St. Petri Dom

Bremen`s 'drawing room' is the Markplatz, and its greatest attraction is the Town Hall. Guided tours of the historic building provide an insight into its fascinating 600-year old history. The tour includes the impressive Upper Town Hall and a look into the splendid Golden Chamber. Since 2004, the Town Hall and the Roland have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

From Bremen to the whole world: Beck's beer, in its distinctive green bottles, featuring the key on Bremen's coat of arms, is probably Bremen's most successful export. It is still produced in the city centre. The "Kaiserbrauerei Beck & May o.H.G" was founded on June 27th,1873 by Lüder Rutenberg, Heinrich Beck and Thomas May. Today, more than 3,000 bottles of Beck's are opened every minute world-wide, making it one of the most popular beers in the world. Take a tour around the brewery to discover the secrets of the brewer's art and interesting facts about the brewery and the popular Beck's and Haake-Beck brands.

This 100 year-old windmill in the Wallanlagen park is still one of the most popular destinations in the centre of Bremen. The former flour mill is now home to a welcoming café and restaurant. The mill's elevated position in the park, overlooking the city's old defensive walls, makes it the perfect place for taking photos. Come here to enjoy a coffee and a slice of cake in peace, even though you're right in the city centre. The Kaffee Mühle café is also the ideal starting point for a stroll through the Wallanlagen park.

Böttcherstraße was built in the 1920's, the 110 metre-long lane houses shops and restaurants, Bremen’s casino, museums, workshops and the carillon.

The Schlachte promenade along the banks of the River Weser, is the heart of maritime Bremen. Take a seat in one of the many bars, restaurants and beer gardens and watch the world go by on the river. If you're inclined to be more energetic, the Schlachte promenade has a variety of options. Running from the Überseestadt (the New Harbour District) down to the Osterdeich (Eastern Embankment), the Schlachte is the ideal route for walking or cycling. If you want to discover Bremen from the water, you can take a harbour tour or a cruise along the surrounding waterways.

Welcome aboard! The Alexander von Humboldt, which has played a starring role in advertisements for Beck's beer, lies at anchor on the Weserpromenade. Relax on the historic upper decks or stay the night in one of its comfortable cabins. On board, you'll find not only a restaurant, which is open to everyone, but also a hotel.

The Viertel district is Bremen's "place to be". It's well known for its vibrant cultural scene, its night-life and pubs, its multitude of independent shops and boutiques and an ever-changing selection of places to eat. There's always something going on here, at any time of day. Head to the Viertel if you're looking for interesting street art and artists' workshops or visit the prestigious museums on the Cultural Mile.

You can't fail to be impressed by the magnificently decorated Weser-renaissance façade of the Rathaus, which has stood on the marketplace since 1405. The Upper Hall, with its series of paintings depicting stories from Bremen's past, the model ships suspended from its ceiling and the opulent "Golden Chamber" with its stunning Art Nouveau interior created by local artist Heinrich Vogeler, are all unmissable sights within the Town Hall itself. And the cellars of the Town Hall are home to yet another treasure: the largest collection of German wine in the world is hidden in its vaults. 1,200 different wine varieties are stored here in the "treasure chamber", the oldest vintage dating back to 1653. The Roland statue keeps watch over the market place from a commanding position in front of the Rathaus. This 10m high statue of the famous knight was erected in 1404, making it one of the oldest of its type. Roland granted trading and city rights to Bremen and represents freedom. For this reason, the statue gazes straight out towards St. Peter's Cathedral, as a symbol of Bremen's status as a free city. Both the statue of Roland and the Rathaus were formally awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2004.

Bremen's seafaring traditions are especially well preserved in the Vegesack district to the north, where Germany's first man-made harbour was created almost 400 years ago. Today the recently completed 1.8km maritime mile along the river Weser boasts a range of attractions including the multimedia Spicarium exhibition, captains' houses, the signal station and the towboat Regina.

Art is a way of life in the village of Worpswede, which lies approximately 30km outside Bremen. This modest village in the Teufelsmoor marshes is known far and wide for the talents of its inhabitants, who are still actively involved in the creative arts. Here, you can visit museums of local art, watch artists as they work or even take part in workshops and express your own creative side. You can reach the artists village by car, by the Moorexpress train or by boat (from the Vegesack district).

Anyone looking for a break from all the highbrow culture should stroll down to the Schlachte promenade along the river Weser. Its numerous pubs and bars – many with outdoor seating areas – make a great place to chill out. An antiques and bric-a-brac market is held here every Saturday during the spring and summer months. In the run-up to Christmas the medieval atmosphere of the Schlachte-Zauber market gets everyone in the right mood for the festive season.

Visitors can explore Bremen's rich seafaring tradition on the Maritime Mile in the district of Vegesack, where Germany's first man-made harbour was built 400 years ago. The country's last fully-rigged sailing ship still afloat is anchored here, while the historical Spicarium harbour warehouse presents an interactive exhibition on shipbuilding, sailing, marine bionics and yacht design.