Bremen is characterized by 1,200 years of cosmopolitanism

bremen bremenThe old trading town with its historic centre around the market square exudes the flair of a young city. Look forward to Bremen's sights. There is a lot to discover!

In no other city in Germany with more than 500,000 inhabitants do more people cycle than in Bremen. The people of Bremen love their bikes! Cycling is not just everyday life in this country, but part of the special way of life. So take your bike and ride through and experience the city!

The magnificent town hall in the Weser Renaissance style and the venerable figure of Roland on the historic market square remain unmistakable. They have embodied the citizens' desire for independence since 1404. The town hall and Roland are protected by UNESCO as a unique world heritage site, but the Schnoor - Bremen's oldest district -, the unusual architecture of the traditional Böttcherstrasse and the Bremen Cathedral are also unparalleled.

Bremen and Bremerhaven together form the second largest seaport in Germany. The focus in the Bremen ports is particularly on car transshipment. The entire length of the Weser river, which characterizes the landscape, is a federal waterway and is predominantly heavily fortified on its banks within the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen. The tides in the North Sea influence the water level in the Weser, partly also the local weather conditions, and shape the fauna and flora in the state of Bremen. In the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen there are several ferry connections across the Weser.

Natural areas can be found primarily along the Wümme, Lesum, Ochtum and Geeste rivers with protected marsh meadows and oxbow lakes. The marsh and geest areas are used for agriculture and serve as local recreation areas for the city population.

Bremen - Harbour tour on the Weser river

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Harbour tour on the Weser in Bremen

Bremen - After the interesting lectures by the mayor of the city of Bremen and the consul of the Republic of Turkey on the occasion of Turkey's 90th birthday in the historic hall of the Bremen town hall the evening before, 

Bremen - Town Musicians and Bremen Roland

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Bremen - Town Musicians and Bremen Roland

Bremen - Time is always too short! We planned our trip to Hanover Airport so that we could spend at least half a day in Bremen's city centre.

Kites above Lemwerder – Cycling to the Festival

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Kites above Lemwerder – Cycling to the Festival

Kite Festival Lemwerder – hundreds of kites in the sky, thousands of visitors, concerts on the Weser River, hands-on activities, and outdoor children's activities.

Christmas market - something different in Bremen!

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Christmas market - something different in Bremen!

Once again, various dates take us up to the north, this time we go as far as the Hanseatic cities of Bremen and Hamburg.

Visiting the voluntary fire brigade in Bremen Farge

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Visiting the voluntary fire brigade in Bremen Farge

Interesting was the visit of the volunteer fire brigade in Bremen Farge, which gave us a deep insight into the work at the weekend, especially the youth work.

Flooding on the Weser river - a walk in the storm

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Flooding on the Weser river - a walk in the storm

If you like the wind, you'll certainly go out into the fresh air when it's really blowing, at least that's our attitude and that's how we marched out to the Weser during our visit to Bremen.

Bremen's Schnoor district and famous Böttcher Street

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Bremen's Schnoor district and famous Böttcher Street

After a short break at a food stand near the Bremen Town Hall, we made our way to the, at least historically considered, probably oldest and most famous Bremen district, the Schnoor district.

To the big Weir at the Weser river and huge barges lock

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To the big Weir at the Weser river and huge barges lock

Once again being guests in Bremen we went out for a long walk along the Weser due to late autumn sunny weather, this time we first took the tram to the Weser Weir and the great Weser lock on Hastedter Osterdeich.

Walk through the Wümme Greens near Ottersberg

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Walk through the Wümme Greens near Ottersberg

At Ottersberg, about 20 kilometers from Bremen, the Wümme branches into an inland delta, which is also called Wümme Greens after its main vegetation as a grassland.

Hike through the Ochtum lowlands near Brokhuchting

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Hike through the Ochtum lowlands near Brokhuchting

Once again, we were visiting Laura and Jan, so we had the opportunity to explore the unknown and interesting terrain in the area around Bremen again, which was to lead us to the nature reserve Ochtumniederung.

Bremen - Hike along Weser to the historical market square

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Bremen - Hike along Weser River to the historical market square

Despite sometimes dark, but quickly passing clouds, we used the next day for a lengthy walk along the Weser River before it was to cross the bridge on the way to the market square and the dome of Bremen.

Bremen Flea Market - Browse for treasures and bargains

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Bremen Flea Market - Browse for treasures and bargains

Our motivation to the open air together with the interest in the visit of a flea market had forced us to go out, so we walked through the already described row houses in the direction of flea market near the Bremen airport together with Laura.

The Bremer Haus - attractive and sought-after living space

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The Bremer Haus - attractive and sought-after living space

Every city has its own neighborhoods, some of which are well-known all over the country. Others are dying for years, until they are rediscovered as attractive residential buildings.

Hike to Grosse Höhe and Delme-Aue

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Hike to Grosse Höhe and Delme-Aue

Actually, the visit to Bremen should lead to a birthday celebration party within the normal range of cake and coffee, but it turned out quite differently.

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