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Bremen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in the Bremen federated state, Germany

About Bremen

Bremen was once a member of the medievalHanseatic Leagueand is still one of the most important cities in northern Germany. Together with the city ofBremerhavenon the North Sea it forms Germany's smallest state. Bremen has more than 1200 years of history, and was, for most of its existence, an independent city-state. The Bremer Stadtmusikanten(Town Musicians of Bremen)perhaps the most well known figures associated with Bremen are characters from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of the same name. Their image adorns many of the souvenirs in the city. Next to the Town Hall is a much photographed statue of them. Bremen is a rather long and narrow city, lining both sides of the river Weser. Along the north-west/south-east axis it stretches about 10km, but across only 2km. The entire city is located

Top Attractions in Bremen

Explore the best things to see and do in Bremen:

  • Am Wall
  • Böttcherstraße
  • Bruchhausen-Vilsen–Asendorf Museum Railway
  • Dom St. Petri
  • Focke Museum
  • Gerhard-Marcks-Haus
  • Hafenmuseum Speicher XI
  • Kunsthalle

Where to Eat in Bremen

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Asia Bistro 68 Bremen
  • 🍴BeatzBurger
  • 🍴Bratwurstglöck
  • 🍴Bremer Ratskeller
  • 🍴Crêpes Suzette
  • 🍴Das Kleine Lokal

Where to Stay in Bremen

  • 🏨7THINGS Hotel
  • 🏨Atlantic Grand Hotel Bremen
  • 🏨B&B Hotel
  • 🏨Bed and Breakfast am Bürgerpark
  • 🏨Best Western Hotel Bremen East
  • 🏨Boutique Hostel Kremer

Bremen Travel Guide Sections

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