If you don’t know what to see in Bremen, use our guide. We will tell you about the most significant and fascinating sights of Bremen right now.
What to see in Bremen first of all
You can talk about the sights of Bremen for an endless time. That is why, if possible, your trip should take place with an experienced escort. If you decide to go on excursions in Bremen on your own, take into account our recommendations:
1. Bremen Town Hall
Bremen Town Hall, where the city authorities meet
You should go to see this landmark in Bremen, at least because it is included in the UNESCO list. The two-storey building, built in the Middle Ages, is a symbol of the city. It is made in the magnificent traditions of the Renaissance. If you are lucky, then during a walk through the luxurious halls of the town hall, you will meet with the mayors – they often come out to greet guests and talk with them.
Official website: https://www.rathaus .bremen.de
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2. Market square
Top view of the Market Square
Take a walk around the market square, and you will no longer have a question about what to see in Bremen in 1 day. A short list of fascinating places and architectural monuments located here: the fountain of Neptune, the Garden of Citizenship, the sculpture group Bremen Town Musicians, the stock exchange and the Chamber of Commerce, the Gothic church of Our Lady, the famous streets of Schuttingstrasse and Betcherstrasse, the Pillory. If you are not interested in the cultural and historical sights of Bremen, go to the Bremer Ratzkeller – the oldest wine cellar not only in the city, but also in the country.
Official website: https://www.bremen.eu
3. Bettherstrasse
Robinson Crusoe House (left) and Atlantis House on Bettherstrasse Jürgen Howaldt
The length of this landmark in Bremen is one hundred meters. There are 7 buildings in total, and each of these houses is an architectural masterpiece in the original “brick expressionism” style. An example is a cottage, the facade of which is decorated with three dozen bells made of porcelain. At certain hours, they emit a melodious ringing sound.
4. Schnor district
Buildings of the XVII-XVIII century in the Schnor area
What will be interesting to see in Bremen for both an adult and a child? The medieval central district of the city with its tiny souvenir shops, cozy restaurants and miniature houses. Even the hotels in Bremen, opened in Schnoor, look as if they were created for midgets. Flower pots are placed along the streets. Flowers also decorate the windows of each building.
Official website: https://www.bremen-schnoor.de
5. The Statue of Roland
The statue of Roland is a symbol of the struggle for freedom
The epic knight, who drew his sword, can be seen in the market square. As we have already said, every tourist should visit this square. The date of erection of the ancient statue is 1404.
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6. Sculpture “Bremen Town Musicians”
Bronze statue of the “Bremen Town Musicians” at the Town Hall
The work of the Bremen sculptor Christa Baumgertel. We included this sculpture in our review of the “best sights of Bremen” because, according to legend, it is able to fulfill cherished desires. Take a bronze donkey by both front paws or rub its nose – and make up your mind about everything you dream of.
7. St. Peter’s Cathedral
St. Peter’s Cathedral in night illumination
A UNESCO-listed site. Guides in Bremen recommend that you definitely visit it, at least for two reasons: the first is a convenient tourist location of the temple on the market square, the second is the centuries–old history of this famous German landmark (the date of the beginning of construction of the building is the 9th century).
8. The scientific center “Universum”
The science and entertainment center “Universum” on the territory of the University of Bremen
What should adults and children who are passionate about science and technology visit in Bremen? This is a huge center with more than 250 interactive exhibits. You will learn (see and hear) about a variety of unusual and significant phenomena occurring in space, on our planet and even in the human body. You will be told about the Big Bang Theory and the origin of the Earth, about the laws of physics and mathematics, about the nature of tornadoes and earthquakes. All guests can personally participate in any experiment. Photographing and touching exhibits is not only possible, but also necessary. This is one of the most informative sights of the city. The building of the science center imitates a huge whale.
Official website: https://universum-bremen.de
9. Schutting Chamber of Commerce
Schutting Chamber of Commerce – Godewind Bremen Merchant Center (talk)
This time we will talk about where to go in Bremen for lovers of architecture and gastronomic delicacies. The building of the Chamber of Commerce still serves as the center of merchants. Inside there is, among other things, a museum of the merchant community. The house has a chic portal, a luxurious staircase and a modern facade. If you get hungry, you can visit the historic restaurant located in the basement of the chamber. The reviews of the dishes served here are the most positive.
10. “The house with the bell ringing”
30 porcelain bells hang between the two gables of the building
Listing the main attractions of Bremen, we have already briefly mentioned this house. The first chime of bells from Meissen porcelain was heard more than 80 years ago. Now you can hear it three times a day (January-March) or hourly (the main thing is that your trip or walk to the house takes place from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.).
11. Variety theater “GOP”
The interior of the variety theater “GOP”
A spacious hall with a large number of tables and a stage, illuminated by red floodlights, becomes a venue for extraordinary theatrical performances. Circus elements are almost always present in the show: dancers and illusionists in bright costumes, acrobats and aerialists participate. During any performances, the audience is allowed to eat and drink. You should visit this theater at least because it has managed to achieve international recognition.
12. The Ubersee Museum
Facade of the Museum of Ethnography and Natural History JoachimKohlerBremen
Come to this unusual museum and you will visit South and North America, Oceania, Africa and Asia at the same time. All expositions are devoted to the ethnography and natural history of these five parts of the Earth: you will learn about their cultural traditions, nature, everyday life and trade. Living plants and extraordinary dioramas should be seen by people of all ages. By the way, the building itself is a protected cultural monument.
Official website: https://www.uebersee-museum.de
13. Bremen Art Gallery
Bremen Art Gallery in an old building located on the Bremen Ramparts
Continuing the conversation about interesting places in Bremen, we must not forget about the city’s art museum, created back in 1823. A number of paintings and other works of art presented here date back to the 14th century. However, there are also many modern masterpieces of painting by the greatest artists of our days. It should be noted that modern expositions change regularly, so a repeat visit to the museum can also be an interesting and bright event.
14. Foke Museum
Entrance to the Focke Museum in Bremen Jürgen Howaldt
The attraction, represented by several buildings, is located in a beautiful park, surrounded by bizarre sculptural groups and green vegetation. The museum’s collections will tell you about the history of the city and how its citizens lived several centuries ago. The expositions are reconstructions of buildings and individual rooms with furniture and interior items of different times.
15. Paula Moderzon-Becker Museum
The terrace of the Paula Moderzon-Becker Museum in the Renaissance mansion of the XVI century Godewind (talk)
Elegant stucco, elegant brickwork, lacy metal balconies, sculptures at the entrance – the appearance of a stunningly beautiful building will not leave you indifferent. The museum is dedicated to the painting of P. Becker, a famous German artist. Inside you can see most of her works of art – canvases, etchings and drawings. In order to climb into the halls, you will need to pass an irregularly shaped staircase, as if curved between brick walls.
Official website: https://www.museen-boettcherstrasse.de
If you have any free time, keep learning about the cultural heritage of the city of Bremen and have fun on the best excursions recommended by us.
Sights of Bremen: what else to visit in Bremen?
If you like our recommendations, read on about what you should definitely visit in Bremen:
16. Mill on the shaft
Landscaped park around the Mill on the shaft
Preserved from ancient times and as if a fabulous windmill is located in the middle of a park area. There is a lake nearby, and the four-level building itself is surrounded by dense greenery. Inside the mill there is a small restaurant Kaffee Mhle, which also has an atmosphere of magic and magic. You can order a buffet, try national treats: asparagus cream soup, chocolate dessert with mint and strawberries, buns with perch and herbs.
17. Submarine bunker “Valentin”
Panorama of the submarine bunker “Valentin” Olliku
The largest construction site created by the efforts of prisoners of Nazi Germany, brought to the site from various countries of the world. The dimensions of the structure are really impressive – it has been bombed many times, but even direct hits could not cause visible damage to it. The entrance for tourists is open as part of excursions.
Official website: https://www.denkort-bunker-valentin.de
18. Rhododendron Park
A picturesque corner of the Rhododendron Park
The largest natural center of the country and a unique representative of park landscape art for the whole of Europe. If you love wildlife and plants, you should definitely come here – at any time of the year. The best time to visit is considered to be the period from April to June – at the time of flowering of rhododendrons (and there are more than one and a half thousand different species here). The huge territory is divided into thematic sections. For example, numerous species of this plant grow in the Azalea landscape Park, plus centuries–old oaks and beeches.
19. Burgerpark
The Burgerpark originated in the 20th century around a luxurious five-star hotel
Visiting this place is recommended for those travelers who want to relax, relax or have fun within the city. Concerts, shows, festivals and other entertainment events are held in the park. The area of the green island is over two hundred hectares. Here you can taste dishes of national or European cuisine in local restaurants, sit on the lawn with a book in your hands or ride a bike along the bike paths. Other possible leisure options include playing mini golf and visiting a small zoo. By the way, you can rent roller skates or a bike here.
20. Shlakhte Embankment
The Schlachte Embankment is a city promenade on the site of the old port
A favorite place for local residents and visitors to the city to walk. At 600 meters of the square you will see restaurants and shops, a giant beer garden for 5 thousand visitors. But the main attractions are still not this, but buildings built in different architectural directions – from modern Art Nouveau to Rococo of the 17th century. There are also models of various vessels, for example, copies of Admiral Nelson’s frigate and the 14th century sailing ship R. Von Bremen.
Official website: https://www.schlachte.de
Our sights of Bremen photos with names and descriptions can delight even a seasoned tourist. We are sure that they will certainly arouse your interest. Read also about the sights of Hanover and be inspired to travel further in Germany.
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