What to do in Bremen - Central Lower Saxony

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1. Schnoor Quarter

Schnoor Quarter is an enchanting district huddled against the eastern border of Bremen’s old city walls and the Weser River. The city’s oldest neighborhood is a delightful jumble of 15th- and 16th-century houses crowded along twisting alleys. Admire the preserved medieval character of the Schnoor District when you wander through the narrow lanes. Find a range of locally made treats and treasures, such as handicrafts, jewelry and hearty German fare.
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2. Bremen Town Musicians

The bronze statue of the Bremen Town Musicians (Bremen Stadtmusikanten) depicts the characters in a much-loved Brothers Grimm story and is a highlight of the square fronting the Bremen City Hall. Admire the skillful sculpting of the artist Gerhard Marcks and find out the story behind one of Bremen’s landmark monuments.
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Bremen Town Musicians featuring outdoor art

3. Bremen City Hall

Overseeing the city since the 1400s, Bremen City Hall is the city’s majestic civic landmark and one of Europe’s most significant examples of brick Gothic architecture. Stroll around the market square and admire Bremen City Hall’s stunning façade and its accompanying Roland statue. Visit the restaurant within the building’s renovated cellar.
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Bremen City Hall which includes interior views and heritage elements

4. Universum Bremen

Visitors of all ages will be captivated by the interactive exhibits at Universum® Bremen, a fantastic modern science center in the university district. Learn about the wide world of science as you explore hundreds of thought-provoking exhibits with all of your senses. Experience scientific phenomena in action with Universum®’s hands-on exhibits or watch exciting experiments being conducted during the daily educational shows.
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5. Bremen Buergerpark

Bremen Buergerpark encompasses a sprawling 500 acres (200 hectares) in the center of the city, providing downtown Bremen with an invigorating green lung. The park contains open lawns bordered by pretty woodlands and arcades of majestic old trees. Explore the paths winding around the parkland or take out a rowboat to paddle over the small streams and lakes. Learn about the park’s history through its architectural highlights and interpretive signs.
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Bremen Buergerpark showing a lake or waterhole and a park

6. Bremen Roland Statue

The Bremen Roland Statue is an iconic Bremen emblem that has stood nobly facing the Bremen Cathedral since 1404. It is believed to be the oldest surviving example of the Roland statues erected all over the former Holy Roman Empire and represents civic liberty and trading rights in medieval Europe. Look up at the statue’s fascinating ornamentation and learn about the city’s struggle for independence. The statue’s position near the beautiful Weser-Renaissance Bremen City Hall and the Bremen Cathedral make this one of the most impressive spots for snapping photographs of Europe’s own “Statue of Liberty.”
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Bremen Roland Statue featuring heritage elements

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Mitte

Unique features of Mitte include the river views and historical sites. Make a stop by Bremen Christmas Market or Bremen Town Musicians while you're exploring the area.

Mitte
Bremen Roland Statue featuring heritage elements and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Altstadt Bremen

5/5(3 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
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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.

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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.

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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 S-Bahn or Bremen Oslebshausen S-Bahn to explore sights like ÖVB Arena.

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Neustadt

4/5(2 area reviews)

You might enjoy the bars while in Neustadt. Weserstrand 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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