Bremen, officially the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, is a city-state in northwestern Germany. Bremen is unique in Germany as it is both a city and a federal state (or Land). The state of Bremen is the smallest in Germany and is made up of two cities: Bremen itself and the port city of Bremerhaven.
What did we do? We strolled the city and these are the sights we saw in no particular order.
Wilhelm Kaisen was a German politician from the Social Democratic Party of Germany who served as the 2nd President of the Senate and Mayor of Bremen from 1945 to 1965.
Hirte mit Schweinen
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| Shepherd with pigs |
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| Love my doors |
Video of the organ playing.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Heart of the City Bremen's historic Market Square (Marktplatz) is the city's crown jewel. Bremen's Town Hall is the only European town hall to have survived from the late Middle Ages in its original form
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| Statue of Roland |
St. Petri Dom Bremen
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| Again, love my doors |
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| The detail is exquisite |
No visit to Bremen is complete without a visit to their most famous residents: the Bremen Town Musicians.
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| Brothers Grimm fairytale characters |
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| a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster |
Get lost in the narrow, winding alleys of the Schnoor Quarter, Bremen's oldest and most charming district. The name "Schnoor" comes from the German word for "string" or "cord" because the houses are strung together like pearls on a necklace. Once home to fishermen and artisans, this medieval neighborhood is now a picturesque maze of half-timbered houses, filled with artisan shops, quaint cafes, and cozy restaurants. It’s a place where every corner feels like a step back in time.
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| This Christmas store had beautiful ornaments they Just did not fit my theme |
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| Built around 1600 One of the oldest residential buildings |
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| I'm going to need to do a blog just on doors around the world |
The Artistic and Eclectic Böttcherstraße a street that is a work of art in itself. This 100-meter-long alley was transformed in the 1920s into a unique blend of Expressionist brick architecture. It’s a testament to Bremen's creative spirit and a truly fascinating place to explore.
St. John's Church built in the Schnoor district by Franciscans who came to Bremen around 1225.
Loriot-Figur
Die City in Mini
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| Homeless man with |
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| shopping cart |
For a more modern and lively atmosphere, head to the Schlachte, Bremen's riverside promenade. This former harbor is now a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, with a variety of restaurants, beer gardens, and bars. It's the perfect place to grab a drink, enjoy a meal, and watch the boats on the Weser River, especially on a sunny day.
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| St. Martin's Church |
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| Where's Waldo or in this case Where's Sharon |
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| Bronzeskulptur "Windrose" |
Where did we dine?
Bremen Ratskeller: Located in the historic town hall's cellar, this restaurant is a Bremen institution.
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| “Königsberger Klopse” |
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| Three juicy meatballs of pork and beef in caper sauce with vegetables strips and parsley potatoes |
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| Half a duck glazed in the oven with chili and honey with brown sauce, cherry-red cabbage and potato dumplings |
Casera Homemade Spanish Food this was highly rated on Google so we thought we would give it a try. It was ok but I wish we would have went to another German restaurant.
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| Los Clasicos Jamón Serraņo, Spanish Manchego cheese, tortilla española, dates wrapped in bacon, crab claws in a fish coating, crispy fried Spanish croquettes with a creamy filling, served with alioli, green mojo saúce, and red mojo sauce |
Hiemat
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| Minestrone |
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| Jagerschnitzel |
Sam Urban Baker
Sara‘s Brunch & Coffee
Where did we stay? Courtyard by Marriott Bremen the hotel is literally a stones throw away from the train station. When we checked in there was a little mixup with our room. We were originally in room 236 and we were quickly moved to room 123, a bigger room with a seating area.
How did we get there? By train from Hamburg.
When did we visit? 8-11 September, 2025
Sorry to say this has been our least favorite city. Partly due to where we stayed which was very convenient for the train station. We never felt unsafe but things seemed a little sketchy.
The Old Town is very nice with lots of history. If you are visiting I highly suggest you stay in this area.
We're not lost, we're exploring.”
