Destination Bremen Bremen is one of three Stadtstaaten (city- states). On Weser River, northern Germany, harbor to North Sea 1200 years of culture and history The smallest state at 663,129 people

Our 5-Star Accommodations The Swissotel Bremen is the most luxurious hotel in the region and is in the heart of the city for easy access to all of our activities. Click the video below (right click, Open Hyperlink) /bremen.html /bremen.html

Altmarkt (Old Town) District Bremen was a leading member of the Hanseatic League of Cities—a wealthy European trade alliance. In the main square of the Altmarkt stands the Statue of Roland. The Knight Roland was considered the protector of trade and appeared in many Hanseatic cities. Bremen’s statue, perhaps the best, belongs to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Rathaus Bremen (Town Hall) Gothic architecture, built from Renaissance façade added in One of the most exquisite town halls in all of Europe. Belongs to UNESCO’s World Heritage List Exterior Link (right click, Open Hyperlink) de/sixcms/media.php/13/au ssen_700DSL.wmv de/sixcms/media.php/13/au ssen_700DSL.wmv Interior Link (right click, Open Hyperlink) de/sixcms/media.php/13/inn en_700DSL.wmv de/sixcms/media.php/13/inn en_700DSL.wmv

The Knight Roland A symbol of freedom and prosperity His medieval story is told in the 11 th century epic poem, The Song of Roland. Unique to Bremen’s statue: at his feet is a cripple, a tribute to the tragic saga of the pious Countess Emma of Lesum.

Dom Sankt Petri (Cathedral of St. Peter) est. 1041

Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten (The Town Musicians of Bremen) One of various renditions found throughout the city, the story of the Town Musicians, a quartet of a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster, is told by the Brothers Grimm. Fearing for their lives, the animals flee their homeland to find freedom in Bremen.

The Schnoor Viertel (Bremen’s old town) Long, narrow winding streets between 15 th and 16 th century houses and businesses

Die Böttcherstrasse Between , Ludwig Roselius, a coffee merchant who invented decaffeinated coffee, constructed this hub of pleasure, commerce, art, and culture—ideal for tourist and locals. Bremen Casino, Roselius House & Paula Modersohn- Becker museums Craft demonstrations by the guild: goldsmiths, glassblowing, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, wood. Shopping: maritime gifts, tea & wine, Scandanavian glass, dolls. Check it out!!

The City of Culture There is an abundance and diversity of museums, bu let’s walk through the Kunsthalle Bremen. Perhaps you have never seen a Fine Arts exhibit. bremen.com/tour2.html bremen.com/tour2.html The Musical Theater Bremen features contemporary productions while Das Glocke—The Concert Hall— thrives on the traditional.

Events and Entertainment at the AWD Dome Bremen Capacity of 14,000 is top 10 in Germany. Get a glimpse of activities (right click, Open Hyperlink) /sixcms/detail.php?te mplate=01_video_sta rt_d&id= &kat _id=&click=true /sixcms/detail.php?te mplate=01_video_sta rt_d&id= &kat _id=&click=true

The City of Science: The Science Center at Universum Bremen Bremen not only is a leader in several fields of science, they can also put on a good show. The Science Center is a thrilling sensory experience of man, earth and cosmos. sum-bremen.de/ sum-bremen.de/

The City of Science: Bremen’s new legacy The Klimahaus in Bremerhaven is the first exhibition devoted to climate and climate change. /sixcms/detail.php?te mplate=01_video_sta rt_d&id= &k at_id=&click=true /sixcms/detail.php?te mplate=01_video_sta rt_d&id= &k at_id=&click=true

Die Schlachte Promenade Let’s get outside. Journey on the Schiff Bremen down the Weser through the popular park- like Schlachte Promenade, see the Maritim Museum and join the Festival Maritim. cms/detail.php?template= 01_video_start_d&id= &kat_id=&click=true cms/detail.php?template= 01_video_start_d&id= &kat_id=&click=true

Blockland: auf dem Land (in the country) With a village-like setting of only 400 residents, the quiet farmland of Blockland along the Wümme River is one of the most popular places in all of Bremen because Germans love to take long walks or bicycle rides in the country.

Cuisine Sampler Most unique of Bremen dishes, Labskaus is an old sailor dish with mashed potatoes, corned beef, egg, onion, and beet root. Served at Becks im Schnoor Recipe: kochbuch.de/rezept/0244.htmhttp:// kochbuch.de/rezept/0244.htm We could eat at the Ratskeller, which has the largest selection of German wines in Germany, but let’s plan on Beck’s, and I mean plan. They want to know what you want four days in advance! Check out menu.

One last hurrah! I have never wanted to be an urbanite, but for this city founded by Charlemagne, which has been a commercial, cultural, and scientific leader since its inception, I might reconsider. Want more? You can walk street by street through the city in this panorama. Take one last look around: &_hauptid= &_hauptid=551441

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