Bremen
Bremen is a city in northwestern Germany located on the river Weser, 60 km from the North Sea coast. He became world famous thanks to the tale of the Brothers Grimm "Bremen Musicians". Bremen is one of the glorious Hanseatic cities with a special atmosphere and charm, many interesting sights, beautiful ancient architecture and glorious history. The city is one of the main cultural and tourist centers of Northwest Germany.
Bremen is a place where history comes to life. The city can offer tourists a beautiful medieval architecture with winding streets and old houses of rich merchants and nobles, Gothic churches, the atmosphere and charm of the old port.
Yes, Bremen is an ancient port city, despite the fact that it is more than 50 km away from the coast. It forms the territorial Hanseatic city of Bremen from Bremerhaven and is one of the largest universal ports in Germany. It is intricately intertwined old and modern architecture, and new areas are adjacent to the magnificent medieval streets. In addition, Bremen is one of the greenest cities in the country. Green plantations occupy about 2800 hectares.
Climate
The climate is temperate, with a pronounced maritime influence due to the proximity of the North Sea. It is characterized by fairly warm summers and relatively mild winters. Although due to the dominance of the continental air masses can sometimes be almost tropical heat and in winter quite severe frosts.
The warmest month is July, the coldest is January. Precipitation is distributed almost evenly throughout the year with a slight predominance of summer months. The duration of snow cover per year usually does not exceed 20 days.
How to get there
Bremen has good transport accessibility and infrastructure. You can get to the city by plane. The airport is 3.5 km from the city. Tram line 6, which runs every 10 minutes, will quickly take you to the city center (Domsheide stop). It is not a problem to get here by train. The city is connected by rail with many major cities in Germany, including Hamburg , Hanover , Berlin and others. The train station is located in the city center and is one of the most modern in the country. Intercity buses are also an inexpensive option for your arrival in Bremen. Many companies offer direct non-stop flights. We recommend traveling on FlixBus buses.
Shopping
Historically, Bremen grew and developed as a trading city, a city of merchants. Therefore, opportunities for lovers of shopping and shopping here is the sea. In the city center, every tourist will find many shops and stores with souvenirs, clothing and food.
The history and development of Bremen have always been associated with the sea and trade. Here, as never before, strong and noticeable maritime traditions, on the river stand the famous sailboats and ships, complementing the atmosphere of maritime romance and telling the history of navigation. And numerous ferries will help you make a small voyage on the river Weser. Tourists can also visit several museums dedicated to maritime themes: Focke, Ubersee, Hafenmuseum. One of the most interesting objects on the river is the "Ship with Green Sails", on which sailed the famous scientist and researcher Alexander von Humboldt, who tried to "embrace heaven and earth." On this ship he crossed the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Horn several times.
Sights
Bremen is a city with a strange charm: ancient architecture, winding streets, unique monuments of culture and history. It is one of the most interesting and beautiful cities in Germany.
The Market Square or Markt is the heart of the Old Town, one of the oldest and most important squares in Bremen. The Markt architectural ensemble is one of the most beautiful in Germany. Five streets open onto the square and adjoin two small squares: Unser-Lieben-Frauen-Kirchhof, Am Dom, Marktstraße, Dieter-Klink-Platz, Langenstraße, Wachtstraße, Schüttingstraße, Obernstraße.
The Bremen Markt has the shape of a slightly irregular trapezoid. The north-eastern side is 60 meters long, the south-eastern side is 54 meters long, the north-western side is about 51 meters long, and the south-western side is 74 meters long.
On the north-east side is Bremen Town Hall, on the south-east side of the square is adjacent to the Grasmarkt, the cathedral and the stock exchange building. In the southwest of the square there are ancient buildings of merchants and bankers, and in the northwest - historic buildings of 16-17 centuries.
Bremen Town Musicians is a bronze sculpture from the 1950s that embodies one of Bremen's symbols. The world-famous four traveling musicians, whose history is known to almost everyone. This tale, written by the legendary Brothers Grimm in the 19th century, glorified Bremen. Although the story itself is much older. Its roots go back to the Middle Ages. The sculpture is located on the main square of the city near the west wall of the town hall.
Roland of Bremen is a symbol of Bremen's rights and freedoms, the largest and oldest statue of its kind in Germany, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This "Bremen Statue of Liberty" was built in 1404 of stone on the site of an old statue and for more than 6 centuries Roland has been looking at the streets of the free Hanseatic city. The height of the statue is over 10 meters. And Roland himself is a powerful knight with a sword and shield, dressed according to the traditions of the early 15th century.
The Town Hall is one of the main attractions of the historic center. Beautiful building of the early 15th century, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is a unique monument of Hanseatic architecture, one of the most beautiful town halls in Germany, which has preserved its historical authenticity. For a long time the town hall was the main public building of the free city, where the city council met and many important decisions were made.
Cathedral of St. Petra is the oldest religious building in the city with a history of 1,200 years. This Evangelical Lutheran church in the Gothic style with two high towers dominates the architecture of the main Bremen square and creates a single architectural ensemble with other monuments and architectural monuments. Cathedral of St. Petra is a masterpiece of Gothic and the main sacred building of the city. In the basement of the cathedral is an ancient crypt.
The old quarter (Schnoorviertel) is one of the oldest districts of Bremen with a charming atmosphere of the Middle Ages: old half-timbered houses of 15-16 centuries, narrow cobbled streets. Located near the central square. A walk through this quarter literally takes us back in time. There are also many souvenir shops and cozy restaurants.
Cooper Street - interesting architecture, shops, museums and workshops. The surrounding buildings were built in the 1920s on the site of old, obsolete houses. Be sure to pay attention to the Handwerkerhof fountain and the facade of the adjacent house, which incorporates sculptures of the "Seven Lazy" - the characters of the urban Bremen legend.
Also a very interesting building is the Glockenspiel, which translates as "bell". There are 30 small bells on the facade, which often enliven the atmosphere of cooper streets. In the next tower there are 10 shields in honor of travelers and adventurers who crossed the ocean.
The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Gothic church with a 1000-year history, one of the oldest churches in Bremen. Located in the historic center on the street. Obernstraße near the embankment of the river Weser.
Weighing House - an old building of the late 16th century with a beautiful Renaissance facade, which previously housed the city scales. The building was badly damaged in 1944 and carefully restored in 1959.
Church of St. Martina is an ancient brick Gothic church of the 13th century, located almost on the market square just behind the town hall.
In the Sielwall district, Bremen’s nightlife and entertainment center is located with a bright atmosphere: expensive restaurants and authentic pubs, street art and nightclubs, and many other interesting places.
Church of St. Johanna is the main Catholic church of Bremen in the historic center near Markt Square. This brick Gothic basilica was built in the 14th century and used to belong to an old Franciscan monastery. Behind Bremen Cathedral on Domsheide Street are the courthouse and police buildings. These houses with characteristic turrets, built of brick in the traditional German style, are architectural monuments.
The North Wool House is located in the area of Herdentor Street. It is one of the most expressive commercial and office buildings in Bremen, built in the 1930s with an ornate façade, luxurious Art Deco marble halls and a beautiful staircase.
A windmill is located on Am Wall in a small park. It was built 100 years ago. If you love science and research, we recommend watching the falling tower in the Klagenfurter Straße. A 146-meter tower rises above the University of Bremen, and experiments involving weightlessness and space are conducted in a 110-meter pipe.
