Bremen's culture landscape – something for everyone

As the saying goes, first work, then pleasure. And that's where Bremen's cultural landscape has something to offer for every taste. Annual festivals, concerts, comedy shows, theatre performances and plenty of creative talents guarantee an ever-changing scene. Exhibitions in the city's renowned museums and galleries tempt you to visit. In the city's contrasting neighbourhoods, you'll find an exciting mix of urban living and tourist attractions, from quaint cultural bars in the multi-cultural hipster quarter to traditional maritime pubs in the north of the city. The Überseestadt (New Harbour District) is where you'll see a harbour landscape with a modern twist. The Schnoor district is where Bremen's history comes to life and where you'll find a cornucopia of gastronomic delights.

Bremens Treasures

Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten mit dem Marktplatz im Hintergrund. — **The Town Musicians of Bremen** – the donkey, the dog, the cat and the rooster – are probably the city's best known ambassadors and are famous far beyond the frontier's of Europe. You'll run into the four of them at various locations in the Old Town, but the most famous statue is right on the west side of Bremen's Town Hall.

Frontansicht des Bremer Rathauses — Their closest neighbours – the pride of Bremen – are the **Town Hall and Roland statue** group, awarded the status of a UNESCO cultural monument on the world heritage site list in 2014. The duo stand on the North Eastern side of Bremen's market place, known locally as the city's "front parlour".

Blick in die Schatzkammer des Bremer Ratskellers. — The **Bremen Ratskeller** are the magnificent vaults under our 600 year-old Town Hall. The cellars safeguard Germany's largest collection of more than 650 German wines! You can enjoy the gastronomic delights on offer in an atmosphere of tradition and conviviality, in rooms ranging from the intimate Priölken for up to 4 people to large-scale parties of up to 600 guests. An absolute "must" for visitors and locals alike is to attend the wine tastings held here.

You walk straight out of the marketplace into the stylishly elegant world of Expressionism. Don't leave the city without visiting the **Böttcherstraße**, designed by Ludwig Roselius in the early 20th century. You'll be greeted by a synthesis of traditional and Expressionist brick-built architecture, museums and specialist manufacturing companies with the chance to purchase eclectic souvenirs of our Hanseatic city.

Häuser im Schnoorviertel — The little houses, dating back to the 15th century, in the **Schnoor** district sit together like beads on a string, hence the name of this picturesque part of Bremen ("Schnoor" means "string" or "cord"). Take your time and enjoy strolling around this oldest of our city districts. Romantic cafés sit alongside rustic pubs, excellent restaurants and sophisticated works of art, all against a backdrop of historic nooks and winding alleyways that make this neighbourhood a photographer's paradise.

Worlds of science and discovery

Bremen Live it! is the city's tourism motto and for good reason! Bremen has an enormous variety of things to offer in this respect: The city's worlds of science and discovery are constantly finding new ways of astounding their visitors. There's an almost infinite number of opportunities for discovering and learning about the things, large and small, that connect history, research and science and trying out new and entertaining ways in which to understand them better. These worlds of discovery are also the ideal setting for staging a truly unique meeting or event, large or small, either during the day or in the evening.

Universum Bremen bei Nacht, lila angeleuchtet. — At **Universum**® Bremen, the focus is on technology, human beings and nature and how the world of science can be experienced and discovered. You can experience natural phenomena at first hand on more than 300 exhibits, many of which are also interactive. A special highlight: Dine in the dark or attend an exclusive science show!

Botanika Pflanzenwelt von oben. — In the **botanika** nature experience centre, you can marvel at the landscapes of the Far East, the colours of myriad flowers and plants with phenomenal abilities. A special highlight: Attend a tea ceremony or hold a champagne reception in the Japanese garden, or arrange a get-together in the tropical greenhouses.

Mann erzählt im Geschichtenhaus Schnoor. — Visit the **Bremer Geschichtenhaus** (Bremen's history house) and travel back in time through three centuries. That is where history comes to life, and where the stories of Bremen's most famous personalities are recounted with authenticity and enthusiasm.

Bunker Valentin bewachsen vor einem See — The history surrounding the **Denkort Bunker Valentin**, the ruins of a German naval submarine pen from the Second World War is sure to leave a lasting impression. The circular tour, exhibition and information centre provide comprehensive multi-media information.

Frontansicht Überseemuseum mit Rasenfläche und blauem Himmel. — Oceans, Asia, Africa – globetrotters big and small can experience the fascination for far-off continents at first hand in the **Übersee-Museum**. 1.2 million exhibits covering a floor area of 9,000 m² are waiting to be discovered. Our special tip: Events in the DIORAMA, with its ever-changing 360 degree panorama on the walls.

From high culture to sub-culture

Bremen is a city with a vibrant multi-faceted cultural life. Alongside the world-class exhibitions in its art museums and cultural institutions, it has a myriad of creative people whose talents bring life and colour to the cultural scene – from a world famous concert hall to pubs with live music. Which cultural scene fascinates and inspires you?