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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Neustadt

4/5(9 area reviews)

You might enjoy the bars while in Neustadt. Beck's Brewery is a notable sight, and you can get around town at BSAG-Zentrum Tram Stop or Flughafen Bremen Station to see more of the city.

Neustadt
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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
Maritim Hotel Bremen
Maritim Hotel Bremen
4.5 out of 5
Hollerallee 99, Bremen, HB
The price is £74 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£74
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (997 reviews)
"A very good experience from check in to departure."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Maritim Hotel Bremen
Pentahotel Bremen
Pentahotel Bremen
August-Bebel-Allee 4, Bremen, Bremen
The price is £54 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£54
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bremen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (212 reviews)
"Overall a good experience for a fair price"

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Pentahotel Bremen
Select Hotel A1 Bremen
Select Hotel A1 Bremen
Moordeicher Landstrasse 79, Stuhr, Lower Saxony
The price is £64 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£64
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Stuhr. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (686 reviews)
"Good location off the motorway. Fast food outlets immediately adjacent for quick refreshments"

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Select Hotel A1 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (18 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
Nicetostay
Nicetostay
Edisonstraße 3, Bremen, HB
Stay at this aparthotel in Bremen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Rhododendron-Park and Focke Museum are located nearby.
Nicetostay
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! (73 reviews)
Alles super!
"Alles super!"

Reviewed on 29 Jan 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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Reviews of Bremen

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Enjoyed the architecture by day and madness of a raucous market by night. So much to buy, eat and drink.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Best Christmas markets and town centre in germany

5/5 - Excellent

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Quite and peaceful environment

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a beautiful place to visit - shop-keepers and public workers are so very friendly and always willing to help, often going out of their way to help.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to visit good transport links from airport to city central

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent connection to Hannover by ICE

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