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Böttcherstraße is an approximately 100-meter-long street in Bremen's Old Town, regarded as a total work of art of 20th-century architecture. It was constructed between 1922 and 1931 at the behest of coffee merchant Ludwig Roselius and is primarily designed in the Brick Expressionist style. The architecture blends traditional North German building methods with modern, often symbolic elements. A striking feature is the gilded relief 'Lichtbringer' (Bringer of Light) at the street's entrance, depicting a triumphant warrior. Böttcherstraße houses museums such as the Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum, the world's first museum dedicated to a female painter, along with numerous art galleries and workshops. A unique highlight is the carillon made of Meissen porcelain, which chimes several times daily from between the gables. Despite ideological controversies during the Nazi era, the street was preserved and heritage-protected in 1973. Today, it ranks as one of Bremen's most-visited attractions and a prime example of private patronage.
- Location: Bremen, Germany
- Top sights: The Atlantis House · Haus des Glockenspiels · Böttcherstraße
- Nearby: Delmenhorst (12 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 73 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 55 | 64 | 80 | 74 | 58 | 63 | 66 | 73 |
📋 Practical info
Address
Böttcherstraße, 28195 Bremen
Hours
24/7 (shops and museums have varying hours)
Entry
free
Website
Transit
Tram 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 to 'Domsheide'
Parking
Am Dom parking garage in the immediate vicinity
Accessibility
Accessible, level brick paving
Photos
Allowed; the glockenspiel may be filmed
Best time
Every hour on the hour between 12:00 and 18:00 to hear the glockenspiel
Audio guide
no
Geography
Facts
- The street is exactly 108 meters long, connecting the market square to the Weser.
- Ludwig Roselius was the inventor of decaffeinated coffee (Kaffee HAG).
- The Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum opened in 1927.
- The carillon consists of 30 porcelain bells from Meissen.
- The golden 'Lichtbringer' relief was designed by Bernhard Hoetger.
- The street was reconstructed almost identically to the original after World War II.
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Sights in the town Böttcherstraße (10)
Böttcherstraße
Street in Bremen, known for expressionist architecture.
Martinikirche⛪ church
Cultural monument in Bremen, historic church.
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Paula-Modersohn-Becker-Museum🏛 museum
Museum in Bremen, dedicated to artist Paula Modersohn-Becker.
Wilhelm-Kaisen-Brücke
Bridge in Bremen, connects districts over the Weser.
Aussichtsplattform Südturm
Viewing platform on a tower in Bremen.
St. Johann⛪ church
Cultural monument in Bremen, church in the old town.
Bleikeller🏛 museum
Museum in Bremen, underground crypt with mummified bodies.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the glockenspiel play in Böttcherstraße?
The glockenspiel, made of Meissen porcelain, plays daily from April to December every hour on the hour between 12:00 and 18:00.
Who designed Böttcherstraße?
The street was commissioned in the 1920s by coffee merchant Ludwig Roselius and designed by architects such as Bernhard Hoetger in the Expressionist style.
Are there museums in Böttcherstraße?
Yes, it features the Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum, the world's first museum dedicated to a female painter, and the Museum in the Roselius House, showcasing North German living culture.
Is there an entrance fee for the street?
No, walking through Böttcherstraße is free. Admission fees only apply to the museums and certain exhibitions.
How long is Böttcherstraße?
The street is only about 100 meters long, but it houses numerous architectural details, craft workshops, and shops along this short stretch.
Böttcherstraße: where is it located?
Böttcherstraße is located in Bremen, Germany.
Böttcherstraße: what is there to see?
Highlights include The Atlantis House, Haus des Glockenspiels, Böttcherstraße.
Böttcherstraße: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Böttcherstraße: why is it worth visiting?
Böttcherstraße is an approximately 100-meter-long street in Bremen's Old Town, regarded as a total work of art of 20th-century architecture.
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