Bremen

Travel Guide
Bremen featuring heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Art galleries and antiques give visitors an insight into this historic port city in Northern Germany.

Bremen is the oldest coastal city in Germany. It grew from a small fishing village to become one of Europe’s biggest ports and the second biggest city in Northern Germany in terms of population. 

Spend a day or two exploring Bremen’s historic buildings and districts, many of which have been preserved. Bremen is northwest of Hanover on the River Weser near the North Sea. It is home to Gothic and Renaissance architecture, such as the Schötting, a 16th-century guildhall, and Böttcherstrasse, a reproduction of a medieval street filled with restaurants, shops and galleries. The street, which was reconstructed after World War II, was designed to be a recreation of German life in the city at the time.

Wander through the district of Schnoor where you will find artists and craftsmen selling African souvenirs, jewelry and Christmas accessories in unique shops and art galleries in the area’s medieval buildings. The restored historic location to the east of the city was originally home to fishermen quarters.

If you are looking for high-end shopping, try the Lloyd Passage, which is a strip of up-market chain stores. Or head to the Waterfront Shopping Center, located on the River Weser, which has more than 80 shops selling fashion, accessories, shoes and leather goods. It also holds a number of festivals, concerts and food festivals throughout the year.

You will find numerous eateries in Bremen’s shopping districts, but for traditional restaurants and cafes, head to Schlachte, along the Weser River. In Böttcherstrasse, you can try traditional cabbage and fish dishes, including Labskaus, a sailor’s dish with potatoes and corned beef.

Take a tour of Beck’s Beer brewery, which is available in English and German. Enjoy a night out in the Schlachte and Viertel districts, which cater to a younger crowd. For a more relaxed alternative, try the pubs and wineries in Böttcherstrasse.

There is an international airport 1.8 miles (three kilometers) south of downtown Bremen. The city is easy to get around by bus and tram.

Where to stay in Bremen

Am Wall showing a lake or waterhole and a park as well as an individual male

Mitte

Unique features of Mitte include the river views and historic sites. Make a stop by Bremen Christmas Market or Bremen Town Musicians while you're exploring the area.

Mitte
Bremen Roland Statue which includes heritage elements and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Altstadt Bremen

5/5(26 area reviews)

Unique features of Altstadt Bremen include the river views and historic sites. Make a stop by Bremen Town Musicians or Bremen Roland Statue while you're exploring the area.

Altstadt Bremen
Universum Science Center which includes modern architecture

East Bremen

The coffeehouses and parks are just a few things visitors like about East Bremen. Weser Stadium and Universum Bremen are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Bremen Sebaldsbrück Tram Stop or Bremen-Hemelingen S-Bahn to get around the larger area.

East Bremen
Looking across the river at the old wharf Christmas market.

South Bremen

South Bremen is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at BSAG-Zentrum Tram Stop or Flughafen Bremen Station to explore sights like Beck's Brewery.

South Bremen
Looking across the river at the old wharf Christmas market.

Neustadt

4/5(26 area reviews)

Neustadt is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at BSAG-Zentrum Tram Stop or Flughafen Bremen Station to explore sights like Beck's Brewery.

Neustadt
Findorff showing a lake or waterhole

Schwachhausen

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the parks and spas in Schwachhausen. You might want to make time for a stop at Bremen Buergerpark or Focke Museum.

Schwachhausen
PLAZA Premium Columbus Bremen
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Maritim Hotel Bremen
Maritim Hotel Bremen
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Holiday Inn Express Bremen Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Bremen Airport, an IHG Hotel
Hanna-Kunath-Strasse 5, Bremen, HB
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Holiday Inn Express Bremen Airport, an IHG Hotel
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Aparthotel Adagio Bremen
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Aparthotel Adagio Bremen
ÜberFluss Apartments
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Sögestraße 62-64, Bremen
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
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Limehome Bremen Hutfilterstraße
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Hutfilterstraße 6-8, Bremen, HB
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5/5 - Excellent

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After living in the Bremen vicinity for 3 years always happy to come back to this cozy town

5/5 - Excellent

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Great base for sightseeing and for a visit to renowned Jacobs University

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Cute northern German city. The old town has some cool architecture. There isn't a lot to see, one full- day gets you the main sites.

4/5 - Good

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There are some good restaurants around the train station. Did not go beyond the immediate area of the train station howeve.r

5/5 - Excellent

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It's a super eco-friendly city. It's safe, calm and multi cultural. The people are helpful and can speak English. Overall, the city is breathtaking. I enjoyed my stay

5/5 - Excellent

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Beautiful city. The only thing is that most places don't accept credit cards. There are plenty of ATM's tho

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