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Things to see in Bremen (Germany): 83 places and when to go
Bremen is a city in Germany with around 725,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 83 places in and around it, mainly Nature (26), Wildlife (26), History (20). The best known are Town Musicians of Bremen, Bremen City Hall and Bremen Roland. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 53.08, 8.8
- Population
- About 725,000
- Places
- 83 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (26) · Wildlife (26) · History (20) · With kids (10) · Museums and art (8) · Architecture (7)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 100 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bremen
The places in and around Bremen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Town Musicians of BremenFairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm657 m
- Bremen City HallSeat of the President of the Senate and Mayor of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen691 m
- Bremen RolandStatue of Roland in Bremen, Germany669 m
- Bremen CathedralProtestant church, former cathedral789 m
- Kunsthalle BremenMuseum of arts in Bremen1.2 km
- Valentin submarine pensArchitectural structure25 km
- Alexander von HumboldtBarque built in 1906609 m
- Fallturm BremenDrop tower at the University of Bremen5.1 km
- St. Martin's Church, BremenChurch624 m
- Paula Modersohn-Becker MuseumMuseum in Bremen, Germany672 m
- WeyerbergMountain in Germany17 km
- WeserburgBremen's museum of modern art397 m
- KuhgrabenseeLake in Germany5.2 km
- Church of St. Gallen (Altenesch)Church building in Altenesch, Germany13 km
- Westliche Hälfte des Langen MooresNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany14 km
- Zion's Church, WorpswedeChurch building in Worpswede, Lower Saxony, Germany18 km
- Cohn-ScheuneMuseum in Rotenburg (Wümme), Germany41 km
- Heide und Moor bei HaslahNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany25 km
- Jewish Cemetery, AchimJewish cemetery in Achim, Germany18 km
- Molenfeuer Überseehafen SüdLighthouse in Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, Germany4.6 km
- MühlenbachseeNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany41 km
- Ottersberger MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany23 km
- Sandtrockenrasen AchimNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany15 km
- St. Cyprian und CorneliusChurch building in Ganderkesee, Germany18 km
And the other 59, by what you come to do:
- History: St. Stephani, Warehouse XI, Achim windmill, Jewish cemetery, Otterstedt, Jugendfreizeitheim Farge, Ziegenbockstation, Park Hotel in Bremen, Emtinghausen wind mill, Jugendherbergsschiff "Die Weser", Niedersachsenstein
- Nature: Wiedesee, Wümmeniederung mit Rodau, Wiedau und Trochelbach, Alhuser Ahe, Arboretum Syke, Bassumer Friedeholz, Borgfelder Wümmewiesen, Fischerhuder Wümmeniederung, Hachetal, Hägerdorn, Hemmelskamp, Hepstedter Büsche, Hinter dem Wieh Brock, Kladdinger Wiesen, Mittleres Wietingsmoor, Sandhauser Brake und Schwarze Brake, Schwarzes Moor bei Bülstedt, Untere Wümme, Westliches Borchelsmoor, Wunderburger Moor
- With kids: Allwetterbad, Südbad, Achimer Freibad, Erlebnisbad Ronolulu, Freibad Syke, Freibad Weyhe, Hallenbad Barrien, Naturfreibad Eystrup, Tierpark Petermoor (Arche-Park), Ummelbad
- Museums and art: Haus im Schluh, Wassermühle Barrien
- Architecture: Rönn windmill, Wassermühle Stuckenborstel
- Food and drink: Ziegenmarkt, Birgitta Rust Piekfeine Brände, Freie Brau Union Bremen, WeinGut Wümme
- Diving: Achterdiek See, Bultensee, Mahndorfer See, Rottkuhle Arbergen, Stadtwaldsee (Uni-See), Waller Feldmarksee, Werdersee
- Hiking: Bremer Stadtrandweg, Camino de Santiago, Jakobsweg via Baltica, Niedersachsen (Mitte)
- Hot springs: Hamam Bremen, Vitalbad
When to go to Bremen
The best time to visit Bremen is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:51
- FebPossible9:33
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:35
- JunBest time16:40
- JulBest time16:13
- AugBest time14:32
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:16
- NovPossible8:20
- DecBest time7:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 20. In June, 83 of the 83 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bremen
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 100 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Schwanewede20 places23 km
- Verden24 places35 km
- Hohenmoorer Straße15 places39 km
- Oldenburg36 places39 km
- Hüde19 places40 km
- Heeslingen13 places45 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bremen?
The best known: Town Musicians of Bremen, Bremen City Hall, Bremen Roland, Bremen Cathedral, Kunsthalle Bremen. In all, 83 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bremen?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 20.
How do you get to Bremen?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 100 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bremen as the destination and these 83 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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