Bremen Roland & Town Hall

The Bremen Roland and the Town Hall on the market square form a unique ensemble that has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004. Erected in 1404, the Roland statue is the world's most significant symbol of civic liberty and market rights within the Holy Roman Empire. Standing 5.47 meters tall (over 10 meters including the canopy), the limestone figure faces St. Peter's Cathedral directly. The adjacent Town Hall was built between 1405 and 1410 in the Gothic style and was expanded in the 17th century with its magnificent Weser Renaissance facade. Inside, the Upper Town Hall chamber impresses as one of Germany's most beautiful ceremonial halls. Beneath the Town Hall lies the Bremer Ratskeller, a historical institution featuring over 600 varieties of wine and Germany's oldest cask wine dating back to 1653. To this day, the Town Hall remains the seat of the Mayor and the Senate of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen.

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History & landmarks

Bremen Roland

The Bremen Roland is a 5.50-meter stone statue on the Market Square and symbol of Bremen's civic freedom.

Bremen City Hall

Bremen City Hall on the Market Square is an outstanding example of Weser Renaissance architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Si…

Bremen Cathedral

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Town Musicians of Bremen Statue

The bronze statue of the Town Musicians of Bremen stands in front of the City Hall and is Bremen's most famous landmark.

Böttcherstraße

The Böttcherstraße in Bremen's old town is a unique ensemble of Expressionist architecture, built by merchant Ludwig Roselius in the 1920s.

Universum Science Center Bremen

Universum® Bremen is a science center shaped like a giant whale.

Nature

Weser River (Bremen)

The Weser flows as the main river through the city area of Bremen, connecting the city center with the North Sea at Bremerhaven.

More places

Bremen Old Town

Bremen's old town on the Weser island is the historical heart of the city.

Schnoor Quarter

The Schnoor Quarter is Bremen's oldest neighborhood with narrow cobblestone lanes and small half-timbered houses from the 15th and 16th c…

Schnoor Quarter

The Schnoor quarter is Bremen's oldest district, with small fishermen's houses from the 15th century.

Weser River & Bremen Port

The Weser is Bremen's lifeline, connecting the city to the North Sea.

Bremen Freimarkt

Bremen's Freimarkt is one of the world's oldest public fairs, held on the Bürgerweide since 1035.

Airbus Bremen

The Airbus plant in Bremen is one of the most important aerospace locations in Germany.

Rhododendron Park Bremen

One of the world's largest collections of rhododendrons, featuring the 'botanika' discovery center.

Mercedes-Benz Plant Bremen

The second-largest Mercedes-Benz plant worldwide, serving as a center of excellence for sporty models.