Bremen (pop. 550,000)—the surly, leather-jacketed rebel of the Hanseatic League—was expelled from the trading conglomerate after citizens made a bonfire of Hanseatic documents. Despite its rebellious flair, the city has done an exceptional job of preserving the relics of its past, including its medieval architecture, fortunately spared from much WWII damage. The historic Rathaus and Dom dominate the city’s public image, and the Schnoorviertel, with its winding alleyways and tiny brick homes, provides a fascinating (if touristy) glimpse into its medieval heart.At its fringes, a sizable student population keeps the atmosphere lively. Though relatively small, Bremen’s renowned cultural institutions and busy bar scene rival those of cities several times its size.
Flights: Flughafen Bremen, is 3km from city center; take S6 (15min.). Frequent flights to East Frisian Islands and major German and international cities. Ferries: Hal Över, Schlachte 2 (☎ 0421 ...more
Where the Weser River meets the North Sea, Bremen’s four neighborhoods have developed unique personalities: the tourist-filled Altstadt, flaunting the most sights and the oldest architecture; the Alte ...more
Townside Hostel Bremen, Am Dobben 62 (☎ 0421 780 15; www.townside.de), Tram #10 to “Humboldstr.” and contine down Am Dobben. A hip, young hostel, with high-ceilinged rooms and cozy lofts for additional ...more
For cheap eats, try the open-air market in front of the Rathaus (M-Sa 6am-2pm) or follow the bronze pig statues to the cafes on Sögerstraße in the Marktpl. Cheap bakeries and Imbiße (snack bars) ...more
RATHAUS. Bremen’s Altstadt radiates from the striking Renaissance-era Rathaus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2004. The hall and surrounding square are largely preserved in their original ...more
NEUES MUSEUM WESERBURG BREMEN. Almost all of this refurbished coffee factory’s collection is privately owned, creating a quirky, evolving array of works by contemporary artists from across the globe ...more
The last two weeks of October find Bremen residents drinking beer and eating tubs of lard cakes during the colorful Freimarkt Fair, an annual event dating from 1035. Bremen also hosts concerts in the Stadthalle ...more
To experience Bremen’s raucous pub culture, head for the Viertel. For wild, multi-floor clubs where the tourist population is swallowed by hordes of dancing locals, hit the Rebertiring, across from the ...more
Flooded with maritime culture, the port city of Bremerhaven (pop. 118,000) was established in the 18th century to handle the ever-increasing number of ships that couldn’t make the passage to Bremen down ...more
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