Cultural highlights in Bremen: An unforgettable experience for culture fans
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 of Bremen
The ‘Tour de Kultur’ is a unique opportunity to explore the main cultural district in Bremen, the ‘Bremer Kulturmeile’. This guided tour takes you to selected cultural attractions in the city, including impressive museums, important monuments and historic buildings. These together with the range of fine and performance arts define Bremen as a city of culture of international standing and are evidence of the city’s increased openness. The tour takes visitors behind the scenes of the theatre on the Goetheplatz, into the famous Kunsthalle art gallery, to the design centre in Wilhelm Wagenfeld House and to the Gerhard-Marcks House sculpture museum.
Museums in Bremen: A window on science and history
Bremen is home to an impressive selection of museums. The city’s museums are real treasure chambers of knowledge, from the Focke Museum offering a comprehensive insight into more than 1,200 years of art and culture in Bremen to Universum Bremen, a showcase of fascinating science and technology. Not only are they really interesting experiences, they also offer interactive exhibitions and something for visitors of all ages. There are also changing special exhibitions for a bit of variety.
Theatre in Bremen: From classical to modern
The theatre scene is as varied as it is impressive. Whether it is a classical interpretation at the theatre on the Goetheplatz or extraordinary acrobatics at the GOP Variety Theatre, the city’s stages offer varied programmes with something to suit all tastes. The small independent theatres like the AMS!-Theater and the Mensch, Puppe! are also worth a mention. These little theatres really enrich the city’s cultural scene, with their innovative plays and bold interpretations.
ART’N’WALK: Art in public spaces
The KunstKucken-Route art trail in Bremen is a must for art lovers. The tour takes in the most exciting of the 670-odd works of art in public spaces in the city. From modern sculptures to impressive wall art, ART’N’WALK offers an amazing variety of artistic styles and techniques. The tour is a wonderful opportunity to explore the city off the beaten track and come face-to-face with contemporary art. There are also tips on museums and classic attractions along the way.
Bremen’s pub scene: Somewhere to relax and meet new people
As well as the highlights above, Bremen also has a lively pub scene which is an important part of the city’s cultural life. Whether you prefer a beer at a traditional Bremen hostelry or a wine at a modern bar, the city’s pubs are popular meeting places for locals and visitors alike. They combine a relaxed atmosphere with lively programmes of events, including live music, cabaret and recitals.
Dana Beckmann
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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.
