Bremen City Break
The City Municipality of Bremen is a Hanseatic city in north-western Germany, which belongs to the state Free Hanseatic City of Bremen or shortly Bremen. Home to the Bremen Town Musicians, worlds of discovery, Hanseatic heritage and aerospace expertise – Bremen is a destination with a wide-ranging appeal. An old city can still be young at heart!
The Schnoor quarter, Bremen's oldest district, is a maze of lanes lined with little 15th and 16th century houses. Pretty little half-timbered houses dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, with narrow lanes between the rows of buildings. The name of the quarter may allude to the fact that the houses are lined up like pearls on a string, Schnoor being Low German for Schnur (string). Another interpretation of the name is that this part of the old fishermen's quarter, right by the river Weser, was where the rope makers used to live. Visitors can browse for arts and crafts and handmade gold, rest their legs in one of the many cafés and restaurants or buy a souvenir to take home.
The most magnificent building on the market square is without doubt the town hall. In front of it stands the proud statue of Roland, which symbolises the freedom of the city. Both have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Turning clockwise on the Hanseatic Cross near the statue, you can see St. Peter's Cathedral, the State Parliament and the Schütting guildhall. Just past the Schütting, a narrow lane leads to Böttcherstrasse. On the western side of the Kontorhaus shopping arcade follows a row of beautiful gabled buildings.
You can do walking tours during the day or try the evening spooky tour or travel along the river by cruise. There are so many options and a city which is small in size but with lots to do, see and taste!
Not forgetting this footballing temple with its four iconic floodlight masts which can accommodate 42,100 fans. To get to Werder, Bremen's riverside stadium in the heart of the city, you can walk, cycle, get the tram or even travel by boat. The Stadium, home of Werder Bremen football club, is located right on the banks of the river. It’s a beautiful walk along the river and you can stop off for a refreshment along the way.
There are plenty of places to eat around the square or along the river, central hotels to choose from and easy transportation from the airport – it is an ideal city break for spring, summer or winter.