The city of Bremen in Germany is known to each of us from the fairy tale "The Bremen Town Musicians". Car enthusiasts will definitely clarify that the city produces the popular Mercedes-Benz car. A simple traveler will tell you that this seaside town is very picturesque and ranks among the three most beautiful cities in Germany. The sights in Bremen are very diverse and interesting: medieval architecture is perfectly combined with the natural beauty of the modern one. Because of this, tourists sometimes find it difficult to determine when Bremen was founded. And it happened in the 8th century thanks to Charlemagne.
Due to active fishing and trade, the city developed rapidly and began to play an important role in the history of the state. Interesting facts about Bremen tell that from the 14th century it was part of the Hanseatic League, based on an association of merchants who controlled trade in the Baltic Sea. Bremen is now also known for having several excellent universities with free tuition. Therefore, there are always a lot of young people in the city, which means there is an opportunity to have an interesting and active rest. In our review, we have collected the most significant sights of Bremen with a description.
Bremen Town Hall
Protected since 2005 by UNESCO, the site was recognized as one of the most beautiful European buildings. If at the beginning of construction five centuries ago it had modest brick forms in the Gothic style, then over the centuries it turned into an exquisite Renaissance structure with rich carved reliefs, arches and numerous statues, including Charlemagne. The interior of the building is not only luxuriously beautiful, but also of historical interest. For example, the oldest wine barrel in Germany is kept in the cellar. The cost of the excursion is 6.5 euros.
Saint Paul's Cathedral
The German city of Bremen is proud of the Cathedral located on the Market Square, which is more than 12 centuries old. The symbol of the cathedral is two 89-meter towers, one of which has an observation deck. From the interesting - wooden panels of the 14th century with carved scenes from the Bible, a crypt in which the mummies of Swedish officers who died 400 years ago are kept in coffins under glass. Entrance to the site and the crypt - 2 euros.
Monument to the Bremen Town Musicians
The sights of the city of Bremen are unthinkable without a monument to the heroes who glorified this city. There are always many people near him who want to be photographed against the background of the Bremen wandering musicians: a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, who stand on each other's backs in the form of a pyramid. The composition was installed in 1951. By the way, do not forget to make a wish near the monument and rub both legs of the donkey. It will bring you good luck on your journey ...
Roland statue
In any photo of the city of Bremen, there is always a city symbol - a stone sculpture of a knight, the embodiment of the freedom and independence of the city. The wooden predecessor of Roland's statue was burned in 1366, and in 1404 a limestone statue was already installed on the market square, which has survived to this day. The statue is 5.5 meters high. The knight is dressed in traditional clothes, holds a sword with his right hand, a shield with the imperial coat of arms with his left hand and looks at St. Peter's Basilica.
Bettcherstrasse museums
On the famous Bremen street, there are two museums at once: Ludwig Roselius, the author of decaf coffee, and Paula Modersohn-Becker, an expressionist artist. The first museum displays a collection of Northern European art collected by Roselius. The most striking of them are paintings, sculptures of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The second museum displays masterpieces of contemporary art belonging to the artist. The building of the museum itself is also a unique building in the style of expressionism. Entrance - 8 euros.
Museum "Universum"
This is not just a museum, but a whole scientific and technical interactive center, where all the exhibits can be touched and participated in a variety of experiments. And the building itself, built in 2000, is very unusual: it resembles a huge glass whale. On several floors, there are departments dedicated to the development of space, geology, climate, and human senses. The ticket price is 16 euros.
Market Square
Even if you are in the city for a short time, you have something to see in Bremen in 1 day, the market square should definitely be included in the itinerary of your guide. The central square of the city is full of the most famous objects, including the Town Hall, the statue of Roland, favorite Bremen musicians, the buildings of the parliament and Schütting (trade guild). Actually, the name of the square is Marketplatz and there used to be a big market here. Now, there are fairs on the square on Christmas Eve and in October.
Bettcherstrasse street
When going on a trip, many tourists already know what to see in Bremen is a must from all the variety of interesting places. This is one of the symbols of the city, where every house can be called a work of art. At the beginning of the 20th century, Ludwig Roselius began the reconstruction of a medieval street, as a result of which unique objects appeared on it: a house with 30 bells, which at the appointed time begin to ring, a rotating tower with bas-reliefs of sailors, the House of Robinson Kruse and many others.
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Valentin submarine bunker
Nazi Germany in 1943 started the construction of the largest facility - a bunker located on the Weser River. Thousands of captured people were driven here to work. The object is striking in size: its length is 500 meters, its width is 100 meters, its height is 33 meters, and its walls are 7 meters thick. Not surprisingly, no shells could damage him. Visit - 4 euros.
Fountain of the Seven Sloths
Almost 100 years ago, a fountain of characters from a German fairy tale was built on Craftsmen Street. The peasant had seven sons who did everything out of laziness. For example, they did not want to stain their boots with mud, so they paved the street so as not to carry water from the river - they dug a well.
Fall tower
Bremen Germany boasts a unique object with a height of about 150 meters, located 6 km from the city center. It is a tower with a vertical hollow tube, in which experimental work with gravity and weightlessness is being carried out. It was erected in 1989 and since then it has become a full-fledged attraction. In the upper part of the tower there are rooms where all kinds of conferences are held.
Backs Brewery
Beer lovers probably know the brand of this drink popular in Germany. Moreover, it will be interesting for them to visit the brewery, visit the storage of raw materials and the fermentation shop, see how beer is bottled, taste it and purchase gifts. The factory was founded in 1873 and its logo contains the coat of arms of Bremen. The cost of the excursion is 10.5 euros.
Ethnographical museum
Almost a century ago, a museum was opened, which presented ethnographic exhibits not only from Germany, but from the whole world. It is enough to visit the museum, and you will learn a lot of interesting things about the culture of peoples from all over the world. “It is very useful to visit the museum with children, for whom lectures are given about different countries, their development, life, traditions.” A ticket for adults - 6.5 euros, for children - 2.5 euros.
Shipping Museum
Fans of the sea element from what can be seen in Bremen and the surrounding area on their own, first of all, we advise you to visit the museum, especially with children. To do this, you need to go to the port of Bremerhaven, which is located 50 km from Bremen. The Museum of Shipping has a very large collection of models of a wide variety of ships, dating back to the times of the Roman Empire. It will be very interesting for children to visit the pool and learn how to remotely control the models of ships. Ticket - 6 euros.
Rhododendron park
If you came to Bremen in May, you are very lucky, because a whole sea of flowers blooms in the park at this time. The huge area of the park of 46 hectares is planted with more than 550 species and about 2.5 thousand varieties of rhododendrons, several hundred varieties of azaleas and other plants. The park has been operating for almost 100 years and has become the second largest flower park in Europe.
Automobile museum
If cars are produced in Bremen, then there must be a museum. There is a modern auto center on the embankment, where retro cars of the models Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Opel, BMW, Volkswagen are exhibited on the ground floor. Visitors can learn about the development of automotive production in Germany, see the work of specialists restoring rare cars.
Weserburg Museum
The collections of contemporary art presented in the museum are interesting because they are not a permanent exhibition. The fact is that collectors themselves offer their collections to the museum for public viewing. Therefore, visiting the museum once again, visitors see more and more new works. The exhibited materials are united by the time of their creation - from the 60s of the last century to the present. Ticket - 9 euros.
Port Museum "Warehouse 11"
For you, there are many more options for what to see in Bremen from the sights we recommend in the first place, especially when visiting the city for the first time. For example, the museum of the 120-year-old port of Bremen, located in a former port warehouse. This is the longest port building with an area of 2 thousand square meters. meters. It presents everything related to the sea and the port: bells, models of port equipment, samples of maritime nodes and much more. All exhibits are interactive. Ticket - 4.5 euros.
Schnor quarter
They say that every self-respecting guest in Bremen should visit this old, unusual quarter. It was once the poorest area of the city, where fishermen and craftsmen who made ship rigging lived. To this day, beautiful wooden houses of the 14-15th centuries have been preserved, transformed into beautiful objects, which house cafes and restaurants, art galleries, and souvenir shops.
Gerhard Marx Museum
In gratitude to the creator of the sculpture of the Bremen Town Musicians, the inhabitants of Bremen opened a museum dedicated to the sculptor. The exposition is dedicated to the work of Gerhard Marx and trends in contemporary sculpture. The museum exhibits the works of the master: the Bronze Falcon, all kinds of sculptures of the head made of clay, relief drawings, the sculpture of the Bronze Man. Ticket - 5 euros.
Shaft mill
In the guide to the sights of Bremen with photos and descriptions, there is always information about this mill, the only one preserved in the entire Bremen district. The structure is located on a hill in the Vallanlagen park. It is impossible not to notice the mill on the way from the station to the city center. Interestingly, it has remained in working order, although it is a restaurant with a museum. Ticket - 2 euros.
Focke Museum
The most complete picture of the culture and history of the city can be obtained in this particular museum. His expositions were housed by subject in several buildings. One exhibits furniture in the interior, the other exhibits tell about the craft of the ship, in the third one can learn about contemporary art. The original of Roland's head is also kept here. Ticket - 6 euros.
Central Library
The building is an architectural monument and a popular tourist attraction. Built in the neo-Renaissance style, the building by the architect Karl Bernstein has long served as the headquarters of the local police. Now the police station is still in operation, but the main area is owned by the public library. In addition to reading books, you can visit various thematic exhibitions, concerts, film screenings.
House of scales
Another very interesting architectural building of the Renaissance, designed in 1588 by the famous architect Luder von Bentheim at that time. The building was intended to weigh the goods that local merchants and traders had to their credit. Over the centuries and as a result of the Second World War, the building was destroyed. However, the Bremen city council decided to restore it, and now it pleases everyone with its appearance.
Schönebeck Palace
The building of the palace looks like an elegant mansion. Today it houses a historical museum, which houses exhibitions of handicrafts, paintings, jewelry made by local craftsmen. The palace often hosts classical music concerts and wedding ceremonies.
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Where to eat in Bremen tasty and inexpensive?
At this point, we have compiled a list of the best restaurants and cafes where, according to tourists' reviews, you should definitely visit. The listed establishments are in no way an advertisement, you can trust our taste or go on a gastro journey according to your guide. We are only sharing useful information in order to leave you good memories of Germany.
- Inexpensive restaurant «Muchos Más " on Am Wall 136 (400 meters from the town hall), although not related to traditional German cuisine, it is very popular among tourists for lunch or a quick snack. Spanish cuisine has sunk into the soul of many in this place.
- When you have just arrived or are leaving, we advise you to visit “Restaurant Blixx im Atlantic Hotel Airport» at Flughafenallee 26. Ideal for breakfast or lunch for tourists at the airport.
- Well, now let's move on to the national German cuisine and the best restaurants where you can eat deliciously in Bremen. The first thing to do is to visit “Juergenshof " on Pauliner Marsch 1. Quiet and cozy place in the green area of the city, where you can arrange a romantic dinner in nature. All meals and service are at a high level.
- One of the favorite places among locals is the restaurant “Paulaners an der Schlachte " on Schlachte 30. Particularly popular is the street platform, where a company or family gathers in the evening to taste traditional German dishes.
- Quite cozy in the interior "Teestuebchen im Schnoor " on the rue Wuestestaette 1. We definitely recommend trying the desserts and a variety of teas here.
- Quite expensive, but at the same time chic in taste restaurant "The Grill " on In der Vahr 64. Recently received a Michelin star for his achievements in the art of cooking. The average bill is 300 euros per tourist.
- For dessert lovers, first of all, we recommend “Cafe Knigge " at Soegestr. 42. A chic selection of sweets will suit any tourist.
Restaurant "The Grill"
