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Bremerhaven Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

German city in the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen

About Bremerhaven

Bremerhaven is about 50 km north ofBremen. It was founded in the 19th century as a new port of the hanseatic city. Bremerhaven means in English literally "Bremener Harbour". Bremerhaven retains its function as an important international harbour covering large area north of the city, but Bremerhaven is also a city of modern science: several scientific institutions lead by Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research are based in Bremerhaven. It has a fine selection of museums, galleries, family activities, events and shopping making it an increasingly attractive tourist spot at German North Sea coast.

Top Attractions in Bremerhaven

Explore the best things to see and do in Bremerhaven:

  • Climate House
  • Deutsches Auswandererhaus
  • Schifffahrtsmuseum
  • Zoo am Meer

Where to Eat in Bremerhaven

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Natusch
  • 🍴Paprika. Balkan
  • 🍴Schaufenster Fischereihafen

Where to Stay in Bremerhaven

  • 🏨Atlantic Sail City Hotel
  • 🏨Comfort Hotel
  • 🏨Havenhostel Bremerhaven
  • 🏨Reisemobil-Parkplatz Doppelschleuse
  • 🏨Reisemobil-Parkplatz Fischkai

Bremerhaven Travel Guide Sections

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