The free and Hanseatic city of Bremen is the tenth largest city in Germany, together with Bremerhaven is part of Germany's smallest federal state. The city is located on the two banks of the Weser River, about 60 km from its confluence into the North Sea.
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How to get to Bremen
You can get to Bremen with a transfer in Munich, Berlin or Frankfurt. Bremen Airport is located to the south-west of the city and takes flights from the major cities of Germany and Europe. From the airport to the city center can be reached by tram on the line No. 6 (journey time about 15 minutes).
In Bremen there is a bus connection with the Dutch Groningen (the fare is 19 euros). Buses leave from the main bus station of the city, located on the area Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz.
The railway connects Bremen with the rest of Germany. There is regular communication with Hamburg in the north, Osnabrück, Munster and the Ruhr area in the south, as well as Hanover. In the west, with Delmenhorst, Oldenburg and the Frisian Islands.
By car: by autobah number 1 from Hamburg to the north and Cologne to the south. By A27 from Bremerhaven and Cuxhaven through Hannover, Braunschweig and Berlin.
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Climate
Partly cloudy, light rain +9 ° C in the afternoon +6 ° C at night ° С water |
Cloudy, light rain, thunderstorms +6 ° C in the afternoon +3 ° C at night ° С water |
Overcast, light rain, thunderstorms +6 ° C in the afternoon +1 ° C at night ° С water |
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | sen | Oct | but I | Dec | |
| in the afternoon | +3 | +3 | +8 | +13 | +17 | +20 | +22 | +22 | +19 | +13 | +7 | +4 |
| at night | -1 | -2 | +0 | +3 | +7 | +10 | +12 | +12 | +9 | +5 | +2 | +0 |
The climate is marine. The average temperature ranges from 0 ° to 8 ° C from November to March and rises to 21-23 ° C in the summer. Due to the proximity of the ocean, humidity can vary greatly from day to day. The highest humidity is in the summer, the most favorable time for visiting the city is spring and autumn.
Transport
The oldest city is best viewed on foot. It is also convenient to travel by trams and buses. The city has a network of night routes. Tickets for public transport can be purchased from the driver. Cheaper ticket for several trips or travel for a day will be cheaper.
A taxi ride will cost 1, 25 EUR per 1 km. The basic taxi services in Bremen: Taxi-Roland and Taxi-Ruf. A bicycle can be rented from the central railway station. railway station and other rental locations throughout the city.
Shopping
Most of the shops are located in the Schnoor district and on the street Bottcherstrasse. The main shopping streets of the city are Lloyd Passage, Obernstrasse and Sogestrasse. City markets are open in the central squares around the Town Hall building.
Kitchen and restaurants
Traditional Bremen sweetness is Kluten, which is a plate of chocolate with peppermint filling. The best local chocolate can be bought at the Hachez store.
Coffee houses in Bremen are traditionally called Knigge. Schlachte and Viertel are popular chains of city restaurants. North-German cuisine is very hearty. This culinary region is famous for cabbage (grunkohl) and fish (smoked eel, herring, smelt). Also popular is the dish Labskaus, which is a mashed potato with corned beef, onions, fried eggs and beets or chicken ragout. From sweets it is worth trying red marmalade or Butterkuchen - yeast cake with a lot of oil, sugar and almonds.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Bremen
Among the sights is the Old Town, centered on the market square (Marktplatz) with the Town Hall, built in the 15th century in the Gothic style. In the center of the square is erected a statue of Roland - the defender of Bremen. The Cathedral of St. Peter (Dom St Petri), whose age has more than 1200 years, the second most popular monument of the city.
The monument to the Bremen musicians, created according to the tale of the Brothers Grimm by the architect Gerhard Marx, is located in the very center of Bremen. This is a favorite place for tourists, where camera flashes often flash. Also a favorite place for travelers in Bremen is the street Bottcherstrasse, along which there are many interesting from the point of view of architecture buildings, as well as museums and shops.
For those who want to relax, the quiet and cozy park Am Wall is suitable. Art lovers may be interested in the Bremer Kunsthalle museum or any other worthy visit to the Museum of Bremen.
Developments
In June, the city welcomes the Vision Techno Parade and Breminale Art Festival; in August - the circus festival La Strada; in the second half of October - the festival Freimarkt, one of the largest and oldest festivals in Germany, in November - Kutterpullen, an international rowing tournament on the River Weser. Photos of Bremen (36)