PROGEDO presents: The Hanseatic City of Bremen
Anyone who has ever strolled through Bremen's old town will quickly succumb to the charm of this ancient Hanseatic city on the Weser River. PROGEDO shows you Bremen's most beautiful spots, which will make it easier for you to settle in after relocating to Bremen.
Excursion destinations in the Hanseatic City of Bremen
The Bremen Town Musicians
Bremen Town Musicians – (c) lassedesignen, fotolia.com
Childhood fairy tales become reality in Bremen. You'll encounter the Bremen Town Musicians in many different forms in Bremen's Old Town:
In front of the citizens' assembly, the voices of the four singing artists and fairytale animals resound from the pavement; their world-famous sculpture can be seen on the west side of the town hall, and the tomb of the donkey can be found on Böttcherstraße.
The bronze sculpture by the artist Gerhard Marcks – presenting the donkey, the dog, the cat and the rooster – found its place in 1951 and still represents the fairy tale today like no other sculpture.
Bremen Town Hall & the Roland
Explore Bremen's history with a visit to the town hall, built between 1405 and 1410. It is not only one of the most beautiful town halls in Germany, but has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Roland statue since 2004.
Bremen Town Hall and Cathedral (c) Mapics, fotolila.com
Characterized by the approximately 1,200-year-old harmony of cosmopolitanism and tradition, the old trading town on the Weser with its historic center, the market square known as the “good parlor,” is one of those places in the world that, despite its age, feels like a young city.
Not only is the magnificent façade of Bremen's town hall worth a visit, but the interior of the building, constructed in the Weser Renaissance style, also contains several special features. The town hall cellar houses a little treasure: Germany's oldest cask wine is stored there. Due to its age, the "rose wine" dating back to 1635 now tastes more like a fine sherry than the original wine. However, since it was declared a World Heritage Site, neither the mayor nor the town hall cellar master are allowed to taste a fine wine – a shame.
The Town Hall also houses Bremen's most prestigious and magnificent ballroom, which even used to house the city council's meetings. Ship models hanging from the ceiling recall Bremen's former importance for shipping and trade. Bremen Town Hall is thus a true eye-catcher, both inside and out, and a landmark for the Hanseatic City of Bremen.
Airbus Defence & Space
Astrium (c) Ingo Wagner, 2013
Fans of space technology can discover extraordinary innovations in Bremen. Thanks to Airbus Defence & Space, which developed space transporters and rocket components in Bremen, Bremen has become known as one of Europe's most important aerospace locations.
Inside the Columbus model, you'll get exciting answers about life in zero gravity at an altitude of 400 km. Take a look over the shoulders of the technicians on site!
Bremen real estate market
Bremen is growing, but where to?
Building land is scarce. New construction is practically only possible through the rezoning and densification of existing land. Only where entire areas become available can spacious living space be created, as is the case at the Bremen-Mitte Hospital, for example. Those seeking modernity and the unusual may find what they're looking for in the Überseestadt district in the northeast. Similar large-scale projects are underway in other cities; in Bremen, the transformation of the former overseas port is progressing apace, and restaurants and retail outlets are settling along the waterfront, increasing its attractiveness.
New and proven
The Stephaniviertel district has also been enhanced by the extension of the Schlachte waterfront promenade, serving as an axis to the city center. The "Stadtterrassen" (City Terraces) have created new and attractive housing options here, and plans are underway for additional buildings on a former school site. The prime locations are in Schwachhausen and the equally popular Eastern Suburb. However, the real estate market is stagnating, as those who own something here aren't selling. Although purchasing power and gross domestic product in Bremen aren't at the highest levels in Germany, prices here easily compete with the top locations in other major cities, even if they fall short of the top locations in the "Big Five"—Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt.
Outsiders come into focus
But even where price increases have so far been relatively limited, such as in Hastedt, which borders the Eastern Suburbs to the west, prices are now rising significantly. At the other end of the city center, even Utbremen is now coming into focus. However, previously neglected neighborhoods on the left bank of the Weser, such as Huckelriede, are also attracting increasing attention.
Families often look for housing in Oberneuland, where supply is limited. The route to the city center was previously feared due to the railway crossings. Tunnels will now solve this problem, and demand for single-family homes is expected to rise rapidly. Housing at moderate prices has also become attractive further east in the north: Burglesum and Vegesack offer a maritime flair along the Lesum and Weser rivers, and prices are still moderate. The city center is also quickly accessible by car or train.