Bremen Travel Guide

 Toshioohsako Says:  It is the oldest quarter of Bremen and a former center of economic activities. There are many cute and beautiful houses and shops. It was just after Christmas when I visited this quarter. You just promenade on various small pavement. 

 mvtouring Says:  Another stunning building on the market square is Bremen former merchants' guildhouse, now the chamber of commerce. Built in 1537/38 in the Flanders Renaissance style. t was built in 1537/38 by Johann den Buschener in the style of the Renaissance buildings of Flanders.... 

 mvtouring Says:  The first thing we noticed, strolling from the main station to the city centre,was the windmill in Wallanlagen Park. This is a great place for a walk, or simply to wind down and relax.The windmill is open to the public and also houses a restaurant.Opening hoursRestaurant:... 

 mvtouring Says:  You cannot miss the Bottcherstrasse which was built in the 1920s, this fascinating 110 metre-long lane houses shops and restaurants, museums, workshops and a carillon.The name Böttcherstrasse derives from the coopers (böttcher) who used to live and work there. Today, this... 

 mvtouring Says:  Walking around, we noticed a lttle pedestrian street that said, Bronze movement and we decided o explore. We came accross the Fountain of the Seven Lazy Brothers by Bernhard Hoetger, which is based on a local legend. The legend goes like this:They were the sons of a Bremen... 

 mvtouring Says:  Another definate visit is to the Protestant/Lutheran church with a history spanning more than 1,200 years. Built in early-Gothic style from the first half of the 13th century, you will discover that the oldest sections are the crypts. It is set between the town hall and the... 

 mvtouring Says:  The reason for our visit to this fantastic city. I am inserting the fairytale as I found it on the internet, for those who are not aware of it.A fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm (1857 version). There once was a man who had a donkey which had carried his sacks to the mill... 

 mvtouring Says:  A truly stunning place to lay your eyes upon, Bremen's town hall is regarded as the jewel in the crown of the historical market square. The Upper Hall, where the city council used to convene, is the most magnificent ceremonial venue in Bremen. The model ships that hang from... 

 mvtouring Says:  From the train station we made our way to the "Altstadt" and market square. Probably the most magnificent building is 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... 

 halikowski Says:  There's quite a good run of these in the summer months. They sing just outside the St. Petrus cathedral. They wear old Ukrainian military costumes, there's only men, black shiny boots up to their knees. 

 mvtouring Says:  Quality grilled sausages served at a pavilion in the city centre next to the town hall. Just the right thing when u are feeling a little bit peckish. Maybe I should mention that I love german sausages. 

 christine.j Says:  Public transport: Since we stayed next to the train station we could walk to most places in the downtown area of Bremen.Only a few times did we take public tranport. A day pass was the best deal for us. The first time we bought the tickets, we asked if they had to be... 

 Maryimelda Says:  The Mall of Fame is a shopping mall not far from the Market Place. It is an ultra modern metal structure which houses all the usual stores you expect to find in a German city. It is just as interesting to look at as it is to shop. 

 christine.j Says:  I'm not sure if this belongs in the restaurant section or here, but since it's outside the city centre and since you cannot sit down as in a restaurant I decided to write about it here in the off-the-beaten-path section.In a television documentation about Bremen we had heard...