Bremen’s foodie scene: a feast for the senses
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 regional produce so you can recreate your favourite recipes at home. The weekly market on the cathedral square and the little Findorffmarkt are perfect places to try out local specialities such as Bremen mustard and fresh North Sea fish. Not to be missed are the famous Bremer Knipp white sausage, the seafarers’ favourite Bremer Labskaus and the Bremer Klaben, a rich, fruity stollen that is perfect for those with a sweet tooth and enjoyed all year round, not just at Christmas like the rest of Germany. The Gastrofinder is a great way of finding the best foodie spots in Bremen.
Brewing in Bremen
The art of brewing beer has deep roots in Bremen tradition. Beck’s, the world-famous beer in the green bottles, and the characteristic aroma of malt that wafts down the Schlachte promenade along the Weser are just part of this rich heritage. Top-quality beer has been brewed in Bremen since the 11th century and exported way beyond the city limits.
The beers of Bremen are more varied than you might think. A dynamic craft beer scene has now been established alongside Beck’s. This includes the Union Brauerei in Bremen-Walle, the Bremer Braumanufaktur and the Gasthausbrauerei Schüttinger. They all offer brewery tours to give those who are interested a look behind the scenes.
Tradition of wine in the Bremen Ratskeller
The Hanseatic City of Bremen is proud of its rich heritage of wine trading that spans centuries of importing wine through the harbours of Bremen.
Since 1405, the vaults under the Bremen town hall have been home to one of the oldest wine stores in Germany, known as the Ratskeller. Known to the locals as the ‘tasty foundations of the town hall’, it covers over 5,000 square metres. The cellar now houses the largest collection of German wines in the world. The range includes wines from all 13 German wine-growing regions, with rare pieces such as the oldest bottled wine dating back to 1727 and the oldest barrel of wine from 1653. The ‘Keller Kieken’ offers the opportunity to explore the vault.
Bremen: The coffee capital of Germany
It is difficult to believe, but it’s true: every second cup of coffee drunk in Germany comes into the country via the ports of Bremen. Bremen opened the first coffee house in the German-speaking countries as long ago as 1673. Some of the major companies include the August Münchhausen coffee roasting house, famous for its slow roasting techniques, Kaffee HAG, known for its decaffeinated coffee, and Lloyd Caffee, which still roasts its coffee by hand. Leading names such as Jacobs Douwe Egberts and its brands are also based in Bremen. Bremen’s lively coffee culture has been lovingly nurtured and developed, with a variety of charming coffee shops, ranging from the traditional to the modern and celebrating
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Bremen is a Hanseatic City on the Weser in the North of Germany. The city has its own airport and great connections to the railway network. From London Heathrow (LHR), you can get to Bremen (BRE) with Lufthansa in only 3 hours and 50 minutes, with just one stop. From London Stansted (STN), you have also non-stop flights with Ryanair.
