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5 Bremerhaven range of ships. The most attractive
Bremen; 27501 exhi bit here is the Seute Deern, the
Bremen’s harbour, Bremerhaven, last great German sailing ship. The
is worth visiting for its museums. Deutsches Auswandererhaus, a
Designed by renowned architect museum, recounts the German emi-
Hans Scharoun, the Deutsches grant expe ri ence of the 19th century
Schiffahrtsmuseum (Nov–mid-Mar: with costu med models and replicas
closed Mon; mid-Mar–end Oct: open daily), of the cabins and family histories
or the German Maritime Museum, written in the travellers’ own words.
includes an open-air museum and a ª Return to the B6, which meets the
harbour museum. This site features A27. Continue on the A27, then turn
both origi nals and models of a wide right on the B6 to reach Bremen.

6 Bremen
Bremen; 21895
A prosperous city on the Weser river with a colourful 1,200-year
history, Bremen is Germany’s oldest port still in use today. The
magnificent town hall and the grand old statue of Roland, both
on the market square, represent its main tourist attractions and
are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Above Statue of Roland in the Marktplatz,
Bremen Below right Atlantic Hotel Sail City, A two-hour walking tour Con structed in 1953, local legend has
Bremerhaven Below far right Fishing boat Exit the car park and continue on it that touch ing the front hooves of
in Bremerhaven Langenstrasse, then turn left on the donkey will make wishes come
Am Markt to the Marktplatz 1, true. From here, turn right on to
VISITING BREMEN
the heart of the city. The town Am Dom to visit the Gothic town
hall, the cathedral and the hall, the Rathaus 2 (daily guided
Parking
Parking is available at Parkhaus Roland statue dominate tours). Built between 1405
Pressehaus on Langenstrasse. this impres sive square. and 1410, the edifice has a
The statue of Roland, a Renaissance façade that
Tourist Information
Hauptbahnhof, 28195; 0421 30 800 10; knight of Charlemagne dates to the early 17th cen-
www.bremen-tourismus.de who is considered the city’s tury. Inside the great hall,
protec tor, was erected in a lovely fresco from 1932
WHERE TO STAY 1404. Roland’s sword of Statue of the Bremen portrays Solomon’s court.
justice symbolizes the Town Musicians Walk along Am Dom to
BREMERHAVEN judi ciary’s indepen dence, the 11th-cen tury Dom 3
Atlantic Hotel Sail City moderate and its engraved motto confirms (open daily), which stands nearby. The
Housed in a magnificent building
on the waterfront, this hotel offers the emperor’s edict conferring town façade of this Romanesque cathe dral
exceptional comfort and good service rights on Bremen. The second monu- fea tures two spires. Inside are historic
at fair prices. ment on the square is the statue of trea sures such as the stone bas-
Am Strom 1, 27568; 0471 30 99 00; the Bremen Town Musicians, famous reliefs dividing the west ern choir
www.atlantic-hotels.de protagonists of a Grimm fairy tale. stalls. In the second eastern chapel,
BREMEN
Park Hotel Bremen moderate
The well-appointed Park Hotel offers
high standards, with 177 individually
styled rooms and suites, an extensive
spa complex and a gourmet restaurant.
Im Bürgerpark, 28209; 0421 340 80;
www.park-hotel-bremen.de
Ringhotel Munte am Stadtwald
moderate
This traditional family hotel, with its
spacious spa and indoor pool, is ideal
for relaxation. The hotel has two
restau rants – Wels, which offers
gourmet fish and game dishes, and
Del Bosco serving Italian cuisine.
Parkallee 299, 28213; 0421 220 20;
www.hotel-munte.de
Where to Stay: inexpensive, under €70; moderate, €70–€150; expensive, over €150

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