Places of Interest

Historic City Centre

1,200 years have woven a rich tapestry of Hanseatic heritage and cosmopolitan culture in Bremen. Strife for independence left an indelible mark on the city. Sites which cannot be overlooked are the distinct Weser Renaissance Rathaus, the graceful Roland statue in Market Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004), the city´s oldest living quarter at Schnoor, the exceptional structures in historic Böttcherstrasse and the imposing cathedral are etched in history. The delightful sculpture of the Bremen Town Musicians remains a defining monument for the Grimm Brothers´ celebrated fairy tale. (see: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/english/bremen.cfm)

The Waterfront

Central Bremen has renewed its links with the River Weser in a way that has revitalised the city´s distinctive waterfront. The waterway still echoes nautical rhythms and is a magnet for the entire city. Just minutes from the city centre, Schlachte with its wealth of trendy bars, friendly cafes, international restaurants and outdoor seating for some 2,000 people gives almost two million visitors each year plenty to watch over.

The quayside is lined with vessels large and small, including a subtle pancake ship, the three-masted frigate Admiral Nelson and a replica cog ship, which typifies a Hanseatic vessel from the 13th and 14th centuries. Some 60km away on the North Sea coast, Bremerhaven holds the key to Northern Germany. (see: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/english/bremen.cfm)

Science

Bremen and Bremerhaven have long been fostering a lively exchange of science and public awareness including visitors to the two cities. In 2005, the city-state was even declared “City of Science” as new attractions wow the crowd like no others with new ways of looking at the natural world and science. Cutting edge technology brings the universe alive in the Universum, which exceeded all expectations since the spectacular new building opened in September 2000. Each day, the triple attraction on earth, man and cosmos welcomes around 1,300 visitors to 200 visuals, interactives, simulations and playful settings where learning goes hand in hand with having a good time. (see: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/english/bremen.cfm)

Nature

Bremen is a green city, which is not surprising for a metropolitan centre that inhabits two global players with “green” corporate branding colours — Werder Bremen Football Club and Beck´s Brewery. But the city´s real claim to fame are its many magnificent parks, gardens and open spaces. The Rhododendron Park in Bremen has won unrivalled recognition, containing around 680 of the world´s 1,000 rhododendrons, in addition to some 1,000 hybrids of each rhododendrons and azaleas. The park also boasts the green science centre botanika, which is home to three dazzling attractions: discovery centre, the Himalayas/Borneo and a Japanese Garden. The near-natural sceneries are the exciting backdrop for an amazing trail that brings the botanical richness of blooming rhododendrons to life. (see: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/english/bremen.cfm)

For more information on Bremen, please visit the following websites :

http://www.bremen-tourism.de/english/bremen.cfm 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bremen