Bremen is a delightful city with a lot of history. Its historic city center is a tourist attraction. The medieval architecture with typical red brickwork around the central square is still retained from the prosperous times when the “die Hanse” merchant network played an essential role. Bremen has charming neighborhoods, and the cost of living is average. In a short drive, you can visit the expansive beaches of the North Sea, while Hamburg is only an hour’s train trip if you crave the bright lights of a big city.

First, the Hanseatic city built on the Weser is a popular destination for tourists. Its architectural heritage is worth the detour, its public gardens and museums. Any visit, shopping or business trip can be made on foot or bicycle, and the affordable tram and bus network is ubiquitous in the city. Second, Bremen’s population is 569,352 (2019), and the city is known for its tolerant and broad-minded outlook. There is a thriving expat community.

Since its construction, Bremen has always been fiercely independent. The city itself constitutes a territory. Its port of Bremerhaven is nestled further downstream along the River Weser. The region of Bremen is thus divided into two towns, some sixty kilometers apart, embedded in Lower Saxony. The land is called Freie Hansestadt Bremen or Free Hanseatic City of Bremen in English.

In the heart of Bremen, on the Market Square, there are various monuments still testifying to its independence past today: St. Peter’s Cathedral (13th century), Town Hall (15th century), Roland of Bremen “statue of liberty in Bremen (15th century), the Parliament House sketched by the architect Wassili Luckhardt, the Musicians of Bremen, a bronze statue taken from the tale of the Brothers Grimm and sculpted by Gerhard Marcks.

The School district

If you stroll through the Schnoor district, you will admire its colorful streets and welcoming squares. The typical medieval houses have been perfectly preserved. And gourmets will appreciate the restaurants and other pastry specialties of the place. Don’t miss the “Weihnachts Träume” store entirely dedicated to Christmas!

Cultural attractions

Bremen’s museums are numerous, but each has its own specialty: modern art in the Weserburg; more classic works at the Kunsthalle (beautiful retrospectives of impressionist paintings); the home of sculptor Gerhard Marcks; that of Wilhelm Wagenfeld (the art of living and design); the Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum (exhibition dedicated to the woman artist).

A city of green spaces

A veritable oasis of greenery, Bremen has an expansive large Burger Park: over 200 hectares dedicated to walking or cycling; boat trips; to animals of various species. The smaller Rhododendron and Azalea Park covers around 40 hectares. Many varieties of flowers and shrubs thrive there: approximately 3,000!

Bremen is a good destination for living. If you decide to live there, consultants on our platform are on hand to answer all your questions. You just have to make your choice!