Local Guide

The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen has a maritime flair as one of Europe‘s oldest trading and sea ports. Rich in historic sights, traditional cafés, bars & restaurants, as well as a contemporary lifestyle, the city has main a market square that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bremen is also famous for the Brothers Grimm fairy tale “The Bremen Town Musicians”, the exceptional architecture of historic Bottcherstrasse and the imposing cathedral in the unique Schnoor quarter. This 15th & 16th century neighbourhood is a pedestrian zone of narrow streets lined with small buildings jostling each other for space. Formerly tradesmen’s houses, today they contain fashionable shops & restaurants.

Local Events

Freimarkt

19 Oct

The Bremen Freimarkt is one of Germany's oldest fairs, dating back more than 950 years. The fun spills out from the fair throughout the city; Bremen's inns are given over to music, dancing and high spirits. No wonder the Freimarkt is called Bremen's "carnival season".

swb Marathon

7 Oct

2nd largest marathon in the North of Germany.
7 Oct 2012

Euroclassics

1 Mar

Acrobats on horseback and carriage driving. International dressage and show jumping championships featuring elite international competitors.
1 - 4 Mar 2012

jazzahead!

19 Apr

The international conference with infectious jazz rhythms. A sensational line-up of top acts. Swissotel Bremen is a partner of this years jazzahead! and is also a concert venue on the last day of the festival.
19 - 22 Apr 2012, 25 - 28 Apr 2013

Christmas market

29 Nov

The market square with its historical buildings is the perfect setting for Bremen's enchanting Christmas market. Visitors come from far and wide to browse around the craft stalls and Christmas exhibitions in the town hall and in Bottcherstrasse. Christmas concerts add to the festive mood.

Bremen Wine Festival

30 Aug

Fine wines and delicious food. Supporting programme of music, magic and cabaret.
30 Aug - 2 Sep 2012, 29 Aug - 1 Sep 2013