Things to do in Bremen

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Bremen featuring heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Universum Science Center showing a lake or waterhole and modern architecture
Bremen which includes heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Kunsthalle Bremen featuring interior views
Bremen featuring railway items

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1. Schnoor Quarter

Schnoor Quarter is an enchanting district huddled against the eastern border of Bremen’s old city walls and the Weser River. The city’s oldest neighborhood is a delightful jumble of 15th- and 16th-century houses crowded along twisting alleys. Admire the preserved medieval character of the Schnoor District when you wander through the narrow lanes. Find a range of locally made treats and treasures, such as handicrafts, jewelry and hearty German fare.
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Bremen featuring signage and heritage elements

2. Universum Bremen

Visitors of all ages will be captivated by the interactive exhibits at Universum® Bremen, a fantastic modern science center in the university district. Learn about the wide world of science as you explore hundreds of thought-provoking exhibits with all of your senses. Experience scientific phenomena in action with Universum®’s hands-on exhibits or watch exciting experiments being conducted during the daily educational shows.
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Universum Science Center showing modern architecture

3. Bremen Town Musicians

The bronze statue of the Bremen Town Musicians (Bremen Stadtmusikanten) depicts the characters in a much-loved Brothers Grimm story and is a highlight of the square fronting the Bremen City Hall. Admire the skillful sculpting of the artist Gerhard Marcks and find out the story behind one of Bremen’s landmark monuments.
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Bremen Town Musicians which includes outdoor art

4. Bremen City Hall

Overseeing the city since the 1400s, Bremen City Hall is the city’s majestic civic landmark and one of Europe’s most significant examples of brick Gothic architecture. Stroll around the market square and admire Bremen City Hall’s stunning façade and its accompanying Roland statue. Visit the restaurant within the building’s renovated cellar.
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Bremen City Hall featuring interior views and heritage elements

5. Bremen Buergerpark

Bremen Buergerpark encompasses a sprawling 500 acres (200 hectares) in the center of the city, providing downtown Bremen with an invigorating green lung. The park contains open lawns bordered by pretty woodlands and arcades of majestic old trees. Explore the paths winding around the parkland or take out a rowboat to paddle over the small streams and lakes. Learn about the park’s history through its architectural highlights and interpretive signs.
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Bremen Buergerpark showing a lake or waterhole and a park

What to do in Bremen


Popular places to visit

Areas of Bremen

Am Wall which includes a lake or waterhole and a garden as well as an individual male

Mitte

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

Mitte
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Altstadt Bremen

5/5(11 area reviews)

Unique features of Altstadt Bremen include the river views and historical 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

Get to know East Bremen and its many features like its coffee shops and parks. You might want to explore sights like Weser Stadium and Universum Bremen, and you can jump on the metro at Bremen Sebaldsbrück Tram Stop or Bremen-Hemelingen S-Bahn to get around the city.

East Bremen
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West Bremen

West Bremen is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Bremen Walle Station or Bremen Oslebshausen Station to explore sights like ÖVB Arena.

West Bremen
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South Bremen

South Bremen is a destination travellers 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
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Schwachhausen

4.5/5(2 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

 

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