Bremen event highlights for 2025
The Hanseatic City on the Weser is jam packed with a variety of different experiences. Once again in 2025, the calendar is chock-a-block with all sorts of exciting events. We have put together a small selection.NEW: City Lights from 03–19 January 2025
The City Lights will be bathing the city centre in a colourful sea of light installations and creative works of art until mid-January 2025. The event transforms the centre of Bremen into an open-air gallery of light. Light artists have styled the façades of various important
Bremen is a city with a lively street art culture and is now included in the Street Art Cities app
BREMEN, Germany – Bremen’s street art scene is celebrating a new era as it becomes an official partner of the interactive Street Art Cities app. As of early November 2024, art lovers and visitors to the city can discover the city’s works of art, both famous and lesser known, through digital means, as the metropolis on the Weser is now officially a Street Art City .Street art in Bremen then and now
Street art has dominated the Bremen
Bremen lives and breathes history and culture. The Hanseatic city on the Weser is not only famous for its fairy-tale musicians, but also for the outstanding UNESCO World Heritage that draws in crowds from all over the world.Bremen Town Hall and Ratskeller
Bremen Town Hall is the historical heart of the Hanseatic city of Bremen and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the only one of its kind on the list of cultural landmarks. In 1405, the cornerstone for the council building was laid at
As the nights start to draw in and a cool breeze begins to blow through the streets, Bremen is transformed into a winter wonderland, with a Christmas market on the main square and the magic of the ‘Schlachte-Zauber’, to put a sparkle in everyone’s eyes and warm the cockles of their hearts. If you prefer to buy your Christmas presents at the last minute, you are bound to find something in Bremen. You can also enjoy themed guided tours and other Christmassy treats.Bremen Christmas market
The Bremen Christmas market is the glittering centrepiece
Bremen has a varied culinary scene and offers a range of taste experiences, from traditional plain cooking to innovative gourmet creations. Every part of Bremen has its own culinary identity to discover. The following text leads you on a culinary adventure through Bremen and shows you the delights the city has in store for those who love their food.Bremen classics: Local specialities and markets
Discover the variety of northern German cuisine, with traditional recipes and local ingredients. Numerous local markets in Bremen offer fresh
Between 18 October and 3 November 2024, Bremen will once again host the Bremer Freimarkt , one of the oldest and biggest fairs in Germany. Every year, visitors flock from far and wide to enjoy this unique blend of tradition, entertainment and great food. We have put together a comprehensive overview of the history, the attractions and the highlights of a visit to the Freimarkt in Bremen.History and origins of the Bremer Freimarkt
The Bremer Freimarkt can look back on a rich and varied history dating back as far as the year 1035. This historic event celebrates
Bremen, the charming Hanseatic city on the Weser, has plenty to offer culture vultures . The city boasts remarkable cultural diversity,from impressive works of art through outstanding museums to a lively theatre scene.
This overview gives you some links and tips on the cultural highlights, from the historic UNESCO World Heritage Town Hall to the hands-on exhibits at the city’s Science Centers, from cosy pubs to street art, from cabaret theatre to the impressive riverside Seebühne stage.Tour de Kultur: A trip through the cultural landscape
Bremen, the city on the Weser, is heaven for all those who love a touch of nautical flair . Bremen is a unique experience, offering a wealth of attractions in and near the water, from historic ships to modern water sports.Maritime Bremen: A journey through history and the present
As a Hanseatic city, Bremen can look back on a long seagoing tradition. This is not only evident in the look of the city, but also in the prominence it is given at the Übersee-Museum Bremen and the Hafenmuseum in Speicher
The Hanseatic City on the river Weser is a compact city. Bicycles are not just a means of transport here, they are a way of life. There are twice as many cyclists on Bremen’s streets as there are motorists. And the city is hosting a top cycling event in 2024, the UCI Indoor World Cycling Championship.Best placed in the rankings
Bremen scores really well in a number of important rankings. It is number 9 of the world’s best cycling cities in the Global Bicycle Cities Index 2022 and number 11 in the world in the 2019 Copenhagenize Index. Bremen’s success story as a cycling city began way
The Hanseatic City on the Weser is full of varied experiences. Once again in 2024, the calendar is jam-packed with a range of exciting events. We have put together a small selection below.LA STRADA, 7 – 9 June 2024The Hanseatic City boasts a range of charming open-air events in summer. One of the real highlights of the summer cultural calendar in Bremen is the LA STRADA international street artists’ festival, with acts from all over the world transforming the city into a colourful stage. The open-air spectacular is one of biggest and most impressive of its kind, with numerous events