Bremen Highlights

What's the walk about?

Welcome to Bremen, a proud Hanseatic city-state where the North German merchant spirit is written in stone, brick, and bronze. On this compact loop around the Marktplatz you'll stand before one of Europe's most magnificent town halls, meet the statue of Roland who has guarded the city's freedoms for six centuries, and discover the four stacked animals of the world-famous Town Musicians. From the soaring towers of St. Peter's Cathedral you'll cross to the merchants' grand Schütting, wander the dreamlike Expressionist archway of the Böttcherstraße, and finish beside the water on the lively Schlachte promenade. It's a walk through fairy tale and trade, gables and gold, all within a few unhurried steps.

What you'll see

1. 1

   Market Square (Marktplatz)

   square

2. 2

   Bremen Town Hall (Rathaus)

   Landmark

3. 3

   Roland Statue

   Monument

4. 4

   Town Musicians of Bremen (Bremer Stadtmusikanten)

   statue

5. 5

   St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom)

   cathedral

6. 6

   Böttcherstraße

   street

7. 7

   Schütting

   Guild House

8. 8

   Schlachte Promenade

   promenade