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Maritime Bremen

The "Schlachte" promenade on the Weser. There are numerous ships on the water.
Living and enjoying life on the river - the Weser has not only shaped Bremen's history, it also creates the special ambience of the Hanseatic city.

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As a Hanseatic city, Bremen looks back on a long seafaring tradition. This history is recognisable everywhere in the city. Numerous museums focus their exhibitions on Bremen as a port city. Along the Weser you will not only feel the sea air, you will also discover numerous ships worth seeing. Some of them invite you on excursions, while others offer unusual overnight accommodation. Culinary delights await you not only by the water, but also on it. Let us inspire you to experience the wonderful flair of the Hanseatic city!

Ships and Ferries

Schlachte Embankment at night

Ships on the Weser

© Francesco Carovillano / DZT Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.V.

Enjoy a cruise through the harbour or book a boat trip to Bremerhaven, marvel at world famous sailing vessels, or feast on board a maritime restaurant.

Bremen Überseestadt

Ferries

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Ferries connect the banks of the Weser river: Pedestrians and cyclists may cross the stream that flows through the heart of Bremen by boat.

Schlachte Embankment at night

Ships on the Weser

© Francesco Carovillano / DZT Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.V.

Enjoy a cruise through the harbour or book a boat trip to Bremerhaven, marvel at world famous sailing vessels, or feast on board a maritime restaurant.

Bremen Überseestadt

Ferries

© WFB/Ingrid Krause

Ferries connect the banks of the Weser river: Pedestrians and cyclists may cross the stream that flows through the heart of Bremen by boat.

Picturesque Harbours and Marinas to Stay in Bremen

Well worth visiting: Old Weser harbours throughout Bremen that connect seafaring traditions and modern use as a marina. All over Bremen leisure captains can find a suitable berth for their vessel. Bridging the gap between historical seafaring traditions and old harbour buildings on the one hand and current forms of use on the other, several old harbour areas now serve as marinas and picturesque spots for instagrammable sunsets.

Bremen Überseestadt

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1 Europahafen

In the modern development of Überseestadt visitors on boating holidays will find quiet moorings with all the facilities they need in Europahafen. Numerous restaurants are also within easy reach and short excursions into the city centre are easy thanks to direct bus and tram links. The moorings are particularly beautiful in the evening, when the sunset can be enjoyed in all its glory. And during the summer months nearby events offer a diverse programme of entertainment.

A statue of a man holding binoculars.

© WFB/ Carina Tank

2 Old Harbour in Vegesack

Vegesack harbour is the oldest man-made harbour in Germany. The first artificial harbour in Germany was built in 1622 when the river Weser became increasingly silted up and ships were no longer able to get into the heart of Bremen. From here the goods were transferred to smaller and lighter boats and ferried into the city. As maritime trade was increasingly conducted via Bremerhaven from 1823 onwards the importance of Vegesack harbour diminished. Right up until the 1970s it was still a mooring point for fishing boats. Today the museum harbour at Vegesack, with its 23 historical ships, harbour basin and Maritime Mile, is a popular spot for a stroll. It also hosts regular events such as the Lugger Market, the Maritime Festival and, of course, the Vegesack Harbour Festival.

A ship is moored at the Schlachte, the sun is slowly setting.

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3 Schlachte Embankment

Right in Bremen's city centre on the Schlachte Embankment, you will find a mooring for recreational boats with power hook-ups and fresh water supply. Showers and toilets, bike hire for exploring the city and wireless internet are also available. The volunteer harbourmasters are happy to give advice and assistance to any skipper. News and information can be obtained from the notice board by the jetty. The jetty is open for docking during the winter; however, no service is available during this time.

Bremen Überseestadt

© WFB/Jens Lehmkühler

1 Europahafen

In the modern development of Überseestadt visitors on boating holidays will find quiet moorings with all the facilities they need in Europahafen. Numerous restaurants are also within easy reach and short excursions into the city centre are easy thanks to direct bus and tram links. The moorings are particularly beautiful in the evening, when the sunset can be enjoyed in all its glory. And during the summer months nearby events offer a diverse programme of entertainment.

A statue of a man holding binoculars.

© WFB/ Carina Tank

2 Old Harbour in Vegesack

Vegesack harbour is the oldest man-made harbour in Germany. The first artificial harbour in Germany was built in 1622 when the river Weser became increasingly silted up and ships were no longer able to get into the heart of Bremen. From here the goods were transferred to smaller and lighter boats and ferried into the city. As maritime trade was increasingly conducted via Bremerhaven from 1823 onwards the importance of Vegesack harbour diminished. Right up until the 1970s it was still a mooring point for fishing boats. Today the museum harbour at Vegesack, with its 23 historical ships, harbour basin and Maritime Mile, is a popular spot for a stroll. It also hosts regular events such as the Lugger Market, the Maritime Festival and, of course, the Vegesack Harbour Festival.

The "Schlachte" promenade on the Weser at sunset. There are numerous ships on the water.

Schlachte Embankment

© WFB / Carina Tank

Experience the Town History and the History of the Harbour

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Focke-Museum

© Sigrid Sternebeck

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Übersee Museum

© Übersee-Museum Bremen, Volker Beinhorn

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Hafenmuseum

© Hafenmuseum Bremen / Frank Scheffka

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German Maritime Museum

© Hauke Dressler

A ship is moored at the Schlachte jetty.

Maritime Guided Tours

© WFB / Carina Tank

Enjoy a maritime day on the Weser river and book round trips, barbecue cruises or breakfast tours in Bremen.

A wooden sign with the inscription "Alexander von Humboldt".

Hotelships

© BTZ / Maurizio Gambarini

Spend memorable nights on board the hotel ships and enjoy individual accomodation.

A ship is moored at the Schlachte jetty.

Maritime Guided Tours

© WFB / Carina Tank

Enjoy a maritime day on the Weser river and book round trips, barbecue cruises or breakfast tours in Bremen.

A wooden sign with the inscription "Alexander von Humboldt".

Hotelships

© BTZ / Maurizio Gambarini

Spend memorable nights on board the hotel ships and enjoy individual accomodation.

The "Maritime Meile" promenade in Bremen-Vegesack.

The River Weser

© WFB / Jonas Schmidt

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Häfen District

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Bremen Überseestadt

Überseestadt

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Water Sports

Swimming Pools in Bremen

© fotolia / Iuliia Sokolovska

A volleyball net on a beach on the Weser river

Beaches in and around Bremen

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