohlteller)
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Where to stay
Townside Hostel Bremen
Take tram 10 from Hauptbahnhof to Humboldtstrasse or tram 2 or 3 to Sielwall
Bright, professionally run hostel is right in the middle of Bremen’s nightlife quarter and handy to Werder Bremen’s stadium. The building has no elevator or air conditioning. Inside as well as outside noise insulation is a problem.
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International Youth Hostel
Take tram 1 to Am Brill from Hauptbahnhof
Looking like a work of art from the exterior, with a yellow-and-orange Plexiglas facade and slit windows, this hostel has comfortable rooms, a rooftop terrace and a bar-breakfast room with huge glass windows overlooking the Weser River.
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Steigenberger Hotel
Am Weser-Terminal 6
The hotel is right by the river Weser only 15 minutes walk from old town. All 137 rooms and suites have air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with Sky Sport channels, a minibar and a coffee machine.
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Innside Bremen
Sternentor 6
Business hotel with modern, contemporary rooms. Free wellness center with sauna, breakfast buffet and à la carte restaurant. A very short distance walk from the Waterfront shopping centre
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Prizeotel Bremen-City
Theodor-Heuss-Allee 12· Expensive
Designer hotel directly opposite the AWD Dome and Bremen Exhibition Halls. 127 air conditioned rooms furnished with 180 x 200 cm beds, 32" flat screen TV, desk, wi-fi.
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7THINGS Hotel
Universitätsallee 4
Hotel with 89 rooms near to the University and the Universum Science Center. Public bus stop with a direct line to the central station is 50 m away.
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