About Bremen and Bremen Hotels

Bremen city

A tour through Bremen would generally start on the market place with its beautiful town hall and the statue of “Roland mit den spitzen Knien” (Roland with the pointy knees). Bremen’s town hall cellar with its characteristic little booths is known for the excellent wines produced in its own wine cellar. Not far from there stand the renowned statue of “Bremer Stadtmusikanten” and Bremen’s St. Petri cathedral. The picturesque Böttcherstrasse is marked with tall gables, and the oldest residential district Schnoor is also worth a visit. This surviving old city quarter is surrounded by a “Wall” upon which, in the middle of the city, an old windmill stands. The Bremen art museum bears artworks from famous local painters and the Überseemusem (Overseas Museum) located close to the main train station may not be missed. In autumn of each year, the annual fair “Bremer Freimarkt” invites guests to linger about and in the evenings the “Schlachte”, a district of pubs and bars along the river Weser, allows a good day to come to an end.

Culture in Bremen

Bremen is not only an academic centre, but also offers a variety of cultural highlights. Concerts, theatre pieces, musicals and other events are one part of the scene. But then there is also the Schnoor district, the cathedral St. Petri Dom zu Bremen, Böttcherstrasse with its art collection and a large selection of museums, such as the Überseemusem (Overseas Museum) and the Kunstmuseum.

Places of interest in Bremen

Thanks to its history as a hanseatic city, Bremen has quite a wealth of interesting sites. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, for example, the local town hall attracts many visitors. Right next door you will find Bremen's St. Petri cathedral and the well-known Schütting, a house that belonged to the guild of merchants in the city. From there you can walk to the city's landmark, the Bremer Stadtmusikanten, which has adorned the market place since 1953. A little further from the city centre you can visit the Schnoor district and the Böttcherstrasse, a historical, very narrow-built street which today is a centre for art and culture. Not to be missed are also visits to the art museum, Kunsthalle Bremen or the Überseemusem (Overseas Museum).

Restaurants in Bremen

Bremen boasts a great variety of exciting restaurants with a refreshing ambience. No matter if you fancy African, Malay, Lebanese, Australian or even Bavarian cuisine - you will find your heart's content. Of course you will also be able to enjoy the typically northern German specialities including green cabbage with different smoked sausages, lobscouse or red berries compote.

Shopping in Bremen

If you'd like to go shopping in Bremen, you are well advised to head off to the shopping mall Weserpark, where you will find most well-known German stores. Then there is also the historic Bremen city centre, which is a great shopping and strolling destination. The short walking distances make it a relaxing experience. You will also spot beautiful shopping alleys that offer goods in all price ranges.

Nightlife in Bremen

From dusk till dawn, Bremen is a city that caters for both old and young. From the cozy, quiet bar, to hip lounges and vibrant discos - Bremen's nightlife offers true choice. A number of the bars also have regular theme nights, and the countless above-40-parties invite the older generation to enjoy a bit of celebration.

Hotels in Bremen

Best Western Grand City Hotel Bremen
Mercure Hotel Hanseatic Bremen