Bremen town hall and the Roland statue – World Heritage The town hall and the Roland statue on the market square are on the list <strong>of</strong> UNESCO World Heritage sites. The importance <strong>of</strong> the town hall is demonstrated by the distinctive style <strong>of</strong> its architecture, known as Weser Renaissance, which was prominent in north Germany in the late Renaissance period. Bremen’s Roland is one <strong>of</strong> the oldest and most impressive <strong>of</strong> the Roland statues which were erected in Germany during the Middle Ages as symbols <strong>of</strong> liberty and trading rights. Together, these two attractions bear testimony to the history <strong>of</strong> the Free City Republic <strong>of</strong> Bremen, from the 9th century through to the present day. Roland statue Upper chamber <strong>of</strong> the town hall Bremen Ratskeller Rosekeller Golden Chamber 6
Market square Town hall C4 * Am Markt 21, 28195 Bremen Built between 1405 and 1410 with a Weser Renaissance façade added in the 17th century. One <strong>of</strong> Germany’s prettiest town halls, UNESCO World Heritage site. ¿ Tour times: see page 9 Tram: 2,3 h Obernstrasse Bremen Ratskeller C4 * Am Markt, 28195 Bremen Historical restaurant beneath the town hall: 600 years <strong>of</strong> tradition, 650 German wines, grand hall with ornate wine barrels & columns, vaulted cellar, speciality Bremen fare. ¿ Restaurant: 11am-midnight daily Tour times: see page 9 Tram: 2,3 h Obernstrasse Roland statue C4 Bremen’s “statue <strong>of</strong> liberty” – a symbol <strong>of</strong> trading rights and freedom since 1404. Germany’s largest Roland statue. UNESCO World Heritage site. Tram: 2,3 h Obernstrasse The Bremen Town Musicians C4 To the west <strong>of</strong> the town hall stands the most famous representation <strong>of</strong> the Bremen Town Musicians, the bronze sculpture created in 1951 by Gerhard Marcks. Tram: 2,3 h Obernstrasse St. Peter’s Cathedral C4 * Sandstrasse 10-12, 28195 Bremen Protestant/Lutheran church with a history spanning more than 1,200 years. Early Gothic style from the first half <strong>of</strong> the 13th century. Oldest parts are the crypts. ¿ Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun, public hols. 2-5pm (closed: 1 May, 3 Oct., 24/25 Dec, 31 Dec, Good Friday and for <strong>of</strong>ficial church duties and concerts) Easter Sunday to 1 Nov, tour <strong>of</strong> tower and lead cellar: Mon-Fri 10am-4.45pm, Sat 10am-1.45pm (Sun: lead cellar noon-4.45pm, tower 2-4.45pm) <strong>Places</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>interest</strong> b Tower: Adults 1.00/children 0.70 Lead cellar: Adults 1.40/children 1.00 Tram: 2,3,4,5,6,8; bus: 24,25 h Domsheide Haus der Bürgerschaft C4 (State Parliament) * Am Markt 20, 28195 Bremen Parliament building, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Wassili Luckhardt in 1966. Bremen’s regional assembly. ¿ � Mon-Thu 9am-5.30pm, Fri 9am-2.30pm Tram: 2,3 h Obernstrasse Hole <strong>of</strong> Bremen C4 Underground collection box. When a coin is added, you hear one <strong>of</strong> the Bremen Town Musicians thanking you. The money goes to the Wilhelm Kaisen charity. Tram: 2,3 h Obernstrasse Schütting guildhouse C4 * Am Markt 13, 28195 Bremen Bremen former merchants’ guildhouse, now the chamber <strong>of</strong> commerce. Built in 1537/38 in the Flanders Renaissance style. Tram: 2,3 h Obernstrasse Market square, west side C4 L. to r.: Sparkasse with façade from 1755, Rathsapotheke (council apothecary) and Akzise (customs house) from 1595 (replaced in 1830), and the more recent Deutsches Haus. Tram: 2,3 h Obernstrasse Church <strong>of</strong> Our Lady C4 * Unser Lieben Frauen Kirchh<strong>of</strong> 27, 28195 Bremen The oldest parish church in Bremen, dating from the 11th century, council church until the 19th century, crypt with mural. Colourful stained glass window by the painter Manessier. ¿ Mon-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 11.45am-1pm Tram: 2,3 h Obernstrasse Stadtwaage arts centre C4 * Langenstrasse 13, 28195 Bremen Splendid Renaissance exterior. Built in 1586/88 by Lüder von Bentheim, rebuilt after the war. Home to the Günter Grass foundation and German Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. Tram: 2,3 h Obernstrasse Böttcherstrasse Böttcherstrasse C4 Built in the 1920s, the 110-metre lane houses shops and restaurants, Bremen’s casino, museums, workshops and carillon. Tram: 2,3,4,5,6,8; bus: 24,25 h Domsheide Carillon C4 The carillon consists <strong>of</strong> 30 Meissen porcelain bells. The revolving tower features ten carved wooden panels depicting various <strong>At</strong>lantic crossings. ¿ Hourly from noon-6pm, 1 Jan-30 Apr at noon, 3pm+6pm only (except during frost) Tram: 2,3,4,5,6,8; bus: 24,25 h Domsheide Himmelssaal C4 at the Bremen Hilton * Böttcherstrasse 2, 28195 Bremen The Himmelssaal or “sky room” in Haus <strong>At</strong>lantis is an art deco hall from around 1930 with a domed ceiling <strong>of</strong> blue and white glass tiles. ¿ Mon 10am-noon and 2-4pm b Free Tram: 2,3,4,5,6,8; bus: 24,25 h Domsheide St. Martin’s Church B4 * Martinikirchh<strong>of</strong> 3, 28195 Bremen Founded in 1229, Gothic brick building, baroque organ front, carved pulpit, colourful windows with biblical scenes. Carillon: Praise to the Lord. ¿ May-Oct: Mon-Sat 10.30am-12.30pm and 3-5pm, Dec: Mon-Sat 3-5pm Tram: 2,3,4,5,6,8; bus: 24,25 h Domsheide Further information, photos, 360° panorama pictures and more can be found online at: www.bremen-tourism.de 7 Schnoor quarter Hole <strong>of</strong> Bremen Böttcherstrasse Himmelssaal
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