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Things to see in Bremerhaven (Germany): 59 places and when to go
Bremerhaven is a city in Germany with around 138,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 59 places in and around it, mainly Nature (26), Wildlife (24), History (13). The best known are Jade Bight, German submarine Wilhelm Bauer and German Emigration Center. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 53.5504, 8.58
- Population
- About 138,000
- Places
- 59 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (26) · Wildlife (24) · History (13) · Museums and art (8) · Architecture (7) · With kids (6)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 93 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bremerhaven
The places in and around Bremerhaven, 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.
- Jade BightBay on the North Sea Coast of Germany28 km
- German submarine Wilhelm Bauer1945 Type XXI submarine1.0 km
- German Emigration CenterMuseum in Bremerhaven, Germany693 m
- Klimahaus BremerhavenMuseum in Germany881 m
- Bremerhaven HauptbahnhofRailway station in Geestemünde, Germany2.1 km
- German Maritime MuseumMaritime museum in Bremerhaven1.1 km
- Bremerhaven ZooZoo in Bremerhaven, Germany894 m
- Schulschiff Deutschland1927 sail training ship667 m
- Rau IXMuseum ship in Bremerhaven, Germany, former whaler779 m
- Ahlen-Falkenberger Moor, Halemer/Dahlemer SeeNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany21 km
- Holy Cross ChurchChurch building in Neuenwalde, Lower Saxony, Germany16 km
- St. UrbanusChurch building in Wurster Nordseeküste, Germany15 km
- St. Willehadi-KircheChurch in Wremen, Lower Saxony, Germany12 km
- AeronauticumAviation museum in Nordholz near Cuxhaven, Germany25 km
- Bürgerpark (Bremerhaven)Park in Germany2.2 km
- Bürgermeister AbendrothMuseum ship in Bremerhaven1.1 km
- Schiffdorf television towerTelevision tower near Bremerhaven, Germany5.6 km
- Holländer-Windmühle BederkesaMuseum19 km
- Leuchtturm ObereversandLighthouse in Lower Saxony, Germany22 km
- Seefalke (ship, 1924)Museum ship in Germany1.1 km
- Steinkiste von HeerstedtArchaeological site16 km
- Wanhödener BergHill in Wurster Nordseeküste, Germany23 km
- Nordholz windmillWindmill in Nordholz near Cuxhaven, Germany25 km
- AhlershorstNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany14 km
And the other 35, by what you come to do:
- History: Altwulsdorfer Schule, Kleiner Preuße, St. Jakobikirche, Wassermühle Deelbrügge
- Nature: Am Flögelner See, Bargsmoor/Rechtenflethermoor, Bülter See und Randmoore, Düllhamm, Extensivweiden nördlich Langen, Fleckenshölzer, Hahnenknooper Moore, Herrschaftliches Moor, Holzurburg am Bederkesaer See, Im Hausbeeken, Klinten, Luneplate, Mietenmoor, Obere Geesteniederung, Sellstedter See und Ochsentriftmoor/ Wildes Moor, Silbersee und Laaschmoor, Stechginsterheide in Nordholz, Strohauser Vorländer und Plate, Thieles Garten, Tideweser, Windbrackenholz
- Museums and art: Museum Burg Bederkesa, Deichmuseum Land Wursten
- Architecture: Windmühle Lintig
- With kids: BAD 1, Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Loxstedt, Moor Therme, Planetarium Bremerhaven, Tierpark CUX‑ART
- Hiking: Butjadinger Weg, Unterweser-Weg
When to go to Bremerhaven
The best time to visit Bremerhaven 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.
- JanPossible7:46
- FebPossible9:31
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:44
- MayBest time15:39
- JunBest time16:45
- JulBest time16:18
- AugBest time14:35
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:14
- NovPossible8:16
- DecBest time7:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. In April, 59 of the 59 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 Bremerhaven
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 93 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
- Butjadingen11 places20 km
- Jade15 places36 km
- Schwanewede20 places36 km
- Bremervörde15 places40 km
- Hemmoor19 places40 km
- Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk22 places41 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bremerhaven?
The best known: Jade Bight, German submarine Wilhelm Bauer, German Emigration Center, Klimahaus Bremerhaven, Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof. In all, 59 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bremerhaven?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14.
How do you get to Bremerhaven?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 93 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bremerhaven as the destination and these 59 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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