Quick Summary:

  • Straddling the lower Weser River in northwest Germany, Bremen is a bustling seaport city with a rich maritime history and is one of the centers of seaborne trade in the country.
  • The capital of the Land of Bremen is also an important cultural center and is packed with a variety of things to see and do from ornate architecture, historical buildings, and UNESCO sites to the historic Old Town (Altstadt), the vibrant Viertel Quarter, and the old Schnoor Quarter.
  • Hailed as one of Europe’s top cultural centers, Bremen is well worth a visit for soaking up some Germany culture and heritage.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. St. Petri Dom Bremen (Cathedral of St. Peter in Bremen) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

St. Petri Dom Bremen (Cathedral of St. Peter in Bremen) | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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2. Bremer Rathaus (Bremen Town Hall) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bremer Rathaus (Bremen Town Hall) | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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3. Bremer Stadtmusikanten (Bremen Town Musicians)

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Bremer Stadtmusikanten (Bremen Town Musicians) | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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4. Schlachte Embankment

Schlachte Embankment | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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5. The Schnoor District

The Schnoor District | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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6. Kunsthalle

Kunsthalle | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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7. Bottcherstrasse

Bottcherstrasse | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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8. Beck’s Brewery Tour

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Beck’s Brewery Tour | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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9. The Roland Statue

The Roland Statue | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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10. Bleikeller (Lead Cellar)

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Bleikeller (Lead Cellar) | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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11. Standige Vertretung (Permanent Representation Rhineland Bremen)

Standige Vertretung (Permanent Representation Rhineland Bremen) | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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12. Spitzen Gebel

Spitzen Gebel | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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13. Bremer Ratskeller

Bremer Ratskeller | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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14. Henry’s Bar

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Henry’s Bar | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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15. Kaffeemuhle

Kaffeemuhle | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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16. Schroters

Schroters | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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17. Theaterschiff (The Theatre Ship)

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Theaterschiff (The Theatre Ship) | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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18. The Grashoff Bistro

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The Grashoff Bistro | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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19. Cafe Heinrich

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Cafe Heinrich | What to See in Bremen, Germany
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