Bremen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Art galleries and antiquities give visitors an insight into this historic harbour town in northern Germany.

Bremen is the oldest coastal city in Germany. It grew from a small fishing village into one of the biggest harbours in Europe, with the size of its population making it the second biggest city in northern Germany.

If you only have one or two days to spare, you can spend your short trip discovering the historic quarters and buildings of Bremen, many of which have been very well preserved. Bremen lies north-west of Hannover, near the North Sea, to which the city is connected via the River Weser. Der Schütting, a guild house from the 16th century, and the Böttcherstraße, a reconstruction of a medieval street with many shops and galleries, are typical examples of the Renaissance and Gothic architecture found throughout the city. The Böttcherstraße was rebuilt after the Second World War with the aim of recreating everyday life in the city during the Middle Ages.

On a stroll through the Schnoor Quarter you will stumble across many artists and artisans selling African souvenirs, jewellery and Christmas decorations in the shops and art galleries found in the quarter's impressive medieval buildings. This reconstructed historical quarter in the city's east was once inhabited by river fishermen and sailors.

If, on your travels, you feel the urge for a shopping spree, you should visit the Lloyd Passagewhere you will find a range of exclusive designer shops. Or you could visit the Waterfront an der Weser Shopping Centre, home to more than 80 shops in which you can buy fashionable clothes, accessories, shoes and handbags. In addition, throughout the year Bremen plays host to various festivals, concerts and gastronomy events.

In Bremen's shopping quarters countless pubs offer something to suit every taste. If, however, you're looking for traditional restaurants and cafés, you should go to the Schlachte Promenade on the banks of the River Weser. On the Böttcherstraße you can try cabbage and fish dishes typical to the area, including Labskaus, a sailor's meal with potatoes and corned beef.

Take a tour through the Beck's Brewery and enjoy the nightlife on the Schlachte or in the surrounding quarter which attracts a predominantly younger crowd. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, you should try out the pubs and bars on the Böttcherstraße. The city's international airport is only three kilometres south of the city centre. You can arrive speedily into the city via bus and tram.

Where to stay in Bremen

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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
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
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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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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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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Bahnhofsvorstadt

3.5/5(27 area reviews)

Visitors to Bahnhofsvorstadt enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Ubersee-Museum is worth a stop.

Bahnhofsvorstadt
Maritim Hotel Bremen

Maritim Hotel Bremen

4.5 out of 5
Hollerallee 99, Bremen, HB
The price is £72 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£72
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Bremen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"A very good experience from check in to departure."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Maritim Hotel Bremen
Parkhotel Bremen – ein Mitglied der Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection

Parkhotel Bremen – ein Mitglied der Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection

5 out of 5
Im Buergerpark, Bremen, HB
The price is £151 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£151
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bremen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (758 reviews)
"Wonderful staff in a beautiful hotel in a peaceful parkland location just 20 minutes walk from city centre. Great gym, delicious food, fabulous breakfast."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Parkhotel Bremen – ein Mitglied der Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection
PLAZA Premium Columbus Bremen

PLAZA Premium Columbus Bremen

Bahnhofsplatz 5-7, Bremen, HB
The price is £65 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£65
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bremen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Ubersee-Museum and Am Wall ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
"Exceedingly helpful & welcoming staff, freash & clean room. Super location."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

PLAZA Premium Columbus Bremen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Numa Bremen Saga

Numa Bremen Saga

Hanseatenhof 7, 28195, Bremen
Stay at this aparthotel in Bremen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Am Wall Windmill and Casino Bremen are ...
8/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
"This was actually a very nice property. Clean and updated and new. We have two kids and four adults and had plenty a room. There was construction outside the building, but once that is done it will be a lot easier to access it. Wonderful place. I would recommend!"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Numa Bremen Saga
Aparthotel Adagio Bremen

Aparthotel Adagio Bremen

BAHNHOFSPLATZ 41, Bremen
Stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Bremen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)
A nice and cozy hotel near the Train station in Br
"This Adagio hotel was a real joy! Near the train station in Bremen, is easy to walk to. There are many wonderful dining options around - walking away from the station, not towards! A complete kitchenette (with a stove, fridge, microwave, etc.) in the room was a perfect solution for my morning tea ..."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Bremen
Leister Apparthotel

Leister Apparthotel

Kurzer Weg 13, Weyhe, NDS
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Weyhe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Musical Theater Bremen and Ochtum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
"My family had an excellent experience at this property. Beginning with communication, easy straightforward self check in especially as non-German speakers all the way to the amenities, it was an experience that deserves 5 stars. The space was perfectly clean, well maintained, updated with AC available ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Leister Apparthotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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