8 essentials: what to see and do in Bremen in 1 day

As you can imagine, the main tourist attraction of a city like Bremendeclared Heritage awarded by the Unesco, is in your historical Center.

Of course, in a long weekend trip you will have the opportunity to discover other corners interesting that will allow you to have a broader vision of this historic city in northern Germany.

This history is marked by its belonging to the Middle Ages to federation of baltic cities known as Hanseatic League as a consequence of its commercial spirit fostered by having a large river port.

The best things to see and do in Bremen in 1 day

But in this article I am going to advise you what to see on your walk through the historic center of Bremen, to know where you should focus your visit, especially if you only have one day for the same.

Old Gothic Town Hall in Bremen

El old gothic town hall in Bremen It is one of the reasons why this German city has won the aforementioned award of Heritage, and you find it in the center marketplace where its main historical heritage is concentrated.

It is a building from the beginning of the 15th century in which, above all, its lavish renaissance facade of the 17th century and the great gothic room where the main events of the city are held.

Roland statue in Bremen

The other assets that justify the declaration of the Unesco is Statue of Roland.

Also in the center marketplace You find this large stone monument that stands in front of the façade of the aforementioned town hall, and which is one of the iconic images of Bremen.

La Rolando statue It was built in 1404 in wood, and was born as a symbol of freedom from the then great power of the church.

Surely on your visit to Bremen you will take a photo in front of this symbolic statue.

Sculpture of the Bremen Musicians

Another place where you will also safely take photos, especially if you travel with children, is next to the sculpture of the Bremen Musicians.

Dedicated to the animals protagonists of the children's story of the Grimm brothers, you will find it on the west façade of the old town hall building.

This sculpture was installed in 1953, and since then it has become another of the city's icons.

Therefore, when you go to see it on your walk through the beautiful marketplace, don't be surprised to find it always surrounded by tourists, so you may have to wait to take a photo.

Bremen Cathedral

Another visit to make is also next to the town hall, the Bremen Cathedral.

It is the original building, as it was one of the few that, like the aforementioned town hall, survived the harsh bombings that the city of Bremen at the end of the Second World War.

The two enormous towers of the San Pedro Cathedral, which is its name, rise above the marketplace and set up next to the façade of the gothic town hall one of the most characteristic images of Bremen.

The current building dates back to the 13th century, and inside, with the austerity characteristic of Lutheran temples, you find everything from arches of the original Romanesque church, to different gothic styles, with two side naves of very different configuration.

Church of Our Lady in Bremen

Also in the downtown area marketplace, but on the opposite side of the cathedral, you find another notable temple, the church of our lady.

It has origins in a Romanesque church from the year 1000, but the temple that you will now see is from primitive gothic style, after the transformation that took place in the 13th century, with three interior naves and two towers on the outside.

During your visit you should pay attention to the various stained glass windows and in the carved pulpit dating from 1709.

Coopers Street in Bremen

The marketplace, in the direction of Weser River, you have to go through the Coopers Street (Böttcherstrabe), one of the most touristic corners of the city.

Designed in the 20s, this narrow alley Just over a hundred meters long, it was previously a port activity street, but now it is home to restaurants, bars, some small museums and shops. remembrances.

On your walk you will be able to see various corners, including a modernist style patio inspired by the works of Gaudí, or a statue dedicated to Ludwig Rogelius, who is considered the inventor of decaffeinated coffee.

You will also find a building with a beautiful Renaissance façade, where you should see a popular chime which dates back to 1926, which every hour on the hour shows various scenes from the history of travel to America.

Schnoor, old quarter of Bremen

Next to the river you will reach a charming corner…and quite touristy.

Is oldest neighborhood in Bremen, known as schnoor, where several alleys and small squares with houses from the 16th and 17th centuries are concentrated in a couple of blocks.

There is the oldest house preserved in the city, from the year 1402, which now houses an art gallery.

In this neighborhood you have craft shops and remembrances, as well as small restaurants and bars.

In the afternoon it is a place where tourists who visit Bremen gather.

Kuntshalle Painting Museum

I don't want to finish this walk through the historic center of Bremen without mentioning the Kunstshalle art gallery, an interesting museum that if you like paintings you should not miss visiting.

In the Kuntshalle Bremen A collection of paintings and sculptures from the 14th century to the present day is displayed.

You will be able to see works of Flemish painting, but also of impressionists such as Manet, Many o Van Gogh.

In this art gallery, the oldest privately owned in Germany, whose building has recently been renovated, you will also find works by Spanish artists such as Picasso, Miró o Tapies, and houses one of the most important collections of drawings in Europe.