Bremerhaven

Discover Bremen’s rich heritage in the old town. Bremen joined the Hanseatic League in 1358 and most of its wealth was through the coffee and wool trade. During a walking tour of the area you’ll see numerous historic buildings, streets and squares which all echo the Hanseatic past.

Highlights of your walk include one of the city’s landmarks, the Roland Statue, located in front of the impressive Town Hall. Statues abound in Bremen and you’ll also see the one of the Bremen City Musicians – a donkey, dog, cat and cockerel, who according to the Grimm fairytale, trekked to Bremen. The magnificent Cathedral has a vast twin-towered façade dating from the 11th century and your guide will show you the Weeding House, probably the world’s smallest hotel.

The main attraction of the old town is, however, the impressive Town Hall, and you will have the opportunity to visit the inside of this Gothic building with its Renaissance façade. Many of the riches, power, and glory of the city’s history are visible in the building’s interior.

Start your Hamburg sightseeing at the Reeperbahn of St. Pauli, one of the city’s most famous areas. Today, this is also a meeting point for people of all ages who can enjoy an evening of ‘non-red-light’ entertainment.

Hamburg´s port area is over 800 years old and the second largest port in Europe which is home to container and cargo terminals, paper and car stores and the Speicherstadt, the largest warehouse complex in the world. Entering the historical city centre, you’ll pass the inner Alster Lake, and the main shopping and financial area before driving by the outer Alster Lake, Hamburg´s finest residential area, the beautiful Alster Park and the consulate district. You’ll also see such sights as the Stock Exchange, and the 890 feet-high Telegraph Tower.

Alight your coach at Town Hall Square, the heart of Hamburg where you guide will explain the history of this impressive building before enjoying free time to stroll through the Alster Arcaden, a prominent and beautiful shopping arcade.

During a 2 hour walking tour you’ll discover numerous historic buildings, streets and squares, all of which echo Bremen’s Hanseatic past.

Highlights of your walk include one of the city’s landmarks, the Roland Statue, located in front of the impressive Town Hall. Statues abound in Bremen and you’ll also see the one of the Bremen City Musicians – a donkey, dog, cat and cockerel, who according to the Grimm fairytale, trekked to Bremen. The magnificent Cathedral has a vast twin-towered façade dating from the 11th century (exterior view). The main attraction of the old town is, however, the impressive Town Hall (exterior view), with its Renaissance façade. There will be some free time in the city centre for you to explore alone or visit the shopping arcade.

No visit to Germany is complete without a taste of traditional north German beer. Visit one of the most popular microbreweries for a taste of this traditional brew accompanied by a pretzel.

The Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven displays both originals and models of a wide range of ships dating from the Roman Empire to the present day. Your visit includes the both the vast indoor and outdoor displays as you are guided through the grounds of the Museum.

Inside, a special room displays the Hanse Kogge, a merchant ship dredged from the bottom of the Weser River in 1962. Also exhibited are well preserved uniforms, decks and smaller ships.

Displayed outside is the last great German sailing boat, the Seute Deern, the polar ship Gronland and the Wilheim Buaer, a U-boat from World War II.

During your visit, you can savour a fish-filled sandwich and a drink on board the Seute Deern.