Bremen in tourist focus: beauty, challenges and timeless stories

Bremen in tourist focus: beauty, challenges and timeless stories

Bremen, Deutschland - in Bremen is a lively hustle and bustle among tourists who discover the city as a worthwhile destination. Detlef Theiirich and his wife are here today after booking a hotel in Bad Zwischenahn. The couple has already considered planning a vacation in Bremen with friends. Bremen is often chosen as a stopover for bust tours and surprises many visitors with its beauty. The city gains increasing popularity, especially through the overseas town, which has become more and more in focus in the past two years, often through parallels with similar offers in Hamburg.

The guests appreciate the short distances and the friendliness of the Bremen, who willingly provide information. Popular photo motifs are the historic Schnoor, the well -known city musicians and the Wallmühle. Culinary tours are also very popular, although some tourists hesitate to try traditional dishes such as Labskaus or Knipp.

challenges in tourism

Nevertheless, there are some challenges that complain about tourists in Bremen. An often expressed criticism concerns the insufficient number of public toilets, especially near the main train station. In addition, open drug use in this area is perceived as problematic. The tour guide Jasmin Nitzschner, who has been working in the city for eleven years, reports frequent complaints. She learned from various Hanseatic groups and individual visitors that there is always a shock about the legalization of drinking on the street.

Viveka Caldicott tells of her experiences as a guide to Scandinavian groups and criticizes the lack of acceptance of card payments in many shops. Graffiti and dirty corners are also perceived by guests as unsightly. Tourists show great interest in historical topics, especially in the history of Bremen during the Nazi era and the Second World War. British visitors often also have cheap flight connections because of interest in Werder Bremen.

permanent impressions

The old town guide Sönke Schöttler points out that many tourists come to Bremen with little previous knowledge. They are often impressed by the old crypts of the cathedral, but there are always disappointments, such as the size of the city musician statue, which do not meet the expectations of many guests. German tourists make pointed comments on the financial situation of Bremen, which ensures conversation in some groups.

Another highlight of the city is the bunker tour that addresses the history of air-raid shelters during the Second World War. Bremen was known for its high bunker density, and the tour offers insights into two different types of bunker. Among other things, the ABC bunker is visited at the main train station, which enables a deep look into the past, as well as a high bunker that was built in the war but never used. This tour not only illustrates the function of the bunkers from then to this day, but also raises awareness of the historical importance of the city during a formative chapter in European history. Weser-Kurier and Stattreisen Bremen report on the current developments and challenges in the tourism of the Hanseatic City.