Traditional Shops in Bremen
Delicacies, electronics, clothing and more - discover traditional and family businesses in Bremen now!
© WFB / Jonas Ginter
You will find tradition and quality in numerous shops in Bremen. Some small and medium-sized businesses can look back on decades or even centuries of history. Some small family businesses have been in the city for a long time and have been run for several generations. We present some of Bremen's traditional businesses on this page.
1. Hachez
Am Markt 1 (city centre)
The well-known Bremen chocolatier Hachez is proud that all the steps in the production of its fine products have still been carried out under its own roof since 1890. The fine chocolate is sold in Bremen city centre, among other places.
2. Spielzeug Sanders
Hemmstr. 171/173 (Findorff)
For over 75 years, Spielzeug Sanders in Findorff has been selling not only toys for children, but also stationery and office supplies as well as unusual gift ideas.
3. Otto G. Balder
Wachtstr. 22 (city centre)
The specialist garden centre Otto G. Balder is undoubtedly one of Bremen's oldest traditional shops. The shop was founded in 1792 as a seed shop in the Neustadt district and, after several moves within Bremen, is now located in Wachtstraße in the centre of Bremen.
4. Mayer Junior
Rablinghauser Landstr. 30 (Woltmershausen)
Mayer Junior has referred to itself as the ‘Home of the Schokokuss’ since 1920, as this is what the craft business is primarily known for. Now in its third generation, the chocolate kisses are made fresh every day in Rablinghausen, a district of Woltmershausen.
5. Max Denner
Vor dem Steintor 83 (Viertel)
At Max Denner in the Viertel, you can get traditional optician service from a family-run business since 1920.
6. Kaffee und Tee Hemken
Am Dobben 69 (Viertel)
The Hemken coffee and tea shop in the neighbourhood has been selling all kinds of hand-roasted coffee and a wide range of teas for over 50 years.
7. Schirm Finger
Schnoor 12 (Old Town)
Founded in 1876, Schirm Finger stocks over 2000 different umbrellas for a wide variety of occasions as well as a selection of canes. The shop in Bremen's Schnoor district also offers a repair service.
8. Elektro-Lühning
Wartburgstr. 63-65 (Walle)
Elektro-Lühning, located in the centre of the Walle district, has been in business since 1926, specialising in electrical installation and the sale of large and small household appliances. Expert advice guaranteed!
9. Ratskeller Bremen
Am Markt (city centre)
Of course, Bremen Ratskeller should not be missing from the list of traditional businesses. For 600 years, it has not only offered its visitors a wide range of events, but also specially bottled Stadtmusikantensekt. The Ratskeller has the world's largest selection of German wines.
10. Korsett Friedel
Ostertorsteinweg 73 (Viertel)
An unusual, modern range of nightwear, lingerie and much more awaits you here. Korsett - Friedel has been offering professional advice in the Viertel since 1904.
11. F.L. Bodes
Bischofsnadel 2 (city centre)
F.L. Bodes has been selling a wide range of fish, mussels and much more since 1860. The traditional retailer in the city centre even offers online sales.
