Leisure activities in our beautiful hanseatic city of Bremen and surrounding areas

Bremen:

UNIVERSUM BREMEN
At the Universum Bremen, you will embark on an extraordinary discovery journey into the world of science. Here you can stop lightning, confuse your senses and outwit gravity. Experience hands-on knowledge – for young and old! Marvel at robots, traverse a tactile gallery in complete darkness and witness earthquakes with your own body.

Botanika
BIODIVERSE. EXCITING. DIVERSE.

botanika is your gateway to Asia and the tropics. Embark on an exciting journey of discovery and explore unique treasures from nature and culture. Enjoy the serene atmosphere of the Japanese Garden, wander through the misty forests of Borneo, and explore the majestic mountain landscapes of the Himalayas. Let the tropical house immerse you in the ambiance of the rainforest, marvel at the diversity of butterflies, and make friends with our small great apes.

In the Discovery Center, you can investigate fascinating plant phenomena and learn more about the interaction between nature, humanity, and science.

A feast for all senses. Always different, always new.

Hal över
Sightseeing and Excursions In and Around Bremen
Discover Bremen and its surroundings with Hal över. Seeing the city from the water offers a truly unique perspective. Hal över offers both short trips and longer cruises for extended explorations. Set off on a harbor tour, or visit nearby cities such as Verden or Oldenburg. Hal över’s ships even travel as far as Bremerhaven, the city’s coastal enclave.

Guided tours by STATT Reisen and WFB Bremen
Discover the many facets of Bremen on a guided city tour—whether on a classic walk around the market square featuring the Town Hall, Roland statue, and the Bremen Town Musicians, or on a relaxed ride with the Town Musicians Express. Enjoy a culinary tour with typical Bremen specialties, learn fascinating facts during a factory tour, and later take an evening stroll with the night watchman. The variety of experiences is as diverse as the city itself.

The Bremer Geschichtenhaus
The Bremer Geschichtenhaus in the Schnoor quarter is a “living” museum. As part of qualification and employment programs, unemployed individuals reenact historical events and personalities from Bremen’s history, set in authentic scenes from the mid-17th to the 20th century. Dressed in self-made, historically accurate costumes, they guide visitors through the exhibit while sharing the history and stories of Bremen.

Bremerhaven

Auswanderer Haus
In the exhibition covering over 300 years of immigration and emigration history, you’ll encounter moving biographies that accompany you through your visit with multimedia elements, fascinating exhibit spaces that trace a path into the past, intriguing artifacts that connect personal memories with broader history, and interactive, digital spaces that invite you to empathize, reflect, and engage in discussion. Discover what moves people!

Klimahaus
A JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD AT THE KLIMAHAUS.
The Klimahaus is a one-of-a-kind global experience and knowledge center dedicated to the themes of climate, climate change, and weather, positioning itself as a global pioneer in climate education. Along the 8th meridian, you embark on a world tour and experience the Earth’s climate zones in a thrilling and impressive way, up close. You’ll cross five continents and visit nine locations. You’ll sweat, shiver, be amazed, and laugh—most importantly, you’ll meet people from all over the world who share their daily lives and explain how the prevailing climate influences their way of life.