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Opening hours:The majority of shops in Bremenopen between 9.00-19.00 or20.00, Monday to Saturday. Someshopping centres and retail parksmay be open on Sundays.
Emergency numbers:Police: 110Fire and Ambulance: 112
Tourist information:Tourist Offices - BremerTouristik-Zentrale at centralstation and at Obernstraße 1Tel: +49 (0)421 30 800-10www.bremen-tourism.deOpening hours: Mon-Fri9.00-19.00, Sat-Sun 9.30-18.00(central station) and Mon-Fri10.00-18.30, Sat-Sun10.00-16.00 (Obernstraße 1)
BREMENPUBLISHING DATE: 2010-01-25 | COUNTRY CODE: DEContents: The City, Do & See, Events, Eating, Cafés, Bars & Nightlife,Shopping, Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps
BREMENA free-spirited and fiercely independent wind whistlesthrough Bremen’s nooks and crannies. This wind certainlyattracted a donkey, a hound, a cat and a cockerel in theGrimm Brother’s tale of The Bremen Town Musicians. Nowthe city’s mascots, the four of them headed for Bremen tostart a new life as musicians. Their motto is still ringing truetoday: "We are off to Bremen - you will find somethingbetter than death everywhere." As Germany’s second largestport, Bremen’s link to the sea and its get up and go spirit areundeniable.
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Warm light pours out of twisty alleyways,the smell of coffee, beer and chocolatewhiffs around each cobbled corner and adistinctly entrepreneurial flair bubbles fromcountless shops and businesses huddledtogether in Bremen’s centralSchnoorviertel. Elaborate town villas harkback to the grand maritime trading boomof the 17th and 18th centuries. Bremen isone of three independent German citystates. Worldliness and liberalism definethis city’s free-spirited atmosphere.Bremen’s citizens know how to live welland pride themselves of unshakeabletolerance. Visitors from all around theworld are welcomed warmly and treatedroyally. This openness has a historicreason. Riches and cosmopolitan attitudesflooded in with the sea water. Bremenemerged as one of the strongest membersof the Hanseatic League during the MiddleAges. The city has been governed by itscitizens rather than the nobility ever since,a heritage firmly stuck in every citizen’ssoul.
People used to meet, deal and debate onMarket Square and still do so today.Rumoured to be Germany’s most beautiful,the town hall (Rathaus) is now a UNESCOworld heritage site. Meeting, debating andsocialising still form the bedrock of life inBremen. It’s something you can do aroundthe clock in an impressive array of bars,bistros, cafés and restaurants. You need to
be fit after all. A city packed to the rafterswith cultural surprises and distinctlyun-metropolitan quirkiness is waiting to bediscovered.
Rathaus (Town Hall)Renaissance architecture at its finest.Granted UNESCO world heritage status in2004, the town hall also houses thelegendary Ratskeller restaurant and winecellar.
Address: Am Markt 21Internet: www.rathaus-bremen.deMore information: Tram/Bus to Domsheide
Schnoorviertel (Schnoor Quarter)Oldest and most quirky area in Bremen,this 15th century quarter is lovinglyrestored and a cosy maze of arts and craftsshops.
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Address: Around the SchnoorstraßeInternet: www.derschnoor.deMore information: Tram/bus to Domsheide
Überseemuseum BremenA journey to far away cultures andcontinents. Formerly the Trade andColonial Museum, it is a masterpiece ofhistoric and contemporary culturaldiscovery.
Waterfront Promenade SchlachteSoak in the maritime climate and longinglywatch historic and modern ships float pastas you relax in one of the countless beergardens and restaurants. Pleasure cruisesto many destinations depart daily.
Internet: www.bremen-tourism.deMore information: Tram or Bus to Am Brill and Domsheide
Der BürgerparkBremen’s favourite green oasis. 200 acresof parkland, lakes and pavilions mystifyvisitors all year round.
Phone: +49 (0) 421 34 20 70Internet: www.buergerpark.deMore information: Tram/ Bus to Stern, Parkallee or Munte
BöttcherstraßeBuilt in the 1920s, the 110 metre-long lanehouses shops and restaurants, Bremen’scasino, museums, workshops and thecarillon.
Address: BöttcherstraßeInternet: www.bremen-tourism.deMore information: Tram to Domsheide
Universum BremenThe Science Center presents science as athrilling adventure, with more than 250exhibits. Now also with the new‘EntdeckerPark’ discovery zone andSchauBox exhibition space.
Address: Wiener Strasse 2Phone: +49 (0)421 3346-0Internet: www.universum-bremen.deMore information: Tram to Naturwissenschaften 1
BotanikaEnjoy an adventure for all the senses, setoff on an expedition through enchantingworlds and explore the heritage of FarEastern cultures!
Address: Delius Weg 40Phone: +49 (0)421 427 066-15Internet: www.rhododendronpark-bremen.deMore information: Tram to Horner Kirche
WorpswedeTake a trip right into the heartbeat of thelocal art world. This little villagesurrounded by marshland is a celebratedartist colony.
Cosmopolitan flair meets distinctly down toearth garb in Bremen. Watch the foambubbles burst on countless versions ofinternational coffee or brave those veryhearty local specialities. Kohl und Pinkel(cabbage and spicy sausage) keep Bremenfans on their culinary toes betweenOctober and February. Knipp, a poor man’smix of grits and bacon served with friedpotatoes and apples, is also enjoyingundying popularity. Bremen is also adestination for wine - Bremer Ratskellerhas the world’s largest collection of Wine -
and beer - Bremen is home of Beck’s Beer.
Bremer RatskellerIt’s been going strong since 1405, it’srumoured to be God’s very own wine cellarand the atmosphere in this world heritagebuilding will leave you addicted. A Germanfoodie institution not to be missed underany circumstances as it also has theworld’s largest collection of German wines.
Address: Am MarktPhone: +49 (0)421 321676Internet: www.ratskeller-bremen.deMore information: Bus/Tram to Domsheide
Meierei im BürgerparkScallops in saffron in swish Art Decosurroundings. Located in Bremen’s largestpark. Dress up a little.
Address: Im BürgerparkOpening hours: Tuesdays - Sundays until midnightPhone: +49 (0) 421 3408619Internet: www.meierei-bremen.deMore information: Bus/Tram to Parkallee
Theaterschiff BremenWine and dine on Bremen’s legendaryfloating theatre ship. Bistro and restaurantin one. It is essential to book in advance.
AioliCosy 17th century charm in theoldie-worldy Schnoor quarter. Munch someSpanish tapas, snack on Greek temptationsor try some fully-fledged Germanspecialities.
Address: Schnoor 3-4Phone: +49 (0)421 323839More information: Tram/Bus to Domsheide
Bistro BotanikaTucked into a rhododendron park. Freshand cheerful ambience with breakfast,lunch and early supper served in airysurroundings.
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Address: Deliusweg 40Opening hours: daily until 18.00Phone: +49 (0)421 3304919More information: Tram/ Bus to Marcusallee
OsteriaLocals and tourists cram in; fresh Italianfood is available in abundance and theresident guitar player whips up a fun andcasual spirit.
Address: Schlachte 1Phone: +49 (0) 421 3398207More information: Bus/ Tram to am Brill
Schüttinger BrewpubThe best brewpub in Bremen! Rustic, cosypub serving house beer and hearty food.
Address: Hinter dem Schütting 12-13Phone: +49 (0)421 337 663 3Internet: www.schuettinger.deMore information: Tram to Domsheide
HUDSON Loftrestaurant & ClubThe HUDSON Loftrestaurant features aunique atmosphere with a fantastic viewon Bremen and the ‘Europahafen’ andoffers metropolitan exalted cooking.
Address: Konsul-Smidt-Strasse 8D (Speicher I. Europahafen)Phone: +49 (0)421 460 46 46Internet: www.hudson-loft.deMore information: Bus to Hansator
Luv Restaurant, Café & BarInternational cocktails, breakfast (Sat-Sun)– please book in advance, daily lunchspecials, cakes and international food anddrink.
Address: Schlachte 15-18Phone: +49 (0)421 165 55 99Internet: www.restaurant-luv.deMore information: Tram to Am Brill
Hofbräuhaus BremenA typical German restaurant with up to 600seats inside, and 200 seats outside in thebeer garden that is placed in an historicalinner courtyard in the centre of Bremen.Typical German food and drinks are servedby waiters traditionally dressed in dirndland leather trousers. Here plays live-bandat the weekends.
Café TölkePerfect post-shopping stop. Viennese-stylecoffeehouse with all the traditionaltrimmings and an impressive selection ofsweets and coffees.
Address: Schnoor 23aPhone: +49 (0)421 324330More information: Tram/ Bus to Domsheide
CamarilloStainless steel, glass and wood sweetenedwith a modern coffee and dessert bar. Popin for a fluffy coffee or even a light snackanytime from 11am until late.
Address: Schlachte 30More information: Tram/ Bus to Am Brill
Engel Café Bar RestaurantMouth-watering breakfasts and weeklychanging lunches and dinners. The blackand white tiled floor is impressive.
Address: Ostertorsteinweg 31/33Phone: +49 (0)421 76615More information: Tram/Bus via Hauptbahnhof
Kaffee MühleCoffee, beer and snacks in an old windmill.Unbeatable views and relaxing atmospherefrom lunchtime to midnight. Also openduring sunny summer mornings.
Address: Am Wall 212More information: Tram/Bus to Herdentor
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Konditorei KniggeSuccessful for the past 120 years. Freshpastries and homemade food. Ideal forvegetarians and diabetics.
Address: Sögestraße 42/44More information: Tram/Bus to Schüsselkorb
From swish and arty to smoky and cosy,Bremen’s bars are a mixture of old sailors’dens and ultra-hip hangouts. Oftengrouped in clusters, hopping from one tothe other is all the rage.
Mix a fiercely liberal past, a vibrantuniversity town and a big cosmopolitanharbour and you get Bremen’s nightlife.Salsa, tango, rock; swoon and rave yournight away to your heart’s content. It’s allthere and it’s densely packed.
Irish Pub SchnoorQuaint, off-the-beaten-track hideawayserving excellent beer and light snacks.Perfect for a quiet but entertaining drink.
Schmidt’s BarCool and calm modern bar with a crackingwine list. Conveniently located just acrossfrom the historic town hall. A favourite cityhotspot.
Address: Katharinenstrasse 2Phone: +49 (0)421 3378070More information: Tram/Bus to Domsheide
Lemon LoungeGroovy cocktail bar and Bremen´s place tobe. Its funky drinks galore when the sixbarkeepers fight it out for the mostmouth-watering creation.
Address: Am Wall 164Internet: www.lemonlounge.deMore information: Tram/Bus to Schüsselkorb
AladinFrom rock to techno, the dance floor’sheaving with the best beats of the last 20years. Drinks are surprisingly reasonableprised.
ModernesFrom freaky Fridays to mad Saturdays, thisconverted old cinema tempts with Latinnights, heartbreakers’ balls, golden oldiesand crazy modern moods.
Address: Neustadtswall 28Phone: +49 (0)421 50555-3Internet: www.modernes.deMore information: Bus to Westerstrasse
Sinatra’sTunes for those over 25. Fridays,Saturdays and before holidays, this stylishestablishment is a household name full ofroaring oldies and cracking classics.
TowerHot spot for touring heavy-metal groupsand harder dancing types. There’s a dark,cave-like atmosphere. It’s an out of theordinary place for out of the ordinarypeople.
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Hofbräuhaus Bremen, a company licensed from the famous original
Hofbräuhaus in Munich, a typical German restaurant with up to 600
seats inside, and 200 seats outside in our beer garden, that is placed
in an historical inner courtyard in the centre of Bremen.
Typical German food and drinks are served by waiters
traditionally dressed in dirndl and leather trousers
La VivaThree areas, three dance floors, a bar, alounge, different tastes, international DJs.La Viva impresses with its size and itsbroad clientele. Anything from mainstreamto fringe goes, fits and rocks.
Address: Auf der Brake 7-21Phone: +49 (0)421 1689090Internet: www.laviva-disco.deMore information: Tram/ Bus to Hauptbahnhof
Bolero SchlachteDelicious Mexican specialities, pastadishes, salads and steaks, along with beerfresh from the barrel and fantasticcocktails.
Address: Langenstraße 68Phone: +49 (0)421 707670Internet: www.bolerobar.deMore information: Tram to Am Brill
Café & Bar CelonaMediterranean-style décor, food and drink.A mini-holiday on the banks of the Weser.
Address: Schlachte 32Phone: +49 (0)421 897 791 8Internet: www.cafe-bar-celona.deMore information: Tram to Am Brill
You can’t escape Bremen’s independentand non-conformist soul. For a spot ofindividualistic Bremen spirit, the twisty16th century Schnoor quarter isunbeatable. Fishermen and artisan
cottages burst with galleries, goldsmithsand eccentric retail quirkiness. Keep apreying eye open for aromatic teas,jewellery and hand-painted crockery.
Those with a penchant for fine spirits willfind their holy grail around the mainmarket square: Ratskeller stocks some ofGermany’s best wines. Just down the road,beautifully hand-crafted toys line theshelves of Martinshof.
Sögestrasse comes up trumps with swishbut traditional fashion houses, Stiesing andRoland-Center (tram 5 and 8). All thingsclassy and pricey congregate aroundFedelhören, where delicatessen shops andantiquities rub shoulders with designerboutiques. On a rainy day, head forDomshof Passage. This glass-coveredshopping mile is packed with exclusivelittle shops and boutiques to tempt eventhe most dedicated retail enemy. There isalso Weser-Park (bus 25) and theOstertorviertel, or simply "Viertel", wich isa lively quarter around theOstertorsteinweg with pubs, discotheques,cinemas, boutiques and shops withgroceries from all over the world.
Further afield, Einkaufs- undErlebnis-Center Haven Höövt in Vegesackis Bremen’s first shopping harbour. Theatmosphere is cosy and modern, butcertainly less crowded than in more centralquarters.
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To find more information about and tobook Bremen hotels, please visitwww.bremen-tourism.de.
EXCLUSIVEPark Hotel BremenA slice of imperial splendour andaristocratic good living in 200 hectares ofparkland right in the city centre. Personaland perfect service. Dip your toes into thesoothing spa, tickle your tongue with worldclass cuisine and sink into beautifulfurniture to admire the immaculately- keptviews.
Address: Im BürgerparkPhone: +49 (0)421 3408-0Internet: www.park-hotel-bremen.deMore information: Bus/Tram to Hauptbahnhof
Innside Premium HotelThe future is now, the future is at InnsidePremium. Ultra sleek design, futuristicdecor, spa facilities par excellence andextensive conference facilities. Located atthe bank of the river Weser with excellenttransport links.
GOOD VALUEHotel Heldt50 modern and well-equipped rooms inBremen’s quaint and decorativeSchwachhausen quarter. Bürgerpark,Rhododendron park and the university areonly a hop, skip and a jump away. Plentyof parking available.
Designhotel ÜberFlussJust 7 meters above the river your stay willbe taken to new dimensions. In exposedposition directly in the city of Bremen isthis small and fine hotel ÜberFluss. A fewsteps from the main shopping street you
can experience a harmonic and surprisingconcept with wellness area. Meet andcelebrate on the river Weser.
Address: Langenstraße 72Phone: +49 (0)421 832 286 0Internet: www.hotel-ueberfluss.comMore information: Tram to Am Brill
BASICHotel Bremer HausBuilt in traditional townhouse style in1907, this hotel is bursting with friendlyatmosphere and quality service. Located ina quiet street right in the historic centre ofBremen. Sample the extensive breakfastbuffet before strutting out for youradventures.
Hotel Haus Bremen GarniJust over 3 kilometres from the city centre.Quiet, cosy, comfortable and charming.Excellent transport links. Indoor pools,tennis courts and bicycle hire just aroundthe corner.
Address: Verdener Str. 47Phone: +49 (0) 421 790 300Internet: www.hotelgruppe-kelber.deMore information: Bus/Tram to Bismarckstrasse
Jugendherberge BremenA youth hostel not only for youngsters. Allages welcome! Immaculately refurbishedin 2005. Classed as one of the mostbeautiful hostels in Germany. Bright,spacious, very central with stunning viewsof the river Weser.
Address: Kalkstrasse 6Phone: +49 (0) 421 163820Internet: www.jugendherberge.de/jh/bremenMore information: Bus/Tram to Am Brill
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AirportBremen is served by Bremen airport (+49(0)421 5595-0, www.airport-bremen.de),which is located a mere 3.5 kilometresoutside the city centre. Tram line 6 toUniversität (via city and Hauptbahnhof)takes you right to the centre every 10minutes (€2.20).
Taxis to the centre cost around €15.00 -Roland Taxi (Tel: +49 (0)421 30 200 433)offers pre-booked transfer services.
Public transportWhen it comes to public transport, Bremenoffers an extensive and reliable tram andbus network. Tickets can be purchased atany BSAG customer centre or sales point.They range from single fair and day ticketsto 2-day travel cards and seasonal tickets.Extensive information in English isavailable on the website.
Internet: www.bsag.de
BicyclesThe transport of choice is the bicycle. Anextensive cycle path network pays tributeto Bremen’s favourite vehicle. Bremen andthe surrounding countryside are totallyflat.
PostStamps are often available at newsagentsor postcard shops. For larger items andinternational mail, visit any of the postoffices (Deutsche Post, yellow signs).
PharmacyEvery pharmacy will have a list ofemergency pharmacies at the door.Emergency service duty changes daily andthere is no central telephone number. In amedical emergency, call an emergencydoctor on +49 (0)421 1 92 92 or call 112from a landline for an ambulance.
