10 TOP Things to Do in Bremen June 2024

Top places to visit

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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Bremen featuring signage and heritage elements

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 heritage elements and interior views

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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Universum Science Center which includes modern architecture

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 garden and a lake or waterhole

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 showing heritage elements

Discover the most popular places to visit in Bremen

Climate House

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Climate House in Mitte. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Zoo at the Sea

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Zoo at the Sea in Mitte. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

River Weser Dyke Promenade

River Weser Dyke Promenade is just one of the places to see in Mitte, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

National German Maritime Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at National German Maritime Museum during your trip to Mitte. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Harbor Worlds

Explore the waterfront in Mitte with a trip to Harbor Worlds. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

German Emigration Center

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by German Emigration Center in Mitte. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Wilhelm Bauer Submarine Museum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Wilhelm Bauer Submarine Museum in Mitte. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Bremerhaven Historical Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Bremerhaven Historical Museum during your trip to North Geestemünd. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.